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Physical Characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier

Title Page

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History of the American Pit Bull Terrier

THE GENESIS OF THE BREED IN ITS HOMELAND

ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER

THE AMERICAN PIT BULL IN THE 20TH CENTURY

Characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

PERSONALITY

VERSATILITY OF THE BREED

THE BEST HOME FOR A PIT BULL

OWNER SUITABILITY

HIP DYSPLASIA IN PIT BULLS

VARIATIONS IN THE BREED

Breed Standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier

WHAT IS A BREED STANDARD?

THE UNITED KENNEL CLUB STANDARD FOR THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER

Your Puppy American Pit Bull Terrier

CHOOSING YOUR BREEDER AND PUPPY

COMMITMENT OF OWNERSHIP

PREPARING PUPPY’S PLACE IN YOUR HOME

WHAT YOU SHOULD BUY

PUPPY-PROOFING YOUR HOME

FIRST TRIP TO THE VET

INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY

YOUR PUP’S FIRST NIGHT HOME

PREVENTING PUPPY PROBLEMS

COMMON PUPPY PROBLEMS

Everyday Care of Your American Pit Bull Terrier

DIETARY AND FEEDING CONSIDERATIONS

WATER

EXERCISE

GROOMING

TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG

IDENTIFICATION

Training Your American Pit Bull Terrier

HOUSEBREAKING

ROLES OF DISCIPLINE, REWARD AND PUNISHMENT

TRAINING EQUIPMENT

TRAINING BEGINS: ASK THE DOG A QUESTION

THE BASIC COMMANDS

WEANING OFF FOOD IN TRAINING

OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Activities for You and Your American Pit Bull Terrier

WALKING

BICYCLE RIDING WITH YOUR PIT BULL

PLAYTIME WITH OTHER DOGS

WEIGHT PULLING

Health Care of Your American Pit Bull Terrier

SELECTING A QUALIFIED VET

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE

SKIN PROBLEMS

AUTO-IMMUNE ILLNESSES

FOOD PROBLEMS

EXTERNAL PARASITES

INTERNAL PARASITES

Number-One Killer Disease in Dogs: CANCER

Your Senior American Pit Bull Terrier

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SENIORS

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE TIME COMES

Behavior of Your American Pit Bull Terrier

THINK LIKE A DOG

AGGRESSION

SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

CHEWING

JUMPING UP

DIGGING

BARKING

FOOD STEALING

BEGGING

SEPARATION ANXIETY

COPROPHAGIA

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