pitbull???

[Genny]

Is a staffordshire bull terrier the same a s a pit bull???? :)

[Jessika]

Not according to wikipedia :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_bull

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staffordshire_Bull_Terrier

In fact, now that I've looked at photos, there is a significant physical difference. Or maybe it is just those photos. I've never really done research on the differences before so I'm not the all-knowing guru, but I know there will certainly be some here that will be able to tell you more specifics!

EDIT: Ah, it seems as though "Pitt Bull" is just a general term coined to include several of the bully breeds, but it isn't technically a breed itself, if that makes sense? I'm learning, too!

[Giselle]

Depends on who you talk to LOL.

It's a fiery debate. Some fans say that Staffies and Pitties were the same breed up until one branch started breeding exclusively for show while the other branch bred, well, not for show. Others say that they're one and the same.

If I remember correctly, AKC registered AmStaffs can be dual registered in the UKC as American Pit Bull Terriers, whereas UKC registered Pitties cannot be registered as Am Staffs in the AKC.

You also have to make a distinction between Am Staffies and regular ol' English Staffies.

Here's BADRAP's take on it:
(Scroll down to "AmStaff or APBT"?)
http://www.badrap.org/rescue/breed.cfm

[Kfamr]

"Pitbull" is a generally term used for all bully breeds.
However, there is a breed called American Pit Bull Terrier which are not the same as a Staffordshire.

[Genny]

thanks that explains it better. my mom and I were just talking about it the other day and just wasn' t sure :D

[Danegirl2208]

Pit bull is a generic term used to describe most bully breeds.. but typically American Pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and, Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Is there a difference? Yes. But all three breeds share their ancestors.

American Pit bull terrier
http://www.gamedog.info/photos/buck.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Blugirl2208/Machobucuk.jpg

Staffordshire Bull terrier
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Blugirl2208/staffy.jpg

American Staffordshire terrier
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Blugirl2208/denise3.jpg

[cloverfdx]

Danegirl i was going to say the same thing ;).

Staffordshire Bull Terriers are smaller than the Am Staffs, and 'Pitties'.

[leansnslobbers]

Depends on who you talk to LOL.



That was going to be my answer as well. :)

[buttercup132]

I watched Westminster the other night and they both were shown so yep different breeds.

[Jadapit]

This lady explains the breed difference real well. I still get confused about the difference sometimes. ;)
http://www.workingpitbull.com/amstaffpit.htm

[Danegirl2208]

This lady explains the breed difference real well. I still get confused about the difference sometimes. ;)
http://www.workingpitbull.com/amstaffpit.htm
Love that site Donna.

[Jadapit]

Love that site Donna.

I love it also. I have learned so much reading her site. The lady knows her stuff when it comes to the breed. I'm glad you liked it. :)

[Suki Wingy]

have you seen her book? I've flipped through it at borders several times. I really want it but it is $40.

[Jadapit]

have you seen her book? I've flipped through it at borders several times. I really want it but it is $40.

I haven't seen her book.

*edit to add*

Wow, she has a lot of different books on her site. I want a lot of them. I bet they would be so intresting to read. Take a look at all she has.

http://www.workingpitbull.com/bullbookmart.html

Suki, is the book your talking about The Dog Who Spoke with Gods? It's only $25.00 if you order it from her. I think I'm going to have to order that book.

I keep coming back to edit this. If you click that book on her site, it takes you to Amazon you can buy it in paper back for $11.00. :)

Omg, she has another one, The Working Pit Bull, maybe that's the one your talking about? Its $26.37 on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Working-Pit-Bull-Diane-Jessup/dp/0793801907/ref=pd_sim_b_title_1

[Suki Wingy]

Yes, The Working Pit Bull. I'll keep Amazon in mind when I get finally get another job. I'm also saving up for the complete series of MASH which is over $200 but only $100 on Amazon.

[Sparklecoon]

Suki, is the book your talking about The Dog Who Spoke with Gods? It's only $25.00 if you order it from her. I think I'm going to have to order that book.


The Dog That Spoke With Gods is probably a great book but I got halfway threw it and had to put it down. Horribly depressing (as intended I believe) I cried more than I could imagine possible.

[dab_20]

The Pit Bull is a common name for many different bully breeds. The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the breeds in the 'Pit Bull' group. They are the shorter dogs, with bigger heads and shorter legs. The American Pit Bull Terrier (although, I do not think the breed is recognized in the AKC) is a taller, more slender dog with a smaller head.