American Pit Bull Terrier vs Šarplaninac

Compare the American Pit Bull Terrier to the Šarplaninac. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Pit Bull Terriers and Šarplaninacs.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Sarplaninac
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
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General Details
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
30-90 Pounds
66-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Serbia
Origin Year
1898 AD
-300 BC
Temperament
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
None
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
None
Personality
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Aggression
Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Above Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
American Pit Bull Terrier
Sarplaninac
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
Black
Black
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
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