American Pit Bull Terrier Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Joe Stahlkuppe (Author) "The little girl, about four years old, was playing in the backyard of her suburban Florida home..." (more)
Key Phrases: pit fighting dogs, pit dogs, conformation dog shows, American Pit Bull Terrier, United States, United Kennel Club (more...)

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Product Description
Owners of this assertive breed are advised on the importance of rigorous but humane obedience training. All other aspects of purchase, health care, feeding, and housing are discussed in detail. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have high quality, full-color photos, instructive line drawings, and run to an average of approximately 140 pages

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764112333
• ISBN-13: 978-0764112331
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,838 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Barron's Pets Handbooks Series.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for APBT owners and fans!, April 24, 2001

By A Customer

As an owner of a 90+ pound APBT, I have tried to read all the books and articles I could find on the subject of pit bulls. This is BY FAR the best book I have found. Many writers of such books are extremely one sided, either portaying the dogs a vicious killers or as baby dolls. Mr. Stahlkuppe very fairly shows the good points of these dogs, as well as the bad. This book should be required reading for all prospective pit bull owners.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for anyone that wants truth about this great breed, September 22, 2000

By	Alex - See all my reviews

For someone who wants to get an American Pit Bull Terrier should read this book. It talks about responsible ownership and how to socialize your puppy so that it will become a good canine citizen. Although it has a whole chapter about dog-fighting which I don't like, it uses that information to explain the temperament of the breed - which is not a vicious animal like everyone says. Ofcourse they don't like dogs, although some live with other dogs their whole life without any incidents. They love people and strangers and are not guard dogs - in fact they love people so much that they will let a stranger in your house, take everything including the pit bull. Some pit bull owners even get other dogs like Dobermans to protect their pit bull. It might sound strange but its true. Bad breeding, dog-fighters, and the media gave this breed a bad reputation. Before you buy a dog - read this book first. Pit bulls are only for very few people - only if you you are getting this dog as a pet, have lots of time to spend time with them socialize, and have time to love them then may be you should consider this breed.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, informaitive, Truthful, November 19, 2003

By	Theresa (Hillsboro, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This book gives a truthful picture of APBT's. It also has exclent information on caring for this breed through it's life. I purchased it for my mother, who was nervous about the breed, before I adopted my dog. After reading the book she was looking forward to having the adition to the family come and was sharing her new found info with friends and family who had negitive reactions when hearing I was getting an APBT. An exclent book to have on hand and share with those intrested in the breed, who own the breed, and who don't know the breed.