What are some Pitbull traits?

Pit Bulls are strong, engergetic, agile and powerful dogs. The are also very resourceful and driven. “Determination” is one of their most notable traits. Whatever they set out to do, they will put their heart and soul into it.

What is a miniature Pitbull?

Pocket Pitbull is a mixed dog breed-a cross of the American Pitbull Terrier and the Patterdale Terrier, also known as Miniature Pitbull. It’s a small-sized dog breed at about 12 to 16 inches tall, weighing between 11 to 22 pounds. The lifespan of the Mini Pitbull is around 11 to 13 years.

What is the friendliest Pitbull breed?

Despite the Staffordshire bull terrier’s development in the 19th century for dogfighting, the breed today is more closely associated with being unfailingly loyal and affectionate with its family. These dogs often love nothing more than snuggling with their owners, and they tend to be patient and gentle with children.

What kind of temperament does a pit bull have?

In fact, Pit Bulls tend to do better than average in temperament tests. The American Temperament Test Society provides testing around the country for dog breeds and provides a passing score for the entire breed, based on the percentage of passed over failed within total number of that particular breed tested.

What kind of dog is a pit bull?

Sadly this breed has been commonly used for dogfighting. Although modern American pit bull terriers can have a high prey drive and don’t always get along with other dogs, they’re known for forming strong bonds with their families. And as with most pit bull types, they tend to be loyal and affectionate.

Why are pit bulls bred to fight other dogs?

It is no different with the Pit Bull breed. The American Pit Bull Terrier has been “selectively” bred for hundreds of years to fight other dogs. This is the sad “work” these dogs were created for. In the same way that Labradors were bred to retrieve birds, APBT’s were bred to face other dogs in mortal combat.

What are the bloodlines of American pit bull terriers?

When one goes out to purchase an American Pitbull Terrier, they are often confronted by the different bloodlines that are available today. When advertised, one finds that the breeder often mentions that the pups are Rocky, Carver, Spike, Hank, Zebo, Booger, Yellow, Sundance, Palladin, Royal Red etc.