* American Staffordshire Terrier: This is the recognized breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
* American Pit Bull Terrier: This is recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC).
* Staffordshire Bull Terrier: This breed is recognized by the AKC.
The term "Pitbull" often gets used to describe any dog that has a certain physical appearance, regardless of their actual breed. This can be misleading and inaccurate.
It's important to be specific about the breed when referring to these types of dogs.