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by Diane Jessup (Author) "Few breeds have as long and as well-documented a working history as the breed known by his friends as the Pit Bulldog, and registered with..." (more)
Key Phrases: bulldog family, fad panic, pit bulldogs, American Staffordshire, Carla Restivo, Bandog Dread (more...)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications (December 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793801907
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793801909
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #288,248 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last, A Book That Won't Be Used Against Us!, December 16, 1999
As an owner of several ADBA pit bulls, I am thrilled that at last there is a book out that we can use to help fight breed specific laws in our area. Many of the other books (Like Stratton's and Carl Semencic's) are not the kind of book you would want to take to a town meeting and try and convince them that these dogs can be great pets in responsible hands. Semencic's newest book (Gladiator Dogs) features page after page of snarling, lunging pit bulls. Great! Just what we need! And more dogs on heavy chains like some kind of maniacs! Sure pit bulls must be housed and handled with a little more care around other dogs, but thank you! Diane, for a fresh, intelligent look at our dogs. I for one am donating one to my local library, and sending one to the city council.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dog Fighters Won't Like This Book - But The Rest Will!, December 19, 1999
What a breath of fresh air in a subject filled with nonsense by those who should know better. I really liked this book, and think every person interested in this breed should read it. It is not like any of the others, and will not make dog fighters happy. Diane tells it like it is, and that is going to hurt for some, but it needed to be said for a long time. Great pictures of bulldogs doing all manner of things, from herding to search and rescue. The pictures are really nice. Next time someone tells you pit bulls are only good for fighting, hand them this book! Enjoy.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurray! A Pit Bull Book for Everyone, December 15, 2002
By "sunrisekennels" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
A book about our great breed that shows them how they should be,
Great obedient, loving Pets & Working Dogs.
Ms.Jessup provides a view of the breed that has unfortunately
been overlooked by many other writers, the incredible potential
of this breed to be a Loving Pet,Conformation Show dog,Obedience Dog, Agility Dog Etc. and the consequences to this breed & society from the actions of people who misuse,abuse & fight these dogs.
Excellent care & training section including A VERY Important

part to every potential owner, Selection of your dog.
All breeders should strive to produce dogs like Diane's Dread,
with low aggression,high trainability,excellent conformation & health.
Think Well before you get an APBT,if you do look long & hard
for an ethical & caring breeder and you will be rewarded with the best dog you ever had.
I have been Showing,Training & Breeding UKC Champions for 10 Years,and have not seen any books that highlight the breed so well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for fans of the breed
If you want to learn a lot about the American pit bull terrier, this is the book to pick up.

This book talks about every aspect of the breed, starting with its... Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Cosenzo

2.0 out of 5 stars OK,,,
not sure why authors like jessup, semencic, stratton, etc feel they have to run down other breeds while pumping up their own. Read more
Published 10 months ago by dog enthusiast

4.0 out of 5 stars Wondeful Book...Ran off Opinons though
The was a very informative book all in all. I thought it would be better though. It talks about the history of the pit bull..the real history not many people know. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Star_dog

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
It was a gift I made to a Friend who loves Pit Bulls and He was so happy about the book. He told me this book is superb and He using it as a personal guide.
Published on May 30, 2007 by Jose J. Oms

2.0 out of 5 stars Mixed signals
I agree with the review by T. Roberts (tei321). I was hoping for pictures of family pit bulls, playing, sleeping, having fun, looking beautiful and cute, illustrating the loving... Read more
Published on April 17, 2007 by L. Serfass

5.0 out of 5 stars The Working Pit Bull
I first met Diane Jessup when she was invited by the British Dog Wardens Association to the UK to be a guest speaker . Read more
Published on December 5, 2005 by Marretta Corliss

4.0 out of 5 stars Good breed book, but...
This book had excellent photos and information about the breed.I do think she should have put more emphasis on the sweet disposition, common sense way they conduct themselves, and... Read more
Published on April 11, 2005 by all breed dog lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Book
I have been a Pit Bull owner for just over a year and have a lot to learn. This book is full of great information about Pits, and it has many beautiful pictures. Read more
Published on March 16, 2005 by Paula L. Morrow

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Pit Bull book ever!
I have been a fan of Diane Jessups of a few years now. I picked up The Working Pit Bull and since have devoured everything with her name attached! Read more
Published on February 3, 2005 by Annie Tye

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing book that falls far short of its potential
I got this book because I loved "The Dog Who Spoke With Gods" by the same author. While I did appreciate Jessup's positive support of the breed in her words, I was disappointed... Read more
Published on December 28, 2004 by T. Roberts

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