The american pit bull terrier is a mediumsized, solidly built, shortcoated dog with smooth, welldefined musculature. Dogs american pit bull terrier free training course on. It also talks about the details of acquiring and keeping a pit bull, without revolving into a generic book on dogs or dog care. During a period of american history, dog fighting was a legal and popular activity. This is the third book written by rocca who is an expert on the breed.
Among enthusiasts, the history of the apbt is as controversial as the breed itself is among the misled public. Pit bull, also called american pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier, fighting dog developed in 19thcentury england, scotland, and ireland from bulldog and terrier ancestry for hunting, specifically capturing and restraining semiferal livestock. The history of the pit bull varies depending on the sources you refer to. The akc considers the american staffordshire terrier as separate and distinct from the american pit bull terrier, yet the ukc will register both as american pit bull terriers apbts. American pit bull terrier dog breed information, pictures. Apbtbooks is all about the american pit bull terrier, almost every book ever written about the breed is here. When it comes to the bulltype terrier breeds, all can agree. Read the sporting bull terrier vintage dog books breed classic american. A century ago, the pit bull was considered a family dog, featured in family photos.
First of all, the pit bull is a type of dog, but the american pit bull terrier is a breed. Almost always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. The term pit bull means all the bull and terrier breeds. Colbys book of the american pit bull terrier i like this book because it shows the rich history of the american pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier dog breed facts hills pet. It was the rat pit that turned the bull and terrier into the pitbull terrier the ukc recognizes american pitbull terriers. Great pedigree information, along with rare photographs. Mar 07, 2017 like many modern breeds, it is impossible to be completely sure of the details of the american pit bull terriers long history. It was the early 1800s when bull and terriers were first transported to america and to canada with the colonists. Pit bulls were originally bred from old english bulldogs these dogs are similar in appearance to todays american bulldog who gained their popularity on the british isles in a cruel blood sport known as bull baiting.
The fact is that pit bull and amstaff breeders have distanced themselves from each other by pursuing different goals over than 30 years, producing dogs with physical and temperament differences. Fanciers of the working class dog met in england in 1935 to form a club for staffordshire bull terrier fanciers and draw up a breed standard. Stratton, the book of the american pit bull terrier by richard f. The united kennel club was the first registry to recognize the american pit bull terrier. The book of the american pit bull terrier stratton, richard f. Vintage dog books breed classic american pit bull terrier scribd.
Many wealthy people and prominent politicians could be found at dog fights, betting on their dogs, which went by several names. The title, dogs of velvet and steel revised edition, is two books. The history of the american pit bull terrier, or apbt, is a long and debatable one. Dogs american pit bull terrier free training course. As i mentioned above the history of the pit bull is filled with blood and battles against all kinds of animals including their own kind. Hugely informative and indepth, it is a complete treatise on the. The book talks about each aspect of the breed, starting with its history the real history not many people know as a hunting and bull handling dog. It will give them insight on why the pit bull acts the way he does, and for the most part wellbred pit bulls of today havent changed much from the dogs in the oldest photos. The pit bull terrier is a ukc recognized breed that originated in the uk by cross breeding older lines of english terrier and bulldogs. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. A pit bull owner formed the united kennel club ukc. The american pitbull terrier is a family and companion dog breed that was originally bred in england, scotland and ireland to bait rats, bulls and bears, and also participate in illegal dog fighting. Bennett assigned ukc registration number 1 to his own apbt, bennetts ring, in 1898. One of these stories, and in my opinion the most reliable, goes back to the time of the romans.
The old england and ireland is rightly considered as the homela of this breed. Worldwide, the american staffordshire terrier has often been included in breed bans that target pit bull type dogs andor fighting dog breeds. Stratton, 3 books amy shojai, 2 books jillian cline, 2 books liz palika, 2 books jacqueline oneil, 2 books joseph l. The breeds history is a recurrent subject of lively debate in the magazines devoted to the breed. The history of pit bull terrier breed has more than 300 years. A descendant of the powerful and massive molossian dogs of ancient greek and roman times, the american pit bull terrier shares much of its history with the terriers and bulldogs developed in england, scotland, and ireland. The origin of the american pit bull terrier is not set in stone. However, many pit bull enthusiasts believe the origins of the. Pitbull books top pit bull books that you must own.
The book of the american pit bull terrier hardcover march 1, 1981 by richard f. American pit bull terrier books and training information. The term pit bull is correctly applied only to dogs of pure american pit bull blood. Many feel that the apbt is the result of dog breeders crossing the bull dog with the terrier. Other breeds that fall under the term pit bull include the american staffordshire terrier, the american bulldog, and the staffordshire bull terrier. Pitbull history took another turn when colonies were beginning to form in the west. Bull baiting was banned in england in 1835 and these dogs are no longer being bred to fight. These dogs began in england, where old english terriers and old english bulldogs were bred together to produce the pit bull terrier.
And i recommend adopting over purchasing because the shelters are just flooded with pits of all ages. The ukc remains to this day a strong registry for the american pit bull terrier. Pit bull, yankee terrier and halfandhalf dog a reference to their origin as a cross between bulldogs and terriers. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the american pit bull terrier breed. One of the best things about this book is the pictures. If you want to know the secrets to successfully raising a american pit bull terrier into much more than just a loving companion then get started right away its the simplest way to get back 100 times what you put into training your american pit bull terrier today. Read the american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs series. If you are wondering of getting a new pitbull book there are actually dozens on the market, so we at decide to create a list of some of the best pitbull books available colbys book of the american pit bull terrier. What akc recognizes as the american staffordshire terrier is mostly the same as american pit bull terrier. Any departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree. Fighting for life the american bull terrier by frank rocca, 1997, privately printed large soft cover book. But for someone who is interested in pit bulls, they definately ought to read this book but first read diane jessups the working pit bull. Today a discussion persists whether the american pit bull terrier and the american staffordshire terrier are two separate breeds or still the same breed.
The name has been applied historically to several breeds of dogsincluding the bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, and staffordshire bull. All of these breeds got their classification from their origin as dogs bred to fight in the pits in england. Information about american pit bull terrier, dog breeds. Clear cut records of their development before modern history are not available and the exact origin of the breed is debatable. This white cavalier is known today as the bull terrier. This is a reprint of some issues of the pit bull fancier magazine 1925 1926 1927.
With a wag and a woof, this book invites readers to meet the devoted american pit bull terrier. The other bull and terrier the stafford, which was owned by the common man was not as easily legitimized. The bull and terrier dogs came to the united states towards the end of the 19th century where they became known as pit bull terriers and then american bull terriers. All of his books are excellent, this one is full of historical photos and accounts of famous dogs and their owners. The american pit bull terrier has a long history of being a physically active, muscular, very agile breed, and has maintained breed type for over 150 years. Bronwen dickeys book is a history of pit bulls and our changing. It contains a great deal of scarce information on the development of the american pit bull terrier and the pit dogs of the day.
American pit bull terrier by dog fancy magazine books on. Properly bred and trained, apbts are loving, responsive, and outgoing. Dedicated to the american pit bull terrier, one of the worlds most loyal, intelligent, and versatile breeds, this smart owners guide, created by the editors at dog fancy magazine, offers the most uptodate and accurate information every dog owner needs. American pit bull terrier ebook written by dog fancy magazine. May 10, 2016 the original bull and terrier dogs in the 19th century or, you know, you can even trace it back further than that but the original american pit bull terrier that started in 1889 in. Pitbull dog harnesses, collars, leashes, muzzles, breed information and pictures. One of the best books written for misinterpreted american pitbull. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. In fact, akc does not recognize the pit bull as a specific breed. Hugely informative and indepth, it is a complete treatise on the breed covering the. Originally bred to bait bulls, the breed evolved into allaround farm dogs, and later moved into the house to become.
The book talks about each aspect of the breed, starting with its history the real history not many people know as a. They are very closely related to the american staffordshire terrier akc which came from the same lineage. American pit bull terrier pitbull collars pitbull harnesses pitbull muzzles dog leashesleads bite sleevescovers bite tugs and toys chainprong collars spiked dog supplies pictures from customers dog training equipment protection clothes kennel accessories artisan collars fdt wear. Pit bulls were the dog of choice for famous personages such as helen keller, laura ingalls wilder of little house on the prairie fame, and president theodore roosevelt. American pit bull terrier books worth reading pit bull lovers. Bennet added american and initially dropped pit from the apbts name, but public outcry led to pit being added. American pit bull terrier dog breed everything about the. Pit bulls have to be the most demonized dog breed of all time. Far from being considered a pet machine to kill on four legs, the pit bull breed dog seemed to be the preferred icon of americans to represent strength and good in the first half of the century in fact, during world war i, the country was personified as pit bull in an army recruiting poster, and several pit bull dogs became famous in the. Im a good dog traces the fascinating history of this particularly maligned breed.
The american pit bull terrier is an informative, easytoread reference geared to owners and those wouldbe owners who are considering adopting a pit. This book was written by author and animal control officer diane jess. Specifically this particular line of the breed dating back well over 100 years. Bennet added american and initially dropped pit from the apbts name, but public outcry led to pit being added back to the namethus, the american pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of the apbt. It was the early 1800s when bull and terriers were first transported to. The name has been applied historically to several breeds of dogsincluding the bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, and staffordshire bull terrierbut it is not recognized as a distinct breed by the american kennel club. American pit bull terrier complete info,videos,pics the. For more than one hundred years, the collby family has devoted itself to breeding the greatest pit bull terriers on the globe. It is often confused with the american staffordshire terrier, however, the united kennel club recognizes the american pit bull terrier as its own distinct breed.
Colbys book of the american pit bull terrier colby, louis b. American staffordshire terrier information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. It is an extremely courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Straton, the world of the american pit bull terrier by richard f. The history of the pit bull can be traced back to the early 1800s in the united kingdom. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of. Good book and with a lot of info on the breeds history, and even on how it is portrayed in the public eye today. Such breedspecific legislation may range from outright bans on possession to restrictions and conditions of ownership. I am not a dog fighter but i do study the breed extensively and i feel stratton does give you a good history and back ground on dog fighting and the apbt. Though there is some disagreement on the details, it is said that these dogs were not widely used for dog fighting like their ancestors but were more commonly used for general farm. If you really want to bite into an education on american pit bull terriers then read these books.
The breed s history is a recurrent subject of lively debate in the magazines devoted to the breed. What you will learn here is my take on the origins of the american pit bull terrier based on over 2,000 hours of research of material both on and off the world wide web. Bulldog breeds bull dog english bulldog, american bulldog. In england, these pit bull terriers were used to bait bulls and bears, to fight roosters and to engage in other blood sports. The american pit bull terrier is a companion and family dog breed. It touches on related breeds, common pit bull myths, and the modern american pit bull terrier today. There is some complication in registries of this breed. History is the recording of the past or the telling of the past. Red nose history, the encyclopedia of the american pit bull terrier archived march 21, 2012, at the wayback machine.
Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information and faqs. You will see the term apbt used, it stands for american pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier, how were pit bulls considered before the prejudice of our days the knowledge of a common person about this race is usually based on urban myths with the only purpose of damaging its reputation. Below you will find many books specific to the american pit bull terrier. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read american pit bull terrier. Sep 14, 2012 one of the best books written for misinterpreted american pitbull terrier breed. Pit bull history official pit bull site of diane jessup. Whether you are for or against the breed and its rich history this book is still a. American staffordshire terrier dog breed information.
The american pit bull terrier apbt is a purebred dog breed recognized by the united kennel. Any departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be. The akc had wanted nothing to do with pit bulls, so bennet sought to create an organization that would represent the breed as performance dogs. The united kennel club, however, first recognized the breed, which it calls the american pit bull terrier, in 1898. The term pit bull is the shortened form of the name american pit bull terrier, the name by which the breed is registered with the united kennel club and american dog breeders association. Origin of the pit bull terrier history of the american pit bull terrier american pit bull terrier standard the american pit bull terrier an all purpose dog selecting a puppy selecting the brood matron selecting the stud dog selecting the pit dog the greatest pit dog i have ever owned mitchells profspike. The akc stud book was opened a few more times until it was last closed around the 1970s. The american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs. The history of the american pit bull terrier summed up. Read the american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs series by joseph l. However, across the country, ownership of dogs that match these vague physical characteristics are being banned. The ultimate american pit bull terrier hardcover december 15, 1995. Sep 04, 2019 the american pit bull terrier has been known by many names, including the pit bull and the american bull terrier. American pitbull terrier trupanion dog breed guide.
The working pit bull by diane jessup, the truth about the american pit bull terrier by richard f. American pit bull terrier history pitbull harness, pitbull. Also some issues of the american bull terrier magazine 1926. Memories of the pit bull terrier and his master history of fighting dogs series. American pit bull terrier book, dogs of velvet and steel revised. I like this book because it shows the rich history of the american pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier dog breed information and pictures.
Matz, 1 book dawn capp, 1 book elaine waldorf gewirtz, 1 book cynthia p. During the first half of the 20th century, the american pit bull terrier was the closest thing the united states had to a national dog. American pit bull terrier sporty and intelligent, american pit bull terriers one of the topranked breeds in the united kennel club, can be wonderful yet often misunderstood companions. The american pit bull terrier is a goodnatured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet that is good with children and adults. Similarly, the american dog breeders association was formed in 1909 just to register pit bulls. Once in the new world they were further developed into what is known as the american pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier is often confused with american staffordshore terrier. Lords and dukes of foggy albion often entertained by hounding dogs with bears, boars, bulls, dogfights were held in high esteem among the nobles. Originally published in 1936, this book is extremely rare in its early editions.
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