What is the rarest Pit Bull color?
With its unusual genetics and controversial history, Merle is the rarest Pit Bull color and one that most kennel clubs reject outright. The lack of official recognition seems to come, at least in part, from the health issues associated with this rare coloration. Studies suggest that Merle Pitties “are more likely to develop reduced vision and hearing,” but that doesn’t stop people from breeding them. Mind you, a top-of-the-range Merle Pit Bull can fetch three times as much as a black or brindle one, so it’s not surprising.
Remember that you should never get a dog solely based on his rare color or pattern. Pitbulls live up to 15 years and need to be exercised, trained, cared for and loved every day! Don’t acquire a dog just because he looks fancy.
What is the most expensive Pit Bull color?
As we mentioned above, the cost of a Merle Pit Bull far surpasses the price of almost any other color and, while a Red Pit Bull Puppy may cost you $2,000, a merle pup could set you back as much as $15,000 or $30,000! Even then, there’s no guarantee it won’t have inherited some health issues along the way.
What two colors make a tricolor Pit Bull?
The most common colors found in the tricolor Pit Bull are white, black, and brown, but any combination is acceptable.
Are Pit Bulls legal in the US?
All breeds of Pit Bull have suffered at the hands of the Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) enforced by certain states. Labeling these breeds as aggressive, these laws have prohibited residents from owning a Pit Bull while others require owners to conform to strict requirements, like keeping their dogs muzzled in public. Those states with the most restrictive BSL include Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Can I adopt A Pit Bull in the US?
Pit Bulls have gained a bad reputation over recent years, despite being once celebrated as an American icon, and that, combined with other factors, has caused an overpopulation of all types of Pit Bull. According to the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), “Pit Bulls and mixes of the breed often account for 20 percent or more of the dogs available for adoption at area shelters.”