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When selecting an APBT puppy, it is paramount to find a breeder who selects puppies for their good temperament and not for aggressive tendencies towards other dogs or towards humans. A good breeder should know the UKC standard, and should both health test and temperament test their breeding stock. A breeder who boasts about their dogs' "guard dog" skills or "protective" behaviour is a giveaway that their dogs are bred for improper human aggression. It is also a good idea for prospective APBT owners to research the breeder, ask for references and ask to see their facilities and other dogs they have raised. It is also a good policy for owners to have their dog [[Microchip (animal identification)|microchip]]ped where possible as this breed is often stolen in and near urban areas for ill uses.
Adult porn pit bulls are frequently also available from animal shelters. Reputable shelters will temperament test their dogs before adoption, so that only dogs with stable temperaments are available for rehoming. The advantage of obtaining an adult dog from a shelter is that its temperament is already known, and a dog with low dog aggression or low prey drive can be selected if desired.
As athletic dogs, American Pit Bull Terriers excel in many activities, including [[weight pulling]], [[search and rescue]], [[dog agility]] trials, and can even do well in some advanced [[obedience training]]. In the United States they have been used as narcotics detection [[police dog]]s and [[Search and Rescue]] dogs because of their tenacity, high energy drive, and versatility.
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