This is a congenital issue that breeders are also breeding against and if they have it your American Bit Bull Terrier was likely born with it. Breeds should test for it and APBT breeders are attempting to breed it out of the APBT. Hip dysplasia as in many larger, stronger breeds this can be a major problem. These are usually inherited, and the pup may show signs early, or they could be developed later in life. Health issuesĪs previously mentioned this is a healthy breed with problems with: Cataracts Be careful not to feed too much as you do not want an obese American Pit Bull Terrier. DO not feed your APBT soft or canned dog food. Puppies should be fed more often as they grow. The adult dog should be fed one and a half to two and a half cups of high quality food twice a day. How you feed your American Pit Bull Terrier puppy is important to her health as an adult and long life. Your puppy will also need additional booster vaccinations after his first shots which start at around 8 weeks of age. Australian Kelpie puppy shots will protect your new 4-legged family member from the likes of distemper, parvovirus and hepatitis. Puppy VaccinationsĪlong with quality food and fresh water, getting your puppy vaccinated is hugely important. Every dog has the potential to develop genetic health problems, but as we’ve said, the Kelpie is a generally healthy breed.Īlways find a reputable breeder whose focus is on breeding healthy dogs and who can provide certification that the parents of the dog are clear of defects and are in tip-top condition for breeding. Health problems in your Australian Kelpie can certainly be partially prevented by the way you feed your dog and by the environment you provide him with. This can lead to cataracts and blindness.
You will need to check your Kelpie out for eye disease such as PRA or Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a group of genetic diseases which are found in some breeds of dogs. Yes, every dog is susceptible to illnesses which are common with all dog breeds, and these are illnesses such as hip dysplasia and cryptorchidism. Your Australian Kelpie is a hardy breed and you won’t find many health problems with him. The line is still maintained by the Colby family. These dogs were known to be indominable fighting dogs and were bred into almost every line of American Pit Bull Terriers that exist today. These are another old breed, but they have black noses and were initially bred by John P. Originally bred for gameness, it is the red color that is sought after now. These dogs were originally from Ireland and when they came to America they had the red nose. They have a copper colored coat and nose with red nails, red lips and amber or red eyes.
One of the oldest strains of the American Pit Bull Terrier they are red in color and that red is a very unique tone.
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They are not by nature cruel, aggressive or attack dogs.īoth professional confirmation breeders and street fight breeds have developed new strains of the American Pit Bull Terrier. They make great therapy dogs as well as police dogs. These dogs are great family dogs, gentle beyond comparison unless raised to fight. The direct ancestors of the APBT are the Old English Bulldogs and the Old English Terriers. The Amstaff for the most part is bred to be a show dog and is not usually a “street dog” used in dog fighting rings. This breed comes from crossing various Bull and Terrier breed to get a working dog. The American Pit Bull Terrier was developed to be a little larger in size than the Staffordshire in both height and weight. In the 1930’s the American Pit Bull Terrier was a recognized breed and in response to the negativity of pit-fighting, they renamed it as the American Staffordshire Terrier. The AKC does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier as a separate breed, but its founder and the UKC, ADBA do so. There is major confusion and disagreement on the difference between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. This categorization includes the American Pit Bull Terrier, The American Staffordshire Terrier, the Bull Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This is because of the negative reputation this group of breeds has acquired over the past 30-50 years due to misuse and mis-breeding by the dog fighting industry. The history of the American Pit Bull Terrier might be a confusing one to some dog lovers and certainly to the general public that tends to lump all the “bully” breeds into a category called “pit bull”.