American Pit Bull Terrier
Terrier Group
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
14 - 27 kg
🌍 Origin
USA
Energy Level
high
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Also Known As
Pit BullAPBTPittie
Good to know
- People-loving: typically very affectionate and eager to please with their people, and they thrive on time and attention from their family.
- High energy, strong bodies: athletic and determined, they need daily exercise and enjoy activities like fetch, agility and tug.
- Dog-to-dog care: some can be intolerant of other dogs, so early socialization and careful introductions matter.
- Easy coat: the short, glossy coat needs only occasional brushing.
Getting out with a American Pit Bull Terrier
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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