| THIS BREED |
| Choosing this breed This breed will make a great companion for an owner who plans to spend a lot of time with his dog and wants a close companion. He is not a good choice for a pet who will receive little or no attention. He is strong, determined and an intelligent animal. If left to his own amusement and untrained, a bored Pit Bull Terrier can do great damage to house or yard and can be hard to keep fenced. He may not be allowed to run loose because he will get into MUCH trouble. Be sure that you are ready to devote the time and energy that is required for this breed. Due to his inquisitive intelligence and great strength for his size, this breed may require a more secure environment than some other breeds. If in doubt ask your breeder for advice. Because of anti-dog legislation in recent years, it would be wise to check the county or municipality in which you will live with this dog to make sure there are no laws or ordinances prohibiting ownership or limiting the maintenance of this breed. The life expectancy of this breed may be 12-16 years with good care. Take this into consideration when purchasing a dog. Generally, health of an American Pit Bull Terrier is good, and the dogs have exceptionally strong constitutions. Never purchase an American Pit Bull Terrier from a pet retailer. Buy from a breeder. Contact reputable breeders by attending dog shows, asking at local dog clubs, reading breed or all-breed magazines. Visit more than one breeder if possible and compare their dogs rather tha buying the first puppy you find. The right dog will be with you for a long time. Consider an adult or rescued dog - they may make a fine pet and are often available. Some possible problems to watch for would be hip dysplasia, skin allergies, thyroid dysfunction, heart murmurs, and cancers. Ask your breeder what health screenings they do on their breeding stock, and the results of that screening. BE EDUCATED. |
| Pit Bull Problem ???? I'll cut right to the heart of the matter and pose the question so many people ask on a daily basis... ...Are Pit Bulls dangerous dogs? Depending on who you ask you will either get a yes or a no answer. If you asked me this question I would say, depends. Before we get into the rest of this article I would like to make it clear that the American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog or Canine Lupus Familiaris. Why did I mention this obvious fact? People try to make the Pit Bull out to be some sort of "super animal" or something that is not the same as any other dog you find in our society. While they are super athletic, they are still dogs. Are Pit Bulls Dangerous Dogs? Fact: Out of the estimated 53 million dogs in the United States 92 fatal attacks are contributed to Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mixes (2 were from American Staffordshire Terriers) from 1965-2001. Source: Fatal Dog Attacks by Karen Delise Imagine that. 53 million dogs. 92 fatal attacks out of 431 that span a 37 year period (1965-2001). Now I ask you, after looking at the numbers do we have a dangerous dog problem? During that time period for my state of Kentucky there were 9 fatal dog attacks. Only one was a Pit Bull "type" dog. Another attack during that time frame for my state was a Dachshund that killed a 14 day old baby after jumping in his crib. Do we have a dangerous dog problem or is it being sensationalized to sell newspapers and create panic? Fatal dog attacks by dangerous dogs are almost non-existent. 20 a year out of millions of dogs. The percentages are estimated to be somewhere around .0000004% of dog attacks are fatal. If Pit Bulls Are Not Dangerous Dogs Why Do We have a Pit Bull Problem? Personally I think the Pit Bull problem has more to do with people having a problem with Pit Bulls not the other way around. Pit Bulls are outstanding dogs, like any dog that is well loved, trained, exercised, and cared for properly can be. However, Pit Bulls are different. They are infectious with their energy and their wiliness to suffer the abuses of society and come back with a big goofy grin and a tongue lying in wait to lick the first face that gets close enough. I have rescued dogs and I have seen dogs that were abused and neglected hop in my lap, look deep into my eyes and plant a smack of a lick right on my forehead. Pit Bulls are different for sure. They expose humans for the cruel and inhumane beasts we are and we don't like it. Pit Bulls are not dangerous dogs. They are however, abused, sold to irresponsible owners, the favorite dogs of drug dealers, and street gangs and this is by far the most damaging part of the problem. Even with these record numbers of dogs these days the fatal attacks caused by Pit Bulls is nothing compared to the inhumanity we face on a daily basis. We are talking about 20 fatal attacks by dogs a year, most of which are not Pit Bulls, this is not a Pit Bull problem folks. CDC Stats are out dated The Center for Disease Control statistics are outdated and often misused in situations like creating a breed specific law. The problem is not breed specific but people specific. As I mentioned, irresponsible owners, gang members, dog fighters, and others who use the breed to boost their own macho attitudes and cruel intentions are the problem. However, regulating them would be near impossible or too costly, at least that is the governments excuse for not doing anything other than banning or restricting the breed. God forbid if we expected people to have to take responsibility for their actions. CDC stats are outdated and this contributes to the problem as well. Pro-BSL people like PETA and other groups of fanatics use them to skew the picture into the picture they want the public to see. Uneducated government officials believe these groups and the general public eats their BS with a giant spoon. As Pit Bull owners around the world suffer from unrealistic expectations and BSL these groups sit on their all knowing thrones and laugh and feel powerful. New statistics are in order for sure, but figuring out the exact population of dogs is as impossible a task if there ever was one. What do We Then? We fight and kick and claw and Scratch and yell from the roof tops, "Listen! We have a voice and we are going to use it!" We unite and fight back at these groups and the government butt kissing politicians that make these laws by speaking out and being heard before BSL is an issue. Education of our children is the first step. For they are the future and if that future will include the American Pit Bull Terrier then our children must know and understand what a real Pit Bull is and how to Handle them. Then we walk to the court house steps and stomp our feet a while and make it known, "We will not lay down and take this anymore!" Change is only made when many become one and unite under a righteous cause. Saving our Pit Bulls from extinction is a righteous cause don't you think? |
| American Pit Bull Terrier You made me what I am today, courage at its best. You wanted me to know no fear, a cut above the rest. Not only did I master that, I've thrown in Loyalty too. Look past my eyes into my soul, you know I'd die for you. I'll watch your kids, I'll watch your house. Your praise will be my crown, ask what you will- I'll do my best, I'll even be your clown. But some of you don't like me, I'm sure I don't know why. The only thing I'm guilty of is courage, love and try. But still they want to see me go, they want my breed to end. Will I see you sitting idly by? You, whom I call a friend? You made me what I am today, you never saw me waiver. I've done my best to keep you safe. Won't you please return the favor. |
Come see our gentle 'bullies,' unfairly savaged by
a currish editorial
October 6, 2006 12:50 am
AS PRESIDENT of Razors Edge and one of the
founders of the American Bully, I am appalled by your
Oct. 3 editorial "Bully for the bulls?" Your statements
are not only offensive but inaccurate.
The "Back 2 the Bullies" convention to be held
tomorrow at the Fredericksburg Expo Center is not for
the "celebration of the pit bull" as you allege; it is
for public awareness of the American Bully. This
is a new breed created more than 15 years ago,
and it is a separate breed from the "pit bull."
We blended different breeds together to obtain certain
desired traits. The American pit bull terrier was one of
the breeds whose lineage is in the background of this
breed, but it is by no means the only breed behind it.
Even the part of the lineage that is American pit bull
terrier stems from United Kennel Club-registered
conformation show dogs! There is also an American
Kennel Club-registered show breed in the lineage of
this breed called the American Staffordshire terrier.
Some breeders even included some bulldog lineage
into their breeding. This breed has been established
for over 10 years now.
The American Bully Kennel Club was created for the
registry and promotion of this breed. These dogs have
extremely mellow demeanors and were bred for the
purpose of companionship. If you had researched the
breed or the event, you might have learned more about
what you were falsely commenting on.
We have been hosting these shows for more than four
years now and have a great track record with major
cities all over the United States. These events have all
been a success, and people continue to request them
in their areas. We have people flying in from all over
the United States, and even confirmed guests from
Japan, Italy, and the Philippines.
These events have been amazing for bringing all types
of people together from all over the world--all races and
all genders. The amount of public support has been
overwhelming. For this area, the event is also helping
the local economy. Three major hotels in this area are
sold out, not to mention all the restaurants and pet
stores that stand to gain business. Major pet stores,
pet-feed companies, rescues, animal shelters,
attorneys, and other organizations and individuals are
backing and sponsoring this event.
To talk about this event in the context of young girls
murdered by a serial killer is sick. How do you think the
families of those children feel seeing that incident
brought back up and being used in association with a
dog show?
Then to talk about a sanctioned dog show in
connection with a mauling by a pack of dogs running at
large? The dogs that mauled Dorothy Sullivan weren't
even pure pit bulls. But whatever breed they were, the
tragedy has no correlation with this show. The poor
woman who was mauled deserves more respect than to
be brought into a commentary about a dog show. This
entire editorial was plain sick.
At our event, the local animal control office maintains a
booth with a donations box set up for its shelter. Also
with booths are dog-rescue organizations that inform
the public about all the dogs being put to sleep in
shelters. Also at show we have a task force that seeks
to bring to justice illegal dog fighters. We have a lady
who runs programs in the low-income areas of major
cities, and who helps underprivileged children through
working with dogs.
We have five nonprofit organizations manning booths.
As people from all over the world come to our event, we
even have the local police department working there to
ensure the safety of all patrons and participants.
At our event, nothing illegal is being promoted,
permitted, or advertised. We have done no wrong at all.
Our event simply seeks to certain promote a breed in a
positive way.
Your editorial misinformed the public about the nature
of "Back 2 the Bullies" and the breed it highlights.
DAVE WILSON of Spotsylvania County is president
of Razor's Edge, the main company sponsoring
tomorrow's Back 2 the Bullies convention.
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Copyright 2007 The Free Lance-Star Publishing
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a currish editorial
October 6, 2006 12:50 am
AS PRESIDENT of Razors Edge and one of the
founders of the American Bully, I am appalled by your
Oct. 3 editorial "Bully for the bulls?" Your statements
are not only offensive but inaccurate.
The "Back 2 the Bullies" convention to be held
tomorrow at the Fredericksburg Expo Center is not for
the "celebration of the pit bull" as you allege; it is
for public awareness of the American Bully. This
is a new breed created more than 15 years ago,
and it is a separate breed from the "pit bull."
We blended different breeds together to obtain certain
desired traits. The American pit bull terrier was one of
the breeds whose lineage is in the background of this
breed, but it is by no means the only breed behind it.
Even the part of the lineage that is American pit bull
terrier stems from United Kennel Club-registered
conformation show dogs! There is also an American
Kennel Club-registered show breed in the lineage of
this breed called the American Staffordshire terrier.
Some breeders even included some bulldog lineage
into their breeding. This breed has been established
for over 10 years now.
The American Bully Kennel Club was created for the
registry and promotion of this breed. These dogs have
extremely mellow demeanors and were bred for the
purpose of companionship. If you had researched the
breed or the event, you might have learned more about
what you were falsely commenting on.
We have been hosting these shows for more than four
years now and have a great track record with major
cities all over the United States. These events have all
been a success, and people continue to request them
in their areas. We have people flying in from all over
the United States, and even confirmed guests from
Japan, Italy, and the Philippines.
These events have been amazing for bringing all types
of people together from all over the world--all races and
all genders. The amount of public support has been
overwhelming. For this area, the event is also helping
the local economy. Three major hotels in this area are
sold out, not to mention all the restaurants and pet
stores that stand to gain business. Major pet stores,
pet-feed companies, rescues, animal shelters,
attorneys, and other organizations and individuals are
backing and sponsoring this event.
To talk about this event in the context of young girls
murdered by a serial killer is sick. How do you think the
families of those children feel seeing that incident
brought back up and being used in association with a
dog show?
Then to talk about a sanctioned dog show in
connection with a mauling by a pack of dogs running at
large? The dogs that mauled Dorothy Sullivan weren't
even pure pit bulls. But whatever breed they were, the
tragedy has no correlation with this show. The poor
woman who was mauled deserves more respect than to
be brought into a commentary about a dog show. This
entire editorial was plain sick.
At our event, the local animal control office maintains a
booth with a donations box set up for its shelter. Also
with booths are dog-rescue organizations that inform
the public about all the dogs being put to sleep in
shelters. Also at show we have a task force that seeks
to bring to justice illegal dog fighters. We have a lady
who runs programs in the low-income areas of major
cities, and who helps underprivileged children through
working with dogs.
We have five nonprofit organizations manning booths.
As people from all over the world come to our event, we
even have the local police department working there to
ensure the safety of all patrons and participants.
At our event, nothing illegal is being promoted,
permitted, or advertised. We have done no wrong at all.
Our event simply seeks to certain promote a breed in a
positive way.
Your editorial misinformed the public about the nature
of "Back 2 the Bullies" and the breed it highlights.
DAVE WILSON of Spotsylvania County is president
of Razor's Edge, the main company sponsoring
tomorrow's Back 2 the Bullies convention.
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Copyright 2007 The Free Lance-Star Publishing
Company.