Pit bull and pit bull terrier: is there a difference?

As mentioned above, the name of the breed “pit bull terrier” can have abbreviated variants: “pit bull” or “pit.” Therefore, there is no difference between the pit bull and the pit bull terrier – it’s the same thing.
It is important to know: Professional dog handlers and breeders of these dogs claim that representatives of this breed cannot be called pit bulls, as this word is translated as “fighting bull”, and this is considered wrong. Therefore, in the professional circles of the dogs of this breed you need to call only pit bull terriers. Continue reading →