American bulldog and pit bull are sometimes referred to as the same dog breed. Both the breeds belong to Molosser family and have somewhat the same characteristics. However, when closely watching these two breeds, one can come across many differences between the two.
Earlier during the 1970s, the American Bull dog was called as the American Pit Bull dog. As such there was a bit of confusion between American Pit bulldog and the Pit
Bull dog and so the name of the American Pit Bull dog was changed to American bulldog.
When comparing the two breeds, the American bulldog is larger than Pit bull dogs. The American bulldog comes in height between 24 to 27 inches whereas Pit bulls come in heights between 18 to 21 inches.
In weight also, American bulldog has an edge over pit bull. When the American Bulldog has a weight of 85 to 140 lbs, the Pit bull has just 40 to 60 lbs weight.
The Pit Bull has a muscular body but they are not heavy but sleek and agile. On the other hand, the American Bulldogs are more muscular with broad chest and head.
The Pitbull has almost a block shaped head with a rounded tip towards the muzzle. On the other hand, American Bulldog has a box-shaped head.
The American Bulldogs are known to have descended from Old English bulldogs. The Pit bull was first developed by crossing Bulldogs and Terriers.
In life expectancy, the American Bulldog lives more than the Pit bull. When the life expectancy of American Bulldog is 16 years, the Pit bull has only 12 years.
Summary
- The American bulldog comes in height between 24 to 27 inches whereas Pit bulls come in heights between 18 to 21 inches.
- The Pit Bull has a muscular body but they are not heavy but sleek and agile. On the other hand, the American Bulldogs are more muscular with broad chest and head.
- When the American Bulldog has a weight of 85 to 140 lbs, the Pit bull has just 40 to 60 lbs weight.
- The Pitbull has almost a block shaped head with a rounded tip towards the muzzle. On the other hand, American Bulldog has a box-shaped head.
- The American Bulldogs are known to have descended from Old English bulldogs. The Pit bull was first developed by crossing Bulldogs and Terriers.