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World of the American Pit Bull Terrier (Hardcover)

by Richard Stratton (Author)
Key Phrases: pit dog men, pounds pit weight, great pit dog, Pit Bull, Jimmy Boots, Red Jack (more...)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications (January 1, 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0876668511
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876668511
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #600,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all A.P.B.T lovers!!!!!!!!!!!!, October 29, 1999
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If you have an American Pit Bull Terrier, want an American Pit Bull Terrier, or just want to learn about the breed, you have to read this book. This book tells you just about everything you will ever need to know about American Pit Bull Terriers. Also the way that Stratton writes his books makes them easy to read, fun to read, and keeps you interested all the way through. If you are thinking about getting an American Pit Bull Terrier, you must read this book. This book will give you the truth about the breed, and will let you see beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is all around the best breed of dog in the world.
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24 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Dog Fighting Glorified, February 5, 2004
Unless you honestly think that any animal enjoys fighting another for his life, unless you enjoy the idea of animals abused for entertainment purposes or unless you think that "dog fighting" quaifies as a "gentleman's sport" then I'd suggest you look to someone other than Stratton for your information. His glorification of the past and present of dog fighting is both sickening and and frightening all at the same time.

Calling the low lifes who get their kicks watching animals suffer "dogmen" in an attempt to sanitize this brutality does not change the facts. Dog fighting is not now, nor was it in the past, anything to be admired. His description of match details is enough to make any honest dog lover cringe.

The book does provide some excellent historical information on the development of the breed. However, there are other excellent sources of information on the subject, which manage not to make dog fighting sound like an acceptable activity.

Thank you Mr. Stratton for pounding one more nail into the coffin of this beautiful, loyal and misunderstoond breed.

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19 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Love of fighting, not love of the breed., January 16, 2001
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I thought this book would be in support of and for the breed. Instead I found the author completely in favor of, and promoting fighting. It is book's just like this that give pit bull's a bad rap. TRUE lovers of the breed know their genuine potential as an incredibly affectionate and loving dog. My pit bull is so gentle and cuddly. Working in a vet clinic, I often see the results of accidental fights. NEVER would someone intentionally expose somthing they "love" to this situation. They never have and never will appreciate this dog. They love the way their ego's feel watching two dogs rip each other apart. It is disgusting. If people succeed in outlawing this breed, it will be with the help of book's like this. Once again, this book is about what people have made the breed. Not the breed itself. What a waste.
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1.0 out of 5 stars typical...
Read this book years ago, and looking back it's almost comical in its style. 137 lb Korean chindo dogs? Korean, jindhos weigh about 45-60 lbs. Read more
Published 10 months ago by dog enthusiast

1.0 out of 5 stars A book only a dog fighter would love
Stratton writes books that glorify dog fighting. Anyone that truly loves their dog would read anything from Stratton!!!
Published on April 29, 2006 by Annie

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I belive this book tells the true history of the APBT and anyone involved in this breed should read this book cover to cover but that is the inherit problem with a lot pit bull... Read more
Published on August 26, 2005 by J. Myers

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Worthwhile Read
Although I do agree that Stratton can be a little biased in his exaltation of the breed, I do say that this book is something those wishing to acquire a wealth of Pit Bull... Read more
Published on January 1, 2004 by E. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't live without it!
I bought this book when it first came out, it is an essential reference for the pit bull fancier. Lots of nice pics, information and great dogs, to boot. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars the most informative book on APBT"s
when I first purchased a am.pitbull this is the book I read
you may think it promotes fighting, when in fact it does not
He even says in it he does not encourage... Read more
Published on December 28, 2001 by lasvegas_pitbulls

5.0 out of 5 stars the total package
hello my name is cory smith and I am a breder o fthe APBT I totaly got hooked on the breed when I first read The World of the American Pit Bull Terrier I was totaly amazed... Read more
Published on October 8, 2001 by cory smith

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book there is!!!
Not only have I met and talked with Mr. Stratton, but Ive read and re-read all his books. This book was writen on the history of pitbulls.period. Read more
Published on August 28, 2001 by pitlover

1.0 out of 5 stars Great book on animal abuse
If you're a redneck w/a Pit bull and want to see lots of pictures of other rednecks w/Pit bulls, then this is the book for you. Great book on dog fighting and animal abuse. Read more
Published on April 30, 2001 by JB

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