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There are a few Dog Breeds that can be put under the term 'pit bull':
American pit bull terrier
American staffordshire terrier
Staffordshire bull terrier
and there is a breed called Irish staffordshire bull terrier
People argue that the APBT and the Amstaff are one and the same breed, but others argue that the bloodlines have been apart too long for them to be considered the same breed.
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How many pit-bull breeds are there?
The American Pit Bull Terrier is the only breed that can be correctly called a "pit bull", but other breeds are commonly mistaken for a pit. 20+ breeds are often mistaken as a pit bull. This is why so many people get biten by "pit bulls" per year; because the dog was mistakenly called a pit because of it's looks, not because of it's actual breed. See if you can find the American Pit Bull Terrier; http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html
What other breeds resemble a pit bull?
There are 20+ breeds that are commonly mistaken as a pit bull; http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html see if you can find the American Pit Bull Terrier.
What kingdom is a pit bull in?
All domestic dog breeds, including the Pit Bull, is in the kingdom Animalia.
How many pit bull breeds are there that are brindle?
There's only one breed of pit bulls (the American Pit Bull Terrior). Brindle is the color of their fur (pit bulls can be almost any color).
What two breeds did the pitbull come from?
well the pit bull was made of American bull dogs and sattofre pit
What are the pit bulls enemies?
The "pit bull" has many enemies and detractors. From the media, to lawmakers, to the guy next door, many people have strong emotions when it comes to the "pit bull.." Pit bull is NOT a breed. It is a slang term that typically refers to one of 3 breeds. The American Pit Bull Terrier, The American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
What crossbreed makes a pit bull?
From the Wikipedia entry on pit bulls: "Pit Bull is a term commonly used to describe several breeds of dog in the Molosser family. The breeds most often placed in this category are the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier."
Which breeds of dogs are bred for fighting?
Many dogs are used, but the most common is the pit bull.
Is a pit bull the same as a Rottweiler?
No. A pit bull and rottweiler are different breeds. Pit Bulls and Rottweilers are both sometimes used for dog fighting.
Are pit bulls getting renamed as American bull dogs?
No. The pit bull and the American bulldog are two totally different breeds. They may look very similar but they have many things not in common. Therefore the pit bull will not be renamed as the American bulldog.
What dog breeds have restrictions?
The entire bull breed's such as bull terriers, pit bulls etc and Dobermans, rotties, depends where you are in the world but they are the main breeds that have restrictions.
What is the name of the Pit bull Terrier in the story The Incredible Journey?
The dog wasn't a PIT Bull Terrier, he was a Bull Terrier. Pit Bulls and Bull Terriers are two completely different breeds of dogs. The Bull Terrier in the story was named Bodger.
