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American Temperament Test Society, Inc. was started by Alfons Ertel in 1977. Ertel created a test for dogs that checks a dog's reaction to strangers, to auditory and visual stimuli (such as the gun shot test), and to unusual situations in an outdoor setting; it does not test indoor or home situation scenarios. [2] It favors a bold confident dog.
Example radar chart from the results of the BPH. The individual dog's results are comparable against the breed's average. The results include a score sheet, summary graph, and a subjective summary from the observer. The score sheet describes the behaviour of the dog in each of the 7 (or 8, if chosen) steps.
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) [1] and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA), [2] but not the American Kennel Club (AKC). [3] It is a medium-sized, short-haired dog, of a solid build, whose early ancestors came from England .
The term is actually used to describe different types of breeds, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bully and others. Although these dogs sometimes get a bad rap, here are 10 ...
Daddy (c. 1994 ‒ February 19, 2010) was an American Pit Bull Terrier integral to dog trainer Cesar Millan's work and his television series, Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan. [1] Daddy became known for his calm temperament, tolerance for smaller dogs and capacity for empathy .
The ADBA's breed standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier is the standard used in the UK for determining if a dog is of the prohibited "pit bull terrier type" under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] In response, the ADBA's breed standard for the APBT includes a disclaimer forbidding its use in determining if a dog meets the ...
Pit bull is an umbrella term for several types of dog believed to have descended from bull and terriers.In the United States, the term is usually considered to include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and sometimes the American Bulldog, along with any crossbred dog that shares certain physical characteristics with these ...
The STQ-77 consists of 12 temperament scales (6 items each), and a validity scale (5 items), i.e. in total 77 items. STQ-77 has adult and several pilot Childhood versions. Testing with the STQ-77 takes 12-15 minutes. The STQ-77 arranges the dimensions of temperament into functional groups differently than the STQ-150 (compare two Figures).