Pit Bull Terrier Dog Registration

General Appearance: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog with smooth, well-defined musculature. This breed embodies strength, agility, and athleticism.

 

Head:

• Skull: Broad and flat, with pronounced cheek muscles.

• Muzzle: Medium length, square and deep.

• Eyes: Round to almond-shaped, set well apart.

• Ears: High set, may be cropped or uncropped.

 

Body:

• Neck: Muscular, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of the skull.

• Back: Short, strong, and slightly sloping from withers to rump.

• Chest: Deep and broad, ribs well-sprung.

 

Limbs:

• Forequarters: Shoulders well-muscled with wide, sloping blades.

• Hindquarters: Well-muscled, with broad thighs and well-bent stifles.

• Feet: Round, compact, with well-arched toes.

 

Coat: Short, stiff to the touch, and glossy.

 

Color: Any color or color pattern, except merle.

 

Gait: The gait is powerful, with strong drive from the hindquarters. Movement should be effortless, smooth, and well-coordinated.

 

Temperament: The American Pit Bull Terrier is confident, enthusiastic, and loyal. Known for its intelligence and eagerness to please, this breed thrives on companionship and is generally friendly with humans.

 

Faults: Any departure from the above standards should be considered a fault, with the degree of the fault affecting the dog’s suitability as a representative of the breed.

 

Disqualifications:

• Aggression towards humans.

• Severe unprovoked aggression.

 

This standard aims to preserve the breed’s working heritage while promoting health and temperament suitable for family life.