- The American Pit Bull Terrier is a brawny, tremendously powerful yet nimble and intelligent breed native to the United States.
- Many of today’s beloved dog breeds originated in the pit, including the Boston Terrier, the Bull Terrier, and of course, the American Pit Bull Terrier.
- A close ancestor to the American #pitbull terrier — the #AmericanBully. ... Much like the American Pit Bull Terrier, this breed is also an excellent family dog.
- The word "pit bull" is a catch-all term for breeds that trace their lineage back to the crossing of bulldogs with terriers.
- American Pit Bull Terriers are affectionate, cheerful and family-oriented dogs, although they are often sociable with strangers.
- The American Pit Bull Terrier is, like all the ‘bully’ breeds, one of this group of descendants of the British ‘bull and terrier’ type fighting bulldogs.
- Trainability: Easy/moderate. Breed Overview: The American Pit Bull Terrier is an excellent family dog with the right training and socialization.
- Participation in cruel dog fights has brought the American Pit Bull Terrier into disrepute. When properly trained, the breed is generally submissive.
- Out of all the breeds that are referred to as the “pitbull” the American Pit Bull Terrier is the only breed with the actual words “Pit Bull” in their name.