This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (May 2007) The neutrality of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page.(December 2007) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the talk page.(December 2007) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. The tone or style of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page.(December 2007) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. The tone or style of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page.(December 2007) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. The tone or style of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions.(February 2008) American Pit Bull Terrier Other names APBT Country of origin United States Nicknames Pit Bull Traits Classification & standards UKC Terriers standard The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT)is a breed of dog which came from the 'melting pot' of the American twenties. Affectionately called, "...Yankee Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Half and Half, and American Bull Terrier..."[1] Contents 1 Characteristics 1.1 Appearance 1.2 Temperament 2 History 3 Activities 4 American Pit Bull Terriers and