2012 Pit Bull Calendar

When preparing for the upcoming year, you'll need a calendar to keep all of your dates and appointments on schedule.

There are many different calendars that you can choose from, but why not pick one that features your favorite breed.

It's time to go ahead and browse what's available so that you can grab your favorite calendars before they go out of stock. You'll find the Pit Bull calendars can be quite popular, so you may want to go ahead and buy one for work and one for home before it's too late.

Dog Fighting Paraphernalia

Not to make light of dog fighting, but no matter where you live, it is important to keep an eye on what is considered dog fighting paraphernalia.

The paraphernalia may vary, but the most common types of dog fighting tools will include treadmills, exercise wheels, breaking sticks, hanging devices to strengthen and condition the dogs, steroids, pain-numbing drugs, syringes, weapons, and large amounts of cash on hand.

Do keep in mind that not all people with dog treadmills or break sticks are fighting  their dogs. In some cases, people use dog treadmills to elicit regular exercise for their dogs. People with busy schedules may use dog treadmills to ensure that their dog gets proper exercise. Breaking sticks can also be used people people with multiple dogs, no matter the breed, as their are ideal at breaking up a dog attack, bite, fight.

Dog fighters may, also, have various collars, leashes, chains, and other devices on the premises that may be used to exercise or restrain fighting dogs. There may also be videos, books, pictures, and magazines about dog fighting training and conditioning.


Weight scales, washtubs, buckets, pales, and sponges used to wash the dogs before a fight, may also be lying around, as well as contracts, rules, and written agreements.

Injured dogs, dogs with scars, and emaciated dogs, may also be on the premises. Dogs that are on short 4-6' logging chains placed just far enough not to reach contact, may also be on premises, but many dog fighting rings will have the contestant brought in for the fight, versus living on the premises. Small, cheap doghouses made of barrels or thin wood may also be on-site.


If you believe that someone is fighting dogs due to the amount of paraphernalia in the yard, you'll want to consult law enforcement.

American Dog Breeder Association

The American Dog Breeder Association is one of few registries that register the American Pit Bull Terrier. The ADBA does not condone dog fighting or any illegal activity, but they will never deny the history of the breed. Starting in England and Ireland, this breed has had numerous names and looks. The Staffordshire Terrier, Yankee Terrier, and now known as the American Pit Bull Terrier, this dog breed has stood by and done nothing more than please man. 

The American Pit Bull Terrier has had hundreds of years of selective breeding to make it the dog that it is today, and the American Dog Breeder Association wants to provide a registry that breeders, trainers, handlers, and owners can use to show their dogs.

The ADBA was founded in 1909 as a multiple breed registry, but the residing president at the time, Guy McCord, was an avid fancier and breeder of the APBT. McCord was also a close friend to John P. Colby, who prompted the registration office for the Colby dogs, which is still a long-lived bloodline for the Pit Bull. 

Although the registry started as a multiple breed registry, they began to mainly focus on Pit Bulls. 

American Dog Breeder Association official website

Today, the ADBA provides many resources for breeders, trainers, and fanciers to collect information on safe dog handling, introduction, socialization, and training. The organization offers the American Pit Bull Gazette that is packed with information from other breeders, trainers, rescuers, and handlers.

When you think you know everything about your favorite breed, you will still continue to learn with the ADBA.