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Is a bull terrier bigger than a staffie?
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.
What two animals make a pitbull dog?
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.
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."
What is the average height of a pit bull terrier?
Most Pit Bull Terriers, or American Staffordshire Terriers, are between 43-48cm (17-19in).
What Are The Pit bull Breeds?
Pit bulls often refer to breeds of dogs in the Mastiff group of dogs, which are generally larger dogs that are often (historically) used for dog fighting. Other breeds of dogs which are in the same category are the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Staffordshire Terrier. I do know that Pit Bulls derive from cross-breeding's of Mastiffs and American Staffordshire Terriers (look at a pic of Staffordshires and Pit Bulls, they look almost the same!!) and maybe other breeds. Good answer! But, the term "pit bull" refers more to terriers. "Pit Bulls" included the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Terrier. The most common reference to the term "pit bull" refers to the American Pit Bull Terrier, which does not stem from the Mastiff family. The American Pit Bull Terrier more closely stems from a mix of Staffordshire Terrier and Old English Bulldog (not to be confused with American Bulldog.) The American Bulldog is more closely related to the Mastiff family, not the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, or the Staffordshire Terrier.
What extra cross breeding did the Staffordshire bull terrier receive to differentiate it from an English Bull Terrier?
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.
What causes a Staffordshire bull terrier to bite his feet?
The most likely cause would be that the dog's feet are itching and that is a way for them to relieve the itching.
How can you visually tell the difference between a Staffordshire terrier and a pitbull terrier?
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.
What breed of dogs make up a pit pull?
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.
Why is your Staffordshire bull terrier coughing?
Most likely, he or she has a cold, or something called kennel cough, which dogs get from other dogs. It is best to take him or her to the vet.
Is staffordshire bull terrier an American bully?
The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to have great strength for their size. They are stocky and muscular, but should also be active and agile. The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the UK (its place of origin), and it is the only breed to have the words 'totally reliable' in its breed standard. Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed's suitability with children. They are concidered a bully but not an American bully.
What kinds of pitbulls are there?
There are more than one kind of "pit bull." The range goes from the American Bull Dog all the way to the Stafordshire Terrier and much, much more. For more information you can go on google and try to find a list.
