As with many dog breeds, the American pit bull terrier doesnt have to conform to exactly one style. The bully style of American pit bulls is a compact, muscular dog that stands around 20 inches at the withers. A variation in the breed, defined by a specific breeder as the Razor Edge pit bull, has since become its own bloodline and is now distinguishable from the typical American pit bull terriers by certain characteristics.
The American bully pit bull is classified into three varieties: pocket, standard and XL. Pocket pit bulls are shorter and have a less graceful stride than their taller relatives; they do not exceed 17 inches in height at the withers. Standard bully pit bulls are between 17 and and 20 inches in height. The XL variety of bully is taller than 20 inches at the withers and has a longer neck, back and legs than his shorter relatives.
What’s the price of Razor’s Edge Pitbull Puppies?
Due to how popular Razor’s Edge Pitbulls are, they’re pretty expensive. Expect to pay at least $2,000 when purchasing a pup from a reputable breeder. If your pup comes from a champion bloodline or another famous Pitbull bloodline, you could see prices as high as $5,000–$7,000.
When purchasing a Razor’s Edge Pitbull, it’s essential to be wary of breeders who cannot furnish you with a pedigree from the American Bully Kennel Club. The AKC doesn’t formally recognize Pitbulls, much less a specific bloodline of the Pitbull. Unless your Pitbull comes with papers and pedigree, it’s most likely not a true Razor’s Edge Pitbull.
Many breeders specialize in this bloodline. Still, it’s relatively new to the scene of dogs and not yet recognized by the AKC. So, the waters can still be murky for prospective pet parents looking to add a Razor’s Edge Pitbull to their families.
How to choose an ethical breeder
Now that you’ve contacted a couple of breeders and maybe organised to visit their kennels, how do you choose a responsible and ethical breeder?
Pitbulls are a popular dog breed to breed. Unethical breeders breed Pitbulls for their own monetary gain rather than being a responsible steward of the breed. People who run large-scale breeding operations like Puppy Mills or small-scale Backyard Breeders are considered unethical.
Use our checklist below when buying your Razor Edge Pitbull to ensure you are using a reputable breeder.
Ensure your breeder offers a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian. This ensures their dogs have been screened for hereditary health issues that are common to the Pitbull breed.
The minimum health checks you should insist on are:
For the best pedigree Pitbulls, one of the breeding parents should have titles (papers) from the United Kennel Club, American Kennel Club, and/or the American Bully Kennel Club. This title backs up the claim that the pups are bred from championship bloodlines. It demonstrates that the parent’s excelled as champions either at performance events or the show ring.
The best breeders offer a 2 year health guarantee.
If a licensed vet diagnoses your pup with a serious genetic issue within 2 years of purchase that affects their quality of life, the breeder will offer a refund of the purchase price or provide another puppy.
Some of the breeders listed in Table B above provide Health Guarantees.
Check the breeder has vaccinated your puppy from diseases like parvovirus, canine distemper, adenovirus type 2, and parainfluenza.
Check that the breeder has commenced a deworming protocol.
They should be able to provide records of vaccinations and worming treatments.
The breeder should only breed Blue Razor Edge Pitbulls or pitbulls only and not any other breed.
The breeder should only breed a number of times per year and does not have puppies available year round.
The breeder should not advertise their dogs as good guard dogs. If they do, this means they could be breeding aggressive dogs.
Kudos goes to breeders who are active in breed rescue which demonstrates their passion and concern for Pitbulls.
The breeder should allow you to visit their kennels and view the pups with their mom.
Whilst at the kennels, check the facility is clean and humane.
An ethical breeder should ask you lots of questions and not just ask you for payment. Questions like how much do you know about the breed, your experience, the dog’s living conditions at home, why you want a dog and so on.
The breeder wants to be assured their puppy is going to a responsible new owner and they will be looked after.
You should thoroughly read the breeders contract. Here’s a useful guide from the American Kennel Club.
Brief History of the Blue Razor Edge Pitbulls
This particular Pitbull bloodline is relatively new.
In the 1980s, the breed was created by Dave Wilson and Carlos Barksdale to make a companion Pitbull. They were looking to develop a Pitbull with a muscular chest and short snout to form a stockier breed. They mixed the Pitbull with various species till they were able to find the perfect combination.
The breeding took seven generations to create the Razor Edge Pitbull with the amenable characteristics that Wilson wanted and much research of different bloodlines to find the right one.
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