This breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm. The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier are strength, confidence, and zest for life. The UKC gives this description of the characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier: The New York City Center for Animal Care and Control tried a similar approach in 2004, relabeling their pit bulls as "New Yorkies", but dropped the idea in the face of overwhelming public opposition. 60 temperament-screened dogs were adopted until the program was halted, after several of the newly adopted pit bulls killed cats. Francis Terriers", so that people might be more likely to adopt them. In an effort to counter the fighting reputation of pit bull-type dogs, in 1996 the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals renamed pit bull terriers to "St. Pit Bull Terriers also constitute the majority of dogs used for illegal dog fighting in America In addition, law enforcement organisations report these dogs are used for other nefarious purposes, such as guarding illegal narcotics operations, use against police, and as attack dogs. Pit Bull Terriers successfully fill the role of companion dogs, and police dogs, and therapy dog. Some have been selectively bred for their fighting prowess. In the early 20th century, pitbulls were used as catch dogs in America for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, and drive livestock, and as family companions. For decades afterwards, dog fighting clandestinely took place in small areas of Britain and America. Dog fighting was used as both a bloodsport (often involving gambling) and a way to continue to test the quality of their stock. Since dogfights were cheaper to organise and far easier to conceal from the law than bull or bear baits, bloodsport proponents turned to pitting their dogs against each other instead. These bloodsports were officially eliminated in 1835 as Britain began to introduce animal welfare laws.
In the United Kingdom, pit bulls were used in bloodsports such as bull baiting, bear baiting. These dogs were bred in England, and arrived in the United States where they became the direct ancestors of the American Pitbull Terrier. The Pit Bull Terrier was created by breeding Old English Terriers and Old English Bulldogs together to produce a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog. World War I poster featuring a pit bull as representation of the U.S. The breed is banned in the United Kingdom, in the Canadian province of Ontario, and in many locations in the United States.
The state of New South Wales in Australia places restrictions on the breed, including mandatory sterilization. Twelve countries in Europe, as well as Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Malaysia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and Venezuela have enacted some form of breed-specific legislation on pit bull-type dogs, including American Pit Bull Terriers, ranging from outright bans to restrictions and conditions on ownership. Color patterns that are typical in the breed are spotted, brindled, solid, and with points. The accepted coat color can vary widely, but, both the AKC and UKC do not recognize merle coloring. The coat is glossy, smooth, short, and stiff to the touch. The tail is slightly thick and tapers to a point. Its eyes are round to almond-shaped, and its ears are small to medium in length, typically half prick or rose in carriage. The American Pit Bull is medium-sized, and has a short coat and smooth well-defined muscle structure. Females are normally around 17-18 inches (43-45 cm) in height and 30-57 pounds (13-26 kg) in weight. Males normally are about 18-19 inches (45-48 cm) in height and around 35-63 pounds (15-29 kg) in weight. The American Pit Bull Terrier varies in size. When compared with the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier (another breed within the type commonly called pit bulls), the American Pit Bull Terrier is larger by margins of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in height and 25–35 pounds (11–16 kg) in weight. It is a medium-sized, solidly-built, intelligent, short-haired dog whose early ancestors came from the British Isles. The American Pit Bull Terrier ( APBT) is a dog breed. (March 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
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