American Pit Bull Terrier Breed description: Character & Co

The typical character traits of the American Pit Bull Terrier

The American Pit Bull Terrier's temperament can best be described as lovable and stormy! These bundles of energy and strength want to be kept busy. After an accomplished challenge or a long, extended walk they like to take a good rest. If you already know the Pit Bull, you know why they like to be called "fight cuddlers". Sometimes these dogs just can't get enough of playing and cuddling with their owners.

Besides their lovable nature, they are bundles of energy that want to be led. A sense of sovereignty is more important than pulling on the leash or showing physical strength. The Pit Bull Terrier is a stubborn type, but will subordinate to a consistent leadership!

Moderate jogging and cycling, agility or dogdacing are suitable activities for them. A Pit Bull is not a marathon runner. They prefer short intense activities and resting afterwards. You can do their intelligence and eagerness to learn justice by playing games of skill or teaching them tricks.

Whether as a family dog, with couples or singles, the American Pit Bull Terrier is very affectionate and likes to join you everywhere you go. If you leave this dog alone too often, it will find something to occupy itself with. This can mean, among other things, that they might tear apart their favourite place (your sofa!) because of all the accumulated energy that it wants to release.

• affectionate but demanding
• needs to be kept busy
• intelligent training and consistent leadership
• should never be left alone for too long

Breed typical diseases of the American Pit Bull Terrier

There are no typical diseases known.

Acquisition, breeding and keeping of the American Pit Bull Terrier

Breeding, trading and keeping these dogs are subject to strict regulations in many places. American Pit Bull Terrier breeders have therefore become rare. But please do not rush into buying an American Pit Bull Terrier puppy from dubious sources. Maybe you will also find an older and grateful Pit Bull Terrier at the animal protection. https://www.bullterrier-in-not.de/Joomla15x/wir-suchen-ein-zuhause.html

In Germany, the breed may not be imported from abroad. The keeping of the breed is possible under certain conditions, a certificate of competence or a character test for example. Even with an American Pit Bull Terrier puppy, conditions have to be followed until you can prove that your adult dog is not dangerous either.

In Austria, the American Pit Bull Terrier is on the list in Vienna, Lower Austria and Vorarlberg. It is possible to keep them if you have a dog-handler's license or a special permit.

In Switzerland, the Pit Bull is on the list in all cantons. In the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, Valais and Zurich, keeping, breeding and import are completely prohibited.

1. is still considered dangerous
2. keeping is forbidden in many places or only possible under certain conditions
3. under certain circumstances landlords and neighbours must also agree!