African Wild Dog vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the African Wild Dog to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between African Wild Dogs and American Pit Bull Terriers.

African Wild Dog vs American Pit Bull Terrier
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Wild
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-30 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
44-66 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Egypt
United Kingdom
Origin Year
Unspecified
1898 AD
Temperament
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
None
Above Average
Family Friendly
None
Above Average
Child Friendly
None
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
None
Stranger Friendly
None
Above Average
Personality
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Aggressive
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
41 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Above Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Above Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Canine distemper
Rabies
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
African Wild Dog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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