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The American Pit
Bull Terrier (APBT) is a descendent of the original English
bull-baiting Bulldog and has historically been bred with
working/performance goals in mind. The challenge of describing the
American Pit Bull Terrier inevitably invites a long sequence of
superlatives. The APBT is a supremely athletic, highly versatile,
adaptive, gushingly affectionate, eager-to-please, all-around family
dog.
The United Kennel
Club (UKC) and the
American Dog Breeder's Association (ADBA)
recognize and register the American Pit Bull Terrier as a dog breed.
Apply for delegation of the APBT or
nominate a person/organization as ambassador of the APBT.
Before
you run out and get a dog you must stop and look at your lifestyle.
Take a moment and read the following to help you decide if a dog
will fit into your life.
Are you prepared for a puppy or dog?
The American Pit Bull
Terrier's reputation has been damaged by irresponsible dog
owners/breeders, and the media's witch hunt of the APBT. The
following websites provide you with facts on the APBT.
Christine Crawford has 3 American Pit
Bull Terrier's as Search and Resuce Dogs. She has and is doing an
incredible job in promoting the APBT in a positive way. Ms.
Crawford, you are making us proud.
The most decorated
canine ever was Stubby the American Pit Bull Terrier, who served in
WW1 in the front lines in France.
These pictures should
prove to any politicians/people that the American Pit Bull Terrier
is a family dog, like any other breed of dog.
The most famous children's TV series ever to have aired was The
Little Rascals, which featured the famous American Pit Bull Terrier,
Petey the pup. The Little Rascals lasted for more than 25 years.
Here are some pictures of the gang with Petey.
Important Facts:
The ADBA registered
220,000 American Pit Bull Terriers in
1999, making them the #1 dog in America.
The American Pit Bull
Terrier makes up 9.6% of the total
canine population in the USA, which is
more than 55 million dogs in the USA
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