"Blue nose pitbull" refers to pitbulls with grayish noses rather than black. These dogs are no more rare or more valuable than other pitbulls, nor are they a distinct breed. Blue nose pitbulls often have matching blue coats as well due to a recessive gene that causes the dusky gray color.Know More
The distinct gray shade is thought to result from a recessive gene that dilutes the amount of melanin, in this case eumelanin or black pigmentation, produced. The fur and skin become lighter and look gray instead of black, ranging from a light silvery gray to a dark charcoal.
Breeding for color and appearances instead of health and temperament is strongly discouraged in the dog breeding communities. Blue and blue nosed pitbulls are bred out of a limited number of dogs, increasing the likelihood of genetic diseases and inbreeding among less ethical breeders.
Blue pitbulls are more likely to inherit skin diseases, such as alopecia and hot spots, or suffer from mange. Some breeders warn that blue and blue nose pitbulls are more likely to contract bacterial, viral and fungal infections. The Encyclopedia of the American Pit Bull Terrier has concluded that the neurological and immune systems interact in unknown ways with the cells responsible for pigmentation.Learn more about Dogs
Pitbulls are most often fed dry dog food at two different times of the day depending on the size of the dog and its age, with most dogs getting between 1.5 and 2.5 cups of dog food, according to Dogtime. Puppies will need to be fed less and also be given specific food formulated for puppies due to their constant growth that requires different nutrients.Full Answer >
Most pitbulls grow to an average of 50 to 60 pounds. Pitbull dogs are considered medium to large breeds.Full Answer >
A Labraheeler is a cross between a black lab or any Labrador retriever and an Australian cattle dog, also known as a "blue heeler." It is classified as a hybrid due to its origination from two different canine breeds.Full Answer >
The only breed recognized as a pitbull by the United Kennel Club is the American Pitbull Terrier. The Staffordshire Terrier is a recognized breed that closely resembles a pitbull and was used for bull baiting just like the pitbull.Full Answer >