What is a pit bull type dog

God this could be Bella my new cross breed lol

A pit bull type dog seems to be anything the government want it to be nowdays.

on my page its in my blog what is a pit type
sue comeverd most of it

in the discrption it covers most dogs its laughable cos it make no sense

This is what is classed as a pit bull type.

Under current legislation, many innocent dogs are seized each year simply because of the way they look. these dogs are well behaved family pets who have committed no crime other than being assessed as an illegal breed which is banned in the uk under the 1991 dangerous dogs act.
this breed specific legislation does little to protect the public from so called "dangerous dogs" niether does it address the root problem which is mainly due to irresponsible owners with untrained dogs.
any dog which is seized and assessed as an illegal breed or crossbreed will be destroyed although, under the 1997 amendment, owners can apply to a court to have their pet registered on the index of exempted dogs but this is solely down to the judges discretion.

this is what the law classes as "pit type"

ears folded forward or sideways

muzzle not pointed

broad wedge shaped skull

straight solid front legs

broad deep ribcage

well muscled thigh

long hind legs

tail - low down in hind quaters hangs like "pump handle"

short single smooth coat

height 45 - 55 cms

If your dog fits this description it is classed as "pit type"

If your dog is seized.. Sign nothing. If you sign, you are giving permission to have the dog destroyed