Original Story: On Tuesday, March 27, at 9:30 am, a Soledad Police Officer found a severely burned black and white
American Pit Bull dog on Metz Road just outside the city limits of Soledad.
Not exact matches
«
Pit bull» is not a recognized breed, but a term applied to
dogs derived from the heritage breeds
American Staffordshire terrier or Staffordshire
bull terrier.
Common
dog breeds that aren't covered include Akitas,
American Bulldogs, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Caucasian Mountain
Dogs, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshonds, Mastiffs,
Pit Bulls, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Rottweilers, Staffordshire Terriers, and wolf hybrid.
Among them were two special
dogs looking for a loving home: Hobbs, an 18 - month - old
American pit bull terrier, and Jess, a 5 - year - old Staffordshire terrier / Labrador retriever mix.
While shelter law enforcement entities do rescue some
dogs (
American Pit Bull Terriers and other breeds alike) from bad situations, they tend to be the exception, not the rule for animal intake.
It's possible that no other
dog breed in
American history has experienced such a polarity in public perception as
Pit Bulls.
Often, the person reporting a bite will identify the
dog as «
pit bull» (there is no such breed) when in reality it may be a deep - in - chest, cheeky faced crossbreed, an
American Bulldog, or other.
This means that when a bite occurs, if the
dog's physical appearance remotely resembles any of the above mentioned breeds,
American Pit Bull Terriers are usually held accountable and therefore, wrongfully villainized.
But to imply that a
dog bit just because or out of malice sends the wrong message about
dogs — especially
American Pit Bull Terriers — to the community.
NPBAD was established to educate and foster positive communications and experiences in the communities in which we and our
dogs live, and it is an initiative dedicated to restoring the image of the
American Pit Bull Terrier.
Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue (CBBR) is a 501c3 not - for - profit - organization with a 20 year history of rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing so - called «bully breed»
dogs —
American Pit Bull Terriers,
American Staffordshire Terriers,
American Bulldogs, and other bully mixes.
The
American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bul
Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of
dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as
pit bul
pit bulls.
There is no breed of
dog in
American more abused, maligned, and misrepresented than the
American Pit Bull Terrier.
Today the
American Pit Bull Terrier is often used as service and therapy
dog, and as rescue
dog.
The bully style of
American pit bulls is a compact, muscular
dog that stands around 20 inches at the withers.
However, the
pit bull is a type of dog, not a specific breed, and includes breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terri
pit bull is a type of dog, not a specific breed, and includes breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terr
bull is a type of
dog, not a specific breed, and includes breeds like the
American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire
Bull Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terr
Bull Terrier, and the
American Pit Bull Terri
Pit Bull Terr
Bull Terrier.
The
American Kennel Club would not register the APBT because they didn't like the name «
pit bull» because of its connotation with
dog fighting, so they changed the name to the Staffordshire Terrier and then the
American Staffordshire Terrier.
• Please tell the
American Pit Bull Terrier
dog breeders with puppies for sale that you found them on BreedersClub.net.
In the United States, these
dogs were bred to be larger, and they were named
American Pit Bull Terriers.
BreedersClub.net does not pre-screen the
American Pit Bull Terrier
dog breeders who advertise their puppies and
dogs for sale in the BreedersClub.net breeder directory and in the classified ads.
You should ask the
American Pit Bull Terrier
dog breeders you talk with for references from past buyers and veterinarians.
Pit Bulls are rated very high by the
American Temperament Test Society as friendly
dogs with an average of 85 + percent pass rate.
For instance,
American Pit Bull Terriers and Akitas were reported by owners to be more aggressive than average, but only towards other
dogs.
Mr. Cleary described the groups of
dogs that have been targeted over the years, starting with Bloodhounds and moving to German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, and then
American Pit Bull Terriers.
The Bully
dogs, such as the
American Staffordshire Terrier and the
Pit Bull, also make great companions but their owners should be prepared for
dog aggression.
The Boxer, Great Dane, all varieties of Schnauzer, Doberman Pincher,
American Staffordshire Terriers,
Pit Bull Terriers, Miniature Pinchers, Manchester Terrier, Bouvier des Flanders, and Affenpinschers, are the breeds of
dogs that you would likely -LSB-...] Continue reading...
References
American Pit Bull Registry
American Dog Breeders Association: The Role of a Registration Office National
Dog Breeders Council Of SA: Bloodlines
American Kennel Club:
American Staffordshire Terrier History ASPCA: Breed Specific Legislation
American Bar Association -
Pit Bull Bans: The State of Breed — Specific Legislation The REAL
Pit Bull, Inc.:
Pit Bull Education, Advocacy, Rescue, Training
A little more than one hundred years after his fateful encounter with a young soldier on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, the animated film Sgt. Stubby: An
American Hero tells the tale of Stubby, a brindle and white
pit bull - type
dog, and Robert Conroy, the soldier who found him scrounging for scraps near a military camp.
In addition to registration services we are also the largest information provider on the world wide web in regards to the
American Pit Bull Terrier / APBT
dog breed.
«All our
dogs are registered with other kennel clubs but I have to say the
American Pit Bull Registry is by far the best.
My friends who own pure bred
American Pit Bull Terriers,
Pit Bull mixes and a few of the
dogs that Holly mentioned pay higher home owner insurance rates.
The term «
pit bull» doesn't refer to an individual breed of
dog that is recognized by the
American Kennel Club, but instead refers to several breeds that are considered to be part
pit bull.
While the primary focus of the
American Pit Bull Registry (APBR) is to register pure bred
Pit Bulls, we are a comprehensive resource for the
Pit Bull dog breed, owners, rescues, shelters and those wishing to learn more about the
American Pit Bull Terrier
dog breed and its unique history.
Tip # 3 - Contact registries, such as the
American Pit Bull Registry and
American Dog Breeders Association, to ask for a list of breeders that might assist you in bloodline research.
Like all
dog breeds,
American Pit Bull Terriers are susceptible to complications caused by internal and external parasites such as ticks, fleas, and worms.
But after the breed was recognized by AKC, the show
dog (the Staffordshire Terrier) and the working
dog (the
American Pit Bull Terrier) were developed along different lines and can now be considered separate breeds.
The modern descendant of this rare
dog breed is much larger and stronger than the original and resembles the
American Pit Bull Terrier.
«Many of us felt that we needed to do more to help the
American pit bull terrier regain its status as a valuable working
dog and cherished family pet,» the non-profit organization's website says.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 3 - year - old
American pit bull terrier is being treated in the intensive care unit at Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists in Fort Lauderdale after the owner reported that the
dog was attacked by bears in Big Cypress Friday night.
The Boxer, Great Dane, all varieties of Schnauzer, Doberman Pincher,
American Staffordshire Terriers,
Pit Bull Terriers, Miniature Pinchers, Manchester Terrier, Bouvier des Flanders, and Affenpinschers, are the breeds of
dogs that you would likely consider cropping their ears.
After the breed was imported into the United States, it was known under many names, including the
Pit Dog, the
Pit Bull Terrier, the
American Bull Terrier, and the Yankee Terrier.
In fact, despite some physical differences, some consider them to be one and the same breed, with the
Pit Bull being the working
dog and the
American Staffordshire Terrier being the show
dog.
It's not the
American Pit Bull Terrier who is dangerous, it's the people who make these
dogs dangerous who should be banned and labeled as dangerous.
If you look at the only statistics in the States, on death by
dog bite, studies have shown that between 41 - 49 percent of all deaths caused by
dog bites are caused by
pit bulls or
pit bull crosses,
American pit bull, Staffordshire terrier, and
American Staffordshire.
Also the wording of the law in Ontario states that a
pit bull is defined under law as «a pit bull terrier, staffordshire terrier or ANY DOG THAT SUFFICIENTLY RESEMBLES A PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a resu
pit bull is defined under law as «a pit bull terrier, staffordshire terrier or ANY DOG THAT SUFFICIENTLY RESEMBLES A PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a res
bull is defined under law as «a
pit bull terrier, staffordshire terrier or ANY DOG THAT SUFFICIENTLY RESEMBLES A PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a resu
pit bull terrier, staffordshire terrier or ANY DOG THAT SUFFICIENTLY RESEMBLES A PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a res
bull terrier, staffordshire terrier or ANY
DOG THAT SUFFICIENTLY RESEMBLES A PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a resu
DOG THAT SUFFICIENTLY RESEMBLES A
PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a resu
PIT BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix, american bulldog, or any other short haired dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a res
BULL»!!!!! Which basically means that a boxer lab mix,
american bulldog, or any other short haired
dog mix could be labelled as a pit bull and killed as a resu
dog mix could be labelled as a
pit bull and killed as a resu
pit bull and killed as a res
bull and killed as a result.
Heading the website is this statement: «In the 3 - year period from 2006 to 2008,
pit bull type
dogs killed 52
Americans and accounted for 59 % of all fatal attacks.
Cities, counties and towns throughout the US have defined «
pit bull» as «a
pit bull terrier, a Staffordshire
bull terrier, an
American Staffordshire terrier, an
American pit bull terrier, any
dog mixed with any of these three breeds, or a
dog that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to (these)
dogs...» Until YOU are appointed to the US Supreme Court and succeed in getting the other eight justices to hear a «
pit bull» case and overturn this definition, it stands!
With those muscles on your
American Blue Nose
Pit Bull Terrier, you would think he is either a couch potato or very grumpy
dog.
Fortenberry does not explain how this particular small mastiff was able to reproduce itself — perish the thought that it was bred to the lowly spaniel — but one of the traits one discovers in talking with breeders of
American pit bull terriers is that they consider the
dog capable of almost anything, including virgin birth.
DID YOU KNOW my son Dax was the 358th (U.S. & Canadian combined DBRF)(
Dog Bite Related Fatality)
American killed by a
PIT BULL in recorded history?