What is the origin of the American Pit Bull Terrier?
The American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT can trace its ancestry to crosses between bulldogs and terriers in Great Britain as its cousin, the American Staffordshire Terrier. It was used to bait bears and bulls until this practice was deemed inhumane. Rats were then used, placing them in a pit with the dogs. The name stems from the pit. Dog fighting also became popular, but thank goodness is outlawed now in most places. The Pit Bull is sometimes wrongly referred to as the American Staffordshire Terrier to distinguish it from the smaller British Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The APBT ws featured in “The Little Rascals” movies. What does the American Pit Bull Terrier look like? The APBT is a muscular, medium sized dog, 18-22 in. tall. Males weigh 35-60 lbs., females are 30-50 lbs. Ears are small to medium and may be cropped. Eyes can be round or almond-shaped. The tail is thick at the base tapering to a point. The coat is short and somewhat coarse. Colors are any color of dogs. What is the temp
