The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) FAQ

• Prelude

  • Copyright Notice

    Unless otherwise noted, this web page is Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 by Michael Bur. It may be freely distributed in its entirety provided that this copyright notice is not removed. It may not be sold for profit nor incorporated in commercial documents without the author's written permission. This article is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.

  • Authors

    The primary authors/editors of this FAQ are MAC and Scott Bradwell. In addition, Mikel Bartol wrote or helped write several sections. This FAQ, however, is really the result of a collaborative effort. Others have contributed a great deal through discussing and debating the material contained in this document. These people are(in alphabetical order): Aaron Dial, Paul Dunkel, Bryan Hinkle, Tim Mason, Carl Semencic, and Geoff Wright. Also, in the interest of keeping information within this document as accurate as possible, reputable dogmen were contacted for feedback regarding this FAQ. These people have national reputations for having bred and campaigned some famous dogs in the past and we could not have presented 'inside' information without their help. Furthermore, the authors wish to acknowledge and thank both Carl Semencic and Richard Stratton whose books were drawn on heavily in the formation of this document. The current maintainer of this FAQ is MAC. All comments should be directed to him.

  • Disclaimer

    This FAQ contains information that may seem disturbing or distasteful to some readers because it refers at various points to the subject of pit fighting. A prospective owner might reasonably ask, "I definitely don't want my next dog for fighting purposes, so why should I even have to think about all that?" The answer is that if you are considering this breed as your next pet, it would be irresponsible not to know about this aspect of the APBT's breeding history. To comprehend both the admirable qualities and the potential drawbacks of this breed it is important, particularly for first-time dog owners, to understand the specific qualities for which it was selectively bred. Ignorance is always dangerous, and in this case it is particularly so.

    The authors want to stress that the presentation of this material is for academic and historical purposes. We in no way condone the activity of dog fighting as it is a felony in most parts of the United States.

    Now, let's talk bulldawgs!

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