Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

My male pitbull puppy is about 5 months old and his hair is a lot longer than his female counterpart. Her's is more like a buzzcut, yet his is almost like a labrador's fur. I have seen his parents and know he is purebred, but I can't figure out whats up with the fur. Thanks.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

The parents could be pure but there could have been a mix in the grandsires, Pits should have very close to the body coats, not fluffy or shaggy. They should have coats like they are almost skin. I wouldnt worry till the pup is about 6 to 7 months old thats when they get there adult coats in for sure, give it a bit, he may just need longer to get rid of the puppy fuzz. If not it could just be a bad trait that was genetic and he got it. No worries just if you are showing he could be disqualifed.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

pits shouldn't have a coat that resembles a labs. Even though you saw the parents that doesn't mean that you have a purebred pit. The owners could have been lying or maybe another dog got to the female that they didn't know about.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

You realize that each pup can have a different sire. If they look much different this may be the case.

Maybe your pups father was the famous High Jumper of the neighborhood. Labs are famous for jumping, scaling fences, I have seen one go over a fence like it was walking up a ladder.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

I grew up with them Yes the can depends on the type of pitbull he is

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

Recessive genes can remain in a gene pool for a very long time before two combine in a given mating to express visibly. It's possible that this is what accounts for your dog's coat. Your dog's parents may both carry genes for long hair.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

Sounds like your pups mom either had more than one mate or one of the parents was a mix to start with.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

No - you have a mix puppy. Pit bull fur is very short and very fine no exceptions.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

Your pit sounds like a mix.

Can pitbulls have medium length fur?

yup its a mix. Pit bulls have very very short hair as coats. there are no exceptions. you say his hair is like lab long? perhaps the breeders lied. Pits do NOT have hair that long.