The more you know about pit bullstheir history, proper temperament, behavior, current legal and social issues surrounding the breedthe better a guardian youll be. The truth is, there is not an actual definition for the term pitbull. I like this book because it shows the rich history of the american pit bull terrier. The blue nose pitbull is a type of american pitbull with bluegray hue to its.
Pitbull collaborated with indian singersongwriter guru randhawa on the song slowly slowly, released by t. Apbtbooks is all about the american pit bull terrier, almost every book ever written about the breed is here. Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers. Also some issues of the american bull terrier magazine 1926. A complete history of fighting dogs by mike homan 288 pages hardback.
It will give the reader a basic understanding of the breed, some thoughts to consider before a pit bull is brought into the home, address myths and pit bull problems, plus provide. The blue nose pit bull is a recent breeders invention. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. Fanciers of the breed, however, saved additional information. The variation in price mostly depends on the breeder. This guy did not rehash all the old stuff he brings a plethora of new material and pictures to the fancy. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Below you will find a list of books i enjoyed and recommend to other pit bull owners. A history and description of the modern dogs of great britain and ireland. Blue pit bull and the apbt breed history this blue nose pitbull shows an excellent muscle tone and displays great workability. Use the paypal button to purchase a zip file containing the ebook in epub, pdf, and swf formats. Does any one know of any good books about apbt that cover all aspects like history,breeding,care,law, and health. Jul 22, 2017 meet the top 10 biggest dogs in the world. Despite their large size they are not dangerous and many children would be happy to have them as pets.
Colby discusses selection, breeding, conditioning, gameness and care of the pit dog. The pit bull s reputation as a tough dog is examined, as well as its work in pet therapy and its role as a household pet. They were best known for their tenure in extreme championship wrestling, where they were onetime tag team champions. These lovable pups can have black, brown, blue, liver, fawn, white, red, or brindle coats. Pit bull, oftenmisspelled pitbull, is a term used to refer a range of bully breeds. It describes the inner quality of the breed that makes them so special. The jeep bloodline was started by the dog crenshaws jeep, a male. This is a professionally printed volume not a cheap photo copy printed on high quality paper and bound with a glossy cover it is 220 pages. Formal breeds often considered to be of the pit bulltype include the american pit bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, american bully. If you would like to keep your pit bull healthy and happy. Pit bull aims to tell the story of a maligned breed. Our carver pit bull ancestors start seven generations back. There is only one pit bull and that is the american pit bull terrier.
Journalist bronwen dickey has written a powerful and disturbing book suggesting that fear of pit bulls reflects many broader american anxieties and pathologies surrounding race, class, and poverty. 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 wonderful dog, wellknown for its intelligence, strength, and loyalty. The pit bulltype is particularly ambiguous, as it encompasses a range of pedigree breeds, informal types and appearances that cannot be reliably identified. Jan 01, 2006 originally published in 1936, this book is extremely rare in its early editions. Colby, 1997, first edition hard cover out of print book, 192 pages. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves dogs, history, nonfiction or cultural studies. These formats should be compatible with ipad, kindle, nook, and plenty of other readers. American pit bull terrier the american pit bull terrier is the product of interbreeding between old english terriers and english bulldogs to produce a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of.
The american pit bull terrier apbt is a purebred dog breed recognized by the united kennel. This is a reprint of some issues of the pit bull fancier magazine 1925 1926 1927. It really is a good book, like strattons three other american pit bull terrier books, and is something i enjoyed to read. The majority of pit bulls love to please their owners and participate in dog sports such as weight pulling, protection work, schutzhund, dock jumping, as well as work with spring polls. The truth about the american pit bull terrier richard stratton, 1991, large hard cover book, 320 pages, out of print. Sure, you can look it up in merriamwebster and come away with an idea of the breed, but this definition is condemnatory.
Likewise, blue nose pitbulls have grayish nose leather rather than the more common black nose. This book is lavishly illustrated with vintage photographs. 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. 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. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. It also explains the breeding procedure in order to keep them this way. The american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs. Like all of us, todays american pit bull terrier is a product of its past. May 10, 2016 a pitbull starred in the buster brown comic strips and appeared in the logo for buster brown childrens shoes. 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. The regulator bookshop is a modest streetfront store just a few blocks from duke university, the kind of place where. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. American pit bull terrier books and training information. Specifically this particular line of the breed dating back well over 100 years.
Pit bull is a blanket term for several types of bull terriers. Books on the history of the american pit bull terrier. It all started with bud, the first dog to travel across america riding in a car. In addition to tag team success, both members were each one time television. Books in any genre that celebrate the bully breeds. Some dog men in pitbull history called carver a peddler the worst thing you can call an old time pitbull breeder. Pitbull history welcome to pitbull history website. Dogwise is proud to announce that the national canine research council have made their publications available for download on dogwise. A pitbull starred in the buster brown comic strips and appeared in the logo for buster brown childrens shoes. History of the apbt during the 19th century, when cross breeding first came to the fore, people began to experiment in order to have a mix between the gameness of the terrier and athleticism of the bulldog. American pitbull terriers come in many sizes and colors. My only complaint is that its very similar to strattons other books. Here is the fourth book by stratton, and it is a fine read like all his books.
Many doglovers are fascinated with these blue nose pits. In recent years, the breed has been unfairly villanized as overly aggressive and dangerous. Well preface this to say that we highly recommend bronwen dickeys book, pit bull. A really thorough history of the pit bull throughout western culture and the reasons and implications of both the love for and hatred of the idea of pit bulls. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The book of the american pit bull terrier is one of the best pit books ever written. See more ideas about books, dog books and pitbulls. Great pedigree information, along with rare photographs. Pitbull books top pit bull books that you must own. Pit bull types have the tendency to be strong, faithful as well as caring pets to their proprietors as well as anybody about, so it is not surprising that the dog of.
This is definitely for you because it even includes information. Pitbulls, red nose, blue pit bulls, american pit bull. When well socialized and properly raised, theyre the perfect breed to tolerate the rough and tumble play that kids can dish out. Originally published in 1936, this book is extremely rare in its early editions. As a wellknown dog breed, people around the world love having pitbull terriers as pets. Characteristically powerful and courageous, often vicious, and to a great extent unaware of pain, the bulldog nearly disappeared when dogfighting was outlawed in 1835. A great companion animal for humans, the pit bull wasnt always viewed through the mediacreated bogeyman lenses of today. He focuses on the history of the pit bull in american society, including acting as sentry over dead civil war soldiers and costar on the little rascals. In your opinion what are some of your must have pitbull apbt books.
Breeders were trying to get a dog with a bluegrey coat, and the nose color was accidental. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pit and pal 1927 1928 1929 this is a new reprint of 20 complete issues printed in 1927 1928 1929 which was when this rare hard to find magazine was started. What causes the bluegray coloration may actually surprise you.
If they have a red nose, blue nose, blue coat, red coat, brindle coat, cream coat, fawn with white patches or a black mask, it doesnt matter at all. Bronwen dickeys book is a history of pit bulls and our changing preconceptions of them. This book details the history of the breed and the origins of todays pit bull. Whats a blue pitbull kingsview kennels kingsview kennels. Pitbull followed up the album with another one, an allspanishlanguage record called armando, in 2010 before putting out planet pit in 2011. His owner, horatio jackson, was traveling with bud and a man named sewall crocker. Below you will find many books specific to the american pit bull terrier. For sale from hamerican pit bull terrier history pitbull stories umboldt pit bulls for the cover of american pit bull terrier history pitbull stories their 2003 pit bull gazette red nose pit bull puppies for sale in humboldt county california with woods, sorrells, garners american pit bull terrier history pitbull stories and crenshaw. Bulldog, breed of dog developed centuries ago in great britain for use in fighting bulls bullbaiting. Interviews all the trainers of the day, pictures and discusses all the. Find out why the blue and red nose color occurs in other pitbull dog breeds.
A pit bull named popsicle holds the texas record for biggest drug bust, having sniffed out 3000 lbs of cocaine. Most of all, the american pit bull terrier continues to be, as it has always been, a great family dog and beloved companion. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of the apbt. The history of the pit bull can be traced back to the early 1800s in the united kingdom. The standard imposed by the adba and ofrnr old family red nose. Later, buds goggles were donated to the smithsonian by horatio. On june 10, 1936 around 50 ukc dogs entered the akc stud book under the.
Properly bred and trained, apbts are loving, responsive, and outgoing. Pitbull grew up in miami and was raised only by his mother as his parents got divorce when he was just a kid. While the pit bull does indeed possess a feisty and spirited character, the history of the breed reveals a much more complex tapestry of temperament. The american staffordshire terrier was the product of 19th century interbreeding between bulldogs and terriers that produced the bullandterrier dog, half and half, and at times pit dog or pit bullterrier, the last named becoming the staffordshire bull terrier in england. A pit may weigh anywhere from 3060 pounds and have a height of 1723 inches at the shoulder. Over the years, another aspect of pitbull history has been the media coverage of the breed. Blue nose pitbulls is one of the popular pit breeds. The pitbull guide was made just for pit bull lovers that want to know everything about their pit bull. This is the first in a series of books showcasing vintage photographs of people with their beloved pit bulls. 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.
Read the american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs series by joseph l. He sold more american pit bull terriers than anyone else in his era of pit bull history. Blue nose pit bulls are usually either american staffordshire terriers or american pitbull terriers. Pit bulls have enjoyed a long history as favorite childrens companions and family pets. This booklet was designed to give a general outline of the breeds history, traits, and true nature. This book documents over 100 years of the colby familys legendary line of pit bulls which from the 19th century have been one of the respected bloodlines in pit bull history. The blue nose pit bulls are not a separate breed or a distinct bloodline of the apbt american pit bull terrier. We hope that having these publications available on dogwise helps spread the valuable research of the ncrc. The regulator bookshop is a modest streetfront store just a few blocks from duke university, the kind of place where until recently the most controversial reading involved the. A blue pitbull is quite simply one with a blue coat which can range anywhere from a light silvery gray to deep charcoal. Colbys book of the american pit bull terrier louis b. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Hugely informative and indepth, it is a complete treatise on the breed covering the entire field, with particular emphasis on dogfighting.
The more you know about pit bullstheir history, proper temperament, behavior, current legal and social issues surrounding the breedthe better. That being said, pitbulls do have storied, bloodsoaked history. American pit bull terrier books worth reading i have read dozens of pit bull books and watched just as many dvds since i first got involved with the breed. 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. Formal breeds often considered to be of the pit bulltype include the american pit bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, american bully, and. More particularly, pet parents are intrigued by the beauty of the blue nose pitbull dog. The name has been applied historically to several breeds of dogsincluding the bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, and staffordshire bull. Pitbull history is often misrepresented and skewed towards the common misconceptions of the breed. One of the best things about this book is the pictures.
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