American Pit Bull Terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a muscular, energetic and intelligent breed originally bred for working and guard duties. With proper upbringing and socialization it's a devoted, affectionate companion that needs serious physical and mental exercise.
Weight
14–32 kg
Height at withers
43–53 cm
Life expectancy
12–14 years
Size
medium
Activity
high
Shedding
moderate
Barking tendency
low
Apartment friendly
Yes, with sufficient daily exercise
Care
Regular vigorous exercise (about an hour a day), easy short-coat grooming (weekly brushing), early socialization and positive-reinforcement training.
Health
Hip dysplasia, skin allergies, hypothyroidism, congenital heart defects
Coat
Short, stiff, glossy
Travel
Many countries (including the UK) and airlines restrict or ban Pit Bull Terrier import — always check the destination country's rules before traveling
Carrier size
Usually too large for a cabin carrier, travels in cargo or a crate
Harness size
M-L, a sturdy harness
Leash
A sturdy fixed-length leash, no retractable leash — the breed is strong and prone to sudden prey-drive lunges
Airline cabin travel
usually not
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.