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The editor has sought the perspectives of individuals central to the pit bull fraternity during. Red nose american pit bull terrier dog breeders, old family red nose pit bull, georgia dog breeders, red pit bull puppies, chocolate pit bull puppies, red nose, ofrn pit bull breeders. The bellons dog is a true black gene default, just like eli blood has thrown blues before and been culled out. The american pit bull terrier apbt is a descendent of the original english bullbaiting bulldog and has historically been bred with workingperformance goals in mind. The world of the american pit bull terrier by richard f. Books on the history of the american pit bull terrier. It really is a good book, like stratton s three other american pit bull terrier books, and is something i enjoyed to read.
The hardcover of the the book of the american pit bull terrier by richard f. This is the same argument used by those who would seek to destroy an entire breed of. The american pitbull terrier by richard stratton facebook. Each issue does an in depth article on a major pit bull related topic, plus features great dogs and great dogmen and dog breeders. I am often asked if the old family red nose line is still a game strain or is it a passion of neophytes. What are the character traits of a pitbullhound mix.
The hardcover of the the world of the american pit bull terrier by richard f. Ed and chris are very knowledgable breeders of gamedogs and this book is overflowing with useful information on the breed. American pit bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, staffordshire bull terrier, american bulldog and any other pure bred or mixed breed dog whose appearance and physical characteristics is predominately those of any of the dogs listed above, or. American bully pocket american bullies pocket bully american bully classic pocket pitbull bully dog pitbull terrier dogs pitbull big dogs melvin gonzales am bullys mans best friend, best friends, scary dogs, presa canario, wolf dogs, dog hoodie, cane corso, dog coats, dog harness. The american pitbull terrier has always been mans best friend the dog in the little rascals all american tv show was an american pitbull terrier.
By 2006, a breed of dog commonly known as a pit bull included. Far from being an aberration, the american pit bull terrier has become a reflection of ourselves that. This is a wonderful book to have if u love pit bulls or want to know more. This is a reprint of some issues of the pit bull fancier magazine 1925 1926 1927. The american pit bull terrier requires consistent training. Stratton is the best known author on the american pit bull terrier. Also some issues of the american bull terrier magazine 1926.
Stratton for shedding some light on the american pit bull terrier instead of just the pros that most authors writes about. He has written several books about the breed and while i disagree completely with him on the subject of dog fighting, his books contain a lot of information about the breed that is worth. This book offered by pit bull classics press is an ebook reproduction of the complete and original version of the sporting bull terrier by eugene glass, originally published in 1914 and now in the public domain. The journal is a series of 7 full color, magazineformat, 8.
The american pit bull terrier is what i believe youre talking about. We are a club that holds 8 multi breed conformation shows a year. Pitbull terrier a beautiful pitbull and a boy copy, front uplifting so you want a american pit bull terrier ideas. Stratton actually kept me turning the pages on this little primer on the american pit bull terrier. For that matter, it is not really a bull terrier, either. Primarly, these are the american pit bull terrier, the american staffordshire terrier ast, and the staffordshire bull terrier sbt. The pitbull controversy the pit bull terriers have had a bad name and it seems that every other week we hear a baby mauled by a pit bull story. This is the american pit bull terrier, by richard f. American pit bull terrier network pit bull encyclopedia a to. However, time and again without exception, when the reality of dog fighting comes to the light of day, the truth is always found to be quite different. Among enthusiasts, the history of the apbt is as controversial as the breed itself is among the misled public. Jul 19, 2010 duke, tinas american pit bull terrier apbt didnt think so. You will see the term apbt used, it stands for american pit bull terrier.
Authors such as richard stratton attempt to paint a picture of intelligent, friendly, otherwise law abiding and upstanding citizens which just enjoy the athletic ability of their pets. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. Jun 14, 2016 for all of you apbt fans forced to celebrate and support the blowhard, loud mouth, disrespectful, idiots who profess supreme knowledge of the pit bull, i present to you mr. Below you will find many books specific to the american pit bull terrier.
Fabulous so you want a american pit bull terrier ideas. A devil, a born devil, on whose nature, nurture can never stick. It is about twice as big as his first book and has about 175 black and white and color photos of famous dogs. Almost all information found on the internet about these wonderful dogs is misinformation. This is a mix that might be problematic in the hands of an inexperienced dog owner. With guidance from its handlers, american pit bull terriers are obedient and show a high desire to please. Now, the book got 5 stars because it is very informative, bloodlines, well reknowned breeders etc are on the book. This is the american pit bull terrier book by richard f. This book is probably the most comprehensive contempory book available on the american pit bull terrier. What always it has been an absolute priority for all the breeders of authentic a merican p it b ull t errier apbt or pit bull, since this breed dog was originated 500 years ago, the selection went from apbt with good disposition toward the human being, eliminating radically of the. The pit bull friend and killer sports illustrated vault. Both breeds can be affectionate pets, effective guard dogs and wonderful companions. There are several types of dogs that are commonly called pit bulls.
The stafford shireterrier, american stafforshire terrier and staffordshire bull terrier, by anna katherine nicholas, all published by tfh publications, neptune city, nj, usa. This ebook edition published with an original cover design and an original foreword, is not sponsored or endorsed by, or otherwise. There is no need for aggressive, bullying tactics with this breed. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard f stratton books online. The pitbull terrier is recognized by the two major kennel clubs in this country. The american pit bull terrier apbt is a descendent of the original english bull baiting bulldog and has historically been bred with workingperformance goals in mind. Only forty years ago, it was but a little known breed, and the people who did know about it often had misconceptions.
The challenge of describing the american pit bull terrier inevitably invites a long sequence of superlatives. Bulldog edition by richard stratton hardcover lulu. Since then, the akc would not register any apbt as an american staffordshire, stating that. It is a breed that is loyal to friends and family, and friendly to strangers. Richard stratton pitbull, pitbull puppies, apbt, puppies. However, when left without direction they can become stubborn and.
The breeds history is a recurrent subject of lively debate in the magazines devoted to the breed. Here is the second book by stratton and it is also a classic. Duke, tinas american pit bull terrier apbt didnt think so. Buy a cheap copy of the truth about the american pit bull. Dog fighting official pit bull site of diane jessup. Book of the american pit bull terrier richard f stratton on. The ukc refers to the breed as the american pit bull terrier and the akc recognizes pit bulls as the american staffordshire terrier. Book of the american pit bull terrier by richard f stratton. The staffordshire terriers name was changed in 1972 to the american staffordshire terrier, to distinguish them from the english staffordshire bull terrier, another bull and terrier breed that was developed in the u.
Stratton without a doubt, the american pit bull terrier is the most controversial breed in the world today. Properly bred and trained, apbts are loving, responsive, and outgoing. American pit bull terrier club of new england home facebook. Spencers father is a bluenose pit bull and his mother is a brown brindle with white markings. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. I am partly responsible for that, as i wrote quite a bit about it in my books.
Although i do agree that stratton can be a little biased in his exaltation of the breed, i do say that this book is something those wishing to acquire a wealth of pit bull knowledge should read. The united kennel club and the american kennel club but under different names. Raising a puppy a day and a life with spencer the pit bull. However, time and again without exception, when the reality of dog fighting comes to the light of day, the truth is. But the name american pit bull terrier has become part of that tradition we were talking about, and i think most of us prefer to keep it as a formal name for the breed. The world of the american pit bull terrier 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Doodle art illustration of head of pit bull, american pit bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, american bully or staffordshire bull terrier done in black and white mandala style. Gentle, consistent training works best with the american pit bull terrier because they respond to the approach. Doodle art illustration of head of pit bull,american pit bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, american bully or staffordshire bull terrier done in black and white mandala style. Most of the mishaps and tragedies associated with the pit bull terrier are due to irresponsible owners and poor breeding. It really is a good book, like strattons three other american pit bull terrier books, and is something i enjoyed to read. In the tempest by william shakespeare, prospero refers to caliban as. His wealth of knowledge and experience with the speciescombined with an obvious love of these extraordinary creatures, made this an easy yet very informative read.
He is registered with the ckc as a purebred american pit bull terrier. The book of the american pit bull terrier stratton, richard f. This article is obviously written entirely by pitbull lovers and as such is probably the most unhelpfull, poorly written page ive ever read on wp. I talked to the old black man that stratton talks about in his book and had some very game blues, bert clouse also confimed this fact, and many people still talk crap on him in todays standards many dogs of yesterday wouldnt hold up. It is certainly true that the red nose coloration is very popular with those new to the breed. The pictures are very old, but the text is excellent. Spence is a bluenose brindle with white markings, a nice combo of his parents. I am the owner of a 2 year old american pitbull and i have found this book extremely helpful and informative. This is the american pit bull terrier by richard f.
Stratton is one of the most knowledgable people around when it comes to the american pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier history pitbull harness, pitbull. For all of you apbt fans forced to celebrate and support the blowhard, loud mouth, disrespectful, idiots who profess supreme knowledge of the pit bull, i present to you mr. What do you expect from a book that is called the truth about the american pitbull terrier, it certainly isnt going to praise the virtues of all the other breeds of dogs. More specifically, duke grabbed 15monthold charlotte blevins by. The stafford shireterrier, american stafforshire terrier and staffordshire bull terrier, by anna katherine nicholas, all published by. A must have book for the real history behind american pit bull terriers. The book of the american pit bull terrier richard stratton, 1981, hard cover book, 352 pages.
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