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Colby's Book of the American Pit Bull Terrier (Hardcover)

by Louis B. Colby (Author), Diane Jessup (Author) "One of the true treasures of the British Isles has been its dogs..." (more)
Key Phrases: litter brother, game dog, fighting dogs, Pit Bull, Louis Colby, Colby's Buffy (more...)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications (December 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 079382091X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793820917
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #607,527 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Knowing the Man Loving the book, May 10, 2000
By Rob (Haverhill Ma.) - See all my reviews
I've owned many Pitbulls in my time, All were great dogs but I did'nt know much about my own dogs back ground. I've recently recieved a puppy from Louis Colby and i'm very glad that I did. Having the book shows me what kind of History my dog has. I knew alot about the breed before I got the book but not as much as I know now. The book goes into great detail of how the breed has come along in all these years. It also puts the debate of the Amstaff and the APBT being to different dogs to rest. This book does cover lots of dog fighting history,keep in mind that 100 years ago dog fighting was acceptable and a common practice. I only live about 15 minutes away from Louis and I have gone out to his house many of times, each time I go we talk about the "New" sporting of these great animals "Weight pulling". So please dont think that Louis only promotes dog fighting,he doesn'nt,he appreciates them as they are and he really enjoys going to the pull contests, he much like me will never deny the dogs history. If your a history buff like I am this book is a must have for your collection and who knows...you might find a decendant of your dog in his book.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Telling It As It Is, January 5, 2000
By Chris W. (New York City) - See all my reviews
I am the proud owner of a pure Colby APBT. So, first I would like to thank the Colby family (even beyond JP) for keeping such accurate records of their history. Few breeds have as rich a history as the APBT. And even fewer bloodlines have records that are as accurate as the Colby bloodlines are. Thus, this book is very special in that it tells the history of a very wonderful breed of dog that is too commonly misunderstood. And completely reports the history of the Colby dogs which are undoubtedly the most influential dogs in the breed. For anyone interested in truly grasping the truth behind the APBT for themselves, this book is a must have. It is a keeper that any APBT fancier should have in their library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For The History Lover - A Real Find., December 19, 1999
Louis Colby and Diane Jessup did a great job with this, and many thanks are due to them for bringing this wonderful information public. I think many people interested in this breed enjoy the history aspect, and this book will more than please you if that is your interest. Lots of pictures of dogs from the past. Of special interest: one can see how little the true pit bull has changed over the past 100+ years, unlike breeds which are ruined by the show ring.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it from Louis
Just a big FYI to everyone....This book is in re-print and is available from the authors website.A signed copy is $49.95.
Published 19 days ago by A. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Colby's Book of the American Pit Bull Terrier
Great book describes the origin of the breed into the United States and how they came to be the way they are today.
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If you are looking to see how the pit bulls used to be then look no further. This book includes pedigrees from some of Colby's greatest dogs like Colby's Pincher. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read on APBT in a long time
This is the best book I have read on APBT in a long time.
My earliest memory of reading about pitbulls was in a elementary school library and I was reading a book of dog... Read more
Published on June 1, 2006 by Anthony T. Guillory

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
This is a fascinating book, although I would prefer if dog fighting had never happened at all. But for someone who is interested in Pit Bulls, they definately ought to read this... Read more
Published on February 3, 2005 by Annie Tye

3.0 out of 5 stars Good historical reference of great breed
This book has many great pictures of famous pit bulls from the early part of the last century. I enjoyed reading this book for some of the historical aspects of the breed, but... Read more
Published on March 13, 2003 by Weaver Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Well- written History of The Family and Their Dogs
When I first opened this book, I was dissapointed, thinking it was about the breed in general. However, after a few pages, I could not put it down. Read more
Published on January 28, 2003 by Jimrat198

5.0 out of 5 stars truth
absolutely awesome book for anyone interested in true history of the breed, unlike the stratton books that have a tendency to believe that the breeds history started with them... Read more
Published on October 14, 2002 by guy mcfarland

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply, the best!!!
Next to the word "Best" in the dictionary, you see a picture of a Colby dog. That is if this were a perfect world:) I just bought a beautiful little Colby dog from... Read more
Published on February 13, 2001 by Adam W. Glenn

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for the best breed
I own a lot of apbt books and this is by far the best. I own a Colby dog and it is exciting to be able to trace your dog back to the late 1800's. Read more
Published on January 20, 2001 by Kyle Raines

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