You Think You Know Pits? Test Your Knowledge Now
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1. The bully breed average weight is
- 1-34 lbs
- 35-65 lbs
- 66+
2. How tall is the average pit bull at the shoulders?
- 14-17
- 18-22
- 23
3. The average pit bull life span is:
- 6-8
- 9-11
- 12+
4. The most common health issue for pit bulls is:
- Allergies
- Hips
- Cataracts
- Heart disease
5. The pit bull is prone to what diseases?
- Hip
- Liver
- Heart
Brain
6. Pit bulls are recognized by the AKC
True or False
7. Several breeds are identified as pit bulls
True or False
8. Pit bulls are naturally aggressive towards people
True or False
9. The dog does not do well with a great deal of socialization with other dogs
True or False
10. It’s easy to move with a pit bull
True or False
11. Several cities have placed bans on pit bulls
True or False
12. The most likely place to rent to a pit bull are
- Local residential apartment complexes
- Single family home owners
- Families with a military background
13.Unlikely places to rent to pit bulls are
- Residential apartment complexes
- Family home owners
- Military families
14 A very good idea is to prepare ___ for your pit before moving
- A bed
- A resume
- Tell the owners it’s a different breed
15.Many believe the number of bites attributed to pit bulls are overstated. Why?
- Many breeds are misidentified as a pit bull
- People are easy to blame any bite on the breed’s family
- Every dog that bites is a pit bull
- All of the above
16.There are a number of breeds identified as a pit bull. True or false the breeds listed below have been identified as pit bulls
- The Bull Terrier
- The Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- The American Bull dog
ANSWERS
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- Although the weight varies widely, the typical weight is B 35-65 lbs. However, The Nest notes some can tip the scales at over a 100 lbs.
- There are short breeds and tall breeds. The average height of the family is A or B depending upon breed according to The Nest.
- Generally the breed lives between C 12 – 14 years
- The breed is most susceptible to allergies A according to the ASPCA.
- The most serious health issue the pit bull faces is D the brain.
- False-The pit bull is not recognized by the AKC however many breeds identified as pit bulls are.
- True the pit bull is in reality a number of breeds once again according to The Nest.
- According to top dog trainers the breed is selected due to its desire to please people so the answer is False
- Socializing your pit with other dogs is essential, again false.
- False many apartments and insurance companies have bans in place against the breed.
- True however the tide appears to be turning
- Many renters have success in finding housing for rent with C military families
- The most difficult place to rent is A local apartment complex.
- Believe it or not, prepare B a doggie resume with training and recommendations.
- With the inconsistent identification of the breed the correct answer is D.
- True-The list is just a partial list of the many breeds called pit bulls.
