depending on what it is gripping onto. if it is a toy dont encourage the dog to grip harder and leave it alone. it if is another dog i have learned to take normal household pepper on walks if he grips to another dog. Dont panic and pull the dog it will just grip harder. pour pepper on their nose this will cause them to release their jaws to sneeze then you can remove them from the situation.
The term pit bull refers to certain breeds of dog - namely, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, & any crosses amongst the three.
A pitbull is a breed of dog. They are known for being one of the more violent breeds of dog. There are three types of pitbull, the American Pitbull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Theoretically yes, any breed can be mated with any breed. In this situation it would probably be adviseable to use a female Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a male American Staffordshire Terrier for ease of mating. Be sure not to use an American Staffordshire Terrier that is too big as it might hurt the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Bear in mind that the resulting puppies will be crossbred so will have less value than purebreds. They will also probably either resemble large Staffordshire Bull Terriers or small American Staffordshire Terriers.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, American bulldog and Bull Terrier. All these dogs are similar but some people mistrake labs, Shar Peis and other breeds with these. Presas, Cane Corsos, Dogo Argentino and Bull Mastiff are also commonly called giant pit bulls. i believe the two breeds that made a pit bull were the English bulldog and the American staffie
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is known for its good temperament with children, earning it the nickname ''Nanny Dog''. I would recommend buying a puppy so that it can grow up around children and learns how to behave around them. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are naturally loving Dogs with people, but you must make sure to supervise children when around any Dog (regardless of breed) and make sure that they know how to handle Dogs properly. As long as you do this, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be a child's best friend. My Stafford lives with four children under the age of 12 and she has always been 100% reliable with them.
An Amstaff is another name for an American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed of dog known for its muscular build and strength. They are loyal and protective companions with a history of being used in dogfighting, but when properly trained and socialized, they make loving family pets.
Both of these breeds are illegal in the UK. The main difference between these two breeds is that American Staffordshire Terriers have a recognised, official breed standard, whereas Pit Bull Terriers do not. Pit Bull Terriers are not actually an official breed.
That would depend on whether your 4 year old is socialised with other dogs and used to other dogs, and also how you introduce them and make them used to each other. It is best to introduce them on neutral grounds and then see how they react to each other.
In the nineteenth century in the English region of Staffordshire, crossing among the Bulldog and various terriers developed the muscular, active, combativeStaffordshire Bull Terrier. Brought to the United States, the breed was preferred by American breeders who increased its weight and gave it a more powerful head. Now recognized as a separate breed, the American Staffordshire is larger and heavier than his British cousin, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. After dog fighting was banned in the United States in 1900, two strains of these dogs were developed, a show strain and a fighting dog strain. The show strain was labeled the American Staffordshire, while the fighting dog strain was labeled the American Pit Bull Terrier. The two are now being recognized as separate breeds. Today the American Pit Bull Terrier is being bred with the same gentle qualities as the American Staffordshire Terrier. They both make great pets with the right kind of owner. The American Staffordshire Terrier was recognized by the AKC in 1936. Some of the American Staffordshire Terriers talents are watchdog, guarding, police work, weight pulling and agility.
American Staffordshire Terriers are often referred to as "pits" or Pit Bulls but are NOT the same breed.The term Pit Bull is a gerneric term for dogs that were raised for fighting. It should not be used to refer to any specific breed of dog."Courageous and strong, the American Staffordshire Terrier (Am Staff)'s athletic build and intelligence make him ideally suited to many dog sports such as obedience, agility, tracking and conformation. He is often identified by his stocky body and strong, powerful head. The breed's short coat can be any color, and either solid colored, parti-colored or patched.A Look BackUntil the early 19th century, the Bulldog used for bullbaiting in England was more active and longer-legged than the breed as we know it today. It is thought that the cross of this older Bulldog and a game terrier breed created the Staffordshire Terrier. Originally called the Bull-and-Terrier Dog, Half and Half or Pit Dog, it became known as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier in England. When accepted for AKC registration in 1936, the name changed to American Staffordshire Terrier to reflect the heavier American type and to distinguish them as separate breeds.Right Breed for You?The Am Staff is a people-oriented dog that thrives when he is made part of the family and given a job to do. Although friendly, this breed is loyal to his family and will protect them from any threat. His short coat is low-maintenance, but regular exercise and training is necessary.If you are considering purchasing an American Staffordshire Terrier puppy, http://wiki.answers.com/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/puppy.cfm.Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1936.Ranging in size from 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder.General purpose dog."© The American Kennel Club, Inc.AdditionalStaffordshire Bull Terriers are NEVER to be confused with AST or APBT.They're way to small, laid back and playful. They've got short, blocky heads, and are very muscular, but a bit more bull-doggy then APBT/AST.The AST and APBT are from the same lines, but have been bred apart enough to have significant difference.APBT are sleek, muscular (but it is not obvious from a far), light and very agile. They're generally on the skinny side, with out the more obvious bulk of the AST. They are not supposed to be over 65lbs, and are taller then AST. the APBT has more 'tuck' in its abdomen, if it is well kept, and gives you a general idea of intelligence and speed.AST are larger overall, with more block-heads, more muscularly defined, and thicker. But they are NOT ''American Bullies''. They are very correct creatures, that are simply a bit thicker, more laid back and with less drive then a APBT.Most 'APBT' you see now are not truly purebred, nor of very good lines.check out: StoryTime Kennel for AST examples (great examples) and Caragan kennels & WorkingPitBull for APBT (great examples).Additional:American PitBull Terrier is a breed that is only recognized by the UKC, and the UKC does not recognize the American Staffordshire Terrier. The reverse is true of the AKC. Because of this, many people believe that the APBT/AST are the same breed, but called different names.
Firstly, the Pit Bull is not actually a breed, but the term is used to refer to breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and sometimes the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Assuming by ''Pit Bull'' you mean the American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier, the difference is that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a few inches shorter, weighs less and was first bred in England. ''Pit Bull'' type dogs are unfortunately illegal in many countries, such as the UK, with the exception of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier; which is still legal.
If you use the correct categorization pit bull is a Staffordshire Terrier, an American Staffordshire Terrier, or an American Pit Bull Terrier. However, any dog with a bull-terrier type body is stated to be a pit bull, including any bull dog mixed with many of the terriers or molossers, or any mixed of those with most other breeds. For example, an American Bulldog/Great Dane mix would be generally considered to be a pit bull. If that dog was bred with a Labrador Retriever their litter pups would also be considered pit bulls.