Siberian Husky vs American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The American Pit Bull Terrier is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Siberian Husky is not recommended for new owners.
Children - Both the Siberian Husky and American Pit Bull Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - The American Pit Bull Terrier is easy to groom while the Siberian Husky has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Siberian Husky has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Siberian Husky vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Breed Name	Siberian Husky	American Pit Bull Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Height	20-23 in.	17-20 in.
Weight	35-60 lb	30-90 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	Russia	United Kingdom
Origin Year	900 AD	1898 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Poor
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Aggressive Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	-70°F to 65°F	45°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium-High
Exercise Required	Medium-High	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	28 mph	30 mph
Strength	Very High	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium-High	Low
Shedding	Medium-High	High
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	None	None-Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Siberian Husky	American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	No
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	No	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Average
Fighting	Below Average	High
Guarding	Very Low	Average
Herding	Average	Average
Hunting	Very Low	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	High
Remove Vermin	Very Low	Average
Sledding	High	Average
Watch	Below Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Siberian Husky	American Pit Bull Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Cataracts	Yes	No
Corneal Dystrophy	Yes	No
Demodectic Mange	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Skin Allergies	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Siberian Husky	American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	No
Short	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Agouti & White	Yes	No
Black	Yes	Yes
Black & White	Yes	Yes
Black, Gray, & White	Yes	No
Black, Tan, & White	Yes	No
Brown	Yes	No
Brown & White	Yes	No
Brown, Black, & White	Yes	No
Copper & White	Yes	No
Gray & Black	Yes	No
Gray & White	Yes	No
Red & White	Yes	No
Sable & White	Yes	No
Tan	Yes	No
Tan & Black	Yes	No
Tan & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	Yes
Black & Tan	No	Yes
Blue	No	Yes
Blue, White, & Tan	No	Yes
Chocolate	No	Yes
Chocolate & Tan	No	Yes
Fawn	No	Yes
Fawn & White	No	Yes
Light Fawn	No	Yes