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. 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

Abandoned puppies shock shelter staff (Pincher Creek Echo)

Four young puppies are the latest victims in a suspected case of animal cruelty in Pincher Creek.

Why stolen puppies proved too hot to handle (BBC News)

Thieves return nine dogs to their owner after publicity ruins their chances of selling them on.

Joining Photography Contests With Puppies As Your Subject (Turks.US)

One good way to display your photography skills is to join a contest. And when animals are the category you joined in, you can use your puppies as subjects for the competition. You'd find this a very stimulating activity as you are able to practice your skills as a photographer.

When puppies play, it's ladies first (MSNBC)

A new study has found that young male dogs playing with female pups will often let the females win, even if the males have a physical advantage.

Pitbull puppies stolen (FOX10 Gulf Coast)

Eleven pit bull puppies were stolen from a Pensacola home Monday. Their two owners were held at gunpoint. A momma pit bull watched with caution, because she's been on edge since Monday. Her two owners were held at gunpoint, while her 11 puppies were stolen. James Humphrey said, "Sure she knows, we had them mostly inside the house, constantly cleaning up after them, two seconds later, they're gone.

Deputies: Pit bull puppies stolen at gunpoint (Pensacola News Journal)

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is searching for four men they say robbed a dog owner of his 12 pit bull puppies.

Chattanooga Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty (FOX 61 Chattanooga)

A Chattanooga Woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she left five puppies to die and another forced to survive by cannibalism.