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

[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




Staffordshire Bull terrier


American Staffordshire terrier

[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