Official AADRI Breed Standard
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed history, conformation criteria, scoring, faults, and eligibility requirements.
Breed History
This dog has a varied history, being imported from England, Ireland, and Scotland the bull and terrier breeds were brought to the Americas to serve as the all-around dog, a dog of many jobs. The creation of the dog we know of as the American Pit Bull Terrier came from blending other breeds to create a canine athlete that was capable of herding, protection, and vermin removal among other things. This called for a dog that was truly one of the most tractable, versatile breeds ever.
Conformation
Judging Criteria
13 scored categories, totaling 100 points.
Conformation Eligibility & Conduct
No spayed or neutered dogs are shown in pointed conformation classes, we encourage them to join us in our fun classes and to participate in our active events of Weight Pull and Treadmill. Conformation classes are to exhibit the best candidates for breeding purposes that we have. It should encourage responsible breeding for the best qualities of the APBT; stable temperament, intelligence, structural soundness, and quality pedigree.
All males must have two testicles, if not they are disqualified from showing. No human aggressive dogs should be on the show grounds. All dogs being excused from the show ring for human aggression will be recorded by the host club and reported to AADRI, LLC., after the 3rd report (if necessary) the dog will be banned from the show ring.