Are pitbulls and bull terriers the same?

Answer 1

If you define a terrier as it is supposed to be defined, then NO, a pit bull should not be classified as a terrier. Terrier means "earth dog," referring to dogs which go to ground for game. American Pit Bulls have never been used for digging out game, though they have been (and still are being) used for hunting boar and other animals. According to the AKC and UKC, they are registered in the Terrier Group (AKC recognizes the Pit Bull as an American Staffordshire Terrier). Possibly, they have been placed in this group due to their gameness, but many current fanciers agree that they ought to be placed in the working group for their talents as herding dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, Schutzhund dogs, and even sledding/weight pull dogs. yes

Answer 2

A terrier is a term used to describe many breeds of dogs, such as Jack Russell Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Scotties, Sealyham Terriers, etc. The American Pitbull Terrier is a type of terrier, a terrier is not a breed, it is a type of breed. Terriers were bred to hunt vermin and sometimes bait bulls. :)

Answer 3

Their is not a breed called "pit bulls"

Their is American Pit Bull Terrier and their is Bull Terriers

they are Different breeds

They look different and have different general personalities

Bull Terriers are smaller and longer snouts

Answer 4

Yes, but it is not an officially recognised breed. Dogs of this type are illegal in the UK but are very popular in America. Unfortunately, this breed is subject to extreme stereotype, having been used for illegal and inhumane fighting in a pit (hence the name). A recognised version of this breed is the American Staffordshire Terrier, which is also illegal in the UK. However, the slightly smaller Staffordshire Bull Terrier is completely legal in the UK, but is still subject to stereotype. All of these are muscular and agile breeds with a tough appearance but brilliant personality if socialised during puppyhood.

Answer 5

A ''Pit Bull'' is just the street name for American Staffordshire Terrier. Bull Terriers are a completely different breed. The American Staffordshire Terrier breed is illegal in the UK and some other states, but the following ''bully'' breeds are completely legal:

1) English Bull Terrier

2) Miniature Bull Terrier

3) Staffordshire Bull Terrier

4) Bulldog (English, American and French)

Bull Terriers are not considered to be Pit Bulls as they are a separate breed.

Answer 6

no/yes/mebey

No, they come from similar ancestral breeds but have differentiated their bloodlines enough to be considered different breeds.

Answer 7

yes. pit bull is just short for pit bull terriers. an American staffordshire terrier is very similar to a pit though.

Answer 8

yes, the full name is 'Pit Bull Terrier'