These dogs were eventually called the Irish Old Family Reds, owing to the recessive nature of the color red. What separated them from other Bull-and-Terrier breeders was that the Irish breeders observed very strict inbreeding practices so that the unique characteristics – especially the dog’s color – is preserved and maintained.
This bloodline was called the Old Family. This is undoubtedly the direct ancestor of the modern-day APBT.Īt about the same time, one specific strain or bloodline of Bull-and-Terrier dogs was developed in Ireland. For this, 18 th to 19 th century folks bred the Old English Terrier with the Old English Bulldog to create the Bull-and-Terrier dog. Of course, no one would dare pit man against man in a no-holds-barred contest anymore so people, out of the intense desire to carry on with tradition, opted for using animals instead.īloodsport enthusiasts required a strong, athletic, agile, and game dog that will sink its teeth into the flesh of bears or bulls until the beast is felled in the center of the arena. It’s believed to be a carryover from the popular Roman pastime of gladiator games in coliseums. Prior to this, the British were very fond of bloodsports that featured bears and bulls.
The Red Nose Pitbull traces its origins to mid-19 th century Ireland. But given the magnificence of its color, the Red Nose Pitbull is sure to turn heads. That being said, getting an RNP is just like getting any other APBT in your life. As a matter of fact, it is one of the oldest of the bull-and-terrier dogs of the British Isles that eventually found its way into the US. However, it’s not really a new subspecies or a new type of the APBT. Yes, the Red Nose Pitbull (RNP) IS an American Pit Bull Terrier. Just when you thought you could easily identify an American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), now comes a dog that has all the characteristics of the formidable companion, except that it sports a red nose, red coat, amber eyes, and red toenails.
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