Everything You Need to Know About the Different Types of Pitbulls

The four

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breeds are the American Pitbull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Bully. Despite their poor reputation and growing numbers in shelters, they are not ruthless if properly raised. If you're thinking of adopting a Pitbull in your home, you'll want to know what specific variety best suits you and your family. Keep reading to discover the 16 different types of Pitbulls, as well as their differences and what each breed looks like. It's important to note that the red-nosed

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is a specific type of pitbull, not a different breed.

They are classified by their nose, coat, eyes and nails in shades of red and copper, and are classified as a rare breed (therefore, they have a much higher price than other Pitbull varieties). Like the American Pitbull Terrier, these dogs are loyal, intelligent and have a friendly temperament, especially when socializing with people and other dogs during their puppy stage. They weigh between 55 and 66 pounds, while they have a lean, muscular build with long legs. It is also a variety of pitbull, rather than a different breed, the Blue Nose is easily identifiable due to its nose, coat, eyes and nails in shades of blue and gray. They're playful, energetic, and intelligent, just like the most common APBTs.

Their height ranges from 1.5 to 2 feet in height and they weigh about 30 to 85 pounds. Unfortunately, a blue nose is exposed to a number of health problems, such as heart problems, alopecia, a weakened immune system, deafness and cataracts, due to a recessive gene that produces low levels of melanin. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 6 to 8 inches shorter than an American Pitbull Terrier, making it a compact, muscular and agile dog. They weigh between 24 and 37 pounds and they have a very friendly disposition, especially with children, making them a great family dog. Like all dog breeds associated with Pitbulls, they are intelligent, playful and extremely loyal to their owners.

American Staffordshire Terriers are often confused with American Pit Bull Terriers but the two have been bred separately for more than 50 years. American Staffordshire Terriers are very strong for their size and reach a height of 16 to 19 inches while weighing about 40 to 60 pounds. They are very intelligent however they can easily get bored and have been known to pull the leash chew dig and bark without proper attention and training. While the breed is happy and friendly among humans they tend to show aggression toward other dogs when they are not socialized. The Bull Terrier is easily distinguished from other Pitbull breeds by its long egg-shaped head and triangular eyes. They can weigh up to 77 pounds and are generally up to 22 inches tall. The Chamuco is a rare Mexican breed believed to have been the result of crosses between the American Pit Bull Terrier the American Bully the Mexican Bulldog the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the Pitbull Blue the American Staffordshire Terrier and most likely the Boxer.

It has high ears with droopy tips and a short low tail that tapers at the end. It is about 14 inches tall and weighs between 25 and 40 pounds. It is a loyal fearless and protective dog. The Colby Pitbull is a muscular and bulky dog characterized by its wide strong head and flat wrinkled snout. The adult adult weighs between 30 and 50 pounds making it one of the lightest varieties of Pitbull.

In reality they are not a breed but rather a Pit Bull lineage. They are very alert agile and active and they like nothing more than running with their owners. They are quite sociable by nature but like all dogs they must be introduced to people and other animals at a very young age. Whether you adopt the more common American Pitbull Terrier or a rarer breed such as the Cobra the Pynat or the Monster Blue you're sure to enjoy many happy years with your new loyal playful and active friend. Despite being from four different breeds these types of Pitbulls have similar traits and characteristics. Another rare type of Pitbull the cobra is similar in appearance to the red nose but is instead classified by a white intact coat. Despite their poor reputation as an aggressive dog all four types of Pitbulls breeds make wonderful loving kind and caring companions that can make an excellent family dog.

They are descendants of the American Pitbull Terrier but grew smaller and smaller to look like a bulldog which gave them the association of bully breeds. The Monster Blue Pitbull is a less common type of Pitbull but they still share a number of qualities with their counterparts. It can be confusing because some people argue that the American Pitbull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier are the only two breeds that are true types of pitbulls while others say that the American Pitbull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier are in fact the same breed of dog. The American Pitbull Terrier and the American Bully are not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) but all 4 types of Pitbulls are recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC).