No, Pit Bulls are not recognized by the AKC, unless they are American Staffordshire Terriers. They can be registered with the UKC (another reputable registry) though.
Not only brindle pitbulls are not recognized by the AKC -brindle being a coloring pattern in animals. similar to tiger stripes- but pitbulls themselves are not listed as a breed as shown in the official AKC website. They are acknowledged by AKC though when they oppose to dangerous dog bills.
