The American Pit Bull Terrier and other pitbull-type breeds have a stoic demeanor, muscular build, and incredible strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, their strength is often cited as a reason for fearing the breed due to misconceptions regarding aggression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As such, there\u2019ve been skewed numbers regarding the strength of the American Pitbull and other pitbull-type breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How strong are American Pitbulls?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n American Pitbulls are incredibly strong canines (but not the strongest) with a bite force of 235 PSI. Their slightly brachycephalic heads indicate a stronger bite than those with narrower heads. Pitbulls make up the majority of breeds in weight-pulling competitions and naturally excel at the sport.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I\u2019ll look at the American Pit Bull\u2019s strength and how it plays a role in the breed\u2019s history. I\u2019ll also cover how a dog\u2019s size and cranial structure contribute to its bite force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I\u2019ll discuss the breed\u2019s involvement in weight-pulling competitions, so read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe American Pit Bull\u2019s Strength Plays a Role in Its History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n