The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a purebred dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA), but not the American Kennel Club (AKC). It is a medium-sized, intelligent, short-haired dog, of a solid build, whose early ancestors came from the British Isles. This type of dog, which was bred in the British Isles, became known as the bull and terrier. They arrived in the United States in the late nineteenth century where they became the direct ancestors of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The standard imposed by the ADBA and Old Family Red Nose Registry ( OFRNR) considers the human aggression a disqualification factor. The standard imposed by the ADBA and Old Family Red Nose Registry ( OFRNR) considers the human aggression a disqualification factor. Retrieved July 25, 2007.
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