

However, this is no fault of the dog, but the responsibility of the owners of those dogs. The AKC gave a name to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier because the organization wanted to separate the Bull Terrier from those associated with “pit” fighting dogs. In truth, the Staffordshire Terrier is slightly smaller than the Pit Bull, and the AKC does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier as a breed. Likely, the confusion started in 1930 when the American Kennel Club gave the name American Staffordshire Terrier to what was originally called the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. You have individuals who will say all of these breeds are one and the same there are just as many who will argue against that idea. This blanket term is used to describe the different types of Pit Bulls including the American Pitbull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. What’s the difference between a red and blue nose pitbull?
