Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bull Terrier	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	England	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names	English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator	APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club
Price	$1200-$1500	$500-$700

General Appearance - Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Coat	Dense Smooth	Fine
Colors	Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black	Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bull Terriers shed moderately.	American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Temperament	Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered	Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bull Terriers are easy to train.	American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bull Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Bull Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bull Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Pit Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Deafness Heart Murmurs Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning	Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bull Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-9 puppies, average 5	5-8 puppies
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