{"id":59343,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:30","slug":"what-is-an-australian-pitbull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Australian pitbull?"},"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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_is_an_Australian_pitbull\" title=\"What is an Australian pitbull?\">What is an Australian pitbull?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Is_an_Aussie_mix_a_good_dog\" title=\"Is an Aussie mix a good dog?\">Is an Aussie mix a good dog?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Are_there_any_pit_bulls_in_Australia\" title=\"Are there any pit bulls in Australia?\">Are there any pit bulls in Australia?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Is_it_illegal_to_have_pitbulls_in_Australia\" title=\"Is it illegal to have pitbulls in Australia?\">Is it illegal to have pitbulls in Australia?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_big_do_Aussie_pits_get\" title=\"How big do Aussie pits get?\">How big do Aussie pits get?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_are_the_three_types_of_Pitbull\" title=\"What are the three types of Pitbull?\">What are the three types of Pitbull?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_are_the_5_types_of_Pitbull\" title=\"What are the 5 types of Pitbull?\">What are the 5 types of Pitbull?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_much_is_an_Aussie_pit\" title=\"How much is an Aussie pit?\">How much is an Aussie pit?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Are_Australian_Shepherd_mixes_good_dogs\" title=\"Are Australian Shepherd mixes good dogs?\">Are Australian Shepherd mixes good dogs?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_big_will_an_Australian_Shepherd_mix_get\" title=\"How big will an Australian Shepherd mix get?\">How big will an Australian Shepherd mix get?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Are_Australian_Shepherd_mixes_easy_to_train\" title=\"Are Australian Shepherd mixes easy to train?\">Are Australian Shepherd mixes easy to train?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Do_Australian_Shepherd_mix_shed_a_lot\" title=\"Do Australian Shepherd mix shed a lot?\">Do Australian Shepherd mix shed a lot?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Can_I_get_a_pitbull_in_Australia\" title=\"Can I get a pitbull in Australia?\">Can I get a pitbull in Australia?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#Can_I_own_a_pitbull_in_Australia\" title=\"Can I own a pitbull in Australia?\">Can I own a pitbull in Australia?<\/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\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_dogs_are_illegal_in_Australia\" title=\"What dogs are illegal in Australia?\">What dogs are illegal in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_would_a_Australian_Shepherd_pitbull_mix_look_like\" title=\"What would a Australian Shepherd pitbull mix look like?\">What would a Australian Shepherd pitbull mix look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_big_do_Australian_Shepherd_mix_dogs_get\" title=\"How big do Australian Shepherd mix dogs get?\">How big do Australian Shepherd mix dogs get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_big_do_pits_get\" title=\"How big do pits get?\">How big do pits get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_pit_bulls\" title=\"What are the different types of pit bulls?\">What are the different types of pit bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_3_breeds_make_a_pitbull\" title=\"What 3 breeds make a pitbull?\">What 3 breeds make a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#What_2_dogs_make_a_pitbull\" title=\"What 2 dogs make a pitbull?\">What 2 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_can_I_tell_what_breed_my_pitbull_is\" title=\"How can I tell what breed my pitbull is?\">How can I tell what breed my pitbull is?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_many_types_of_pitbull_do_we_have\" title=\"How many types of pitbull do we have?\">How many types of pitbull do we have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_much_is_the_average_pit\" title=\"How much is the average pit?\">How much is the average pit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-an-australian-pitbull\/#How_much_does_an_Australian_Shepherd_mix_cost\" title=\"How much does an Australian Shepherd mix cost?\">How much does an Australian Shepherd mix cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Australian_pitbull\"><\/span>What is an Australian pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix. The Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix is a mixed breed dog  <b>a cross between the Australian Shepherd and Pit Bull dog breeds. Energetic, loyal, and quick to learn new things, these pups inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_Aussie_mix_a_good_dog\"><\/span>Is an Aussie mix a good dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their fun and faithful personalities and head-turning good looks have made them <b>a highly sought after breed to mix with other purebred dogs. The Aussie is friendly, loving, family-oriented and extremely social. They are also very high energy and that requires a very active family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_pit_bulls_in_Australia\"><\/span>Are there any pit bulls in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bull terriers have been banned from importation into Australia for over 15 years but <b>there are some living in Australia from before the ban. There are also many cross-breed dogs that look similar to pit bull terriers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_have_pitbulls_in_Australia\"><\/span>Is it illegal to have pitbulls in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prohibited dog breeds This ban is in place to safeguard the public and other animals. <b>Dog breeds that are banned in Australia are: Pit Bull Terrier breeds, including American Pit Bull Terrier. Dogo Argentino.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Aussie_pits_get\"><\/span>How big do Aussie pits get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WeightStandard: 22  75 lbs<b>Height<\/b><b>Standard: 14 inches to 23 inches<\/b>Coat TypeDouble-layerCoat ColorRed, Black, Brown, White, Gray, Two colors, TricolorAmount of SheddingModerate to Heavy8 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_three_types_of_Pitbull\"><\/span>What are the three types of Pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The four Pitbull type breeds are the <b>American Pitbull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Bully. Despite their vicious reputation and their increased numbers in shelters, they are anything but vicious if they are raised properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_types_of_Pitbull\"><\/span>What are the 5 types of Pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 5 Pit Bull Dog Breeds:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>American Staffordshire Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Staffordshire Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>American Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>American Bully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>18-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_an_Aussie_pit\"><\/span>How much is an Aussie pit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $250 and $1,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Australian_Shepherd_mixes_good_dogs\"><\/span>Are Australian Shepherd mixes good dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s a good thing, too, if the Australian Shepherd&#8217;s job is to herd the kids. <b>Affectionate and playful are high on the list of desirable traits of both of these popular breeds. Together, they make a delightful pet with plenty of love to share.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_an_Australian_Shepherd_mix_get\"><\/span>How big will an Australian Shepherd mix get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That said, as a mix between Australian Shepherd and Labrador Retriever parents, you can expect Australian Shepherd Lab Mixes to be in the medium size range. Most weigh in at <b>40 to 80 pounds and range in height from 22 to 25 inches at the shoulder. However, many can be smaller or larger than average.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Australian_Shepherd_mixes_easy_to_train\"><\/span>Are Australian Shepherd mixes easy to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to full-sized Australian Shepherds, mini Aussies are <b>somewhat more difficult to train. Their bladders are small, and they have shorter digestive systems. You will have to take them outside more often, as they just can&#8217;t hold it as long as other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Australian_Shepherd_mix_shed_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Australian Shepherd mix shed a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Australian Shepherds are <b>average shedders, and their coat needs regular maintenance, including weekly brushing to keep it clean and prevent matting, and possibly trimming to keep it looking tidy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_pitbull_in_Australia\"><\/span>Can I get a pitbull in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prohibited dog breeds <b>Importing these breeds to Australia is not permitted by law. This ban is in place to safeguard the public and other animals. Dog breeds that are banned in Australia are: Pit Bull Terrier breeds, including American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_own_a_pitbull_in_Australia\"><\/span>Can I own a pitbull in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prohibited dog breeds <b>Importing these breeds to Australia is not permitted by law. This ban is in place to safeguard the public and other animals. Dog breeds that are banned in Australia are: Pit Bull Terrier breeds, including American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_illegal_in_Australia\"><\/span>What dogs are illegal in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Australia there are currently two types of breed-specific legislation: Under the Commonwealth customs legislation there is a ban on the importation of several specific breeds of dogs; <b>Japanese Tosa, fila Brasiliero, dogo Argentino, perrode presa Canario, and American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_a_Australian_Shepherd_pitbull_mix_look_like\"><\/span>What would a Australian Shepherd pitbull mix look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix coats are often a mix of their Pit Bull and Australian Shepherd parents&#8217; coats and colors. The main colors of Aussie Pits are <b>blue merle, black, red merle, and cream. Sometimes their coats are solid, and sometimes they have a mix of colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Australian_Shepherd_mix_dogs_get\"><\/span>How big do Australian Shepherd mix dogs get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Weight<\/b><b>46  65 pounds<\/b><b>Height<\/b><b>20  23 inches<\/b>SizeMedium to largeCoat TypeMedium-length, dense, straightCoat ColorWhite, black, blue, red, cream, silver, sable10 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_pits_get\"><\/span>How big do pits get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their fun and faithful personalities and head-turning good looks have made them <b>a highly sought after breed to mix with other purebred dogs. The Aussie is friendly, loving, family-oriented and extremely social. They are also very high energy and that requires a very active family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_pit_bulls\"><\/span>What are the different types of pit bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bull<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_3_breeds_make_a_pitbull\"><\/span>What 3 breeds 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=\"What_2_dogs_make_a_pitbull\"><\/span>What 2 dogs make a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 5 Pit Bull Dog Breeds:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>American Staffordshire Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Staffordshire Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>American Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>American Bully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>18-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_what_breed_my_pitbull_is\"><\/span>How can I tell what breed my pitbull is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bull<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_pitbull_do_we_have\"><\/span>How many types of pitbull do we have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <b>four breeds that are classified as pit bull type dogs by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC), the largest registry of purebred dogs in America and abroad.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_average_pit\"><\/span>How much is the average pit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their fun and faithful personalities and head-turning good looks have made them <b>a highly sought after breed to mix with other purebred dogs. The Aussie is friendly, loving, family-oriented and extremely social. They are also very high energy and that requires a very active family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_an_Australian_Shepherd_mix_cost\"><\/span>How much does an Australian Shepherd mix cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Price RangeAverage PricePitbull puppy<b>$800$2,500<\/b>$1,650Food bowls$5$20$15Dog collars$5$40$20Leash$5$20$107 more rowsx26bull;06-Jul-2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is an Australian pitbull?Is an Aussie mix a good dog?Are there any pit bulls in Australia?Is it illegal to have pitbulls in Australia?How big do Aussie pits get?What are the three types of Pitbull?What are the 5 types of Pitbull?How much is an Aussie pit?Are Australian Shepherd mixes good dogs?How big&#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\/59343"}],"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=59343"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59343\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}