are american pitbull terriers akc breeds?

Question

and do u think they would ever "turn" on their owners for no reason? my parents seem to think so, but i was around for 5 hours yesterday and it was the nicest, calmest, dog ive ever met, but my parents say dont get one because they are notorious for just snapping and turning on their owners, and i think well their just dogs, and dogs dont just turn on their owners, i have a shiba right now and i kno her personality, i kno wat she likes and everything, i think ppl just gotta get a connection with their dogs

Answer 1

No. The AKC does not recognize American Pit Bull Terriers. However, the UKC does. The AKC recognizes the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

I don't think a well-bred dog would turn on their owners. Aggression is the result of bad owners and poor breeding. Any dog has the potential to be aggressive. I, personally, love pit bulls despite their reputation. It takes an understanding person to realize they aren't all horrible monsters.

Answer 2

No. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a UKC recognized breed, while the American Staffordshire Terrier is the AKC recognized.

That is a myth that many uneducated people believe. No dog will turn on it's owner for absolutely no reason. If the dog is well trained, properly socialized, and was raised correctly, they will not turn on their owners. That's just not how it works. Many of the pit bull attacks you hear about, the family left their baby alone with the dog. Any responsible dog owner knows that baby+any dog of any breed or size=constant supervision. It is the parents' fault for being irresponsible enough to leave their baby with a dog.

Here are some websites you can use to help change your parent's minds about the breed. I wish you the best of luck!

http://www.pitbulllovers.com/

http://www.realpitbull.com/myths.html

http://dontbullymybreed.com/

http://www.understand-a-bull.com/PitbullInformation/Urbanlegends.htm

http://www.lawdogsusa.org/home.html

http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/pospress.html

Answer 3

No , The AKC does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier . They only recognize Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier .
Now , along time ago , you would be able to register the American Pit Bull terrier as American Staffordshire Terrier but , since they've progressed over time , they no longer allow the APBT to be registered as AM Staff . The APBT is registered with UKC , but not AKC .
No dog just snaps or turns on their owners . There's a reason behind everything .
And besides you shoud have no problem with the APBT if your getting it from a responsible breeders who know the APBT breed and breed for the positive step towards the breed . Any breeder only breeding for short , stocky , musclefied looking dogs , stay away from them . Those people obviously do not care about standards of the real APBT and only want money because they know if they can make their dogs look impressive they can make a pretty penny off of them .They also say that their the real APBT which is definately not true . If they're not lean and skinny they're not APBT . Also any breeder that aso only breeds for agressiveness is a trip and you should stay away from them .

Answer 4

I know that this is a conversation about Pit Bulls...but a lot of people in the comments wrote that "no" dog will turn on you for no reason and that is blatantly untrue. Both golden and black cocker spaniels hold a gene that can give them a condition called "Mad Dog Syndrome." It is exactly what it sounds like...your normal, loving dog that you've had for years can, in the blink of an eye, go temporarily mad and try to rip your throat out. The instances of "madness" can be few and far between, may never manifest at all, or can happen frequently with this particular breed. These "snaps" generally only last a few seconds but, since a few seconds is more than enough time for a dog you aren't expecting to turn on you to do some serious damage, it is a good idea to be aware that this particular breed does have this problem. As far as I know (and I'm not positive) it is only the golden and black cockers that carry this disease. The other colors are fine.

Answer 5

ok like somebody pronounced study the breed heritage others here ought to that that still. the yankee Pit Bull Terrier grew to become into an AKC canines in 1936 however the AKC did no longer like the "Pit Bull" element of the call. So the yankee Pit Bull Terrier grew to grow to be the Staffordshire Terrier yet interior the 1970's the AKC desperate to function the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a 'regarded' breed. regrettably, they already had named the APBT the 'Staffordshire Terrier' so they replaced the call to 'American Staffordshire Terrier'. people argue that they are actually seperate breeds (that they are actually cousins) yet i do no longer agree through fact the AKC AmStaff could be twin registered with the UKC as an APBT. they say they have been breed aside whilst in certainty they have not with the twin registering. they are nevertheless the comparable canines.

Answer 6

Everyone who mentioned the UKC is right but nobody mentioned the ADBA. They are the pit bull's breed club and have their own registry. They only register APBTs and sanction weight pulls for pits. The AKC registers American Staffordshire Terriers which is essentially the same dog as the APBT. I think the ADBA is the best registry for APBTs. If well trained they are no more likely to turn on their owners than any other breed.

Answer 7

APBT's are not a recognized AKC breed. There is a specific breed registry for that breed.. and I *think* they are also recognized by UKC.

AKC does recognize the American Staffordshire Terrier, which is a similar breed.


A well-bred and properly trained/socialized Pitbull is actually a very faithful pet. They do not "turn" on their owners. Did you know that Helen Keller had a pet pitbull?

Answer 8

Pit Bulls are not recognized by the AKC.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is and they are similar.

Pit Bulls naturally love people, but should be socialized with other animals and children to ensure they are good with them too. They, as with all dogs that turn, may do so because of their breeding or puppyhood experiences (do not get a fighting or bait dog) but most commonly because of their owners lack of proper training and leadership. It can happen with any breed.

If you are considering getting one, I would recommend rescue for a Pit Bull. They are plentiful (even puppies) and rescues always health and temperment test their dogs before clearing for adoption.

Answer 9

The other answers are right. The only thing left out is that both UKC & AKC used the same exact dog to set up their breed standard, even though they have two different names.

Answer 10

I have a 6 1/2 year old pit bull that I have raised from a pup. He is very loving, loyal, funny, dependable, he worships me and I him. He lives in the house and is a member of the family.I would never own any other kind of dog. Max is the best.....it is all in how they are raised and loved, and believe me, this dog is well loved and he knows it.