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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.

A Dachshund may be short, but they’re long in body and personality. These dogs are stubborn and can be aggressive, but are extremely loyal, loving, and protective of their families. It takes patience to raise a Dachshund, but there are many rewards. Full-grown, they typically weigh 16-32 pounds and stand 8-9 inches tall.

Dachshunds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Dachshunds fit best in homes where they can live indoors with their pet parents. Families with smaller children may want to choose a different breed, as Dachshunds can be a little too feisty and aggressive toward kids, especially if they don’t understand how to treat a dog with respect. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Dachshunds need exercise a few times a day. They’ll enjoy a brisk walk, and their little legs can actually carry them for quite a distance if you’ve got time for a longer stroll. In general, plan on allotting about 30 minutes of exercise per day. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Dachshunds actually come in three different coat types, wire-haired, long-haired, and smooth. For smooth-haired and long-haired Dachshunds, a weekly brushing will help clean their hair and cut back on shedding. For wire-haired Dachshunds, you’ll need to pluck or strip their hair about twice a year and trim their excess hair around their eyebrows and paws. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dachshunds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Dachshunds fit best in homes where they can live indoors with their pet parents. They will act out and dig even more if left to their own devices full-time in your backyard. They are fairly easy to train.