American Pit Bull Terrier vs Lurcher
Compare the American Pit Bull Terrier to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Pit Bull Terriers and Lurchers.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
30-90 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1898 AD
1400 AD
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-15 Years
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
American Pit Bull Terrier
Lurcher
