When your dog is standing up, they should have a visible waistline when viewed from the side and above. You should also be able to feel but not see their ribs. Just like with humans, the keys to keeping your Pit Bull a healthy weight are to feed them a healthy diet and give them plenty of exercise. If your Pit Bull is overweight, talk to your vet about how to help them safely lose weight. Pit Bulls are genetically predisposed to several health conditions, including hip dysplasia, heart disease, thyroid problems, and allergies.
Reputable breeders work hard to reduce how many genetic conditions are passed through their bloodlines and do certain tests to ensure the health of their dogs before breeding them. Backyard breeders, puppy mills, and pet stores, on the other hand, are more interested in making money than they are in producing healthy puppies. Many health conditions are easier to treat the sooner they are spotted.
Pit Bulls are very active and require at least an hour of exercise every day. Without enough exercise, Pit Bulls are likely to become bored and destructive. While Pit Bulls are not necessarily any more likely to attack people or other dogs than any other breed, they do tend to cause massive amounts of damage when they do bite. The best way to prevent your Pit Bull from aggressive behavior is to give them plenty of socialization and training, starting as young as possible. You need to learn to be firm and assertive without dominating your Pit Bull.
Positive reinforcement is a much more appropriate style of training a Pit Bull than domination or punishment styles of training. In general, people who eat a lot of junk food tend to have shorter lifespans than people who eat healthily.
The same holds true for dogs. Look for food that has real meat as the first ingredient, no by-products, and no corn. UKC founder C. Animal Life Expectancy. Previous Next. HISTORY Sometime during the nineteenth century, dog fanciers in England, Ireland and Scotland began to experiment with crosses between Bulldogs and Terriers, looking for a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the Bulldog.
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It could cause tooth decay , and even more sinisterly, sepsis, which could spread to other organs of the body. From an early age, discipline your Pitbull so that it can be an asset to your family environment and a pleasure to any visiting friends or family members. These dogs have the strength and intelligence to become delinquents if not kept in check by a firm but loving hand. An adjunct to this, would be regular exercise to prevent the behavioural problems that could lead to their downfall and a shorter than average lifespan.
They are the kind of dog that seems to have endless energy, and gets fitter with exercise, so calculate the commitment needed to keep them out of trouble before acquiring one. Pitbulls need a diet that will meet their high energy needs without causing them to put on excess weight.
Treats, which help family members bond with a dog, need to be factored into their overall diet. Stock up with healthy, low carbohydrate treats. If you can convince them to enjoy cucumbers and cauliflower, that would be ideal. As far as possible, create a calm environment which does not stress your dog. Teach them to socialise effectively with other dogs, animals and any people they may come into contact with.
Their looks can often get them into trouble with nervous people and aggressive animals. Be proactive in dealing with these incidents and help your dog to keep his cool. Pitbulls have an unfortunate reputation for biting , and are on the banned list of many countries, where they cannot be imported, bred or sold. They are the type of dog most likely to end up in a dog shelter. Once there, it takes a longer period than most dogs to rehome them.
Pitbull owners bear a huge responsibility in keeping their chosen dog happy, healthy and out of trouble for the full length of its natural life. Get this right and you will be richly rewarded with a loving and faithful canine companion. But what about the different types of Pitbull, and how long they live for? The red nose Pitbull is a medium sized dog, being a variety of the American Pitbull Terrier. In terms of lifespan, you can expect a red nose Pitbull to live to 14 years old on average.
Some have been known to live as long as 16 years old. The blue nose Pitbull gets its name from the genetic trait that leads to the greyish blue nose. Most are variants on the American Pitbull Terrier, and you can expect a blue nose Pitbull to live to 12 years on average. This is an incredibly hard question to answer, as it will depend on what dog the Pitbull has been mixed with, and what genetic predispositions that might lead to. The best answer I can give is that the life expectancy of a Pitbull mix breed could be from 12 to 14 years old.
According to the Handicapped Pets blog , Pitbull can be prone to a common range of major health issues which are listed below.
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