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Pit bulls are a hunting-group dog breed.

Pit bulls were added in Working Dogs 1.0.

Pit bulls are a large hunting-group dog. When in working mode, they assist players by attacking quarry. If an entity is killed by a pit bull, any items it drops are multiplied, by way of a Looting I bonus.

They are obtained occasionally through wolf breeding in Desert biomes. They are also occasionally obtainable at shelters.

Pit bulls have a base health of 10 hearts (20 points), with a bite damage of 3 hearts (6 points.) Pit bulls have a low movement speed, which can vary per dog.

They are able to equip all general dog items: all pit bulls can wear the collar, harness and muzzle. Working pit bulls can be further protected with a hog vest and a service vest. If equipped with saddlebags, a pit bull can carry 27 stacks of items.

All pit bull variants are considered short coated, and are considered temperate-weather dogs. They get a debuff to max HP, attack damage and speed in overly hot and cold biomes.

Pit bulls are a breed with a history in not just hunting, but bull baiting. They are extremely dangerous if not handled properly, and have a higher bite damage than the akita. They are prone to dog aggression, large and small prey aggression, and human aggression.

Pit bulls are a tough breed to talk about. Because of years of myth and mishandling, they are a controversial breed. While “pit bull” isn’t an official breed, it’s a classifying term for medium-sized dogs with short fur, whip tails, large heads and extremely strong jaws.

Pit bull-type dogs originate from crossing the stubborn, meat-headed and aggressive bull-baiting breeds of England with tenacious little terriers, for a powerhouse dog meant to take down animals three times its size.

When bull baiting was made illegal in Great Britain, pit bulls were bred to brawl with each other instead, and are so ferocious that they won’t let go of a bite even when they are fatally injured. They are fantastic at hunting invasive feral hogs, but what makes them good at hogging also makes them extremely dangerous as pets.

Pit bulls’ body language always seems excited, whether they’re ready to play or ready to bite, and they often redirect a bite on a small animal to a person who just wants to help. They also don’t respond to commands as well as other hunting dogs, and can take a long time to “come down” after an attack. They can excel at dog sports as an outlet for their energy, but must be picked and trained carefully to avoid issues with other dogs and competitors.

There are a lot of truths about pit bulls: they are loyal, they are great protectors, and they can be very loving. However, it’s important to also dispel myths: they are absolutely unsafe with other animals, small children and strangers, they don’t have locking jaws (but hold and shake, causing serious damage) and they were never “nanny dogs” or farm workers.

Breed-specific legislation of pit bulls has merit, considering that they are way too much to handle for pet owners. Prospective dog fans who just want a tough-looking but mild-mannered pet should consider mastiffs or rottweilers, and only look at breeders who sell gentle, stable dogs.

Unfortunately, pit bull-type dogs are often subject to dog fighting, neglect and puppy milling. Abuse destabilizes these already-unpredictable dogs, and unprepared owners should not feel pressured into adopting a rescue pit bull by shelter workers. It’s great to adopt a dog in need, but only if it means both you and the dog will have a happier life.

Did you know? Pit bulls have been the top dog breed involved in fatal attacks in the United States for decades. Unlike rottweilers, dobermans and German shepherds, who have seen trends in bite incidents, pit bulls consistently cause severe injuries and fatalities.

Pit bulls have 15 standard coats. Since pit bulls are no longer one regulated breed, almost any color, pattern and eye color is possible in them, and strange, rare coats are common from unregulated outcrossing with other breeds. Many owners crop and dock pit bulls, though it is strangely uncommon in hog-hunting working dogs, and is generally an unnecessary cosmetic procedure - though some pit bulls have natural prick ears.

Most working pit bulls are fawn, brindle or some type of pinto. Unscrupulous pit bull breeders often market dogs as "red nose" and "blue nose," and some consider them a separate, more valuable breed. This is just a normal color variation, and is no more valuable or better-tempered. Merle is not natural in pit bulls and usually a result of careless breeding.

Coat color in pit bulls is often used to argue they are a mix of other breeds, and not pit bulls. Blue and tan pit bulls are often called cattle dog mixes, merles are called Catahoula mixes, and pinto dogs with pricked ears akita mixes. This is disingenuous and endangers both the dogs and potential adopters. Not just backyard breeders do this, either, and prospective owners should be very careful adopting a dog from a shelter or a private rehoming.

Melanistic pit bulls are all black with a purple belly, tongue and mouth. Albino pit bulls are white with red eyes.

Coat name	Carried coats	Image	Notes
(0) Black	Black pinto, dark blue		Black dog with white chest patch and yellow eyes.
(1) Black pinto	Black, blue pinto		White dog with black patches on right side of face, back and sides, with liver nose and blue eyes.
(2) Blue brindle	Dark blue, blue pinto		Dark blue brindle dog with white face snip and brown eyes.
(3) Blue pinto	Light blue, white		White dog with blue patches on left side of face, rump and shoulder, with liver nose and dark brown eyes.
(4) Brown brindle	Dark brown, brown pinto		Brown brindle dog with white socks, throat and dark brown eyes. Based on Mnesikos's dog Boe.
(5) Brown pinto	Light brown, white		White dog with brown patches on left cheek, rump, liver nose and brown-blue ocular heterochromia.
(6) Dark blue	Light blue, blue pinto		Deep blue dog with white muzzle, paws and belly, with dark blue eyes.
(7) Dark brown	Light brown, brown pinto		Chocolate brown dog with white muzzle, chest, belly and paws, and dark brown eyes.
(8) Dark red	Light red, red pinto		Red-brown dog with white muzzle, chest, toes and tail tip, with liver nose and brown eyes.
(9) Fawn	Light red, red pinto		Tan dog with dark blue markings on face, ears and paws, with white face snip, tail and dark brown eyes.
(10) Light blue	Dark blue, blue pinto		Pale blue dog with white chest, paws, belly, with liver nose and green eyes. Lethal variant.
(11) Light brown	Dark brown, brown pinto		Light brown dog with white face, neck, paws and belly with liver nose and brown eyes. Lethal variant.
(12) Light red	Fawn, dark red		Pale red dog with white chest patch, liver nose and brown eyes. Base on Mnesikos's dog Duke. Lethal variant.
(13) Red pinto	Dark red, white		White dog with heavy red patches, liver nose, and brown eyes.
(14) White	None (white)		Fully white dog with pale pink nose, brown muzzle spots, and brown eyes. Lethal variant.