Pit Bull References Guide

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Pit Bull References

American Dog Breeders Association, Inc. (ADBA)
It is theAmerican Dog Breeders Association's belief that we have been handed a great legacy. From the originators of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. In England and Ireland to the earliest Americans who brought the dogs here and called them Staffordshire Terrier, then Yankee Terriers and finally settled on the name, American Pit Bull Terriers.
Over the years, the American Dog Breeders Association, Inc. has held fast to traditional values. Although current trends reflect innovations within the breed, we are firm in our resolve to stay the course of fundamentals. Some things do not need to change. To those who pledge to preserve the unique qualities of the APBT, we dedicate and re-affirm that our tradition of class continues.

Our association continues to grow in the U.S.A. and other countries overseas. The American Dog Breeders Association Inc. is the largest registration office of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The A.D.B.A. registered American Pit Bull Terrier is the #1 breed of dog exhibited in the U.S.A. today, through conformation dog shows and weight pulling events sponsored by the American Dog Breeders Show Inc

The A.D.B.A. does not condone any illegal activity, but will never deny the history of our breed. Hundred of years of breeding and selection have developed the dogs of today. Without the past, we could not have our present and certainly not our future. We salute the contributors to our breed. The many breeders, competitors, trainers, handlers and fanciers whose love for the breed developed one of the finest canine athletes ever known to man. This is a true athlete, the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Within this athletic package, we have been given the spirit, loyalty, dedication, and heart of the dog that we love today. It is the never give up, always give 110% attitude, the GAMENESS that keeps us connected to the breed.

American Kennel Club(AKC)
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.
(Does not register The American Pit Bull Terriers, but does register The American Staffordshire Terrier.)

American pit bull terrier
Function: noun
Any of a breed of dogs developed to combine the traits of terriers and bulldogs that have extremely powerful jaws and great strength and tenacity -- called also pit bull terrier

Contrary to the media's portrayal of them, American Pit Bull Terriers are NOT an inherently aggressive breed. The very qualilties that make them excellent pets - extreme loyalty, intelligence, love of humans, and eagerness to please their owners - make them targets for dog fighting. They will do whatever their owners want them to do - even fight to the death.

Backyard Breeder
A person(s) who practices random or ignorant dog breedning on a small scale. The name is something of a misnomer, as many excellent breeders run small-scale programs. The term is meant to refer to people who are ignorant of selecive breeding goals and techniques, and are not familiar with the breed standard of their chosen breed of dog.
Backyard breeders are motivated by the idea of profit.

Breed Club
A breed club, in the hobby of dog fancy, is an organization dedicated to breeding and showing of one single breed of dog as opposed to a diverse mixture of dogs.

Boarding Kennel
A boarding kennel, in which dogs are housed temporarily for a fee.

Breed Enthusiasts
A person or persons whoom love a breed of dog

Breaking/Parting Stick
Known by both names. It is a very hard piece of wood or some other material suitable for the purpose of spreading a dog's jaws apart. It is usually about 5 to 8 inches in length, wedge shaped and contoured to prevent injury to the dog's lips. Its width is about 1 to 2 inches.

Breed Ban(s)
Stronger enforcement of existing dangerous dog laws or breed specific laws/ordinances.

Breeding Kennel
A breeding kennel, a breeding establishment for the propagation of purebred dogs, whether or not the animals are actually housed in a separate shed, the garage, a state-of the-art facility, or the family dwelling.
In a breeding kennel, there is always a Kennel Name or Kennel Prefix, which forms the first part of a pedigreed dog's registered name. Breeding kennels are heavily regulated and must follow rules laid down by the breed club, the kennel council, and the local or state legislation.

Breed Registry
A breed registry, also known as a stud book or register, is an official list of animals within a specific breed whose parents are known. Animals are usually registered by their breeders when they are still young. The terms "stud book" and "register" are also used to refer to lists of male animals "standing at stud", that is, those animals actively breeding, as opposed to every known specimen of that breed.

Breed Specific Legislation(BSL)
Breed Specificis when a group/breed of dogs is singled out and has rule and laws enforced apon them.

Breed Specific
When breeds are singled out

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Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
is any law, ordinance or policy which pertains to a specifically named breed or breeds, but does not affect any others.

Breed Specific Ordinances
Quick fixes and not a sufficient long term solution
Dog problems are generally problems with owner responsibility and are not limited to breeds. When breeds are singled out as dangerous or vicious,

Dog problems are generally problems with owner responsibility and are not limited to breeds. When breeds are singled out as dangerous or vicious, responsibility is removed from the dog owner which is where it belongs. Irresponsible people are also less likely to follow the law - and as a result, everyone will suffer.

Bull Baiting
The bull dog was so popular for these types of activities the sport of bullbaiting became very popular. Bullbaiting is where bulldogs and other larger animals were pitted together.

Bull-baiting portrays another chapter in the evolution of the breed as a sporting dog. And a survey of the facts surrounding the Bulldog’s use for bull-baiting cannot but instil admiration for the courage and determination required in this old English sport.
Source: South African Bulldog Club
Cajun VARIATIONS TO THE RULES in dog fighting

Conformation
1: A dog show , to judge the breeding stock of the true breed type.

Conformation Point
In dog breeding and showing any one out of a long list of dog attributes known as the breed standard. This is a set standard, usually written, which is used to judge a given dog against the hypothetical ideal specimen of that breed An incorrect conformation point is known as a falt.

Courage
Is the ability to confront fear in the face of pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation.
Cur
Pronunciation: 'k&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, short for curdogge, from (assumed) Middle English curren to growl (perhaps from Old Norse kurra to grumble) + Middle English dogge dog
1 : a mongrel or inferior dog
2 : a surly or cowardly fellow

Dog Breeding
The vocation of mating carefully selected specimens of the same breed to reproduce specific, consistently replicable qualities and characteristics.At its best, breeding is a blend of science and art. The skilled breeder has at least general knowledge of genetics and health, and in-depth knowledge of the breed standard and comformation points of his chosen breed. Most breeders are fiercely loyal to their dogs, and are concerned about each individual animal.
At worst, breeding can be a slipshod enterprise in which the major concern is profit, with little regard to the health and welfare of the dogs involved. These often take the form of so-called "Backyard breeders"

(the term for random or ignorant breeding conducted on a small scale)

Doghouse
A doghouse is a small shed, often built in the shape of a little house, in which a dog is kept or can run into for shelter from the elements.

Dogmen
The dogmen in our history began breeding bulldogs specifically for pit fighting. A dogman was thought never to be bragging on his dog and never to down another dogmans dogs. Dogmen where men of high standard and morals, They we're honest and belived to be worthy of respcet.
Breeders brought their animals to the New World, and the rest is history.

Dog fighting
Dog fighting is a old sport that puts two dogs against one another for enertainment, and sometimes for gambling purposes.
Using dogs in fighting has been around for hundreds maybe thousands of years. The Romans, Greeks, Spanish and French used dogs for fighting. Fighting between all kinds of animals have always been a very popular event. As far back as can be recalled dogs called gladiator were bred for the sole purpose of dog fighting. The British began breeding the bulldog for the sole reason of dog on dog combat, but they were not the first; since this event has been around since the day of the Roman Empire. The dogs that the British used are commonly known today as the American Pit Bull Terrier.

* Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states

* Dogfighting is a felony offense in 44 states

* Being a spectator at a dog fighting event is illegal in 46 states

* The possession of dogs for fighting purposes is prohibited in 39 states.

Enforcement
Enforcment is to enforce some thing.

Fenlony
A fenlony is a crime under federal law

Fight
A combat between two dog (see dog fighting)

Fighting Dogs
A fighting dog is a dog that have been fought in a pit or fighting ring.

Flirt Poles
Flirt Pole: a pole with a rope and toy at the end (fishing pole type thing). People use a Flirt Pole to raise prey drive in their dogs or to exercise with smaller ammount of exersion on the owners part...the dogs chase the toy around and around with acrobatics.
Be carefull with these items as in some states they are considered dog fighting parafanalia.
Foul
Once a dog has scratched (see SCRATCH) if a handler were to try to physically make his dog cross the line then again the match is over and the handler is called for a foul.

Gameness
1: Gameness is a willingness to succeed or overcome, no matter what hardship must be endured. A game dog is determined to beat its opponent, no matter what odds are stacked against it, even unto death.
2:<FONT face="Times New Roman"> Gameness does NOT equal dog-aggression

The most general sense of the term, (Game) gameness can be described as "the unwillingness to give up, even under the most difficult of circumstances and despite the threat of injury or death."

The quality of gameness should not be confused with prey drive or aggression, in a nutshell gameness is simply the will to win. This trait cannot be taught to a dog or a man. It is an innate quality extremely difficult to reproduce in dogs, yet one of the easiest to lose. if you breed for conformation in the Bull and Terrier breeds, you should not sacrifice gameness for the sake of conformation. This invisible inherited trait makes our breeds unique. It also passes on the steadfast rock-steady temperament that has made our dogs such wonderful companions.



PLUCKY, UNYIELDING IN MANNER, READY AND WILLING

Function: adjective
1: a having or showing a resolute unyielding spirit <game to the end> b : willing or ready to proceed

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Old Family Dogs
19th century Ireland were rarely above 25 lbs., and 15-lb. dogs were not uncommon

Pit
Pronunciation: 'pit<FONT face="Times New Roman">
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English pytt (akin to Old High German pfuzzi well), from Latin puteus well, pit
1 a (1) : a hole, shaft, or cavity in the ground (2) : Mine (3) : a scooped-out place used for burning something (as charcoal) b : an area often sunken or depressed below the adjacent floor area: as (1) : an enclosure in which animals are made to fight each other (2) : a space at the front of a theater for the orchestra (3) : an area in a securities or commodities exchange in which members trade (as stocks)
2 a : Hell -- used with the b : a place or situation of futility, misery, or degradation c plural : Worst