Is My Dog a Full Blooded Pit Bull?

Although I am not an expert on dogs by any means, I do have a lifetime of experience in owning, training, and caring for dogs of large breeds often labeled as the most dangerous. It is through my rescues that I got to learn a great deal about the very thing you are asking. (Thanks to breed specific legislations and biases often playing a roll in caring and placing these types of dogs) That being said, here is what I have come to know .... 4 BREEDS + MIXED BREEDS

There are 4 widely recognized "pitbull-type" breeds by AKC/UKC breed standards (all members of the Terrier Group of dog breeds): the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The term "pitbull" or "pit bull" is not a breed but instead, it's a term used to describe a "type" of dog based only on its physical appearance (not on genetics or lineage) - just like a German Shepherd is one of many unique "shepherd-type" breeds. While the four breeds listed above are the recognized AKC/UKC pitbull-type breeds, the common physical characteristics of pitbull-type dogs can be found in over 20 breeds (and in even more mixed breeds) - for example, Labrador Retriever Bulldog mixes have similar physical characteristics as pitbull-type breeds but in fact this mix is distinct and different from any of the pitbull-type purebred and crossbred breeds. The common use of visual breed identification is one of the reasons why the population of dogs that can be classified as "pitbull-type" is estimated to be 20% of the total U.S. dog population.
You can look online at photos of actual pure breds.... but due to the massive amount of crossbreeding to manipulate height, weight, and other characteristics preferred by those who sought to use, abuse, and destroy these amazing animals, it can be nearly impossible to be sure just by visual examination. Hhowever, it is my educated guess that your beauty is also mixed with a Labrador Retriever breed, among other possibilities. I just purchased a pit type/golden Retriever/Labrador mix for my oldest son who benefits from emotional support animals due to mental health issues. I had to put down our 160 lb rottweiler last summer and it devistated me....and though i am not ready or willing to fill that void for myself...my sons new companion is perfect for him and he was ready.