AMSTAFF or APBT??

by Rob
(lacey wa)

his name is arnold

Ive been told that my dog is a AMSTAFF and then others say hes APBT...its now confusing me...any help to put this to rest would be awesome!!!HELP

thanks
rob

Gale's reply:

Hi Rob:

Whether Arnold is an Amstaff or an APBT, he is one handsome dude! I think you would be justified in referring to him either way. Some owners who have pedigreed dogs that look like Arnold have actually gone so far as to have them registered both ways--as an Amstaff with the American Kennel Club and as a pit bull with the United Kennel Club.

Here are a few articles that may help you understand how little difference there is between the two breeds and why you could really go either way with this:

What Exactly is a Pitbull?, Types of Pit Bulls and How to Tell an Amstaff from a Pit Bull.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your beautiful dog!

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Feb 18, 2012

the same as
by: Anonymous

hay real short and plane A.K.C took the apbt on whith a new name amstaff for the show ring u can not register a staffy as an apbt but u can register a staffy as an apbt with the ADBA. the UKC and the AKCs stud books are closed is why you cant register with them. any way my answer would your dog is a pit bull if one or the other but scence u dont have papaers its prob. a mute sorry

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