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Despite their reputations, the American Pit Bull Terrier is typically an affectionate and loving breed. They are not as fond of dogs and other furry creatures, but with the right training and socialization, these pups can make excellent family companions and watchdogs. Full-grown, they typically weigh 22-78 pounds and stand 14-24 inches tall.

American Pit Bull Terriers are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. The American Pit Bull Terrier can get along well with children and other pets if they’re trained and socialized from an early age, but without this vital training and exposure, they may be aggressive toward other dogs - especially when challenged. These dogs can live in apartments, but they need plenty of attention and exercise to stay happy and healthy. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed needs a lot of exercise to keep their minds and bodies busy. Whether it’s taking long walks, running alongside a bike, or chasing after a ball or Frisbee, the APBT can't get enough! They really love playing fetch, so keep a ball handy as their toy of choice. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

American Pit Bull Terriers have a stiff coat that is smooth and glossy. They come in a variety of colors, including black, brown, red, and multi-colored, and they often have white fur on their chest, neck, legs, or feet. These dogs tend to be average shedders, but with weekly brushing, their grooming needs will be fairly low. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

American Pit Bull Terriers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs can live in apartments, but they need plenty of attention and exercise to stay happy and healthy. They are fairly easy to train.

Mastiffs are far from the imposing beasts they may appear to be. This breed is the heaviest dog around, but judging by their personalities, most of that weight lies in their hearts. Mastiffs are kind, gentle souls who protect if needed but would choose a hug over hostility any day.

English Mastiffs are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. Mastiffs are good with children and get along well with other dogs and pets with socialization. Their good-natured temperament lends well to families with children, and they often put up with playing, pranks, and hijinks without batting an eye. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

In spite of their imposing size, the adult Mastiff doesn’t need a ton of exercise. These dogs enjoy walks around the block, a light job, or playtime in a large, fenced-in yard. Mastiff puppies shouldn’t be overly exercised because they need all of their energy to grow strong bones and put on weight. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Mastiffs have a short-haired, fawn (light-yellow brown) coat that ranges in color from silver to apricot to dark brindle. These dogs are recognizable by their black mask, ears, and nose. Because their hair is so short, the Mastiff’s coat needs little attention; brushing them with a rubber brush once in a while should do the trick. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

English Mastiffs are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Mastiffs are ill-suited for hot weather and prefer life indoors where they can relax on a soft pillow or cold tile. Because of their size, Mastiffs aren’t practical for apartments and will be more comfortable in homes with a yard. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.