What's the difference between an AmStaff and a Pit Bull?

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Could someone explain EXACTLY what the difference is between a Pit Bull and an American Staff, if there even is one... I'm fed up with hearing so much rubbish about it...

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    Pitbulls aren't actually a specific breed, they're a 'type' of dog (which is how it’s defined in the law). So 'pitbull' is just a category that covers breeds like Staffies, Bull Terriers, and so on.
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    The AmStaff is the one we know in France for showing, whereas the Pitbull (American Pit Bull Terrier, to give it its proper name) is split into two registries: the UKC (for showing) and the ADBA (for sports). The UKC type is similar to the AmStaff, while the ADBA is physically different—it’s more athletic and lighter. Behaviour-wise, they’re more high-drive and determined, which is ideal for dog sports like the spring pole. Cheers to my Italian breeder! 😁
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    The AmStaff and the Pitbull aren't the same at all. Pitbulls might have some AmStaff in them, but they’re not the same. For a start, in terms of their build, they're much more muscular, have a much more blocky head, and are way stronger. Their behaviour is different too, and Pitbulls often live longer than AmStaffs.
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    American Staffies and Pit Bulls are not the same at all. Even if the Pit Bull has some AmStaff in its lineage, they aren't the same breed. For a start, looking at their physique, they’re much more muscular with a far more square head, and they’re much stronger too. Their behaviour is different as well, and Pit Bulls often tend to live longer than AmStaffs.
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    Pitbull = non-pedigree dog

    American Staffy = pedigree dog

    American Staffy without papers = Pitbull

    To sum it up ^^

    Honestly, I don't see the point; it's still the same breed whether they have papers or not.

    Actually, no.

    The American Pit Bull Terrier is an AKC breed, but it isn't recognised by the FCI.

    Legally speaking, an Amstaff without KC registration is considered a "Pitbull type" because of its build.

    And a pedigree dog is a dog that actually has the papers to prove it; otherwise, it's just a "Staffy type".

    There we go...

    (and hooray for the thread revival)

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    Pitbull = unpapered dog American Staff = pedigree dog Unpapered American Staff = Pitbull To sum it up! ^^ Honestly, I don’t see the connection – it’s still the same breed whether they’ve got papers or not.
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    Blimey, that’s a good one!

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    If there were a "Forum Gems" thread, Kloé59499's reply would definitely have to be in there! ^^

    Absolutely!!! A "Forum Gems" thread is actually a brilliant idea.

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    If there were a "Forum Gems" thread, Kloé59499’s reply would definitely have to be in it! ^^

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    A Staffy with faults is actually a Pit Bull. In fact, Pit Bulls are just Staffies with faults and shouldn't be bred because the puppies won't be KC registered. Pit Bulls can also be Staffies without papers, so yes, Staffies are Pit Bulls. If you're going to talk that kind of absolute rubbish, you really should have just kept it to yourself...
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