Month: December 2024

To our valued members, supporters, and the general public: The Pit bull Federation of South Africa (PBFSA) has been made aware of individuals claiming to work with or represent our organisation. We take this opportunity to clarify our official position: ANY INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING TO WORK WITH OR REPRESENT THE PIT BULL FEDERATION OF SOUTH AFRICA…

NOT EVERY CROPPED EAR IS AN AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER! Let’s set the record straight! Ear cropping is NOT exclusive to Pit bulls, and it’s NOT a defining feature of the breed. AND… did you know that the Pit Bull Federation of South Africa (PBFSA) has been against ear cropping since 2015? Let’s promote education,…

Lately, we’ve noticed a surge in self-proclaimed “experts” on the American Pit Bull Terrier. However, when we dig deeper, we find that many of these “experts” have NEVER OWNED and American Pit Bull Terrier in their lives! As the American Pit Bull Terrier Community in SA, let’s remind them that owning and living with the…

As we have entered into the “silly season”, we as animal lovers know the trauma ahead for our pets with fireworks being let off resulting in many dogs and cats breaking out and running lost in the streets… Why is microchipping your pit bull so important? INCREASED CHANCES OF REUNION: Microchipped dogs are 2.5 times…