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Just curious

nogard Jul 26, 2005 11:59 PM

Why is the pitt bull such a rare breed is there alot that are not true pitts? If that is so what are the characteristics of a true pit, any comparison pics are appreciated, my german shepard just died two weeks ago and I always love having a large dog in the house and was thinking of a pitt, they are very beautiful dogs and just wanted to start my homework on them as soon as I can, by the way my shepard didnt die we put had our vet put him down, he was almost 17 years old and I love shepard but getting another wouldnt feel right
thanks
tony butler

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Deerhounds Jul 27, 2005 12:45 AM

>>Why is the pitt bull such a rare breed is there alot that are not true pitts? If that is so what are the characteristics of a true pit, any comparison pics are appreciated,

I am very sorry for the loss of your dog. You were so lucky to have him such a good long time!

The pit bull is a type of dog, not a breed. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a specific breed, and is a pit bull (but not all pit bulls are APBTs).

You can get specific information on the APBT here:

www.canismajor.com/dog/amerpit.html

You can see lots of photos in the APBT Photo Gallery here:

gallery.pethobbyist.com/index.php?cat=618

There are some books on APBTs in the Terrier Bookstore here on DogHobbyist:

www.doghobbyist.com/books/?sub_sect=15

If you are interested in pit bulls in general, I would strongly recommend the wonderful book Bandit: Dossier of a Dangerous Dog by Vicki Hearne.
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Christie Keith
Caber Feidh Scottish Deerhounds
Holistic Husbandry since 1986
www.caberfeidh.com/
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