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The Bull and Terrier Breeds

Authored by Darla Smith © 2001

American Pit Bull Terrier: The complete and correct name for the breed commonly referred to as the “Pit Bull.” Click here to view the UKC Breed Standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier.


APBT
American Pit Bull Terrier



American Staffordshire Terrier: The AKC registered version of the American Pit Bull Terrier. (Refer to the history section for details.) Also known as Am Staff and AST. Click here to view the AKC Breed Standard for the American Staffordshire Terrier.


Noble
AKC/UKC Registered American Staffordshire Terrier, Woods E-Z Nobel Challenge



Staffordshire Bull Terrier: A close relative of the APBT and AST. They are somewhat smaller in stature and their ears are always left natural. Click here to view the AKC Breed Standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.


Paco
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Yankeestaff El Paso



Bull Terrier: Another of the related Bull and Terrier breeds. Spuds MacKenzie (the “Budweiser” dog) and the new “Target” dog are both Bull Terriers. They come in both a white and a colored variety. They have a very distinctive egg shaped head. Click here to view the AKC Breed Standard for the Bull Terrier.


Bull Terrier
White Bull Terrier



American Bulldog: This breed is typically larger than the APBT and they have undershot jaws. They are usually white and patched with white. Chance in the new version of “Disney’s Homeward Bound” was an American Bulldog. Click here to view a FAQ on the American Bulldog from their National Rescue web site.


American Bulldogs
Two American Bulldogs

 
Information and photos are courtesy of k9rescueltd.org