You may have heard a lot of commotion about red nose and blue nose pit bulls. -They are rare and very expensive-. -They are indicative of a higher quality dog-. Fact of the matter is, there really is very little difference between the two.

Originally Pit Bulls were bred for their health and strength. Color was the last thing on the minds of early breeders. This was a dog built for function, not form. Even though they make excellent companion dogs, today they are still bred for strength and health, not color.

Red nose Pit Bulls are no more valuable than the blue nose or vise-versa. The red nose versus blue nose dichotomy was probably started as a method to increase the price of certain litters. What happens next is the reason why rumors should be ignored.

Next thing you know, some unqualified person grabs any two red nosed pit bulls and breeds them, not taking into consideration the health of the two parents, or the genetic issues they may pass to their offspring. Then some poor sap shells out $3,000 for a dog that is sick, frail and could die at an early age.

Bottom line is the color or markings of your pit bull do not change the worth of your pet. Their purpose is purely aesthetic. Its whats under the coat that counts.

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