The average approval rate of all breeds evaluated by the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is 81.5%. However, the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) has a higher result, with 84.1%. This percentage places the APBT above the average, despite being one of the breeds with the most evaluated specimens.

These indicators show that the APBT has a more favorable temperament compared to many other breeds that are not considered dangerous. Here are some examples of breeds and their approval percentages:

Cocker Spaniel: 81.7%

Collie: 79.2%

Chow Chow: 69.7%

Golden Retriever: 83.8%

Beagle: 79.7%

Bichon Frise: 77.8%

Bulldog: 68.8%

Shar Pei: 70.1%

Great Dane: 78.9%

Miniature Schnauzer: 78.6%

Rottweiler: 82.7%

Samoyed: 78.8%

American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT): 84.1%

This study demonstrates that the APBT’s temperament towards people is positive and that it is not a dangerous breed. For more information, you can visit the official ATTS website:

Official ATTS Page http://www.atts.org/index.html

The temperament of the American Pitbull Terrier towards people: ATTS Results

The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) states that, after examining hundreds of breeds to evaluate their attitude and sociability towards people, the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is among the top five breeds best rated for interacting with people and children, despite popular belief.

The ATTS conducts temperament tests on dogs of various breeds. Owners seek to understand their dogs’ aptitudes and their responses to specific situations. The dogs’ reactions are evaluated by animal behavior experts, who determine if the dog has the necessary temperament, balance, and character to be positively rated.

This organization has no commitments to any particular canine group or breed clubs. Their work focuses on conducting these evaluations and presenting the results.

The ATTS publishes the results of their evaluations annually on their website. These statistics include the number of dogs evaluated from each breed and the percentages of dogs that received a positive rating.

For those of us who own an American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), it is not surprising to see that this breed stands out with higher approval percentages compared to many other breeds

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