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Terriermedium🌍 United Statescatch dog and farm companion
American Pit Bull Terrier
Confident, affectionate, driven, tenacious
Popularity
779
Athletic bull-and-terrier developed for farm and catch work; people-oriented and eager, needs structure.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
short, glossy, smooth
Colors
red, fawn, brindle, black, white, blue; often with white markings
Male height
18–21 in
Female height
17–20 in
Male weight
50–70 lb
Female weight
40–60 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
1
Drooling
2
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
