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You see, the confusion starts with the fact that many dogs are called Pitbulls when they actually aren’t. That was perpetuated by misinformed members of the media and the public. How many Pitbull breeds are there? Well, surprisingly, there’s only one breed with “Pitbull” in it’s title.

You see, when Pitbulls started getting a bad reputation, which, by the way, is mainly undeserved, people started to fear anything that looked even a little like a Pitbull. People also started to confuse the American Pitbull Terrier, or APBT for short, with various other dog breeds. So, dogs that weren’t actually Pitbulls were soon mistaken for them. For example, American Bulldogs, Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are all confused, on a regular basis, with American Pitbull terriers.

Those are all at least breeds of dogs, though. The confusion was intensified by the addition of descriptive words like “Blue”, “White”, “Red Nose” and more. It’s enough to make anyone dizzy with confusion.

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Where These Names Came From:

There is no clear reason for the start of the name issue but, in general, a lot of it has to do with the lines of Pitbulls. There’s a big difference between breeds of dog and lines within a breed, but people who aren’t involved in showing or breeding the dogs don’t often understand that.

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Defining Pitbulls as a Breed:

American Pitbull Terriers as a breed are defined as muscular dogs that are usually between thirty-five and about sixty-five pounds. Pitbulls that are to be shown have to have certain physical characteristics. For example, show Pitbulls have to have black noses. Where, then, does the “red nosed” Pitbull come from?

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Defining Pitbull Lines:

Pitbull lines, or lines of any dog breed for that matter, refer to the specific bloodlines of a dog. Certain lines are bred for certain characteristics. Some are larger than others, for example. Some are also stronger than others. Breeding Pitbull lines specifically for fighting is popular even today, when dog fighting is illegal. Such dogs are usually larger and have worse temperaments than dogs that are responsibly bred.

One of the main reasons to breed different lines of dogs is color, though. People like a wide variety of colors in all things, including their pets. That’s why different lines of Pitbulls are often different colors. For example, the Sorrell line is characterized by a black nose and muzzle, but a fawn colored body.

On the other hand, a Pitbull that is from the Colby line is a completely different color. Colbys are generally black with a head that is totally white. Sometimes they also come in fawn and white. The point is, though, that Colbys and Sorrells are very different types of American Pitbull Terrier, but they are still all American Pitbull Terriers.

Are different colors worth more money? Well, that all depends on who you are and what you want. For example, red nose Pitbulls can’t be show dogs, so they aren’t worth much to people who do dog shows. Pitbulls in the show ring have to have black noses. On the other hand, though, many people who are just looking for a great dog as a pet like more colorful dogs and will pay more for a red nose, blue nose or other color of Pitbull.

The Point:

If you have an American Pitbull Terrier, regardless of what color it is, it’s an American Pitbull Terrier. There’s no such breed as a Red Nosed Pitbull, White Pitbulls and Blue Pitbulls don’t exist as a breed, either. They do exist as color types within the breed, though.

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How That Information is Valuable:

If you’re looking to get a Pitbull, that information is extremely good for you to know. After all, you don’t want to get confused by all of the hype and confusion yourself. If you’re looking for a show dog or a good dog to breed, that’s especially important. After all, Pitbulls have to have specific characteristics to qualify in the show ring or to breed other show dogs.

Also, though, you don’t want to buy from a confused breeder. Pitbull breeders should know the breed. They should not try to tell you that a Red Nose or any other color is a different breed of dog. If they do, you should definitely get your Pitbull somewhere else.

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A Word of Caution:

Pitbull lines are bred, as mentioned earlier, to have different characteristics. Color is not the only characteristic that can vary from line to line. In fact, color should take a back seat to almost everything else, if you’re trying to pick a good pet Pitbull. You should always begin by making sure that the dog is healthy, hasn’t been mistreated at all and has a good temperament. It’s great to have a pretty dog, but it’s much better to have a well-mannered and well-adjusted dog.

So, now that that confusion is cleared up, don’t let anyone tell you your dog isn’t a Pitbull, just because of the color of its fur or nose. It’s a bit like the fact that we are all human beings, even though we may have different skin color, eye color or hair color. It’s what makes us unique and interesting and the same is true for our dogs.

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Health and Wellness:

Chad’s book talks extensively about how to choose the right Pitbull for you. He discusses major health concerns to look out for. He talks about the pros and cons of puppies versus older Pitbulls.

He even discusses whether or not Pitbulls should have cropped ears and tails.Those are vital, if owners want to select happy, healthy Pitbulls as pets.

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Training and Fun:

Another thing that Chad’s program focuses on is the importance of combining training with fun. He talks about toys and tricks that are great for Pitbulls and can teach them to respond quickly to their owners. That can make later training a lot easier.

Recall and Destruction:

Pitbulls have a bad reputation for being strong-willed and stubborn. They also have a reputation for destroying houses and yards and running loose throughout neighborhoods. In his guide, Chad explains that the vast majority of that is due to owner ignorance, not problems with the Pitbull itself.

Chad talks about how, using fun training techniques, such as toys and positive reinforcement, any Pitbull can be trained. Once they’re taught to listen to basic obedience commands, like coming when called, owners have a lot more control. In that way, Chad’s book teaches all Pitbull owners to dominate and control their Pitbulls in a loving way, rather than with negativity and punishment. That eliminates yard and house destruction, as well as limiting the chances of a Pitbull running away or getting out of control off the leash.

Common Traps:

Chad also discusses a lot of common Pitbull traps in his book. For example, he talks about why it’s dangerous to feed cooked bones to a Pitbull. He also discusses the ins and outs of what collars are appropriate and what collars can do permanent damage to a Pitbull. All of which is very valuable information for any owner.

One of the great things about Chad’s guide is that it’s so convenient. It can be downloaded in a matter of minutes. So, any Pitbull owner can immediately benefit from Chad’s advice. It really cuts back the costs and time that would otherwise have been involved in cleaning up after or training a Pitbull. After all, it’s much cheaper than paying hundreds of dollars for lessons that may not work and the techniques in the book can prevent property damage and, therefore, save a lot of money.

Understanding Dogs:

Dogs were originally feral animals, like wolves. Although they’ve been domesticated for many years, they still have a lot of their wild instincts and reactions to certain situations. In the Pitbull Guide, Chad Zetrouer discusses many of those instincts that Pitbulls have. By understanding why they act the way they do, Chad’s guide makes it much easier for all Pitbull owners to understand and control their dogs. So, it’s a great book for any Pitbull owner, whether they’ve owned Pits before or not.

Here are some of the key points you will discover inside the pitbull training guide:

So my friend if you want a Pitbull that’s easy and fun to live with and want to know how to keep your Pitbull happy and healthy… The Pitbull Guide is definitely the MUST HAVE book for you.

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