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American dog breed

This article is about the dog breed. For the family of dogs, including legal status worldwide, see Pit bull.

Not to be confused with Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier.

Dog breed

The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC)^[1] and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA),^[2] but not the American Kennel Club (AKC).^[3] It is a medium-sized, short-haired dog, of a solid build, whose early ancestors came from England.

When compared with the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier is larger by margins of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in height and 25–35 pounds (11–16 kg) in weight. The American Pit Bull Terrier varies in size: males are normally about 18–21 inches (45–53 cm) in height and around 35–60 pounds (15–27 kg) in weight, while females are normally around 17–20 inches (43–50