Flat-coated Retriever vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and American Pit Bull Terriers.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Flat-Coated Retriever
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-10 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
30-90 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1898 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Above Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
American Pit Bull Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
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
Liver
Liver
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