How do "Red Nose Pit Bulls" differ from other Pit Bulls?
Well, besides having a red nose they don't.
With the exception of nose color, there is no difference between
a red nose pit bull, a blue nose pit bull, or the most common
black nose dogs.
A rose is a rose, and a pitbull is a pitbull, unless it has been
cross-bred with another breed. The red nose dogs come from the
same bloodlines as other pitbulls.
The fuss over red nosed and blue nose pitbulls, has everything
to do with marketing, and nothing to to with the rareness or
specialty of a pitbull.
Are red nosed pit Bull Dogs worth more?
That solely depends on the buyer. If you are considering showing
your pitbull the only acceptable nose color in the show ring is
"Black".
Red nose pitbulls often born in litters along with black,
buckskin, "fawn to show people" or brindle siblings. When it
comes to show dogs there is a strict set of standards the judges
abide by.
Here are the standards for the AKA web site regarding AmStaff
Pit Bull Terrier...
AKC AmStaff STANDARD
General Impression The American Staffordshire Terrier should
give the impression of great power for his size, a well
put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive
to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or
racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.
Head Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced
cheek muscles, distinct stop; and ears are set high. Ears -
Cropped or uncropped, the latter preferred. Uncropped ears
should be short and held rose or half prick. Full drop to be
penalized. Eyes - Dark and round, low down in skull and set far
apart. No pink eyelids. Muzzle - Medium length, rounded on upper
side to fall away abruptly below eyes. Jaws well defined. Under
jaw to be strong and have biting power. Lips close and even, no
looseness. Upper teeth to meet tightly outside lower teeth in
front. Nose definitely black.
Neck Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of
skull. No looseness of skin. Medium length.
Shoulders Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping.
Back Fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump with
gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Loins slightly
tucked.
Body Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear. All ribs close together.
Forelegs set rather wide apart to permit chest development.
Chest deep and broad.
Tail Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine
point; not curled or held over back. Not docked.
Legs The front legs should be straight, large or round bones,
pastern upright. No resemblance of bend in front. Hindquarters
well-muscled, let down at hocks, turning neither in nor out.
Feet of moderate size, well-arched and compact. Gait must be
springy but without roll or pace.
Coat Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy.
Color Any color, solid, parti, or patched is permissible, but
all white, more than 80 per cent white, black and tan, and liver
not to be encouraged.
Size Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of
about 18 to 19 inches at shoulders for the male and 17 to 18
inches for the female is to be considered preferable.
Faults Faults to be penalized are: Dudley nose, light or pink
eyes, tail too long or badly carried, undershot or overshot
mouths. Approved June 10, 1936
Source: AKC web site.
Pit Bulls come in almost every color that is genetically
possible in dogs. Some of the most common colors are, brindle,
fawn, and blue.
Pit Bulls were traditionally bred to be a performance breed.
Their value was based on how well they performed a certain task,
and not what they looked like. A dogs true worth lies under the
skin, just as it does with a person.
If the show ring is not in your dogs future, always choose a dog
based on, "Temperament" first, color and size second.
Red nose pitbulls...
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