American Pit Bull Terrier Facts

So I've composed a hub that features all of my Pit Bull articles. Check it out and let me know what you think.

I'd love some tips and feedback.

All About the American Pit Bull Terrier

Myths About Pit Bulls

Unfortunately, the most common dog to get the rap from the awful pit bull myths, is the American Pit Bull Terrer, but that doesn't mean that other bully breed dogs do not suffer the same myths.

I found it rather interesting, when research for the below article, that the myths that surround these poor dogs are so extreme. The myths, if all true, would create this super dog, sub-human- type creature. I mean a dog who can't feel pain, has disjointed jaws, and attacks like an alligator. It's like an experiment on a dog in a laboratory gone wrong.

It's a little funny if you know the truths, to sit back and read what people think and believe about "pit bulls."

The Truth About American Pit Bull Terriers

The picture at the top is of Wendy the Whippet, NOT a pit bull. She has genetic disorder that has resulted in an exceptionally muscular appearance. I just figured that if the super dog that people believe is a pit bull existed, it would look like Wendy.

Pit Bull Myths and Other Articles

So, this isn't much of an entry, but I wanted to give a heads up about a few new articles that I'm working on for HubPages

They include:
The Truth About American Pit Bull Terriers
Severe Dog Attacks and Pit Bull- Type Dogs
All About the American Pit Bull Terrier

I also have a few other dog articles that I'm working on. To include:
Tough Dog Toys: The Destruction of the Dog Toy
How to Choose a Dog Crate
Dog Training Tips, Help, and Techniques
Dog GPS Tracking Devices
New Dog: To Adopt or To Purchase

So, as they are completed and published, I will be posting links, discriptions and pictures.

If anyone has suggestions for more articles, please drop in a comment.

How to be a Responsible Parent to a Bully Breed Dog

Think you're ready for a bully breed dog? Well, make sure that you can be a responsible bully breed dog parent. The keys to a successful dog, are by far the keys for a successful, happy bully breed dog.


How to be a Responsible Parent to a Bully Breed Dog

American Pit Bull for Adoption

Jade a gorgeous APBT mix is available for adoption at Claws N Paws in Buena Vista, GA.

Age: about 3 years old
Color: white with red markings; red nose
Notes: Housetrained, knows simple commands, gets along with other dogs and cats

Jade was surrendered by her owner's children. The owner commited suicide, and her boyfriend was in jail for driving without a license. The children did not want Jade or Nyla, Jade's 7 month old puppy, so they surrendered the 2, to the rescue.

As a no-kill shelter, Jade and her daughter will be housed until adoption.

For more information, contact- Claws N Paws.

The American Bully

There is some controversy as to whether or not the American Bully is a breed on its own or is it just a selectively breed APBT.

I have my personal opinions, but for the most part one can look at it deferently.


You can really look at it a few different ways.
1. It is a selectively breed APBT using the Gotti and Razor's Edge Bloodlines.
2. It is a purbred dog.
3. It is a mixbreed.

I have thought that the American Bully is nothing more than an APBT, but with further research into the situation, I have found it to be a mix-breed dog, similar to that of the labradoodle or goldendoodle. As poodle hybrids are not registerable by any reputable breeder, they are not considered purbred dogs. They do not have a set standard. The American Bully, is similar. It is the mix between an American Pit Bull Terrier and an American Staffordshire Terrier. Although, you can get this mix registered with the ABKC (American Bully Kennel Club), it is not registerable with any other kennel club.

Because the "breed" is not registerable with the UKC or the ADBA, it is not considered a breed with a set standard. Although, the ABKC does have its own standard for the "breed," which is as follows:

General Impression

Give the impression of strength for its size.

Medium size dog with a muscular body.

Agile and graceful in movement and keenly alert to his surroundings.

Stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline.

Head

Medium length

Broad skull with pronounced cheek muscles and high set ears

Ears: Natural or Cropped
Eyes: All colors except albinism; Shape would be round to oval; Set low down in skull and far apart.
Muzzle: Medium length; Rounded on upper side or slightly squared to fall away abruptly below eyes.
Jaws: Well defined; Under jaw to be strong and have biting power.
Lips: Close and even; Some looseness accepted, but not preferred.
Teeth: Upper teeth to meet tightly outside lower teeth in front or scissor bite accepted.
Nose: All colors acceptable.

Neck

Heavy

Slightly arched

Tapering from shoulders to back of skull

No looseness of skin.

Medium length.

Shoulders

Strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping.

Back

Fairly short.

Slight sloping from withers to rump or straight accepted with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail.

Slightly higher rears accepted, but not encouraged.

Body

Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear and all ribs close together.

Forelegs set wide apart to permit chest development.

Chest should be deep and broad.

Tail

Short in comparison to size

Low set

Tapering to a fine point

Not curled.

Not docked.

Legs
Front legs: should be straight a slight turning outwards of the feet is accepted but not desired

Large or round bones; Pastern upright; No resemblance of bend in front.
Hindquarters: Well-muscled; Let down at hocks, turning neither in nor out.
Feet: Moderate size; Well-arched and compact.
Gait: Should be springy with drive off the rear.

Coat

Short, Stiff to the touch, Glossy

Color

All colors and patterns are expect the color merle.

Size

Height and weight should be in proportion.

A height of about 18 to 21 inches at shoulders for the male and 17 to 20 inches for the female.

There is no particular weight for the breed.

You can take this info as you will, and form you own opinions. I will stick by my opinion in that the American Bully by these standards set by the ABKC is a mix breed dog, as it is the breeding of an APBT and an AmStaff.

Pictures of American Bullies, ranging from Bullies, Gotti APBT, Razor's Edge APBT, and AmStaffs:

Zues- mandyp0221

Spirit- yomamasnastepits

Chamillionaire- BooBie Da Bully

Mija- BooBie Da Bully

Lil' Miss Porkchop- BooBie Da Bully

Uzi Clip- BooBie Da Bully

Deca- Sandi Marie

Hummer- shellbell44

APBT Dog

The American Pit Bull Terrier is a great and loyal breed. They would die defending their pet parents, and that's not exaggeration.

Like other breeds the American Pit Bull and its cousin bully breed dogs deserve rehabilitation and the chance for a new life in a new home. Just because they may have a history in the pit, doesn't mean that they should be discriminated against as a viscious, man-eating breed. That was a past, and unfortunate present, but not all individuals in a breed should suffer as a part.



This sad past, present, and hopefully, unlikely future should not be affected by breed specific legislations. As once these laws begin to take affect in more than a handful of cities, it will overtake our nation. This is not the world I want to see, and it is not the world I want my APBT puppy growing up to know.



I'm tired of seeing this poor breed and its bully counterparts being shoved into the euthanasia room at the city pound becuase they were born with a bad reputation. It's just not fair. This sort of discrimination was fought against when humans were involved (Nazi Germany and Slavery amongst a few other times), who will fight for our dogs?!

The American Pit Bull Terrier is the true American breed, not the Labrador Retriever or the Golden Retriever, but the AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER! This breed is a famous breed that shares a strong portion of the American history. They are a part of search and rescue groups, pet therapy organizations, drug dogs, military companions, and other wonderful groups across the United States that help aid our country.

And, lately, I've seen APBT puppies in Old Navy commercials. I'm sure that I'm one of the hopeful APBT lovers that hope that this will be the start of a new age and a new beginning for the breed that has so stolen our hearts.

American Pit Bull Terrier Forums

APBT lovers may want to converse with others with the same love... Their dog... Well, I found a wonerful forum that allows just that.

You can talk about bloodlines, share pictures, share information, ask questions, and MORE!

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The Illusive APBT

"Pit bulls" have been a part of American history for a long time, but not for what you may be thinking... Attack people, but as celebrities or the pet of a celebrity. Yes, the American Pit Bull Terrier, itself, was once a widely known figure on television and on movie screens. Famous APBT's covered advertisements, magazines, television shows, music videos, and movies. Famous movies to include The Little Rascals. APBTs have been highly decorated military dogs, search and rescue, and pet therapy dogs.

And, all this coming from a dog breed with dog fighting in its history. But, if you actually looking into the ancestry of the "pit bull" it is a classification of dog that was bred to for game and dog aggression. Human aggression was highly frowned upon. Dogs that had any sign of human aggression were not allowed to fight or breed.



Because of their history of pit fighting, many American pit bull terriers are found dead, dying, and injured daily from the horrors of dog fighting. Most of these dogs are euthanized, but it is in high debate of rehabilitating these fighting dogs because SOME of them can actually be saved in order to live a happy life with a loving family.

Unfortunately, Breed Specific Legislation has gotton ahold of the "pit bull" and has ruined their reputation. People now forget about the beloved Petey, from The Little Rascals, and see a Cujo from Steven King's novel. BSL has been implented in many counties across America. Due to dog fighting, media protrayed "pit bull" attacks, and other incidents involving the American Pit Bull Terrier and its other pit dog counterparts, now a part of established breeds, these dogs must suffer.

Dog Fighting

Dog Fighting is a large part of the American pit bull's history and ancestry. If you are interested in caring for an APBT or if you currently care for one, it may be best to fully understand the history behind the great breed.

Knowing the breed's history and background can help you fully understand your dog and why he does the things he does.

Look at the Australian Shepherd. Sometimes they're found nipping the feet of small children and running around them as to herd them. Why? Because it's what their ancestors did... Well, not children but sheep and other wildlife.

I'm one of the biggest American pit bull advocates. I would not by any means condone the acts of dog fighting traditional or not. I do not condone breeding for game. I do not condone the mistreatment of dogs. And, I do not condone egos in combination with dogs.

American Pit Bull Breeders/Rescues in Georgia

In light of Online Puppy Scams, I have decided to compose a safe list of American Pit Bull Breeders in Georgia that you can trust.

The APBT can be registered in two dog registries- the ADBA and the UKC. You can, also, find APBT registered under the CKC (Continental Kennel Club), but you should watch out for this particular registry, as just about anyone can have their dog registered with their registry.


Atlanta King Pit Bulls
Specializing in performance bred working blue pit bulls and XL pit bulls that are true athletes.
They breed according to UKC and ADBA standards.

Blue Horizon Pit Bulls
A small kennel who are professional breeders of blue American Pitbull Terriers. More than half of their dogs are Purple Ribbon Bred. They breed various bloodlines such as azors Edge, Gotti, Knowlwood, Dela Cruz, and Grapevine.

Bryant's Red Devils
Specializing in red APBTs, these pups are dual registered with Purple Ribbon, Champion and Grand Champion bloodlines in their backgrounds. The kennel is a hobby breeder, breeding bloodlines like Peterson, Camelot, Sarona, Hemphill, Wilder, and McKenna.

Gully Pitbull Kennel
Breeding Gotti, Razor's Edge, and Butthead bloodlines, this breeder focuses on the blue, fawn, and tri-colored pit bulls with thick bones, wide chest, a big head, and a great temperament.

Haynes Pit Bulls
Breeding UKC, ABDA, and Continental Kennel Club pedigrees. They breed seal, black, red, fawn, black and white, and chocolate pit bulls.

Southern Pride Pitbulls
This breeder is working with ABKC grand champion bloodlines and dogs. They tend to work most with the Razor's Edge and Gotti lines.

True Kennels
Showing their APBTs, the parents of these pups are Grand Champion show dogs. Puppies are socialized and temperament tested.

Ultimate Blues Pit Bulls
Breeding high quality Pit Bulls and striving for good health and temperament.


Rescue:

Atlanta Bully Rescue
This is a non-profit shelter that focuses on bully breeds. The dogs are generally strays from East and South Atlanta. They are professionally evaluated, spayed/neutered, rehabilitated, and rehomed.


Remember when rescuing ANY dog, you save two lives. The pup you bring into your home, and the pup allowed to take his place behind the kennel doors.

When chooing an APBT, take time talking to the breeders. Ask for references if you're not 100% comfortable with the proceedings. Trust your gut.

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Pitbulls in today's society

In today's society the American Pit Bull Terrier, is known as the derogatory pit bull. 'Pit bull' emmits a bad aroma, leaves a bad taste in one's mouth. It's just not a good thing... For what reason? Becuase they're strong dog with a stronger will. Because they're stubborn. Because they're silly. Nope...

Pit bulls in today's society is a bad thing. To say, 'I think I'm going to get a pit bull,' leads to stares and disbelief.

Pitbulls like any other dog breed is nothing more than a group of dogs with the same historical background and similar appearance. This group of dogs just happens to have a bad reputation due to bad owners.

Some people see their historical background of bull bates and dog fights. They see their strong will, stubborness, and powerful musculature. Those people turn the gorgeous pit bull breed into monsters. They have ruined the loving image of Petey from the Little Rascals.

What's not understood in today's society is that this breed of dog was tailored for dog aggression. Not people agression. These dogs have always been nothing more than family pets, even in historical dog fights. Historical dog fighters were family pets first. If any signs of people aggression were shown, the dog was put down, not prized.

Today's society sees 'pit bull mauls woman,' but they don't see the other side of the story in which the same pit bull plays with the other neighbor's children. Why isn't that side of the dog portrayed? Why is the only side of the dog seen, the one that portrays the bad? Is there not enough bad in today's world, that we have to find something bad in our dogs? Yes the dog did something wrong, but isn't it only fair to show both sides?

In a human trial, don't we see the good and the bad. She was an active volunteer for the Salvation Army, but she aided 3 major bank robberies. He raped 5 women, but did you know that he volunteered with the homeless? We hear those stories. Why don't we hear about the dog's sweet side?

In any sense, pit bulls are only what they're made. You must make a bad dog. You can make ANY dog bad. It just so happens we only hear about bad pit bulls.