The American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT, also known as Pitbull DOG, is a breed of dog that has captured the attention of many. It doesn’t matter what you call it: Pitbull AMERICAN PIT, PITBULL AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER, American Pit, Pitbull Terrier, Bull Terrier American Pit, or American Pitbull American, all these names refer to the same original breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT).

Common and Alternative Names for the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) GAMEDOG, PITBULL DOG...

Origin and Naming of the APBT

The original name of the breed is American Pit Bull Terrier. Americans were the ones who popularized and registered it with this name. This is the most precise and complete way to refer to these dogs, as it includes their origin (American), their uses (Pit & Bull), and their type (Terrier).

However, they are also commonly called simply Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, pitbull, or pitbull terrier americano or pitbull american pit, which are shorter and more common ways to refer to them.

Common Abbreviations and Terms

Another way to refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier is with the acronym APBT, which stands for American Pit Bull Terrier. This form is widely used in the APBT world and among breed enthusiasts to refer to this breed in an abbreviated manner.

They are also sometimes called Pit Dogs or Gamedogs, apbt 4x4, APBT original, which are old terms used to refer to APBTs used in dog fights. However, these terms are not as precise as the original breed name, as they can include other dog breeds besides the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Correct Naming for Clarity

In summary, all these ways of referring to the American Pit Bull Terrier are correct, but the original breed name is American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT). If you want to talk about this breed accurately and completely, it is best to use the original name to avoid confusion.

Misidentified Pitbulls

There are other dogs that many people call pitbulls, which look like the original APBT but are not. They are crosses of pitbulls with other breeds. These types of pitbull dogs only resemble the original APBT aesthetically but do not have the original breed’s qualities, temperament, and character.

You can understand more about the behavior of an original APBT in these articles that help you comprehend what this breed is like and avoid misunderstandings that are often heard about the APBT:

The temperament of the American Pitbull Terrier towards people (Temperament Test Society ATTS Results

Understanding the Pitbull’s Temperament Through APBT History

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Carlos Geel (APBT INFO & HOLLAND APBT KENNEL)