If your organization is new to the breed and find yourself with a rescued pit bull, this packet will provide you with some basic information. One important thing to understand is that the pit bull is not a breed of dog, itÕs a term typically used to group 3 breeds of dog, the American Pit Bull Terrier (ABPT), American Staffordshire Terrier (AST) and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (STAFFIE). The AST and the APBT are essentially the same and itÕs very difficult to tell them apart.