the now extinct white English terrier and the bull dog
I used to have a Boston terrier.
The pit bull comprises several breeds, including the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. They are all of the species Canis lupus familiaris.
The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the USA. The blue breed has a blue tinge to it. They were bred for their size and used in pit fights.
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The Black Russian Terrier was created by combining the following breeds: Airedale Terrier, Newfoundland, Causasian Ovcharka, Giant & Standard Schnauzer, Moscow Water Dog, Moscow Retriever, Moscow Watchdog, Moscow Driver, Moscow Newfoundland, Great Dane, Caucasian Sheepdog, Eastern European Sheepdog, Brudasty Hound, Russian Hound, Skewbold Hound, St. Bernard, and Rottweiler. Several of the breeds used were created by Red Star Kennel for use in the Russian military and are now extinct.
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."
The cat breeds used to create a Burmese cat breed are the Siamese and Si-Sawa.
"Pit Bull" came from dogs that had Bulldog bloodline, that were fought in Pits. Before Dog Fighting, they were used for Bull & Bear Baiting & Ratting. The Bull & Terrier Breeds divided into American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier & Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Before being called APBT- they were called the pit dog, the 1/2 & 1/2, Yankee dog, and more. The Bull & Terrier Breeds came about by mixing the White Terrier w/ Bulldogs, they chose the Terrier for it's High Prey Drive/ Agility & Determination & the Bulldog for the Strength & Endurance to create what we know as the " Pit Bull" Breeds. When Imported to the USA, people in the East Coast still used the dogs for fighting, while Farmers moved West & used them as Farm/ Livestock dogs.
The American Pitbull Terrier is a specific breed recognized by the United Kennel Club, while "Pitbull" is a term often used to refer to various breeds with similar physical characteristics. The American Pitbull Terrier is known for its strength, loyalty, and intelligence, while the term "Pitbull" can encompass different breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
A terrier is a type of dog known for its energetic and feisty nature. They are often used for hunting and ratting due to their tenacity and agility. Terriers come in various breeds, each with unique characteristics and personality traits.
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.
Well "pit bull" is a term used to describe 3 diffrent breeds, and none start with an M. American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier