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Answer by CH
Submitted on 5/19/2004
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Rednose and Bluenose are just colors. Red is a recessive gene which many pit bulls carry even if they are a different color. The breeders in Ireland many years ago didn't interbreed their lines with anyone else's, and they often kept pedigrees secret and guarded them with their lives. When the gene pool is relatively small like that it tends to bring out recessive traits, i.e. Red. And as for blue, it is just a dilution of black. I'm not exactly sure how blues were originally bred, but most breeders I know will breed blues with blacks and take the blue dogs from that litter and breed back to blue, since breeding blue dogs to each other for too many generations can cause problems.

Answer by NOSUCHTHINGASRED
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A RED NOSE PITBULL "RED" NOSE PITBULLS COME FROM BLUE NOSE PITBULLS ITS VERY LIKELY TO GET A "RED" NOSE OUT OF A BLUE ON BLUE BREEDING THESE "RED" NOSE ARE CALLED BLUEIS THE HAVE BLUE BLOOD ON THE ALL THE WAY JUST THAT THEIR NOSE ISNT BLUE "PINK" "RED" SAME THING EXEPT THAT THE "PINK" ISNT A FULL BLUEI ITS ALREADY BEEN CROSSED WITH A BLACK NOSE AND THE RED STANDS PURE BLUE NOW THE DIFFERENCE IS 1:AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRES,2:AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER,AND 3:STAFFORDSHIRE .ONE BEING THE BIGGEST OF THE BREED BEIN A BLUE OR BLACK NOSE VERY GENTLE BREED TWO BEIN A MEDIUM SIZE "RED" OR BLACK NOSE VERY AGRESSIVE AND THREE THE SMALLEST VERY GENTLE BEIN A BLACK NOSE ONLY. IVE BEEN ROUND PIBULLS FOR A LONG TIME AND I HAVE ALOT OF FRIENDS WHO FIGHT THEM TOO I DONT BELIVE ON THAT BUT THE TRAITS THEY LOOK FOR ARE SHORT THICK LEGS, LONG BODY , MEDIUM HEAD , MOST IMPORTANT HUGE JAWS AND A LONG SNOUT

Answer by where_do_you_find_these_people
Submitted on 10/2/2004
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First I would like to say I am sorry to the person whom asked the question. A lot of people who have "NO IDEA" what they are talking about gave answers to the question. The problem with the answers is that they failed to explain the two different worlds of the American Pitbull Terrier. There are the Show pits & the Game pits. There are some blue nose and some red nose dogs that fall into both categories. I would say that the blues are more prominent in the Show ring and the Reds are more common in the catch dog / weight pull arena (game dog). Of the two the most poorly bred are the blue pits. The reason I say that is because there are lots of people out there color breeding for blue because they want to make money. Most of these people have no business breeding pitbulls at all. There are some that do the same thing with the red nose dogs, only it is less common. I know this because we have a big problem with it in this area. People who know nothing about the blue dogs buy a male and a female and just breed them to make a litter so that they can sell them. They didn't know anything about the dogs when they bought them, and had breeding them in mind long before they even lost their puppy teeth. I could keep going on this subject, but I think you get the idea. You can find good dogs that are blue nose and you can find good dogs that are red nose. You take a much bigger chance of getting a piece of crap dog buy purchasing a blue. There are 3 things that you need to remember. (1st) Bigger isn't always better in the pitbull world (2nd)You will never pay less for a good dog than what he is worth (3rd) you can easily pay more than what a dog is worth when you buy from a breeder that does nothing with his dogs but breed them for money. I would never buy a dog bred solely for show. That isn't where the pitbull came from and when you buy a show dog you aren't buying a pitbull at all. You are just buying a muscle bound worthless piece of junk. Buy a dog from someone who breeds for catch and you come close to the original thing. A pitbull is just like a book "it doesn't matter what the cover looks like, because its whats on the inside that counts" I think this is more what you were looking for.

Answer by UNIQUE PITS
Submitted on 12/27/2004
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I'm not to sure about the rest of these people but I'm not talking out of my ass or what my ass thinks it knows. I have a Blue piball UKC reg. and I have two Red Noses UKC reg.. 1st of all its not called a Blue nose pit!! They dont have blue noses they are black. They are called blue pits because of their color not their nose. Who in the world said that red nose pits were for fighting and blues were for breeding. I would agree with you on the fact that reds would be better for fighting then blues but it dont matter what kind of pit it is for fighting. Blue pits are more expensive because they have higher and better bloodlines. A true Red Nose Pit will have all red toe nails and HAZEL GREEN (yellow) eyes, red paws, and a thick red color "around" the lips and they dont have to be the full red color may also have white in it. Blue Pits come out solid, solid with some white mostly on the chest and they also have what is called "PIBALL" which has the blue and white patched like a cow. If you mix a Blue and a Red you dont get a chocolate RETARD!!!! They come out mixed colors and the dont look as good as keeping the colors the same. If you want a PITBULL that you can take to dog shows and have a respectable bloodline then you want a BLUE PIT. If looking for that muscle bound cock disel dog thats good for hunting,fighting then you want a RED NOSE PIT. Blues get big but they dont have the muscle mass of a Red. Oh and to the other RETARD RED NOSE PITS DONT HAVE RED EYES.

Answer by Brian
Submitted on 3/10/2005
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all of you are some clowns, its said that very few of you know what you are talking about. It is even more pitiful that half of you cannot spell or type well enough to even make sense. Well with all of your ignorance set aside, there is no difference between a red nose, a blue nose or a black nosed American pit bull terrier. It is just a color. They are all the exact same breed of dog, just color variations within the same breed. Because Pit bulls were never bred to be certain colors in the past because it was irrelevant when it came to fighting they now exist in many many colors. They are all the same. What color pit bull you prefer or think is more attractive is your own preference but remember that they are all the same breed of dog. I am sick of you people calling them different breeds, look and compare papers from every pit you can and different nose colors and they all say American Pit Bull Terrier (ADBA,UKC). They are all quite capable of doing any task you put before them regardless of color, a blue can win a show the same as a red and a black one can catch a hog just as good as a white one. Reds can be just as big or small as any other it all depends on what traits the breeder has emphasized on in their breeding regime. Thank you for reading my 2 cents.

Answer by hi school bully
Submitted on 3/27/2005
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now days it makes no difference what color the coat, eyes, markings, or nose. back in the days when our apbt'sancestors were mainly bred for the game, there was some lines that carried the distinct red nose. just so happens during those times alot of the fights were being won by these dogs. so naturally as humans love to exagerate "everything", the story of the fighting red nose pit bull was born. it's somewhat true, but over the last......100 plus generations of pits, just about every pit out there has that red nose in its genes. its up to the breeding to increase the chance of it showing up. anyways, its all preference..... just love the breed as a whole..... stop trying to seperate it.

Answer by hozay
Submitted on 6/10/2005
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The Only Difference Between the dogs Are The color!(Gene) A pit bull is a Amstaf. no difference.Please I urge you To study on the breed before you own one. There are many myths that Ruin the breeds rep. ------------------------------------ American Pit Bull Terrier ( APBT ) breed History The history of the Pit Bull varies depending on the sources you refer to. During the time of Minos in Crete the sport of bull baiting was quite a popular form of entertainment. This sport was developed as a part of the worship practice in honor of the warrior god "Mithras". During this time most dogs were wild and ferocious by nature. As the Roman tribes of the time conquered and moved across the land they also took the sport with them. Due to the selective breeding of the best dogs a distinctive breed began to emerge. By the 1700's there were two primary bull fighting dogs that had developed. This was the Blue poll of Scotland and the Alunt from Ireland both of which were referred to as bulldogs. The Alunt of the time resembled something closer to a Great Dane but is presumed to have later developed into the Alono of Spain. As this and other dog sports were developed people selectively breed different dogs to achieve the fighting attributes that they desired. They often mixed these breeds with the great dogs of England also used to bait bulls. During this time it was thought that the use of the dog on a bull had a tenderizing effect on the meat. In reality this was a myth perpetuated by dog men and gamblers in order to encourage participation and thus draw the profits of gambling. By the time of the early 1800's due to selective breeding a dog had emerged which was very similar to the American Pit Bull of today. Due to a slow economy and a law which prohibited people of low economic means from owning a sporting dog the practice of bull baiting began to diminish In 1835 bull baiting was officially banned. This forced people especially of the lower classes to find alternatives for their dogs. This resulted in a sport known as ratting where a number of rats were placed in a pit for a specified time with the dog. THIS IS IN FACT WHERE THE "PIT" IN THE AMERICAN Pit Bull TERRIER NAME CAME FROM NOT FROM FIGHTING OTHER DOGS. The terrier part of the name came from its ability to hunt small game and was one of the reasons why ratters knew it would excel in the rat Pit. The larger the number of kill the better the dog placed in the match. Due to the constraints of space and the agility of Black & Tan and now extinct White terriers of England these terriers were often being mixed with the old bull baiting dogs to achieve dogs which were premium for these purposes. It is believed that this practice of mixing bulldog's and terriers began in the town of Staffordshire England and became known as the Staffordshire Bull and terrier. Due to the agility and gameness of this new found breed many began to also fight dogs with each other. Soon dog on dog fighting and ratting became so popular that practically all Inns and Pubs were equipped with a fighting pit. As colonization of America and Canada began these people also brought their dogs. These dogs soon became known by the name of "Pit Bull Terriers" As time progressed a gentleman by the name Chauncy Bennett founded the UKC in 1898 with the American Pit Bull Terrier as its foundation dog breed. Although some are fortunate enough to own a UKC registered Pit's the majority of the public has chose to not register their dogs due to financial constraints and subsequent loss of bloodline determination. Here at The American Pit Bull Registry we seek to turn this trend around and to register peoples otherwise un-registered American Pit Bulls and to encourage people with otherwise registered Pit Bulls to dually register their dogs here. By the time of WWI the American Pit Bull Terrier had became a well loved and desired dog. In fact the Pit Bull was used as Americas canine mascot of the time American Pit Bull Terrier ( APBT ) breed History The history of the Pit Bull varies depending on the sources you refer to. One of these stories, and in my opinion the most reliable, goes back to the time of the Romans. During the time of Minos in Crete the sport of bull baiting was quite a popular form of entertainment. This sport was developed as a part of the worship practice in honor of the warrior god "Mithras". During this time most dogs were wild and ferocious by nature. As the Roman tribes of the time conquered and moved across the land they also took the sport with them. Due to the selective breeding of the best dogs a distinctive breed began to emerge. By the 1700's there were two primary bull fighting dogs that had developed. This was the Blue poll of Scotland and the Alunt from Ireland both of which were referred to as bulldogs. The Alunt of the time resembled something closer to a Great Dane but is presumed to have later developed into the Alono of Spain as seen below. (click picture to enlarge) As this and other dog sports were developed people selectively breed different dogs to achieve the fighting attributes that they desired. They often mixed these breeds with the great dogs of England also used to bait bulls. During this time it was thought that the use of the dog on a bull had a tenderizing effect on the meat. In reality this was a myth perpetuated by dog men and gamblers in order to encourage participation and thus draw the profits of gambling. By the time of the early 1800's due to selective breeding a dog had emerged which was very similar to the American Pit Bull of today. Due to a slow economy and a law which prohibited people of low economic means from owning a sporting dog the practice of bull baiting began to diminish. In 1835 bull baiting was officially banned. This forced people especially of the lower classes to find alternatives for their dogs. This resulted in a sport known as ratting where a number of rats were placed in a pit for a specified time with the dog. THIS IS IN FACT WHERE THE "PIT" IN THE AMERICAN Pit Bull TERRIER NAME CAME FROM NOT FROM FIGHTING OTHER DOGS. The terrier part of the name came from its ability to hunt small game and was one of the reasons why ratters knew it would excel in the rat Pit. The larger the number of kill the better the dog placed in the match. Due to the constraints of space and the agility of Black & Tan and now extinct White terriers of England these terriers were often being mixed with the old bull baiting dogs to achieve dogs which were premium for these purposes. It is believed that this practice of mixing bulldog's and terriers began in the town of Staffordshire England and became known as the Staffordshire Bull and terrier. Due to the agility and gameness of this new found breed many began to also fight dogs with each other. Soon dog on dog fighting and ratting became so popular that practically all Inns and Pubs were equipped with a fighting pit. As colonization of America and Canada began these people also brought their dogs. These dogs soon became known by the name of "Pit Bull Terriers" As time progressed a gentleman by the name Chauncy Bennett founded the UKC in 1898 with the American Pit Bull Terrier as its foundation dog breed. Although some are fortunate enough to own a UKC registered Pit's the majority of the public has chose to not register their dogs due to financial constraints and subsequent loss of bloodline determination. Here at The American Pit Bull Registry we seek to turn this trend around and to register peoples otherwise un-registered American Pit Bulls and to encourage people with otherwise registered Pit Bulls to dually register their dogs here. By the time of WWI the American Pit Bull Terrier had became a well loved and desired dog. In fact the Pit Bull was used as Americas canine mascot of the time and seen in such posters as this during war time. (click picture to enlarge) In 1917 a Pit Bull by the name of Sgt. Stubby became a war hero for saving several soldiers lives and even capturing a German Spy while in the trenches of France with the 26th Yankee Division. Later the Pit Bull was used to signify sturdiness, dependability, and loyalty by such organizations as RCA, Buster Brown shoes, and even the loveable Pete of the Little Rascals. In fact the first dog to travel across America in a car was a Pit Bull ( Bud ) and did so with the first persons ( Horatio Jackson and his assistant and "bicycle" mechanic Sewall Crocker ) to cross America in a car ( A Winton named the Vermont). Horatio later donated Bud's goggles to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. During the trip Bud would assist in watching for large bumps in the road and often received as much if not more attention by the press than did Jackson. After the trip was completed Bud bravely guarded the Jackson home until his death of old age.

Answer by colakennel
Submitted on 6/14/2005
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most of the answers so far are incomplete.speaking from experience,i own a "blue" and a rednose.it has been my experience that the rednose is a more complete dog.a better companion and generally smarter.the problem w/most blues is that most breeders these days are complete scum looking to make easy money.breeding dogs is relatively easy to learn and alot of money can easily be made.these "people" are'ntthe type of breeder you want to buy from as the'remain concern is creating a dog that looks good so the money will come.they don't have the dog in mind when they breed and most don't take proper care of the animals in their kennel.my blue makes for a good watchdog,but thats about all she's good for.she has a somewhat unpredictable nature and is not preportioned well.she was bred to be very thick and short,the breeders self admitted "goal".this short thick stature is the result of purposely chosen inbreeding.my dog also has a "kink" in her tail.not to mention the numerous vet visits i have had to make for skin problems.my rednose has had no problems.you would be wise to stay away from these breeders, even if they seem professional and curtious.take your time and do research to find a reputable breeder.these bad breeders are ruining the reputation of the pitbull by breeding for looks instead of the overall complete dog.often temperment will be overlooked becuase that dog has a desired physical feature.now as for my rednose,he has the typical pitbull temperment,which is smart,loving,curageous,and loyal.he is also perfectly proportioned,which shows when he plays because he's so agile.my blue can barely walk up the steps,let alone jump off the ground.so speaking for the abused,neglected,and lonely pitbulls across the u.s.please don't fall into this "fad" that is the blue pit.it seems as though people want a short thick dog becauase they look strong and intimidating.the opposite is true.these dogs are too short and thick to move correctely.even though my blue is a great watchdog,i would wan'tmy rednose in my corner if the stuff hit the fan!

Answer by Blue Bully
Submitted on 8/25/2005
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Pit Bulls are traditionally a performance breed. That means that they were originally bred based on how well they performed a certain task, not what they looked like. Color was probably the least important thing that oldtime breeders of Pit Bulls considered. Today, Pit Bulls remain largely a working/performance dog, and so the old way of doing things as far as looks are concerned largely still holds fast. True, many Pit Bulls today are also bred with the show ring in mind, however color is of almost zero importance even in that venue. No one who really knows Pit Bulls is all that impressed by color. A flashy color does not a good dog make, and although many people have favorite colors, breed-saavy people know that it's what's under the coat that counts..... So all of you that think you have a clue of what you're speaking, do your research before opening your mouth.. It makes me sick to read someones idiotic thoughts on here, its those who give the breed a bad rep.

Answer by Guerrilla96
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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The difference between the two dogs is color. Red nose pits come in a mass amount of colors any where from white on black to brindle there is no set type of colors. Now blue nose pits have been known to come in a more specific color range such as blue, blue on white, blue brindle, blue fawn etc. But when it comes down to it they are both American Pitbull Terriers and the difference lays in the bloodlines such as Razer Edge(more aggresive type), Gaff(most are blue fawn), Nevada, York, Gotti(big and stocky type) the list goes on. The nose the ring around the eyes is either red or blue and red nose pit don't have any blue if they are pure breed, I have seen mix breed and they vary depending on dominating genes or come with a purple type of nose rarely. As far as the history on blue nose pits they have become popular maybe with in the last 20 years not sure on that?

Answer by tsmith
Submitted on 9/17/2005
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I can't believe you guys a blue pit, blue nose pitt, are a recycled bread dog. All pits come from red nosed dogs. The black color dogs are from a result of inbreeding and line breading colors which people liked. Keeping like colors which same or different mates in order to put colors together. The white color was a direct result. Mutation or albino trait so then mixing white with black or dark brindle u get your grey blue lines. Or a 75% or less albino trait will dilute your coloring. Color don't have nothing to do with temperment you control that your dog acts like you. I've seen 90 pound champ that go 2hrs and guess what ther blue, and check this out it 75% watch dog. He put on a show alright.

Answer by o.g.dublinur
Submitted on 12/5/2005
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all the info here is about fighting.....a red nose pitbull is generaly 50-65 pounds...and has 1300 pounds of pressure in its jawls....a bluenose pitbull is generally 80-110 pounds...with 2200 or more pounds at the jawls...the smaller pitbulls are more adgile...but are less bulky wich leads to skin tears....the stronger larger dogs almost always win.....but most blue nose owners wont fight a dog they spent thousands on....the breed of pitbull is pitbull....the news and info on pitbulls is right the reds have tendancy to snap....the blues are less likely to because there over bred...and socialized more because evryone loves the blue color.....and the nose color is what matters.........but they are all pitbulls....

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 12/29/2005
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I have a message for all people who own "pitbulls" and think that they know everything about them. Being a postgraduate in genetics and owning pitbulls myself, i can tell you that the difference between red nose and black nose pits are just that, dogs with red noses and dogs with black noses. People think that red noses are fighting dogs which is absolute bollocks. In fact the original fighting pits were infact black noses and that the most famous champions were black noses too. red nose dogs are just a fashion accessory and does not determine any of the characteristics of the dog. Just one last thing, there is no such thing as a blue nose pit, by this i mean its not a genetic trait. its just how the nose appears in certain light.

Answer by Pipbull
Submitted on 12/30/2005
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You are all so friggin ignorant about pits. Color is nothing but that, color. Black nose is the natural color, red and blue are both recessive genes. Also, nose color has nothing to do with eye color, coat color, size, or anything. I own three pits, a white and fawn with black nose and black eyes, a chocolate and white red nose with green eyes, and a grey/blue and white with red nose and amber eyes. The last two are rare, but they just show that the variety exists. As far as breeding them for fighting or show is also bull. It's true most black and red nose are bred for working, because they were originally game bred. But all dogs can be used for show, plus there are many types of shows. GOD, you all know nothing about pits... Plus, fighters can be any color, and the new fighters are blue hippo pits anyway, so everyone just shut up unless they know what they are talking about.

Answer by patch
Submitted on 1/3/2006
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As stated by someone already the only difference is that it is a a different color dog. APBTs come in many colors see www.apbtconformation.com for tons of info. Also FYI banananutcreamer69 the color has nothing to do with what the dog is used for. Both blue and a red nose APBTs can be show dogs If they are conformationally correct and have good temperaments No APBTs should be used in fighting as it is illegal and in the past when dogs where faught color didn't matter any way All colors of APBTs make great working dogs for things like weight pull, obedience and agility as well. They also are used as therapy dogs, for herding, ScH etc. I don't agree with the sport of hog hunting Another good site to learn about the breed is www.realpitbull.com I own and show APBTs who are CH and GRCH have agility titles and or are therapy dogs

Answer by Rock
Submitted on 1/14/2006
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a red nose pit is a skinny fightin type of pitbull an a bluenose is an all aroud dog it makes a good house pet.blue nose is least likely to turn on its family/owners. reds are loyal but very aggressive but are trainable to lose aggression. blues are loyal an are very smart there are very good with kids.reds are the same as far as strenth goes there just more sleek. blues have a wider mouth span but reds mouth will do more damage.THEY ARE BOTH VERY GOOD DOGS AS LONG AS THEY GET PROPER TRAINING. i would say from experience that both that they are both very smart dogs an i have a friend that has red nose & blue noses in his house an he from me seeing both types they are both athletic but a rednose is more sleek an more sportive. as where a blue nose is more buff. but neither are slaves an dont deserve to be in a house hold where their owner/owners are goin to use them to fight i am a pit feen an i feel that if u fight them you cant love them

Answer by the dog man
Submitted on 2/24/2006
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red pits are from chad, africa. they were used by tribal villagers to hunt for food. but the lions were killing them so they banned them from africa. and where does one go when you are banned? the usa of-course. to replace the red nose in chad they are now using shaved french poodles. they seem to scare the lions away. bluenose pits are from chile, s.america. they were used to help fisherman catch fish due to their cat like reflexes and huge paw. and their blue nose has a toxin that attracts fish from 20 miles away. because of that fishermans were trying to cut their noses off but the pits had a plan to escape chile and migrated to the states like the cubans and mexicans. does that answer your question?

Answer by nick
Submitted on 3/9/2006
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for all of you who are guessing you all should shut up and save your breath. red nose isnt even a breed. the name stretched off the bloodline old family redboy. but yes the nose is red and or pink. and as far as a rednose being a better fighter, that all comes with the bloodline....(colby,toney,jeep,yellow jon)so it really has nothin to do with the color unless thats all you are lookin for. and for the blue nose pits. in all the years of dog breeding its never truely been a bread. its from dog breeders mixing two bloods and getting a certain color puppy, then taking that puppy breeding it back into the same color blue or grey coated dog. after a couple breedings all your mixing is the genes were the colors overtake what most people are looking for like, size, attitude, bite, ect..... therefor all your getting is the blue colored dogs. mainly these dogs are breed for money purposes because everybody wants a blue dog. tell you the truth there is no game once so ever in them with the exception of good bloodlines. me percinally am in love with the old fassion bloods like the colby dogs or jeep and toney.

Answer by G.I. THE BEASTMASTER
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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TAKE A CHOCOLATE AND A BLACK YOU MIGHT GET A BLUE. BLUES AND BLACKS DO NOT MAKE BLUES. YOU MAY GET A BLUE BY BREEDING A BLUE WITH ANY LIGHT COLOR PITS. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THEY ARE ALL PIT BULLS. NO DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER BUT PERSONALITIES REGARDLESS TO COLORS. BLUES ARE NOT USED FOR FIGHTING ONLY BECAUSE THEIR SCARS LOOK WORSE. TOO PRETTY OF A DOG. THEY ARE BETTER OFF BEING BRED FOR MONEY. THAT IS ALL. AGAIN THEY ARE ALL PIT BULLS. REDS WERE OFFSPRINGS DROWNED BY BREEDERS IN THE 1800'S THEY WERE TOO LARGE TOO DIFFERENT AND TOO HYPER. 45 POUNDS WAS A PREFERENCE FOR FIGHTING. IN THE 1920'S REDNOSE 55 POUND "CENTIPEDE" THE CREAM OF OKLAHOMA, WHO WAS PASSED DOWN BY MANY BREEDERS, WAS KEPT BY ONE BREEDER WHO FOUND HIM THE MOST INTELLIGENT DOG HE EVER HAD AND WAS THE BEST FIGHTER EVER. ABLE TO BEAT LIGHT AND HEAVY WEIGHTS. HE GAVE REDNOSES RECOGNITION. BREEDING REDNOSES TOO MUCH TOGETHER LATER GAVE A NEW STRAIN, "BLUES" ONCE CALLED BLUEPOLLS OR BLUE PAULS NOW CALLED BLUENOSES BECAUSE OF THE PHRASE REDNOSES. A BLUE IS A CHOCOLATE SO DEEP IT BECOMES GREY AND THE LIGHTER THE GREY THE CLOSER TO REDNOSE THE DOG IS. THE DARKER THE GREY THE MORE BLUE IT IS. ANY DARKER WILL BE BLACK. THEREFORE, BREEDING BLUES WITH BLACKS WILL BRING YOU BACKWARDS. GREY IS IN THE MIDDLE AND THEREFORE RARE. BREED YOUR BLUE WITH A WHITE PIT OR BEIGE REGARDLESS TO THE COLOR OF THE NOSE. YOU WILL GET BLUES. NOT EVERY BREEDER KNOWS THIS. THAT IS WHY THEY STICK TO BREEDING BLUES WITH BLUES. THAT IS WHY THEY ARE EXPENSIVE. THAT IS YOUR ANSWER.

Answer by spuerto52772
Submitted on 3/21/2006
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There is a difference. Obviously its the color of their nose and coat. Red noses have a light rusty orange to dark chocolate color coat with a darker faded pink nose and yellow eyes. A lot of famous rednose bloodlines are jeep, old-family red, china, and chanook. Blue noses can come from any breed of pits. It's just a rarity to find one. They are hard to come by and that is usually why they are more expensive. Their coat is either a light greyish-blue to a dark greyish-blue, their nose is a greyish blue also. Their eyes are most commonly yellow. They are absolutely beautiful dogs. But most agressive bloodlines that are used for pit-fighting and hog hunting etc. etc. are red nose pits. They tend to have more game and agressiveness in their bloodline.

Answer by AmericanVet
Submitted on 4/4/2006
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Ok Folks Answer by CH is correct for the Reds as far as blues go Answer by CH is also correct but in that answer follows True American Pitbulls and American Staffordshire Terriers also knowen as American Staffordshire Bull Terriers What is knowen is at one time both dog were the same dog but through years of breeding they are now two diffrent dogs Your Blues are in fact actually made up from American Staffordshire Terriers and crossing American Bulldogs and masstifs to create the Very large Block Head Dog once this size was created they then breed into the American Pit Bull Terrier and calling them Blue Pits witch is not very true they have done wonders in the breeding but bule in not a gene with the Pitbulls it was added to create somthing knew UKC is starting to change titles for these very large dogs since they do not fall into the proper confermation of the true breed

Answer by limestone
Submitted on 5/9/2006
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The only person who answered this question that isnt a freaking schmuck is the guy who called all of you guys schmucks!!!!!!!! The color of a pitbulls nose has nothing to do with if they are good fighting dogs or if they are meant to be bread or any other stupid ignorant answer like it think about it when a kid is born sometimes it has brown hair sometimes red sometimes blonde, Well when a puppy pit is born sometimes they have rednoses or sometimes they have blue it is that simple you can get a grade A dog with either color of nose and all pitbulls have the trait of fighting in them it is what pits were bread for do your research before answering a question you dont know idiots you are the people that should not have a pit and give this dog a bad name go buy a poodle