American Pit Bull Terrier
Canis lupus familiaris
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT, often just "pit bull") is the UKC and ADBA registered breed at the historical center of the bully-breed family, descended from nineteenth-century English bull-and-terrier working dogs and brought to its modern form through American breeding programs.
ConfidentSmartGood-natured
Breed reference
OriginUnited States, 1800s
GroupTerrier (UKC)
Size17 to 21 in at withers
CoatShort, smooth, single coat
Lifespan12 to 16 years
RecognitionUKC, ADBA
The shape of the breed,
in plain English.
Athletic, loyal breed with a strong drive. Recognized by ADBA and UKC. Often confused with the American Bully but a distinct breed with different conformation standards.
Heritable traits
in American Pit Bull Terrier.
Each row is one heritable trait. The frequency label tells you how often it appears across the breed.
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