Sees cats and small animals as prey unless trained otherwise. Overprotective of family and territory if not socialized properly. Early obedience training and socialization is recommended. 
Needs regular exercise and diet regulation to avoid weight gain. You should definitely consider these features before welcoming a Pitbull pup into your home: Compact - does well in small living quarters. Intelligent, friendly, and easily won over. An affectionate companion and family dog. But let's really explore some of this dog's special traits: A fenced backyard is ideal.You might think you know everything about the Pitbull (or even Pibble!), for better or for worse. The Pit Bull enjoys running alongside a bicycle and makes a good jogging partner. His owner must be committed to providing appropriate supervision and daily, vigorous exercise – always on a leash. Guard and/or attack dog training is not appropriate for this breed. Firm, consistent training will produce a calm, obedient, loving, companion. Intelligent, and strong-willed, the Pit Bull must be socialized early and placed in obedience training. It is especially important that a prospective owner of a Pit Bull check out the breeder to ensure the animal is properly handled and socialized. However, he is not the best choice for the first time dog owner. The Pit Bull is a very intuitive animal and has no trouble identifying and responding to real threats towards his human. Being a people-friendly dog, he is not a good guardian of property, though he is an excellent guardian for his master. In spite of his bad press, this dog is very loyal and devoted to his family. He is may be instinctively hostile to other household pets and other animals as he has a high prey drive. The Pit Bull is a courageous and fearless animal with a very high activity level. The Pit Bull has a short, smooth, coat that comes in any colour or combination of colours. He is powerful and muscular and may weigh up to 60 pounds (27 kg). Typically, he stands up to 19 inches (48 cm) tall at the shoulder. 
The Pit Bull is compact and extremely strong for his size. Potential owners should be aware that many countries, including Canada, have enacted breed specific legislation which imposes limitations and conditions on ownership of these dogs. However, irresponsible ownership has resulted in Pit Bull Terriers being used for illegal dog fighting, guarding illegal narcotics operations, against police, and as attack dogs. He has also been used successfully as a police dog and a therapy dog. The name was changed in 1972 to the American Staffordshire Terrier to distinguish the breed from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier of England, the ancestor of the American dogs.Īs blood sports such as dog fighting are now illegal, the Pit Bull today is bred as a loyal family pet and guardian. The American Kennel Club recognized the American Pit Bull Terrier as the Staffordshire Terrier in 1936. The United Kennel Club recognized the Bull and Terrier Dog as the American Pit Bull Terrier in 1898. In fact, these dogs came to the US in the early 1800s as all-around farm dogs and frontier guardians.
Descended from bulldogs and terriers brought to the United States, the American Pit Bull Terrier is now known for his role in dog fighting.
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