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Despite their unjust reputation as tough and violent dogs, pit bulls <\/span>are not inherently aggressive, and if given enough love, they grow up to be loving and loyal companions.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you are considering adopting one (and you should!), below we answer questions such as: “Do pitbulls shed?” and “How to clean up after them?”<\/p>\n

Let’s get to it!<\/p>\n

What Are Pit Bulls?<\/h2>\n

In the U.S., ‘pit bull’ is a type of dog with a mixed bulldog and terrier ancestry, and it includes several breeds: the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, and the modern American Bully breed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In comparison, the UK and many other countries use the abbreviated term ‘pit bull’ when talking exclusively about a specific breed: the American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/p>\n

Do Pit Bulls Shed?<\/h2>\n

Since the popularity of pit bull-type dogs<\/a> and their adoption rates have been slowly increasing recently, dog lovers have become more interested in learning more about them.<\/p>\n

The first and most important question requiring an answer is: ‘Do pitbulls shed a lot?’<\/p>\n

Typically, all pit bull-type dogs have short (and often shiny) coats that rarely shed<\/strong> unless when they are growing in their heavier winter coat that they lose a few months later.<\/p>\n

That said, some pit bulls may lose more hair than others<\/strong> as <\/span>the amount of shedding they do may vary slightly from individual to individual and breed to breed.<\/p>\n

So if you’re considering adding pit bulls to your family, rest assured that shedding is not going to be an issue, and you will only have to brush them to manage their shedding<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Pit bulls have been slowly shedding the stigma of ‘savage dogs’ as various advocacy organizations, such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, have claimed that upbringing is the main factor in influencing their alleged aggression<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How Much Do Pitbulls Shed?<\/h2>\n

With only a short single-layer coat, pit bulls are far from heavy shedders<\/strong>, especially when compared to long-haired and double-coated dogs like huskies<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be that as it may, they do tend to shed more before and after winter since the temperatures drop, and they need a thicker coat as protection against the cold weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, come springtime, as the weather starts to warm up again, pit bull-type dogs shed their winter coats in favor of lighter ones, which are better suited for summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

So how much <\/span>do pit bulls shed<\/span> during these periods? While it varies from dog to dog, most will lose anywhere from a few extra hairs to a small handful per day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Is My Pitbull Shedding So Much?<\/h2>\n

In addition to their seasonal coat change, several other factors may exacerbate the amount pit bulls shed, and we take a look at the most common ones below:<\/p>\n