Far from what most people believe, Pitbull dogs are not large dogs, but for the most part, they are muscular and corpulent dogs, although medium or even small in size.
In order to know what requirements a Pitbull dog must meet to denominate that it physically fits the description of the pure breed, we must inquire and much within the world of the international canine federations.
The most widespread and popular federation in the world, the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) does not include the American Pitbull Terrier as an official breed, but they continue to consider it a sub-breed derived from Terriers.
However, if you contemplate Pitbull breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the Staffordshire Bull terrier, what creates extreme confusion among those who own or breed Pitbull dogs.
Unlike the American Staffordshire Terrier or the Staffordshire Bull terrier, the American Pitbull Terrier has some unique and albeit similar characteristics, different from its Bull Terrier companions.
Index of contents
- 1 Head of an American Pitbull Terrier
- 2 American Pitbull Terrier body
- 3 Pitbull qualities
Head of an American Pitbull Terrier
It is characterized by having a very exact definition, triangular in shape if viewed from the top and somewhat rounded if viewed from the front. Unlike the Staffordshire, its head is not excessively wide but rather medium in size.
The truffle Pitbull Terrier It can be light or dark, the color is not decisive although its size. It must contain wide nasal cavities.
The eyes must be round, excluding those of the torn type. The color is usually caramel although they are allowed from black or yellow to even blue, present in Pitbull Blue dogs.
The American Pitbull dog’s ears should be strong and located on the top of the head, with a natural fold in case they are not amputated. Medium in size and sparsely populated. Remember that amputate ears or tail to a Pitbull, is considered a crime.
The Pitbull’s mouth and jaw must be complete and close perfectly as scissors, excluding other types of jaws. The lips of the mouth are although broad, narrow and tight.
American Pitbull Terrier body
Among the physical characteristics of the Pitbull it is worth noting the general muscles of the torso and legs. Its body must be muscular and fibrous from the initial part behind the head to the end of the back.
The Pitbull’s chest, called the thorax, must be pronounced and broad, very defined and homogeneous in size with the rest of the body. Some Pitbulls over-develop the chest causing them not to fit in with the standards. These are considered uncategorized Pitbull crosses.
The neck must be very muscular from the skull to the beginning of the back, longer and more versatile than that of its companions. Staffordshire. The tail is defined as thin and strong, long and somewhat pointed, although unfortunately many are insensitive who amputate it due to mere ignorance.
The Pitbull’s fur is thick and smooth, with short, hard hair where all the colors are valid, even the mixture of them. Being the most common to find any color accompanied by a white torso.
Pitbull qualities
Due to its physical characteristics, the American Pitbull Terrier is a medium-sized dog about forty-five centimeters tall at the withers. With an average weight of about twenty-five kilos of weight in adulthood and about twenty in females. It requires one special feeding for Pitbulls with a high protein content, for muscle development.
It is a very agile and tough dog, capable of withstanding great weather adversities. Due to its size, it adapts perfectly to living in flats, although we must remember that it is a very active dog, which will require great daily walks and exercise.
American Pitbull puppies tend to have thicker, wrinkled fur, which stretches as it develops physically. Some puppies can even be confused with other species due to their shape.
Fit or not your Pitbull with the standard physical characteristics, remember that a Pitbull is always a beautiful, intelligent and loyal dog. Enjoy your Pitbull.