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Is an American Bulldog Staffy cross legally a Pit Bull in England?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Would an American bulldog x staffy be classed as a pit bull in England? I want to buy one but last time I had a mixed breed bulldog it was removed and euthanised they said she was a pit bull so would this breed be classed as a pit bull??

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2019

No, it is not classed as a pit bull but if there is some pit bull blood in the dog, and it gets recognised, you are at risk of having the same problem again. In general, American Bulldogs cross Staffies are ok.

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