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American Pit Bull Terrier

The American Pit Bull Terrier is a muscular, short-coated companion dog from a long line of working breed ancestors traced back to England. Originally bred to “bait” bulls in the fighting pits, the breed evolved into all-around farm dogs and later moved into the house to become “nanny dogs” because they were so gentle around children. The American Pit Bull Terrier’s name is…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Terrier
Height
17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
30 to 85 pounds
Life Span
12 to 16 years
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