Is the white Pitbull a rare color, or are they just as common as the rest? Some breeders charge more for a Pitbull with a white coat, but what’s the reasoning behind that? Pitbulls with white coats inherit that color from birth, and are often bred by breeders specifically for this reason. Just make sure that your pup is actually a White Pitbull and not a Dogo Argentino that looks very similar.
The American Pitbull Terrier actually has a wide variety of coat colors to choose from. From silver, fawn, brindle or reverse brindle, red, or blue, he pretty much has a choice of the whole doggy rainbow spectrum. And one of the most beautiful and popular colors of them all is brilliant white.
We look at this snow king in all his glory. From his looks to his temperament, and what makes him different from any other American Pitbull Terrier. We’ll also take a closer look at the genetics behind his beautiful jacket. And the difference between him and Pitbulls that suffer from albinism and leucism (don’t worry, we’ll explain it all).
To understand what to expect from a White Pitbull, you need to know a little about the Pitbull’s history. In the 19th Century, the British favored dogfighting. They crossed Terriers and Bulldogs for their incredible strength and fighting ability. And it is these guys that were the Pitbull’s ancestors. The sport was banned, but their humans sailed them to America to continue the sport.
There, the biggest and most powerful dogs were bred to create bigger dogs, and it was these larger dogs that became known as the American Pitbull Terrier. His dogfighting and rat pitting history has led to his unfair reputation today. But thankfully, he is becoming more popular and recognized as a family favorite. White versions of Pitbulls have always been around, as they are just the same as any other color Pittie. They are just rarer than other colored Pitbulls.
All animals, including the beautiful Pibble, are born from two parents. For a particular characteristic, each parent contributes one half of a gene, and together they make a whole gene. Each aspect of his body is determined by the makeup of each gene, including his coat color. There are dominant genes and recessive genes, and a dominant gene always prevails over a recessive one.
Is the white Pitbull a rare color, or are they just as common as the rest? Some breeders charge more for a Pitbull with a white coat, but what’s the reasoning behind that? Pitbulls with white coats inherit that color from birth, and are often bred by breeders specifically for this reason. Just make sure that your pup is actually a White Pitbull and not a Dogo Argentino that looks very similar.
This breed is so friendly that he makes a terrible guard dog! His reality is worlds apart from his unjust reputation. He is also great with other dogs if he is socialized well as a pup. If not, he does struggle to trust other dogs and can display fear and aggression (but this is the same as any dog). He does not, however, like rodents and smaller animals considering his ratting history.
A White Pitbull is a medium to large-sized dog, who is muscular and stocky. He should measure between 17 and 21 inches tall, and he should weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. His white coat is double-layered, and it is short and sleek. Because it is very tight to his body, his jacket requires minimal grooming. His tail is long and thin, and his grin is wide and cheeky.
He is loving and sweet with his family and loves nothing more than to spend every minute with them. He is always ready for a game, snooze time, or adventure, whatever you want to do. He is lots of fun and a great source of entertainment for the whole family. He is eager to please his master, and as such, he is very trainable.
Why do some Pitbulls have black spots?
The black spots on a white Pitbull’s body have always been a matter of astonishment and fascination for people.
Although the proper answer for such a phenomenon was unknown earlier, recently researchers have found through various tests and data collection that white Pitbulls develop black spots on their bodies due to breeding accidents.
There is a probability that Pitbulls with different coat colors were bred together, which led to these adorable puppies’ birth.
Those dogs were later selectively bred to retain the coat color and the beautiful spots. Since then, there have been a large number of Pitbulls born with a white coat and black or brown spots on their body.
However, these spots are not uniform, and they are scattered throughout different areas of their body.
Have they considered a separate breed?
No, the white Pitbulls are not considered a separate breed. Although their coat pattern and coat color are quite different from the regular Pitbulls, it is merely a variation of the American Pitbull Terrier.
The only difference is that usually, Pitbulls with an extra coat color do not have any spots on their body while the white Pitbulls have black or brown spots on their coat.
They have a similar personality and temperament to the other Pitbulls.
However, they do have a unique nickname called ‘moo moo Pitbull’ because their body’s pattern resembles the patterns of a cow. Their weight and height are the same as the regular Pitbull, and they are friendly and active.
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