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pit bull terrier
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pit bull terrier

Variety of dog that was developed in the USA solely as a fighting dog. It usually measures about 50 cm/20 in at the shoulder and weighs roughly 23 kg/50 lb, but there are no established criteria since it is not recognized as a breed by either the American or British Kennel Clubs. Selective breeding for physical strength and aggression has created a dog unsuitable for life in the modern community.



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According to the American Kennel Club, the term ``pit bull'' has become a catch-all reference to several breeds of dogs, including the American pit bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier and the English bull terrier.
ABANDONED ANIMALS; DOG OWNERS DUMPING PIT BULLS AT THE POUND by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
It is possible that the American pit bull terrier in question did not like to have its head touched.
ANIMAL OFFICIALS ARE THE ONES IN NEED OF TRAINING by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
According to the American Kennel Club, the term ``pit bull'' has become a catch-all reference to several breeds of dogs, including the American pit bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier and the English bull terrier.
LEFT TO DIE; ATTACKS PUSHING PIT BULLS TO CITY SHELTERS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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