
group: terrier	height: 18-22" / 45.72-55.9 cm
types:	weight: 30-80 lbs / 13.6-36.3 kg
colors:	any
physical traits:	powerfully built, muscular, strong
hair type:	short
personality/ temperament:	with proper upbringing can be sensitive, gentle and loving. not good with other dogs or pets unless raised together. banned in some countries, as this breed is abused and used for dog fights
maintenance/ special needs:	little grooming, strict discipline and training
nickname:	American Pitbull, Pitbull Terrier
origination:	USA
bred for:
identifying traits:
ideal for:
good with kids?	supervise. young children should always be supervised around large and/or powerful dogs. purchase from an ethical breeder and discipline and socialize early
of interest:
health concerns :	skin: skin acrodermatitis, ichthyosis
life expectancy:	12 yrs
kennel clubs:	ukc, arba-(terrier dog group)
rescues:

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