The American pitbull terrier (APBT) is a muscular medium sized dog that ranges from 35-65 lbs in weight. This is pure breed type has two color variant that is classified based on its nose color: red and blue nose pit. This article is a complete guide (origins, personality, and appearance) of a red nose pitbull.
Origin and history of a red nose pitbull
Pieces of evidence prove that the red nose Pitbullโs origin dates to the mid-1800s in Ireland and it belongs to the family strain of the Old Family Red Nose (OFBR). The entire American Pitbull Terrier was primarily bred for blood sports and dog fights. But these canines are efficient home guardians, catch dogs, hunters, and family pets of the English immigrants in America. Today this medium sized canine is not only a family pet, but it also works as therapy, police, and companion dog.
Red vs. blue nose pitbull
The major difference between the red and the blue nose pitbull is their nose color. The gene responsible for creating the blue nose is one that is seen to dilute the color black and is likely to be more associated with a grey coat. Some minute differences in temperament and/or appearance in different bloodlines of any breed are observed.
Red nose pit temperament
The original Red nose pitbulls have an aggressive fighting nature. Nowadays this canine breed is friendly, loyal, and protective. The protective nature of the canine emerges when this canine is seen to detect a threat to its family and home.
The hunter instincts of the purebred pitbull are still present; hence one needs to be very careful in letting a Red Nose Pitbull dog meet unfamiliar animals or pets. A red nose pitbull needs to be socialized and trained right from the puppy stage for good behavior.
Public surveys have an unfavorable view of the dog due to its aggressiveness and human attacking instincts. Some pitbulls do have aggressive behavior due to poor breeding methods, lack of training, poor socialization, and abuse.
Red nose American pit bull terrierโs appearance
A Red nose pitbull is the most massive among the pitbulls and are muscular, stocky, and agile. The canine is seen to have a brick-shaped head that is broad between the cheeks and has massive and powerful jaws. The body possesses a broad chest and a deep thick muscular neck.
The coat hair is shiny and short this makes hair grooming easier. The coat color is reddish with patterns of cream or white on the chest and toes. The Lips and toenails are red. Eyes are either red or amber and the nose is copper-red in color.
An average male Red nose pit is 18 to 22 inches at the withers and 35 to 65 pounds in weight. On the other hand, females are slightly lesser in height and pounds.
Red nose pits diet
A strong and agile animal like the pitbull requires the apt canine diet for longevity. The recommended diet should include high-protein meat with low-grain canine food. The fido can be fed once or twice a day and each meal should satisfy the daily nutrient and food limit levels. When serving homemade dog food, each meal should contain 2 to 4 percent of the canineโs total body weight.
Softened dry food needs to be given to newborn puppies three or four times a day. Once the pups are fully weaned, high-quality puppy food for large breeds needs to be provided two to three times a day until twelve months of age.
Post a year the canine can be fed dry, wet, or homemade dog foods. Experts recommend dry foods as wet foods are rich in calories and fat. Raw diets are good healthy but are mainly dependent on the preparation method. A veterinarian is the best person to recommend the diet chart for the canine depending on its health.
Note: Avoid potatoes, corn or wheat as these food types have allergens that can affect the pet’s health. Refrain foods that have lots of fillers since it lacks the right amount of nutrients, and lastly do not overfeed the pet.
Training a red nose pitty
This canine has an inherent streak of stubbornness in its personality and possess a strong will, hence experts recommend socializing as well as training it from the puppy stage. One needs to use lots of positive reinforcement while training the red nose pits as they are seen to be easily discouraged. Hence try to encourage the canine while training it with positive comments, praising and rewards.
Experts advise providing a strong and tough training base for the pits as they will do anything to please their owner. Training a red nose pit puppy is easier than an adult due to them being set in their ways. One will need to put more effort and time into training the latter ones.
Socialization of a red nose APBT
Socialization goes together with training. The following are the general tips one needs to follow while training any pitbull breed:
- Introduce the pet to a variety of experiences post bringing it home at the eight weeks of birth (45-55 days).
- Socialize the pup to interact not just with the family, but with the visitors as well.
- Take the pet to locations that one would regularly or plan to visit with the puppy.
- Train the pup to interact with other dogs and pets.
Socializing an adult Pitbull is a tedious process that requires more effort and time. With correct training by an experienced handler, a red nose pitbull is seen to loyal, protective, and adoring of its family.
Workout regimen of a red nose APBT
A red nose pit requires a fair amount of regular exercise for its health and physical well-being. The canine is seen to adapt to both outdoor and indoor environments. But keeping it indoors for an extended amount of time tends to affect its behavior.
The red pit needs to go for a long walk at least once a day and should be given ample playtime. Another recommended vigorous workout for the pits is hiking. Lack of exercise is seen to cause obesity in the canineโs, and it could end with psychological and health problems that a pet parent needs to handle.
Health disorders a red nose pitbull suffers
The Red Nose Pit like any other canine breed is relatively healthy, but they do suffer from many health issues. The following disorders are seen to affect this breed.
1. Allergies
Three types of allergies are seen to affect this breed.
* Skin Allergy is caused due to fleabites and is seen leaving the skin inflamed, red, and scabbed. Skin irritation can lead to secondary infections if left untreated could cause serious ramifications for the dog’s health.
* Food allergies are due to the consumption of certain foods types that are not suitable for canines.
* Lastly allergies are also seen to be caused by molds as well as dust.
2. Joint problems
Canine joint discomfort is the outcome of degenerative or developmental disorders. Hip and elbow dysplasia are degenerative-type problems that are hereditary in nature. Developmental disorders like osteoarthritis arise due to age or overuse. Some canine breeds are predisposed to have joint discomforts.
3. Heart disease
Like humans, heart ailments in canines is very common. A red nose Pitbull is seen to show signs of fatigue, walking or exercise difficulties, sleep trouble, breathing problems, and weight loss with increasing age. One can reduce heart disease in the pet with a balanced diet and workout regimen with exceptions like heartworm disease.
4. Cataracts
Disease, trauma, and old age are seen to make the canineโs eye opaque thus leading to partial or total blindness. The cataract severity plays a major role in the discomforts it can cause to a canine.
The following are the general health disorders that are seen to affect the purebred pitbulls. It is pivotal that the pet should have a yearly health check-up for its physical wellbeing. A healthy lifestyle can lessen the chances of ailments leading to an increase in the dog’s lifespan.
Living with a red nose pitbull
Like any dog breed, the red nose pit also requires love and affection from its pet parents and their family. One needs to spend a considerable amount of time with the puppy dog. Be it training, play, or exercise the Red Nose loves the company of its family crew. Neglecting the pooch can cause it to get bored and develop destructive tendencies.
The red nose pit dog is an excellent home guard and is seen to not attack unless it thinks that there is a threat or danger to its family. The canine has an instinct to discern friend from foe. This medium sized dog is very affectionate towards kids and toddlers.
But one needs to supervise any interaction between them as the pit never realizes its strength so can knock the children unintentionally. Sharing the living space with other pets can be difficult if the Red Nose is not adequately trained and socialized.
Grooming a red nose pit
A well-groomed red nose pitbullโs coat is seen to be shiny, vibrant, and healthy-looking. The short and flat hair makes the grooming easy. A daily brushing using a rubber curry brush is enough to straighten out the coat hair.
Bathe the dog once a month or as recommended by the vet in case of skin irritations. A natural doggie shampoo with no pesticides or chemicals is suitable for use. Refrain from using any human shampoo and soaps with sulfur, alcohol or tar-based. Make sure to rinse the pit thoroughly post shampooing. Pat dry the canine with the aid of a towel post a bath.
Observe the Red nose pitbullโs body for signs of scabs, sores, and hot spots as these can be signs of infection. Trim the toenails regularly avoiding it to get long enough. Brush the canineโs teeth regularly to not only keep it clean of tartar but also to prevent bad breath.
Pointers to look on while choosing a red nose pitty
Ensure the breeder of the Red Nose Pit is producing puppies not just to make money. As the nose color is seen to be more easily achieved through inbreeding closely related individuals, which causes recessive health problems in the future. Do not compromise the health of the canine just to obtain the intended color as this can cost individual money and heartbreak in the years to come.
To check if the breeder is genuine, ask to see the puppyโs paperwork if it is registered. The paperwork will show the family lineage of the puppies that includes parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents at the very least. Check to see if the same dogโs name does not crop up more than once.
If not registered, confirm with the breeder if the parents are not blood-related. One needs to only trust their words. Meet the parents of the puppy to check the personality and behavioral traits. The puppies need to be well handled and confident enough to come up to an individual.
Spotting a red nose puppy
Distinguishing a red nose pitbull in a litter is easy. The red eyes and nose are the easiest to spot. The puppies should allow checking the toenails and lips on a closer look.
As the color is recessive, either both parents will have to be red themselves or one parent can be red in color and one can carry the recessive gene (i.e., has had a red parent itself). Alternatively, both can also be โcarriersโ โ i.e., the grandparents would have been red.
Red nose pitbull puppy price
This dog breed belongs to expensive dog types. They cost the same as an American Bully dog. A top-quality canine range between $3000 to $11000. This price tag applies to both the Red nose pitbull puppies as well as the adults.
The price of the pooch mainly depends on the lineage and quality. A puppy of breeding competitiveness and show quality will be expensive while those for pet companionship will cost less.
Decide as to what kind of red nose pitbullโs one prefers prior to purchase. Cheap-priced canines come with a lot of health issues and future expenses. The color of the dogโs nose has no link on with its price.
Red nose pitbull facts table
| Size | Medium sized muscular and stocky breed |
| Weight | Female: 17-20-inch in height , 30-50lbs in weight. Male: 17-21 inch in height 30-60lbs in weight |
| Lifespan | 10-14 years |
| Breed Type and group | Purebred terrier |
| Purpose | Originally bred for blood sports and dog fights. But this canine are great home guardians, catch dogs, hunters and family pets. |
| Suitable for | Family who have a prior experience of living with big dogs. This breed will adapt in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are very active indoors and need to be stimulated mentally often. They can survive without a yard. This breed thrives well in warm climates. |
| Color variations | Black, black and tan, blue, brown, grey, red, yellow, and white. |
| Temperament | Friendly, loyal, protective, intelligent, trainable, affectionate, gentle, clownish, courageous, stubborn, and strong willed. . |
| Other names | Red nose APBT, Pitbull, pitty, pit |
| Litter size | 5 to 8 puppies |
| Adaptability | Good |
| Barking tendency | Occasional |
| Pet friendly | Poor |
| Kid friendly | Well suitable for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate with them. |
| Workout | Must have plenty of regular exercise and need a long daily walk. |
| Grooming | Low maintenance. |
| Health issues | Some dogs of this breed are prone to hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, allergies to grass, and congenital heart disease. |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
| Playfulness | Very playful |
| Shedding level | Moderate |
| Stranger friendly | Good |
| Trainability | Moderately easy (One needs to give them time and patience, for training and socialization) |
| Watch dog ability | Good |
Final thoughts
Though the canineโs rough and tough looks along with its bloody history make it look dangerous. The Pits are the most loyal and obedient dog one could ever wish to meet. When raised right, with early socialization, positive and consistent training, this pooch is a faithful, majestic and confident dog.
These suit any family that not only have experience of living and caring larger breeds but also have time to spend exercising, playing, training, and curling up on the sofa. On whole, the best companion with family but can be dangerous if left aloof.
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