So, why there are guys out there saying that their Pit are APBT, UKC registered and passed the conformation and then they say it's a pure Razor's or Gotti. So, how come these guys says their dog are APBT when you said they are Bullies and not from the bloodline of the real game dogs? Are they lying? There are a lot of them on the net.
Registries have their own standards and there are American Bullies out there that can pass for the UKC (for instance) guidelines for our breed, it doesn't change the fact they are actually Bullies not American Pit Bull Terriers. It can be extremely confusing to someone new to the breed as to what classifies an APBT from an American Bully, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, etc.
The American Pit Bull Terrier should not be bred for the show ring as they are not show dogs. If you are looking for a show dog with many of the same characteristics the American Staffordshire Terrier is the dog for you as that was the purpose of separating the two.
The APBT was bred for the [], while this may not be the "true" beginning of the modern dog it is where the breed was perfected and came to be. Hard dogs, high drive to finish a fight with tail still wagging, not forced but willing. Game. There is a HUGE difference between a DA "pet bull" and a bulldog from tested, proven [] dogs. Very few people actually own an APBT even though majority of the population believes otherwise. Majority misidentifies pet bulls, AmBullies/other "related" breeds as well as almost anything that has short hair and muscular. "Must be a pit bull"
Because the breed is bred for traits/drives/health/etc first and foremost some of these dogs look like hounds, others fit the show standard to a "T". Weight can range from 25lbs to 55lbs as a "general rule" though there are a few larger even pushing 70lbs. If the dog can perform, thats what matters the most.
Even though in the states the [] is illegal, there are still dog men (not to be confused with dog fighters) breeding clean, accurate examples of the breed. Most of us do not [] our dogs nor would most of us consider doing so though having respect for the breed and willingness to preserve what is left of the breed, own them and care for them. With this comes a great deal of knowledge.
In many parts of the world where it is still legal is a completely different story and thread all together.
I wouldn't breed your dog if your just wanting a pet, you wouldn't be doing the breed a favor nor advancing in any shape or form whats left of the APBT. I can't stop you from doing what you wish though i would in all honesty look down on you for doing so if your goal is simply to have more pets, show, etc.
These are working dogs, while perfected with the [] in mind excel in virtually all working environments (legal as well) which is just one more reason to own one if your needing a working dog.
Hopefully all this made sense, not all "here" today.
