My blues appear to have black noses unless you put them by a dog with a real black nose than it is quite apparent it is blue here is my samurai. It is a mediumsized, intelligent, shorthaired dog, of a solid build, whose early ancestors came from the british isles. On the other hand, though, many people who are just looking for a great dog as a pet like more colorful dogs and will pay more for a red nose, blue nose or other color of pitbull. And unfortunately, they were still used as fighting dogs. I am not a dog fighter but i do study the breed extensively and i feel stratton does give you a good history and back ground on dog fighting and.
Books on the history of the american pit bull terrier. Dixie the reverse blue brindle american pit bull terrier as a puppy at 2 months old. A really thorough history of the pit bull throughout western culture and the reasons and implications of both the love for and hatred of the idea of pit bulls. For example, red nose pitbulls cant be show dogs, so they arent worth much to people who do dog shows. Here is some information on the old family red nose, as well as on the american pit bull terrier who happens to have a red nose. Rednosed pits have a red or redbrown nose, while bluenosed pitties have a grey or light black nose. Read the american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs series by joseph l. The red nose pitbull breeds origin goes back to the mid1800s in ireland, and the dogs ancestor is old family red nose ofbr family strain. Surprisingly, blue nose pit bulls, in fact, do not have a nose that is truly blue. The variation in price mostly depends on the breeder. The information on red, red nose pit bulls comes from page 83 of richard strattons 1977 book on the american pitbull this is the american pit bull terrier. These lovable pups can have black, brown, blue, liver, fawn, white, red, or brindle coats. American pitbull history ancestors bloodlines ofrn pit. Real american pit bull terriers pit bull terrierspit terriers have bruce lee bodytight skin and narrow head.
It is a half pit bull and half siberian husky which has bright blue eyes, husky ears, and a short and smooth hair coat. Blue nose pit bulls are intimidating and muscular dogs that bond extremely closely to their. Pit bulls, bully breeds and pit mixes are responsible for killing one human being every 10 days in the united states. The red nose pit bull fad has likely originated from a line of pit bulls from ireland called the old family red nose. As rich and captivating as the breeds history is, the pit bulls future is more. Learn more about the pitbull dog breed pitbulls are today being bad mouthed by the media to the extend that people are afraid of the dog breed in all forms and sizes. Pitbulls, red nose, blue pit bulls, american pit bull. Pit bulls were originally bred from old english bulldogs these dogs are similar in appearance to todays american bulldog who gained their popularity on the british isles in a cruel blood sport known as bull baiting. The american staffordshire terrier should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well puttogether dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings.
Blue nose pitbull facts, fun, pros and cons of a blue. The american pit bull terrier history of fighting dogs. Originally published in 1936, this book is extremely rare in its early editions. The colby dogs are an ancient blacknosed bloodline that served as one of. American pitbull terrier trupanion dog breed guide. He sold more american pit bull terriers than anyone else in his era of pit bull history. Notes, adba standard domestic dog canis lupus familiaris. This makes this breed different to the standard pit bull, with a black nose. Blue pit bull and the apbt breed history this blue nose pitbull shows an excellent muscle tone and displays great workability. It is beyond my capabilities to imagine an end to him, for every generation seems to supply a nucleus of hard core devotees completely committed to the breed. You might hear references to a pit bulls nose color being black, red, or blue.
Colby, 1997, first edition hard cover out of print book, 192 pages. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of. The american pit bull terrier comes from a combination of english and irish stock brought to the us in the 19th century. See more ideas about puppies, cute dogs and cute animals. The shade may vary with each blue nose pit from black to bluishgray, depending on the amount of melanin in its skin. The fascinating and tragic story of americas oldest black.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. It also can have freckles of red, light brown, dark brown, grey, blue or black. For more information on this theory you can read books by richard f. You may think you saw a dog with a black nose but what you saw was a blue dog with great pigment. Once in the us, pit bulls excelled as cattle dogs and catch dogs for pigs. The last point is another often missed by those who would believe the pitbulls. There is only one pit bull and that is the american pit bull terrier. The majority of pit bulls love to please their owners and participate in dog sports such as weight pulling, protection work, schutzhund, dock jumping, as. It acts as superb source of nutrients as described by veterinary surgeon dr. Red nose sunscreen vintage style pit bull dog fine art poster a. Stratton, author of the book this is the american pit bull terrier. Some dog men in pitbull history called carver a peddler the worst thing you can call an old time pitbull breeder. In one of his books, pit bull expert and breeder richard stratton.
American pit bull terrier dog breed information and pictures. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the american pit bull terrier breed. The first third of the book is pit bull history and whether you should adopt or buy a pit. This is a professionally printed volume not a cheap photo copy printed on high quality paper and bound with a glossy cover it is 220 pages. Its impossible to predict exactly how this cross will turn out. These pigments express themselves differently depending on other genes, creating the kaleidoscope of colors we associate with dogs. It is a unique pit bull with heart shaped pattern around its adorable nose. The pit bulltype is particularly ambiguous, as it encompasses a range of pedigree breeds, informal types and appearances that cannot be reliably identified. They can weigh up to 90 pounds, and sport a short, dense coat that can come in a variety of color combinations. Bull and bearbaiting arenas shown on the woodcut map of london of c. Pitbulls in the show ring have to have black noses. Pit and pal 1927 1928 1929 this is a new reprint of 20 complete issues printed in 1927 1928 1929 which was when this rare hard to find magazine was started. Pitbulls, in general, are labeled aggressive because of their history of being used in. A pitbull starred in the buster brown comic strips and appeared in the logo for buster brown childrens shoes.
Their noses are more of a grey tone with a tint of blue to them, instead of a normal black nose. If they have a red nose, blue nose, blue coat, red coat, brindle coat, cream coat, fawn with white patches or a black mask, it doesnt matter at all. Buster brown shoes also used an american pitbull terrier as its mascot as did rca, which featured a pitbull on its wellknown logo. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves dogs, history, nonfiction or cultural studies. There are some questions that must be answered by those who want to portray all pitbulls as killers. A pit may weigh anywhere from 3060 pounds and have a height. Pit bulls were created by crossbreeding bulldogs and terriers to produce a dog that. That being said, pitbulls do have storied, bloodsoaked history. Ready some books on the real game breed apbt and about the bull. This book documents over 100 years of the colby familys legendary line of pit bulls which from the 19th century have been one of the respected bloodlines in pit bull history. When compared with the english staffordshire bull terrier, the american pit bull terrier is larger. The pitbull lab mix is a mix between the american pitbull terrier and the labrador retriever.
The blue color associated with the pitbulls blue nose is actually a diluted black pigmentation. The pitbull lab mix is a cross between the loving labrador retriever and the loyal pitbull terrier. If you look at a pits nose and it has a light black or grayish color, then you have a blue nose pitbull. The rednose pit bull fad has likely originated from a line of pit bulls from ireland called the old family red nose. The entire american pitbull terrier including the red nose, were originally bred as fighting dogs in blood sports and dog fights. We have been breeding pitbull puppies for a long time. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. However, the majority of pit bulls were not fought, instead earning their keep as hunters. The blue nose pitbull is a type of american pitbull with bluegray. Colbys book of the american pit bull terrier louis b. Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It has always s eemed to me that the good old pit bull is a breed that is at once primitive and futuristic.
Books in any genre that celebrate the bully breeds. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The florida black mouth cur, used for herding cattle, are featured in old paintings hanging in local barber shops and homes, so their existence and history in florida is documented. The best pitbull puppies for sale, hand down in 2020. She is also a former veterinarian assistant, and author of the popular online dog training course brain training for dogs. Quick navigation everything you should know about the red nose pitbullfeeding the red nose pitbullcaring for the red nose pitbull everything you should know about the red nose pitbullthe red nose pitbull or red pit is one of the various color varieties to choose from in an american pitbull terrier. The history of the pit bull can be traced back to the early 1800s in the united kingdom. Formal breeds often considered to be of the pit bulltype include the american pit bull terrier, american staffordshire terrier, american bully, and. He looks no more out of place in the ancient landscapes of 16th century paintings than he does in the ultramodern setting. But they need proper training and socialization from a very early. They can look a little bit intimidating at first glance, but once you bring one of these.
This strain of pit bulls boasted copperred noses, red lips, red toe nails, red coats and red, amber eyes, according to richard f. I like scott kreidlers answer because its exactly right and because i didnt know quora automatically generated questions and because almost every breedspecific dog question is irritatingly ignorant. The pit bull terrier has a smooth, short coat and comes in any color except merle. Theyre an athletic and energetic dog with a courageous, and affectionate temperament. With its checkered history of bull and bear baiting and ties to the illegal sport of dog fighting when found in unscrupulous hands, we have decided. These pitbull puppies will make other breeders go crazy, as these extra large blue nose pitbulls are two of the best xxl pitbulls in the world. History of ofrred nose pitbullred nose pitbull kennels. Pit bull, oftenmisspelled pitbull, is a term used to refer a range of bully breeds. But generally, the pitbull lab mix is intelligent, peopleoriented, and energetic. American staffordshire terrier dog breed information. One of the best things about this book is the pictures. The american pit bull terrier apbt is a purebred dog breed recognized by the united kennel club and american dog breeders association, but not the american kennel club akc. You have show dogs, working dogs, and various line types.
Far from being an aberration, the american pit bull terrier has become a. You may have heard about a red nose pit bull that originated from the bloodline. Specifically this particular line of the breed dating back well over 100 years. The genetics of breed color in the american pit bull terrier. They are still 100% american pit bull terriers unless they are known mix breeds. Clearly, pitbull history has more to it than just fighting. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
The red nose american pit dogs of today are here in part because carver was an excellent judge of dogs and a great breeder. I like this book because it shows the rich history of the american pit bull terrier. The reality is that the bully breeds are characterized by their loving, caring nature, their loyalty and their easy nature around children. Adrienne farricelli is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. Facts about blue nose and red nose pit bulls pethelpful. Leia the bluenose pit bull and sailor the rednose pit bull, both rescued from. Blue nose pit bulls are often talked about with passion and the red nose pit. The american pit bull terrier apbt is a purebred dog breed recognized by the united kennel. Her work has appeared in several print and online publications including ehow, usa today, every dog magazine, daily puppy and connecticut dog magazine. Blue pitbulls, white pitbulls, red nose pitbulls what.
The pit bull friend and killer sports illustrated vault. The breed pit bulls is a short way of saying american pit bull terriers. See more ideas about pitbull terrier, pitbulls and american pitbull. Shadow is lb for lb, the largest blue nose pit bull in the world. One of the most famous line types is the colby line. The texas black mouth cur comes from a line of curs welldocumented in the book big thicket legacy. With a wag and a woof, this book invites readers to meet the devoted american pit bull terrier.
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