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American pit bull terrier

British  

noun

  1. another name for pit bull terrier

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The American pit bull terrier, dashing around and trying his paw at tricks, has been exactly what Nicole Ellis, 26, and Dre Bates, 30, were looking for, they said.

From Washington Post

The current ordinance describes a pit bull as an American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier or any dog that looks like or has characteristics of being one of those breeds.

From Washington Times

But an Embark test last month detected just a smidgen of border collie mixed with six other breeds, mainly American pit bull terrier.

From Seattle Times

But an Embark test last month detected just a smidgen of border collie mixed with six other breeds, mainly American pit bull terrier.

From Washington Times

The ban defines the breed as “any American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or American Staffordshire terrier breed.”

From Seattle Times