{"id":45814,"date":"2022-04-12T09:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:25:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:25:27","slug":"are-american-pitbulls-illegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Are American pitbulls illegal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Are_American_pitbulls_illegal\" title=\"Are American pitbulls illegal?\">Are American pitbulls illegal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Is_American_Pitbull_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is American Pitbull a good pet?\">Is American Pitbull a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_pitbull_and_an_American_pit\" title=\"What is the difference between a pitbull and an American pit?\">What is the difference between a pitbull and an American pit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#What_is_the_price_of_American_Pitbull\" title=\"What is the price of American Pitbull?\">What is the price of American Pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Why_is_American_Pitbull_banned\" title=\"Why is American Pitbull banned?\">Why is American Pitbull banned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Can_you_own_an_American_Pitbull_in_the_UK\" title=\"Can you own an American Pitbull in the UK?\">Can you own an American Pitbull in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Are_American_pitbulls_illegal_in_the_UK\" title=\"Are American pitbulls illegal in the UK\">Are American pitbulls illegal in the UK<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Are_American_bullies_illegal_in_the_UK\" title=\"Are American bullies illegal in the UK?\">Are American bullies illegal in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Are_American_pitbulls_good_for_first_time_owners\" title=\"Are American pitbulls good for first time owners?\">Are American pitbulls good for first time owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Is_a_pitbull_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a pitbull a good family dog?\">Is a pitbull a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#What_is_the_friendliest_pitbull_breed\" title=\"What is the friendliest pitbull breed?\">What is the friendliest pitbull breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#Why_pitbulls_are_bad_pets\" title=\"Why pitbulls are bad pets?\">Why pitbulls are bad pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_pitbull_and_an_American_Staffordshire_Terrier\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between a pitbull and an American Staffordshire Terrier?\">How can you tell the difference between a pitbull and an American Staffordshire Terrier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#What_two_dogs_make_a_pitbull\" title=\"What two dogs make a pitbull?\">What two dogs make a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-american-pitbulls-illegal\/#How_can_you_tell_what_kind_of_pitbull_you_have\" title=\"How can you tell what kind of pitbull you have?\">How can you tell what kind of pitbull you have?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_American_pitbulls_illegal\"><\/span>Are American pitbulls illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pit bull terriers are legal in the United States. But in Canada, pit bulls are banned in many towns and cities. Puerto Rico had a two-decade ban in place until 2018, when it was once again made legal to own, sell and import the breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_American_Pitbull_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is American Pitbull a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An affectionate companion and family dog. Lively, with a friendly personality. People-oriented and eager to please. Intelligent, friendly, and easily won over.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_pitbull_and_an_American_pit\"><\/span>What is the difference between a pitbull and an American pit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pit Bull is a description for a type of dog, but American Pit Bull Terriers are a breed. Other breeds that rightfully fall under the term Pit Bull include the American Staffordshire Terrier, the American bulldog, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_price_of_American_Pitbull\"><\/span>What is the price of American Pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One can easily purchase pitbull puppies in India in the range of around <b>INR 9,000 to INR 80,000 depending upon the breed of the dog, (i.e. its parentage and pedigree scrutiny). Purest of the breeds cost high. The male puppies are always costlier in comparison to their female counterparts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_American_Pitbull_banned\"><\/span>Why is American Pitbull banned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are Pitbulls banned in some places? Mostly because <b>Pitbulls have garnered a reputation for being aggressive and governments would rather remove Pitbulls from the population than work to educate the public on how to responsibly care for and coexist with this wonderful, powerful, breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_an_American_Pitbull_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Can you own an American Pitbull in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pit Bulls are illegal, and you must not breed, own, abandon or sell a Pit Bull in the united kingdom under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_American_pitbulls_illegal_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Are American pitbulls illegal in the UK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the UK, <b>its against the law to own certain types of dog. These are the: Pit Bull Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_American_bullies_illegal_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Are American bullies illegal in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the late change, like American bulldogs, bullies or XL bullies are <b>not currently banned in the UK. Dog breeds currently banned in the UK: Pitbull terrier. Japanese tosa.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_American_pitbulls_good_for_first_time_owners\"><\/span>Are American pitbulls good for first time owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>I dont recommend them for first-time dog owners. They are strong dogs, some of them have a history of dog fighting, and their tenacity is endless. But they are also extremely loving and excellent companions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_pitbull_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a pitbull a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other pit bulls were specifically bred for work and companionship. <b>These dogs have long been popular family pets, noted for their gentleness, affection and loyalty. And even those pit bulls bred to fight other animals were not prone to aggressiveness toward people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_pitbull_breed\"><\/span>What is the friendliest pitbull breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Staffordshire Bull Terrier<\/b> Their weight ranges between 24 and 37 pounds and they have a very friendly disposition, especially with children, making them a great family dog. Like all Pitbull-associated dog breeds, theyre intelligent, playful, and extremely loyal to their owners.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_pitbulls_are_bad_pets\"><\/span>Why pitbulls are bad pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are the most exploited, abused, neglected, abandoned, tortured, raped, overbred and euthanized dogs in North America. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has been pushing for mandatory sterilization for pit bulls for many years to protect them from being born into these horrors in the first place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_pitbull_and_an_American_Staffordshire_Terrier\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between a pitbull and an American Staffordshire Terrier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Pit bull is taller, heavier, and more muscular than the Amstaff. It also exhibits more aggression and power than its counterpart. Pit bulls are known to be passionate, aggressive, and physically powerful, while Amstaffs are generally affectionate, protective, gentle, energetic, and intelligent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_dogs_make_a_pitbull\"><\/span>What two dogs make a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most pit bull-type dogs descend from the <b>British Bull and terrier, a 19th-century dog-fighting type developed from crosses between the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_what_kind_of_pitbull_you_have\"><\/span>How can you tell what kind of pitbull you have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Determine a Breed of Pitbull<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Weigh your pitbull. Pitbull breeds vary greatly in size.  <\/li>\n<li>Examine the head of your pitbull.  <\/li>\n<li>Dont depend on the length of the fur to tell you what kind of pitbull you have.  <\/li>\n<li>Ask your veterinarian what kind of pitbull you have.  <\/li>\n<li>Check any papers that came with your pitbull.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are American pitbulls illegal?Is American Pitbull a good pet?What is the difference between a pitbull and an American pit?What is the price of American Pitbull?Why is American Pitbull banned?Can you own an American Pitbull in the UK?Are American pitbulls illegal in the UKAre American bullies illegal in the UK?Are American pitbulls good&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45814"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45814"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45814\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}