American Pit Bull Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are Friendly, Aggressive and Courageous dogs they are from the Terrier group. This dog loves children and is also a great watch dog and makes a loyal companion also loves to please its human family. American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are Purebred and not-Hypoallergenic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Clownish, Stubborn, Friendly, Intelligent, Strong Willed, Affectionate, Obedient, Loyal, Gentle, Courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United States, United Kingdom
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They come from violent beginnings
2- American pit bull terriers fall under the “pit bull” umbrella
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: American Pit Bull Terrier Dog, Pit APBT
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Brindle, Fawn, Tan, Brown, Grey, Blue, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
8 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 18 - 21in (45 - 53cm)
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TAIL
The tail is prescribed to be slightly thick and tapering to a point
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WEIGHT
14 - 27kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 10 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Staffordshire Bull
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Early 1800's
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ORIGIN
United States, United Kingdom
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DISTRIBUTION
Almost around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
When raised with the proper training and socialization, the American Pit Bull Terrier makes an excellent companion for children. He is loving and gentle with people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
