How can we know if our Pitbull is pure?

Pit bulls are cheerful dogs

To know if our Pitbull is pure, It must be done through initial associations and those official entities that are in charge of the classification and also the standardization of dog breeds.

These entities are the FCI, the International Sinological Federation, the AKC or the American Kernel Club, they fail to recognize the American Pitbull Terrier as an official breed. Taking into account the above, at this official level, it is not a breed that is consolidated.

Pitbull breeds that exist

Pit bulls are mistakenly considered dangerous dogs

Anyway, there is some association that has been able to recognize them as a differentiated race and has been able to register them, taking into account a certain standard and we have to think that you can find a large number of varieties which are considered as types or sub-breeds of the Pitbull.

Between the types of pitbulls or sub-breeds, many of these can be identified, although they are not officially recognized by any association, but here we will mention some of them:

Staffordshire bull terrier

One of the dogs of this breed that is recognized for his spectacular relationship with children, So you could consider having one at home, without fear that this is a danger for your little one.

Its main characteristic is that it is a babysitting dog, so it does not have to be aggressive if you educate it properly. This type of dog has great musculature, although its size is very small among defense dogs. It can weigh between 11 and 17 kilograms.

American Staffordshire terrier

Better known as Amstaff, It is a type of pitbull that is also recognized for its great muscles which is evidenced mainly on his chest. Although it is not very large, it possesses great strength, but it tends to be very calm.

As for its coat, the Amstaff can present spots or be unicolor with shades. Other of its characteristics is that this pitbull can weigh up to 35 kilograms and that they are very friendly.

Bull Terrier

Perhaps this is the type of pitbull that is easier to differentiate from others, since her head and small, triangular-shaped eyes stand out everywhere.

The Bull Terrier is the smallest pit bull breed that exists in terms of height, but in the same way has a muscular and robust bodyas well as they are also very strong.

However, a smaller species of this breed can be found, which is much smaller still. These dogs can weigh approximately 28 kilograms and the best thing about them is that they love to play and that they are very loyal to their owners.

pitbull red nose

Originally from Ireland, It is a pitbull whose main characteristic is its brown fur, as well as it is recognized for its reddish muzzle, and its honey-colored eyes that captivate.

The body of the Red nose is elongated and it is one of this type of breed that has longer legs than the others. They can weigh between 25 and 30 kilograms and its best attribute is that it is a very friendly and sociable dog.

Cobra

Easily this type of pitbull se can be confused with the Red nose because of its physical appearance, but this one has blue or black eyes, in addition to the fact that the color of its fur is usually white without any type of spots.

pitbull blue nose

This is another of the Pitbulls that are also sociable, and that are known to have a metallic gray coat and a bluish-gray snout, for which it gets its name.

This type of pitbull is very difficult to find, so they are usually the most expensive sold in the market, and can weigh between 15 and 28 kilograms.

american bully

The American bully are those pit bulls that have a great tough and imposing appearance, despite their small size. They have a large head for their size and a body that is also quite large for their height..

Some international associations they consider it a hybrid of the pitbull breed and not belonging to the descendants of the breed as such. The weight of this type of dog can vary according to its size and its best feature is that they are usually fun and relaxed.

Colby

This is one of the pitbulls that unfortunately gave rise to the general knowledge that they are violent animals, when in the year 1889 John P. Colby, for whom their name originates, used these to win canine fights.

Today this type of dog they are extremely smart and loyalThey can weigh between 15 and 20 kilograms, as well as are considered the best watchmen for children.

These are some of the many types of pit bulls that exist and that they have been unofficially recognized by the followers of this breed, but that to date the organizations and agencies have not wanted to recognize.

The physical characteristics of the American Pitbull terrier breed

A well-groomed pitbull is a sweetheart

Although the American Pitbull terrier it is not considered an official breed, only two associations have reached an agreement that they must meet the following characteristics:

The Pitbull is a dog that has a medium size, with a solid appearance and at the same time compact, since its body is simply a little longer than it is tall. In the case of females it can be a little longer than in the case of males.

He has a strong and well defined musculature, he is a fairly athletic dog. Its head is medium, wide and flat, and its muzzle is wide and also somewhat flat, not as much as a bulldog, but it can be more or less long, without having to come across breeds like certain sheepdogs.

The nose is large and wide, with the nostrils that are marked very well and this can be different colors, its ears have a size that they can be small and medium, tall or with a medium drop, and the tail is somewhat short, with a wide base, which gradually narrows until it reaches the tip.

Its fur is quite short, we can find it in all colors and patternsThis means that they can have spots or not, brindle and mixed colors, either white, black, brown, reddish, blue, among others.

Character of an American Pitbull Terrier

Despite what many people may believe, the different types of pit bulls or sub-breeds of these, they are usually quite friendly, social and docile, despite the fact that they do have a great force that can be devastating in another animal and even in people.

The most outstanding characteristics of this type of dog are:

  • It is quite sociable
  • Has a stable temperament
  • It is very strong
  • He is a totally trustworthy dog
  • Cheerful
  • Funny
  • With a lot of entusiasm
  • He is able to fully enjoy the company of other dogs and also humans
  • Familiar and friendly, even with strangers
  • Protectors with the family, especially with children
  • Full of a lot of energy and vital

How can we know if our Pitbull puppy is purebred?

The puppies regardless of the breed, sometimes they turn out to be something difficult to identify with a breed, and as in the case of Pitbull puppies, we must bear in mind that, despite being small, they will still have a large and wide head and muzzle in proportion.

In the same way, it happens with the ears of a triangular shape and with a wide base slightly bent forward, if they are not trimmed, so we have to see that it fulfills the same features that we have mentioned.

Apart, we must bear in mind that being a puppy, some of these character traits will be more defined, such as energy, confidence, among others. One way to identify them is by the type of coat and the color they have, since these will not change, so in some cases it can be used to identify them, as well as the patterns or spots that each of the sub-races has.

As the dog grows, it will be easier to be sure if it is a Pitbull or if, on the contrary, it has part of a mixture with this breed. One thing we want to remember is that the Pitbull is neither an aggressive nor a killer breedIt all depends, like any dog, on how the owner teaches it.

Is it important for a pit bull to be purebred?

Knowing if your dog is purebred should not be a problem for you, unless you are a legal breeder of purebred dogs.

In some countries it is more important to know this information, since the laws establish that this type of breed of dog, They can only be under the care of a person who holds a permit for the possession of PPP (Potentially Dangerous Dogs) and otherwise, they would be violating these.

What to do if I can't tell if my pitbull is pure

Pit bulls are powerful dogs

Worse if you still have doubts about the origin of your dog's breed, if it is a pitbull breed or similar, then we recommend the following:

Visit your trusted vet, This will help you determine what breed the dog is in question.

Locate an organization or association such as the United Kennel Club, who can also help you answer your questions.

Also the entity American dog breeders it could help you answer your dilemma about your dog's breed.

Those are the professionals who they could help you know about the origin of your dog's breed, know if this is a purebred pitbull or a mix.

If confirmed to be a pitbull, remember this is a high energy breed, which will require you to walk, train and exercise very frequently, so you will have to prepare yourself with the appropriate knowledge for it or you will have to go to a professional to help you with this task.

Beyond that you just have to love the dog that you have chosen to raise with you and possibly with your family, so you only have to care about his goodnestar, that is cheerful, fed with a shiny coat and an excellent state of health.

Pit bulls like any other breed of dog, must be trained to be calm, docile, free from violence, since they will act as humans train them.

If they are taught to be wild, they will be wildThis is where the old belief of the dangerousness of these dogs comes to light, which today has been denied and proven with different breeds of pit bulls that have been raised in good homes and whose behavior has been very exemplary. .


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  1.   Pedro said

    A Staffordshire Bull Terrier,
    An American Staffordshire,
    A Bull Terrier.
    An American Bully are not Pitbulls, although some were breeds used in the whistle (pit)

    Red Nose is a type of American Piti Bull Terrier, due to the color of its nose.

    Colby is not a race, type, or sub-race, it is a bloodline as can be, Bullyson, Patrick, Colbert, Chinaman, Boudreaux and many others.

    Cobra I have no idea in life listen to it, it will be an affix.

    And the American Pit Bull Terrier breed exists as such and is recognized by the UKC, ADBA (American Dogs Breeders Association)

  2.   Jerome said

    I think you have some confusion in the name "pit bull" in dogs. First, the pit bull is not a breed. It is a type of dog used in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries in the United Kingdom for fighting between dogs and bulls. Hence its name. Among this kind of dog are among others the American Pitbull Terrier or APT and the American Staffordshire, known as American stafford or stanford or simply Amstaff. The American Stadford or Amstaff is recognized by the International Canine Federation as the only representative of the pitbull type breed.

    1.    Jerome said

      Precisely, the Amstaff or American Stafford is the header photo of the article-