Confident and keenly aware of their surroundings, Pitbulls are watchdogs in that they may alert you to the presence of strangers, but that's primarily because they're eager to greet "their" guests. While their love of people makes them failures as guard dogs, their courage is unmatched and they will defend their family with their lives. They stand at a height of 18 to 19 inches for males, 17 to 18 inches for females and their weight ranges from 30 to 85 pounds. Expect to spend about an hour a day walking, playing with or otherwise exercising this dog. While they love people, American Pit Bull Terriers are strong for their size and can be stubborn if left to their own devices.
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