If you are thinking about purchasing an American Pit Bull Terrier and you are trying to learn all about the breed, then you will also want to learn about American Pit Bull Terrier Ears. The American Pit Bulls Ears set high on their head. They can become partially raised when the dog is listening and then go back to setting against their head when they are relaxed.
Many American Pit Bull Terriers can be seen with cropped Ears; this is not a standard for the breed and is a personal choice. An American Pit Bull will do just fine by leaving its Ears in their natural state. In fact, the majority of them have their Ears in this natural state. It's becoming more uncommon to see an American Pit Bull Terrier with cropped Ears.
If you own An American Pit Bull Terrier you will want to check their Ears weekly for dirt, mites, and ticks. If your dog begins to walk with its head held to the side, or begins shaking their head a lot then they may have an ear infection and should be checked by a veterinarian.
