She’ll be your kid’s best friendīetween the Patterdale’s playfulness and the Pitbull’s gentle “nanny dog” nature Pocket Pitbulls make great companions for children when properly trained. They also fit in better in a house with a garden where they can run and play.

These are dogs that need at least 1 hour of vigorous exercise a day. So, if you’re thinking of getting a Mini Pitbull because they’ll require less exercise than an American Pitbull, think again! The American Pitbull Terrier was bred for its strength and athleticism and used as a hunting dog, while the Patterdale Terrier was bred to be a “tough as nails” hunter of ground-dwelling animals. It figures – this is a cross between two very active, working breeds. They can weigh between 11 – 22 pounds (5 – 10 kg), so don’t kid yourself thinking this dog will be light as air and easy to train to walk on the leash. Their small size makes them a great choice for an individual or a family who would like to get a Pitbull but are put off by their size.īear in mind, though Miniature Pitbulls are still muscular and strong. If they grow any taller than this, they are simply considered a Pitbull mix. As mentioned above they usually grow to between 12 – 16 inches (30.5 – 40.5 cm) tall. Mini Pitbulls inherit their short stature from their Patterdale parent. Get your Mini Pitbull from a reputable breederĭon’t let the name fool you Pocket Pitbulls aren’t actually tiny bundles you could fit in your pocket (they have nothing on Teacup Chihuahuas), they’re just a smaller version of the parent breed, the American Pitbull Terrier.

Pocket Pits are more expensive than purebred Pitbulls

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