Pit Bull

(2 words) Short for American Pit Bull Terrier. A breed recognized by the UKC and ABDA historically bred for hog hunting, eventually for dog fighting. The AKC recognizes this breed as the American Staffordshire Terrier- a show line strain of the APBT since the 1930's. The name Pit Bull exclusively applies to the purebred American pit Bull Terrier.

Dude, a Pit Bull isn't a breed. It's a term to describe various dogs with similar features.

Nope. It's a recognized breed since 1898. Shortened name for the American Pit Bull Terrier. Anything else is a different breed or a a Bully/mastiff mutt.

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