What are blue pitbulls?

A blue nose pitbull is a color variation within the American pit bull terrier breed. The color comes from a recessive gene, which means that it is very rare. What is this? Report Ad. They are a grayish-purple color and have a nose the same color as their coat as well as blue eyes.
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Are blue pitbulls real pitbulls?

Blue Nose Pit bulls are not a separate breed from the American Pitbull Terrier. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The only difference between them and other American Pitbull Terriers is the nose color. Non-Blue nose pit bulls can give birth to puppies with blue noses.
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What is a blue pitbull called?

The Blue Nose Pitbull is not a separate breed.

They belong to the American Pitbull Terrier breed, the American Staffordshire Terrier breed, or a mix of both, with recessive genes supplying the blue coloring. They gain their unique appearance from the selective breeding of two blue adults.
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Why are pitbulls called blue?

“Blue” is a term frequently used in the dog world to describe a gray color that ranges from light silver to deep charcoal. The term “blue nose” is a variation of this, as blue nose pit bulls have a gray or near-black nose and a blue coat that may be solid or patched in appearance.
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Is a blue pitbull rare?

As a purebred American Pitbull Terrier, the Blue Nose is becoming increasingly popular with Pitbull breeders and owners. However, Blue Nose Pitbulls are still relatively rare to find. A Blue Nose Pitbull puppy can cost around $1,000 to $3,000, about double to treble that of other Pitbulls.
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What are blue pits worth?

The Blue Nose color is in high demand and can be quite difficult to find. This makes it one of the most expensive Pitbull colors. You can expect to pay at least $1,000 for a puppy, but prices may run to $3,000.
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What's the rarest pitbull color?

Blue. Like Lilac, the tri-color blue Pitbull is one of the rarest combinations. Blue is usually a rare color in Pitbulls, so you won't see many of these dogs. The blue variety are unique from other tri-color Pitbulls because they will always have a blue nose.
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What is the difference between an American pitbull and a blue nose pitbull?

The main difference between a blue nose and a red nose pitbull is the color of the nose. While they may come from different breeding lines, they are both members of the same breed with the same characteristics and standards.
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What is so special about blue nose pitbulls?

A blue nose pitbull is a color variation within the American pit bull terrier breed. The color comes from a recessive gene, which means that it is very rare. What is this? They are a grayish-purple color and have a nose the same color as their coat as well as blue eyes.
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Are blue pitbulls good family dogs?

Blue nose pit bulls are actually extremely loving, loyal, and even good with children. This particular breed of dog was NOT bred to be aggressive or to fight, which is a common misconception with many dog breeds, especially the blue nose pit-bull.
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What are the characteristics of a blue Pit?

As a whole, the Blue Nose Pitbull is extremely friendly, loving, highly intelligent, affectionate, docile, and protective of their owner. Yes, they are prone to become aggressive if someone threatens their family, and are also known to not play as well with other animals.
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Are blue Staffies pitbulls?

Are Staffies Considered Pitbulls? Sadly, some misinformed people might label Staffies as Pitbulls, but the reality is they are not Pitbulls. Pitbulls are banned in the UK since 1991; however, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is registered and recognized by the Kennel Club.
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Are blue pitbulls more aggressive?

They are very loyal to their owners and get on very well with people, even strangers, which makes them great family dogs and the worst guard dogs! So the answer is no — when they are trained properly and brought up in the right family, Blue Nose Pitbulls are not aggressive dogs.
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Do all blue nose pitbulls have blue eyes?

That being said, while blue eyes are not particularly rare for Pitbull puppies, not every pup has blue eyes.
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Is a blue pit a bully?

The American Bully is not a Pitbull, despite having similarities in its name and genetics. The terms Pitbull, in fact, refers to a type of dog including 4 breeds but can also be used as an abbreviation for the American Pitbull Terrier breed.
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What is a true Pitbull?

Defining Pitbulls. Pitbulls are a type of dog breed descended from bulldogs and terriers. Officially, a Pitbull is not actually a dog breed in itself. It's an umbrella term used for dogs who descend from Bulldogs and Terriers. There are four official breeds of the Pitbull type dog.
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How can I tell what kind of Pitbull I have?

How to Determine a Breed of Pitbull
  1. Weigh your pitbull. Pitbull breeds vary greatly in size. ...
  2. Examine the head of your pitbull. ...
  3. Don't depend on the length of the fur to tell you what kind of pitbull you have. ...
  4. Ask your veterinarian what kind of pitbull you have. ...
  5. Check any papers that came with your pitbull.
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Which is better blue or red nose Pitbull?

When comparing a Red Nose Pit Bull to a Blue Nose, there's not too much of a difference. And that's because they're from the exact same family of dogs. It's just the coloring of their coat that really sets them apart.
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Which Pitbull color is best?

While Pitbulls are best known in black, red and brindle, there actually are over 20 different colors and patterns for these cool dogs.
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Are pit bulls easy to train?

Pit bulls, as a group, are intelligent dogs, soft to their owners and relatively easy to train as they are eager to please their owners. With all phases of training, praise is a key element when it comes to the pit bull. Positive methods will work best for training this breed.
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What's the lifespan of a blue nose pitbull?

It's hard to predict the life expectancy of a blue nose pitbull since it doesn't have any specific health issues and medical conditions that can shorten its lifespan. However, in general, pit bulls with blue noses live about 12-14 years on average.
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Why do people clip Pitbull ears?

Ear cropping is said to have started in ancient Rome, when dog fights would result in ear injuries. By cropping the ears, they couldn't be damaged as easily. Since ears are easy targets, they were often torn or bitten off, causing tremendous pain to the dog and causing them to lose the fight.
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How do you tell if your dog is a pitbull or Staffy?

The main differences between Staffordshire bull terriers and Pitbulls are size, color, temperament, and the shape of their face. Pitbulls are much larger and taller than Staffordshire bull terriers. They also have a lean and muscular build and have various colors and markings.
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