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It is a breed that is very active by nature and requires a lot of exercise to be healthy. This dog is native to the country of Argentina, so it’s rare that you see them in other parts of the world, although some are in circulation. The Dogo Argentino breed is generally white in color and has big muscles over a large framed body, hence some confusion with pit bulls. But if you look at this picture and you don’t know dog breeds well, you could easily mistake this for a pit bull. Their level of aggression is rated as being very low and they usually do well with strangers too. Most of them have a very sweet temperament, and they are a popular breed as pets for families with kids. The Stafford breed is wonderful with children and with other animals. They share many of the same physical characteristics. They bear a decent resemblance to one another. It’s easy to understand how a person could confuse a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a pit bull. They have a lot of energy and need to get plenty of exercise, but they are also highly protective of their loved ones. Boxers are a larger breed and they have a totally different body shape. Boxers range from white, fawn, brindle, to multicolored. Another reason why they may be mistaken for pit bulls could be the variety of colors they come in. Boxers are very good with children and this is one of the reasons why they are so popular as family dogs. This is a facade though, because most boxers are gentle and non aggressive. Although when they are compared there is not much actual resemblance, they do have the appearance of being a force to reckon with like pit bulls do, therefore some people get confused. It is recommended, however that only experienced dog handlers become Cane Corso owners because of their massive size.īoxers are another breed that are often mistaken for pit bulls.
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In fact, this is the main purpose that they were bred for. Corso’s have developed a “dangerous” reputation similar to the pit bull, and although they are not generally considered to be an aggressive breed, they do make excellent guard dogs. They are much larger than pit bulls, but it’s easy to understand why people would make this mistake. While an adult pitty may reach up to sixty pounds at the max, the Cane Corso will reach a minimum of seventy pounds.
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They are a breed that should only be owned only by experienced dog handlers because of their unpredictability.Ĭane Corso’s are much larger than almost any pit bull. Bull terriers can be dangerous to have around smaller animals because of their strong instinct to attack prey. When they are compared side by side the differences are noticeable. The breed tends to have a head that is shaped completely different and its eyes are distinctly triangular, whereas the pit bull’s are not. Bull terriers are not as gentle as pit bulls, and they are also much smaller as adults. He was a bull terrier and everyone thought he was a pit bull. You may remember the Budweiser beer commercials with the famous Spuds McKenzie. The bull terrier is the another canine breed that is confused with pit bulls. However because both dogs are “muscular” and strong looking, they get confused. The bully stands out because of its shorter muzzle and the standard is much stockier in its build. There are two types of American Bulldog and these are the standard and the bully. They are working dogs which also make great family pets because of their solid temperament. The American Bulldog at adulthood reaches up to forty pounds and is larger than a pit bull. Although the two breeds do have some physical traits in common, they are not the same. Here is a list of the top 20 dog breeds that are the most commonly mistaken as pit bulls.Īmerican Bulldogs are one of the most common breeds mistaken for pit bulls.
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This can lead to mass confusion as well as bad reputations for more than one animal when none in fact are deserved. While there is some disagreement over whether or not they are a “violent” breed (we personally don’t think they are at all but that’s a whole different article), there is also confusion about other breeds that resemble them, but that are actually not pit bulls. Pit Bulls are a breed of dog that have been making the news for the past several decades.