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Table of Contents
I. APBT Breed Description
II. ADBA APBT Conformation Standard
III. UKC APBT Conformation Standard
IV. AKC Conformation Standard
Breed Description
The Pit Bull immediately strikes one as being a dog of power,
passion, and undying willingness. The brick-like head, which is especially broad
between the cheeks (to house the powerful jaws), is carried upon a thickly
muscled, well-defined neck. The neck runs into a deep, thick, well-sprung chest.
The American Pit Bull is a very muscular, stocky, yet agile dog which is
extremely strong for his size. The ears are generally cropped, though this is
optional. Docked tails are not accepted by the UKC or the ADBA. The eyes are
round, and any color is acceptable. The teeth should form a scissors bite. Its
coat is made up of thick, short, shiny hair. All colors are admissible. The tail
tapers to a point.
Temperment
That sly smile, those determined eyes, that unwaning pleasure to
please... the mere quality and characteristics of the APBT have evoked more
human emotional, rational, and irrational response than any other breed that
exists today. By no means are these dogs people-haters or people-eaters. Their
natural aggressive tendencies are toward other dogs and animals, not people.
However if they are properly socialized they will not even be aggressive with
them. These are truly quality companions for quality owners only! The American
Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate
family pet, which is good with children and adults. Almost always obedient, it
is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and
intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Highly protective of his
owners and the owner's property, it will fight an enemy to the death. It is
usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know when it needs to
protect and when everything is okay. The American Pit Bull Terrier can be
willful and needs a firm hand. They are generally okay with other pets if they
are raised with them from puppy hood. For the most part they are very friendly,
but not recommended for most people. Excellent with children in the family, they
have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with rough child play. As
with any breed, they should not be left alone with unfamiliar children.
Originally used as fighting dogs, the powerful American Pit Bull may go for the
throat of strange dogs. A minimum of training will produce a tranquil, obedient
dog. Socialize very thoroughly when young to combat aggressive tendencies and be
sure to keep the dog under control when other dogs are present. It has given
outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time esteemed
as a companion dog. When properly trained and socialized, this is a very good
dog and a great family companion. Unfortunately, some choose to promote the
fighting instinct in the breed, giving it a bad name
Height and Weight
Height: 18-22 inches (46-56 cm)
Weight: 22 -110 pounds (10-50 kg)
Please Note: The APBT ranges in size from 22 pounds to 110 pounds (rare), with
the most common being between 35 - 55 pounds (16-25 kg.), in fact the original
APBT's were between 20 - 40 pounds (9-18 kg.) and were bred small for their main
purpose, fighting, These dogs are varying from small to extra large. A very
common misconception is that APBT's are muscle bound (viscous) hulks that weigh
in around 85 pounds (39 kg.) and this is generally not the majority.
Health/Life Expectancy
A generally healthy breed, although some are prone to hip
dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, allergies to grass and congenital heart
disease. The average life expectancy for a pit bull is 12 years.
Living Conditions
It will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised.
They are very active indoors and will do alright without a yard provided they
get enough exercise. Prefers warm climates.
Exercise
American Pit Bull Terriers must
have plenty of regular exercise, but keep them leashed in public to avoid fights
with other dogs. American Pit Bull Terriers must have plenty of regular
exercise, but keep them leashed in public to avoid fights with other dogs.
Grooming
The smooth, short-haired coat is
easy to groom. Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry
shampoo as necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will make the
coat gleam. This breed is an average shedder.
ADBA Conformation Standard
ADBA Inc. Revised 2005
I. Introduction
A. To truly understand any breed standard, one must know the history behind a
breeds existence.
B. The purpose of a judge is the unbiased selection of quality breeding stock
with true breed type.
C. The responsibility of judging is to put up the dogs that conform most to the
conformation standard leaving personal bias aside.
II. Overall Appearance 20 points
A. Conforming to breed type
1. Should look like an American Pit Bull Terrier from across the ring
2. Sturdy, three dimensional. Giving the impression of strength, not slight or
frail.
3. Appears square, with heavy boned, solid front end with a light and springy
back end.
4. Should look athletic, not bulky. Musculature should be smooth but defined.
5. Presentation of an adult dog should be of a lean, exercised animal showing a
hint of rib and backbone (without hipbones showing) with muscles firm and
defined. Clean, glossy coat with short trimmed nails. Presentation of dogs in
the puppy classes should be of a well nourished puppy, showing no ribs, backbone
or hips. Coat should be glossy with short, trimed nails.
B. Balance
1. Equal angulation of front and rear assembly - judged best at the trot.
2. Height to weight ratio - the tallest dog at a given weight
3. Head size in proportion to the body, with a neck long enough to have the head
appear above the top of the back when head is in a normal upright position.
C. Presentation
1. Dog is socialized , showing interest in things around him.
2. Although some degree of dog aggressiveness is characteristic of the breed,
unruly behavior will detract from the judges ability to accurately judge an
individual dogs conformation.
D. Health
1.The vitality of the dogs spirit, the gloss of the dogs coat and the sharpness
of the dogs eye, will exude the healthfulness of the individual animal.
2. Colors or color patterns known to be genetically linked to health problems
will be considered a serious fault . Major faults: merle color pattern,
albinism(white dog with blue or pink eyes, pink nose, lips, no pigment present
on pads, rims of eyes etc.)
III. Attitude 10 points
A. Confident and alert
B. Interested in things around them, in control of their space, not threatened
by anything in their surroundings.
C. Gentle with loved ones Faults: shy or timid
IV. Back end 30 points
A. Loin
1. Broad and long enough to square the dog. Too short can interfere with a dogs
flexibility. Too long a loin causes the dog to carry excessive weight and affect
a dogs agility and quickness..
B. Hip
1. Long and sloping with adequate width. This can be judged by the set of the
tail, which should be low.
2. Ideal slope of hip should be 30 degrees to the ground.
C. Proportions of the back leg.
1. The femur should be of a length so that the stifle joint is proportioned in
the upper 1/3 of the rear assembly.
2. The tibia-fibula is the longer bone of the rear assembly
3. The length of the metatarsal is moderate, with muscles that attach equally on
each side of the bone so that the hocks move parallel to each other, deviating
neither in or out. The metatarsals bones, hock and lower part of the tibia will
be light, fine and springy.
4. Rear angulation - ratio between the lengths of the bones and the muscles
which attach on these bones, causes a bent stifle which leads to a well bent
hock. This contributes to the natural springiness that is desired in the rear
assembly.
5. The muscle attachment is long and deep, well past the joint , which causes
the muscles to appear smooth, but defined. (Not bunchy).
Faults: short or flat hip, straight stifle, double jointed or slipped hock, cow
hocked, bunchy muscles.
V. Front end 20 points
A. Ribcage
1. Deep and elliptical with a prominent breastbone or prosternum. From the side,
the bottom of the ribcage should at least be even with the elbow joint.
2. Well sprung at the top, tapering to the bottom, extending well back into the
loin.
B. Shoulders
1. Wider than the ribcage at the 8th rib. Scapula well laid back, 45 degree or
less angle to the ground, and broad and flat allowing for adequate muscular
attachment for a heavy and sturdy front end.
2. The humerus is angled at an opposite 45 degree angle and is long enough that
the elbow comes to the bottom of the ribcage, elbows lying flat against the
body.
3. Forearms are slightly longer than the humerus and solid, twice the thickness
of the metatarsal at the hock.
C. Feet
1. Small and tight, set high on pasterns.
2. Pads thick, and well built up
3. Dew claws are natural on front feet, and do not naturally occur on back legs.
Faults: barrel chest, narrow chest, fine bones, out at elbows, down in pasterns,
splay feet, thin pads, back dew claws.
VI. Head and Neck 15 points
A. Neck
1. Heavily muscled to the base of the skull
2. Long in length
B. Head
1. Head size balanced in relationship to the rest of the body
2. 2/3 the width of the shoulders
3. Wedge shaped when viewed from the top or side, round when viewed from the
front.
4. Cheeks 25% wider than the neck at the base of the skull
5. The length from the nose to the stop should equal the length from the stop to
the back of the head.
6. The bridge of the muzzle is well developed. The fill in under the eyes should
be wider than the head at the base of the ears.
7. The head should be deep from the top of the head to the bottom of the jaw.
8. Straight box like muzzle
9. Lips tight
10. Teeth, incisors should meet in the front in a scissor bite. Canines should
be wide at the base and taper to the end, top canines fitting tightly together
behind the bottom canines. They should be sound and healthy with none missing.
11. Eyes, small and deep set. Elliptical when viewed from the front, triangular
when viewed from the side.
12. Ears- no preference should be given to cropped or uncropped ears, except to
enhance the overall attractiveness of the individual dog.
Faults: short neck, cheeky, underdeveloped muzzle, lippy, missing canines,
overshot or undershot to the extent that the canines do not fit tightly
together.
VII. Tail and Coat 5 points
A. Coat
1. Skin thick and loose around neck and chest, tight fitting elsewhere, showing
vertical folds around the neck and chest even in a well exercised animal.
2. Short and bristled, the gloss showing overall health of the animal.
3. Color or any combination of colors, except for colors or color patterns known
to be genetically linked to health problems.
B. Tail
1. Thick at the base, tapering to the point. It’s length should have the tail
extending to the point of the hock.
2. Hang down like a pump handle when relaxed.
Major faults: Merle color pattern or albinism. (White dog, blue or pink eyes,
lacks pigment)
Faults: Longer coat, fringed hair on tail or elsewhere, bobbed tail or any tail
other than straight.
Disqualifications: Man aggression, one sided or both sided cryptorchid, spayed
or neutered dogs
Above all, the American Pit Bull Terrier should appear to be an all around
athlete. His body is called upon for speed, power, agility and stamina. He must
be balanced in all directions. Too much of one thing, robs him of another. In
his ideal form, he is a thing of beauty.
UKC APBT Conformation Standard
The United Kennel Club was the first registry to recognize the
American Pit Bull Terrier. U.K.C. founder C. Z. Bennett assigned U.K.C.
registration number 1 to his own APBT, Bennett's Ring in 1898.
General Appearance
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog
with smooth, well-defined musculature. This breed is both powerful and athletic.
The body is just slightly longer than tall, but bitches may be somewhat longer
in body than dogs. The length of the front leg (measured from point of elbow to
the ground) is approximately equal to one-half of the dog's height at the
withers. The head is of medium length, with a broad, flat skull, and a wide,
deep muzzle. Ears are small to medium in size, high set, and may be natural or
cropped. The relatively short tail is set low, thick at the base and tapers to a
point. The American Pit Bull Terrier comes in all colors and color patterns.
This breed combines strength and athleticism with grace and agility and should
never appear bulky or muscle-bound or fine-boned and rangy.
Characteristics
The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier are strength,
confidence, and zest for life. This breed is eager to please and brimming over
with enthusiasm. APBTs make excellent family companions and have always been
noted for their love of children. Because most APBTs exhibit some level of dog
aggression and because of its powerful physique, the APBT requires an owner who
will carefully socialize and obedience train the dog. The breed's natural
agility makes it one of the most capable canine climbers so good fencing is a
must for this breed. The APBT is not the best choice for a guard dog since they
are extremely friendly, even with strangers. Aggressive behavior toward humans
is uncharacteristic of the breed and highly undesirable. This breed does very
well in performance events because of its high level of intelligence and its
willingness to work.
The American Pit Bull Terrier has always been capable of doing a wide variety of
jobs so exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much
they interfere with the dog's versatility.
Head
The APBT head is unique and a key element of breed type. It is large and broad,
giving the impression of great power, but it is not disproportionate to the size
of the body. Viewed from the front, the head is shaped like a broad, blunt
wedge. When viewed from the side, the skull and muzzle are parallel to one
another and joined by a well defined, moderately deep stop. Supraorbital arches
over the eyes are well defined but not pronounced. The head is well chiseled,
blending strength, elegance, and character.
SKULL - The skull is large, flat or slightly rounded, deep,
and broad between the ears. Viewed from the top, the skull tapers just slightly
toward the stop. There is a deep median furrow that diminishes in depth from the
stop to the occiput. Cheek muscles are prominent but free of wrinkles. When the
dog is concentrating, wrinkles form on the forehead, which give the APBT his
unique expression.
MUZZLE - The muzzle is broad and deep with a very slight
taper from the stop to the nose, and a slight falling away under the eyes. The
length of muzzle is shorter than the length of skull, with a ratio of
approximately 2:3. The topline of the muzzle is straight. The lower jaw is well
developed, wide and deep. Lips are clean and tight.
Faults: Snipey muzzle; flews; weak lower jaw.
TEETH - The American Pit Bull Terrier has a complete set of
evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.
Fault: Level bite.
Serious Faults: Undershot, or overshot bite; wry mouth; missing teeth (this does
not apply to teeth that have been lost or removed by a veterinarian).
NOSE - The nose is large with wide, open nostrils. The nose
may be any color.
EYES - Eyes are medium size, round to almond-shaped, and
set well apart and low on the skull. All colors are equally acceptable except
blue, which is a serious fault. Haw should not be visible.
Serious Faults: Bulging eyes; both eyes not matched in color; blue eyes.
EARS - Ears are high set and may be natural or cropped
without preference. If natural, semi-prick or rose are preferred. Prick or flat,
wide ears are not desired.
Neck
The neck is of moderate length and muscular. There is a slight arch at the
crest. The neck widens gradually from where it joins the skull to where it
blends into well laid-back shoulders. The skin on the neck is tight and without
dewlap.
Faults: Neck too short and thick; thin or weak neck; ewe neck; dewlap.
Forequarters
The shoulder blades are long, wide, muscular, and well laid back. The upper arm
is roughly equal in length to the shoulder blade and joins it at an apparent
right angle.
The forelegs are strong and muscular. The elbows are set close to the body.
Viewed from the front, the forelegs are set moderately wide apart and
perpendicular to the ground. The pasterns are short, powerful, straight, and
flexible. When viewed in profile, the pasterns are nearly erect.
Faults: Upright or loaded shoulders; elbows turned outward or tied-in; down at
the pasterns; front legs bowed; wrists knuckled over; toeing in or out.
Body
The chest is deep, well filled in, and moderately wide with ample room for heart
and lungs, but the chest should never be wider than it is deep. The forechest
does not extend much beyond the point of shoulder. The ribs extend well back and
are well sprung from the spine, then flattening to form a deep body extending to
the elbows. The back is strong and firm. The topline inclines very slightly
downward from the withers to a broad, muscular, level back. The loin is short,
muscular and slightly arched to the top of the croup, but narrower than the rib
cage and with a moderate tuck-up. The croup is slightly sloping downward.
Hindquarters
The hindquarters are strong, muscular, and moderately broad. The rump is well
filled in on each side of the tail and deep from the pelvis to the crotch. The
bone, angulation, and musculature of the hindquarters are in balance with the
forequarters. The thighs are well developed with thick, easily discerned
muscles. Viewed from the side, the hock joint is well bent and the rear pasterns
are well let down and perpendicular to the ground. Viewed from the rear, the
rear pasterns are straight and parallel to one another.
Faults: Narrow hindquarters; hindquarters shallow from pelvis to crotch; lack of
muscle; straight or over angulated stifle joint; cow hocks; sickle hocks; bowed
legs.
Feet
The feet are round, proportionate to the size of the dog, well arched, and
tight. Pads are hard, tough, and well cushioned. Dewclaws may be removed.
Fault: Splayed feet.
Tail
The tail is set on as a natural extension of the topline, and tapers to a point.
When the dog is relaxed, the tail is carried low and extends approximately to
the hock. When the dog is moving, the tail is carried level with the backline.
When the dog is excited, the tail may be carried in a raised, upright position
(challenge tail), but never curled over the back (gay tail).
Fault: Long tail (tail tip passes beyond point of hock).
Serious faults: Gay tail (not to be confused with challenge tail); kinked tail.
Disqualification: Bobbed tail.
Coat
The coat is glossy and smooth, close, and moderately stiff to the touch.
Faults: Curly, wavy, or sparse coat.
Disqualification: Long coat.
Color
Any color, color pattern, or combination of colors is acceptable, except for
merle.
Disqualification: Merle
Height and Weight
The American Pit Bull Terrier must be both powerful and agile so actual weight
and height are less important than the correct proportion of weight to height.
Desirable weight for a mature male in good condition is between 35 and 60
pounds. Desirable weight for a mature female in good condition is between 30 and
50 pounds. Dogs over these weights are not to be penalized unless they are
disproportionately massive or rangy.
Gait
The American Pit Bull Terrier moves with a jaunty, confident attitude, conveying
the impression that he expects any minute to see something new and exciting.
When trotting, the gait is effortless, smooth, powerful, and well coordinated,
showing good reach in front and drive behind. When moving, the backline remains
level with only a slight flexing to indicate suppleness. Viewed from any
position, legs turn neither in nor out, nor do feet cross or interfere with each
other. As speed increases, feet tend to converge toward center line of balance.
Faults: Legs not moving on the same plane; legs over reaching; legs crossing
over in front or rear; rear legs moving too close or touching; rolling; pacing;
paddling; sidewinding; hackney action; pounding.
Disqualifications
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Unilateral
or bilateral deafness. Bobbed tail. Albinism. Merle.
Note: Although some level of dog aggression is characteristic of this breed,
handlers will be expected to comply with U.K.C. policy regarding dog temperament
at U.K.C. events.
AKC Breed Standard
American Kennel Club
American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Standard
Terrier Group
Approved June 10, 1936
General Impression
The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength
for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly
alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in
outline. His courage is proverbial.
Head
Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles,
distinct stop; and ears are set high. Ears - Cropped or uncropped, the latter
preferred. Uncropped ears should be short and held rose or half prick. Full drop
to be penalized. Eyes - Dark and round, low down in skull and set far apart. No
pink eyelids. Muzzle - Medium length, rounded on upper side to fall away
abruptly below eyes. Jaws well defined. Underjaw to be strong and have biting
power. Lips close and even, no looseness. Upper teeth to meet tightly outside
lower teeth in front. Nose definitely black.
Neck
Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull. No looseness
of skin. Medium length.
Shoulders
Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping.
Back
Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with gentle short slope at
rump to base of tail. Loins slightly tucked.
Body
Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear. All ribs close together. Forelegs set rather
wide apart to permit chest development. Chest deep and broad.
Tail
Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled or
held over back. Not docked.
Legs
The front legs should be straight, large or round bones, pastern upright. No
resemblance of bend in front. Hindquarters well-muscled, let down at hocks,
turning neither in nor out. Feet of moderate size, well-arched and compact. Gait
must be springy but without roll or pace.
Coat
Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy.
Color
Any color, solid, parti, or patched is permissible, but all white, more than 80
per cent white, black and tan, and liver not to be encouraged.
Size
Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about 18 to 19 inches at
shoulders for the male and 17 to 18 inches for the female is to be considered
preferable.
Faults
Faults to be penalized are: Dudley nose, light or pink eyes, tail too long or
badly carried, undershot or overshot mouths.
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