Pointer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Pointer to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1898 AD
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pointer
American Pit Bull Terrier
