The term pit is not a proper noun and therefore many will not capitalize the p in pitbull. Their full name though is ‘American pit bull’, as America is a proper noun, this should always be capitalized.

Do you capitalize dog breeds Great Dane?

For instance, Great Dane, Samoyed, and Shi Tzu are all capitalized regularly. Rottweiler, Pomeranian, and Scottish Terrier are a few more that are often capitalized. In other instances, dog breeds might be capitalized because they are being referred to as proper titles or categorizations.

Do you capitalize Australian shepherd?

NameCommentAustralian cattle dogAlso called a blue heeler or Queensland heeler