Articles about American Pit Bull Terrier
...to start reading this article from the beginning please click on here....The main thing, experts say, that the pit bull terrier may be well-proportioned, balanced and athletic. This is due to the fact that even a dog with single disadvantages, can win the ring, if it matches the style, kind and behavior pattern more than others.
Body composition, according to international standard, is characterized by the following categories:
- Compact, powerful and well-balanced body trunk;
- The great depth of chest;
- Good hip flexibility for greater lung capacity.
Shortcut shoulders are below standard, as they make it difficult for the forelimb to swing. Very muscular, clean-cut hind legs deepen the impression of constant readiness to jump.
Persistence in struggle, and consequently body composition are key factors ensuring the victory of the dog.
U.S. standard recognizes three types of the body composition:
1. Proportioned type:
- Approximately equal correlation of length and height;
- Bones of limbs are slightly longer than chest depth .
2. Terrier type :
- Too short back;
- Sloping shoulders and a knee angle;
- Long legs;
- Base of tail is highly set;
- Small triangular eyes.
3. Bulldog type:
- Coarse and heavy;
- Heavy large ears;
- Too short legs;
- Twisted elbows;
- Extended back;
- Rough front...to start reading this article from the beginning please click on here...
