In the related links box below, I posted a website concerning Denver's pitbulls.
No, countries do it all the time. Pit Bull Terriers are illegal in the UK, as are Japanese Tosas.
Pit Bull Terriers, or American Staffordshire Terriers, originated in the United States in the 1800's.
They are most closely related to bull terriers and emerged from crossings between bull terriers and other terriers that were around in the 17th century.
The only breeds that are not permitted to fly on an aeroplane are Bulldogs and Pugs - which may suffer breathing difficulties during transit. Bear in mind that American Staffordshire Terriers (or Pit Bull Terriers) are illegal in the UK unless you have a license. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are perfectly legal and can get a passport.
The law states:It is illegal in Miami-Dade County to own or keep American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or any other dog that substantially conforms to any of these breeds' characteristics. There is a $500 fine for acquiring or keeping a pit bull dog and court action to force the removal of the animal from Miami-Dade County.
Yes, with their lock jaw and musclar body, bull terriers are a strong breed.
Both English Bull Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers originated in Great Britain in the 1800's.
i don't no but i know the American bull terrier is banned in Ireland well that's wot i read... Yes Pit Bull Terriers are banned in the UK and if found with one you will be fined taken to Court and the dog will be put down so not a very good idea you should probably just get a staff :) x
yes the bull terriers are the strongest .....when it comes to silent murder
Since the 17th century where it emerged from a cross between Bull Terriers and other terriers of the time. At this time they were used for blood sports like bull baiting and bear baiting. These dogs provided the ancestral foundations for Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. This common ancestor was known as the Bull and Terrier. After these bloodsports were eliminated in 1835 these dogs came to be used in dogfights.
Staffordshire bull terriers are up to 16 inches, American Pit Bull Terriers can grow to 18 inches, and American Staffordshire Terriers can grow to 20 inches tall.
Firstly, there is no such thing as an ''English Staffordshire Terrier''. There is, however, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, English Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers - which all shed and are all individual breeds.