Memories Of The Pit Bull Terrier And His Master (History Of Fighting Dogs Series) (Paperback)

by L.B., Hanna (Author)

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Product Description
Originally published in 1926, the book is extremely rare in its first edition. The book comprises of a collection of articles put together by the editor of the Pit Bull Fancier - the leading Game Dog journal of the day - and is packed with photographs and information. A fascinating read for any fan of the breed. Contents include: The Origin of the Bull Terrier - Famous Dogs of the Past - Battle Record of Maguires Old Smuggler - Farewell to the Game - The Famous Old Danger - Two Famous Battles - Jack the Ripper - The Turk vs Jim Battle - The Great Interstate Battle - Superior Gameness Shown in Major vs Shine - A Lively Dog Fight - The Famous Gas House Dog - Famous Battles - Battle Given by H.E Reynolds of Jackson, Mississippi - Corcoran's Terry - The Famous Crazy Kate - Through that First One - A Battle of Interest - Rules Governing Recognized Pit Contests - The Pit Bull Terrier of Today - A Word to Beginners - Careful Breeding - Training of a Pup - Feeding the Pup - How to Condition for the Pit - Handling in the Pit - Three Game Dog Types - On Gameness - To Chain Break a Dog - Diseases and Treatment - Rabies or Hydrophobia - Care of Bitch and Puppies - When to Breed - The Spring-Pole - Some of the Foul Tricks Used - Names of Some Great Dog Fanciers and Their Dogs - Learn By Doing - A Flea to the Jury

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Read Country Books (January 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846644240
• ISBN-13: 978-1846644245
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #372,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Book on the American Pit Bull Terrier, December 7, 2007

By	Barneyfifes Brother (Purgatory, A.L.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a collector's item for those who have studied the antecedents of the modern day American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terrier. Our society has changed significantly from those early days. Back then, dog fighting was considered a legitimate "sport". In fact, popular dog fighting rules were called: "The Police Gazette Rules".
This is a valuable part of American History and is now a part of my APBT literature collection. Those who love this breed should ignore the self-righteous comments of those who would like to legislate what we should and should not read.
Barney Fife's Brother

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice historical review of the American Pitbull Terrier., December 14, 2007

By	J. Martinez (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a great way to put such a great representation of this breed by having bobtail bob right on the front cover! I do not condone dog fighting, however that is part of this American breeds history! And that is where it remains, but its crucial information that we as owners should never forget....believe it or not, but if you actually know your dogs history, human agression was discouraged back then, it was a liability (considering there was no health insurance back then) these old time dogmen bred these dogs to have stable strong temperaments, not these weak unsound dogs that are being bred today. Educate yourself first before casting judgement on an entire breed of dog.

2 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sick, August 23, 2007

By	Peggy A. West "Jack West" (Milwaukie, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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