American Pit Bull Terrier facts

• The American Pit Bull Terrier early ancestors came from England, Scotland and Ireland.
• Nicknames Pit Bull
• Country of origin United States
• Weight: Male 14 to 32 kg (30 to 70 lb) - Female 14 to 32 kg (30 to 70 lb)
• Height: Male 36 to 61 cm (14 to 24 in) - Female 36 to 61 cm (14 to 24 in)
• Life span 12 to 14 years
• The American Pit Bull Terrier is a member of the molosser breed group.
• The Pit Bull Terrier was bred first to bait bulls and bears.
• In the United States, farmers and ranchers used their American Pit Bull Terriers for protection, as catch dogs for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, and to drive livestock.
• The American Pit Bull Terrier is a breed that is loyal to friends and family.
• This dog breed is generally friendly towards strangers.
• The American Temperament Testing Society shows a pass percentage of 86 percent for American Pit Bull Terriers as opposed to the Golden Retriever with a temperament of 84.9 percent
• The American Pitt Bull Terrier, just like any other breed of dogs, is susceptible to cataracts, hip dysplasia and some tumors.