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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Alright,
You can have a chat with your vet about it, but they’re the only one who can really judge its physical characteristics...
As @Solenneb pointed out, it’s technically illegal to buy or rehome a 'banned breed' (which this puppy will likely be classed as). You’re risking a fine... but at the end of the day, everyone makes their own choices.
Regarding the legislation:
Applying for a Certificate of Exemption,
Third-party liability insurance for your dog,
Specific owner requirements (often involving an assessment to prove you’re a responsible owner),
Neutering (spaying or castrating),
Muzzling,
Banned from certain public areas and must be kept on a lead and muzzled in all public places,
Behavioural assessment,
Microchipping (though that's mandatory for all dogs anyway).
I don't want to scare you, but as you can see, there are quite a few hoops to jump through and rules to follow.
At least now you’ve been told what the requirements for keeping one are.
If that’s the case, you’ll need to make sure you’re following the law, so do your research on the various steps you'll need to take! Also, just so you know, the people selling or giving you the puppy are breaking the law, just like you are... because it’s illegal to sell or rehome puppies from a crossbreed that’s likely to be typed as a Pit Bull...
Okay, thanks for your reply.
Crossing two different breeds doesn't create a new breed... In the UK, the result of this cross would likely be a Pitbull type (which isn't a breed but a type of dog).
I say 'would' because you can't be 100% sure until you see the puppy.
Right, thanks. I'm putting up a photo of the pup as I can't really tell for myself.
Hi there,
Crossing two different breeds doesn't result in a recognised breed... Here in the UK, the result of that cross would likely be classed as a Pit Bull type (which isn't a breed in itself, but a type of dog).
I say 'would likely' because you can’t be 100% sure until you've actually seen the puppy.
Just correcting myself as I wasn't very clear in my last post.
In France, the name 'Pitbull' doesn't refer to a specific breed but a type of dog with physical characteristics similar to 'bully' breeds or mastiff types.
This is either due to a lack of pedigree (not being Kennel Club registered)
For example:
Amstaff
Staffy
Dogo Argentino
Or through crossbreeding
Amstaff x Labrador
If the dog looks more like an Amstaff
Boxer x Labrador
Due to its chunky, mastiff-like build
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