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When buying dogs, I realize that there is no pitbull breeds. Why is this? I would love to show pitbull

Pitty relatives are available in the game.

American Staffs
Staffy Bulls

The game is based on mostly AKC recognized breeds with a. few UKC breeds mixed in.

Will

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posted by Mystic Haven Kennels
When buying dogs, I realize that there is no pitbull breeds. Why is this? I would love to show pitbull

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Pit bull is a blanket term for a type of dog, not a breed. The majority of dogs labeled as pit bulls in the real world are usually mixed breeds.

American Staffordshire Terrier is the closest you will find to a "pit bull" here.

www.showdog.com/dogsforsale/breedlisting.aspx?breed=American+Staffordshire+Terrier#

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

www.showdog.com/studs/breeds.aspx?breed=Staffordshire+Bull+Terrier

Because the APBT is only recognized by UKC. But AKC doesn't recognize them. So, APBT breeders registered their dogs as American Staffordshire Terrier in the beginning. But now, they've been separated.

Other than that - why would you want to be involved in the most controversial type of dog on the planet?

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posted by ambertal
Other than that - why would you want to be involved in the most controversial type of dog on the planet?

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Well, Chihuahuas are allowed, that’s bad enough

I would be more upset if the game allowed those designer Poodle Mix dogs, which I know would never happen.

Carol ( who secretly loves Pitties)

But Chihuahua is actual breed!

Since AKC doesn't recognize APBT, but UKC does and doesn't recognize the American Staffordshire Terrier - that's the closest it's gonna get.

The American Bulldog nor the Louisiana Catahoula would be featured in this game.