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.

Shortywood Productions - Pit Boss

Shorty is a former actor and entertainer who has pulled together his closest friends in attempts to saving the dogs who just don't have a chance. Shortywoods Productions, not only works to place entertainers in acting positions, but they deal with Pit Bulls who need saving.

Shorty and his friends work at rescuing dogs who are in bad situations, retraining them, and rehoming them. There have been several episodes that I've seen Shorty and his friends work on training fun tricks so that the dogs could potentially be stars on the big screen.

Shorty not only rehomes needy Pit Bulls, but he has his own. His love for Pits started after his incarceration when he snuck Geisha out of the animal shelter on the day she was supposed to be euthanized. Geisha is working dog who not only aids Shorty, but visits nursing homes, schools, and charity events. Shorty, also, decided to keep Hercules after almost adopting him to a family in 2004.

Shorty Rossi may be a small man, but he has a HUGE heart for these dogs that aren't normally given a chance. These dogs, like Shorty, have a bad rap but are nothing but softies deep down.

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Bull-Boxer Pit

Although the name isn't the coolest or most inventive in the world, the Bull-Boxer Pit is a pretty cute dog. No two Bull-Boxers look alike, and no two should be considered a new fancy breed. These are solely mix breed dogs with a fancy name.

Description: The Bull-Boxer is a large dog breed that will have various coat colors, tail placement, facial structure, and coat length. Overall, these dogs should have a strong-built body with a barrel-like chest. For the most part, the coat will be short, but this can vary, and as for the color, the options are wide and varied. You may see tan, white, black, brindle, red, as well as tan/white, black/white, brindle/white, etc.

Temperament: Given that this is a mix between a pit bull and a boxer, or really a boxer and any bulldog (you may see these as just bull-boxer dogs without the 'pit'), you'll never have a general temperament. All one can do is guestimate on the temperament of this mix based on the temperaments of the breeds that make it. You will find that these dogs will remain in a puppy-stage for about 2 years, give or take. They do enjoy human and animal company and socialization.

Height: On average, males and females, may range from 16-27 inches.

Weight: Females and males may weigh between 35-75 pounds

Lifespan: The average lifespan is between 10-13 years.

Lifestyle: Apartment or home with/without a yard will be sufficient, as long as daily exercise is provided. But, you will find that these dogs can be fairly active, so a yard is more beneficial.

Health: Heart disease, skin cancer, sunburn, and obesity can be potential concerns, as well as hip dysplasia, which are typical health concerns for boxers and bullies.

Registered Kennels: Bull-Boxer Pits can be registered dogs, but they will always be a mix breed. The American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC), Designer Dogs Kennel Club (DDKC), Dog Registry of America, Inc (DRA), International Designer Canine Registry (idcr), and the Designer Breed Registry (DBR), will register a 50/50 boxer/pit bull.

If you're interested in owning and raising a bull-boxer pit, you'll want to check out your local kenels and shelters.

Using Sunscreen on Your Dog

You may or may not realize it, but white dogs and dogs with thin coats actually need a little sunscreen. Dogs can get burnt just like you can, so if you have a white bulldog, pit bull, or other breed of dog, you may want to invest in dog sunscreen.

Epi Pet is a sun screen for dogs. This spray will block damaging UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin cancer. Epi Pet sunscreen for dogs is FDA approved, and no other pet sunscreen product can claim that. The spray is light and is not oily, and the best part is that it doesn't smell bad, as it has a light vanilla fragrance. The spray does not emit any CFCs or other environmentally toxic chemicals. It is waterproof, and you'll find that about 94% of veterinarian dermatologists will recommend this product.

You'll want to use a sun screen when you know that your dog will be outside in the sun for several hours. The sunscreen really can help reduce the risk of sunburn, melanomas and other malignant skin tumors, sarcomas, and mass cell tumors. 

It's most important to use for short hair dogs, dogs with white or light colored fur, dogs with pink skin, and hairless dogs. If you shave your dog or if your dog spends the majority of his time outside, you'll want to use sunscreen. Also consider using a pet sunscreen if your dog's breed is prone to skin tumors, such as Boxers, Dobermans, Bulldogs, Pit Bulls, Bull Terriors, Bichons, Poodles, and Schnauzers. If you take your dog camping, hiking, swimming, or on other outdoor events, consider sunscreen!

Your dog's fur will only protect him so far, and a pet sunscreen will provide any missing protection. You do not want to use human-grade sunscreen on any pet. 

When using pet sunscreen on your dog, you'll want to make sure that you apply the sunscreen to the dog's head, muzzle, ears, belly, and any area where your dogs hair is thin. 


Do keep in mind that even though you've applied sun screen on your dog, you still should not leave him outside for extended periods in overly hot weather. Always provide a clean bowl of water and a shaded area when your dog is outside. Applying pet sunscreen will not prevent a heat stroke, but it can protect your dog's skin. Make sure that when your dog is outside, you take all precautions to keep him safe.