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An APBT Scenario
Hype About APBTs
The APBT as a Family Pet and Companion
Appearance. Size
Color
What Your APBT Needs
Socialization
Training
Traits. Loyalty and Fun
Aggressiveness
Good Health
The APBT Versus the “Pit Bull” Terror
Human-aggressive “Pit Bulls”
The Media
Branding Owners
Criminals and Gangs
Rediscovering This Breed
APBTs and Other Dogs
Legal Lightning Rod
Laws
The APBT by Any Other Name
Mastiffs and Bulldogs
Fighting Canines
Bullbaiting
Brabanters
Terriers (Theoretically)
British Attitudes of the Time
A Tale of Two Terriers
Early Bulldogs
Other Bull-and-Terrier Breeds
Legacies from England
The APBT in Early America
The Frontier
The “Everydog” Famous APBTs
The APBT in Literature
Mascots
The Quest for the Best
Gameness
Breeding the Best to the Best
“Made in America”
The Ultimate Canine Fighting Machine
Why Even Discuss Dogfighting?
The Ultimate Selection Process
Selection
Culling
A Sometimes Illegal Activity
Some Myths About Why Dogs Fight
Are APBTs Trained to Fight?
Are APBTs Normally Human-Aggressive?
Rules and Regulations
The Dogfighters
Traditional Dogfighters
The Other Dogfighters
Dog Registries Affecting the APBT
The APBT in England
The APBT in the United States
C. Z. Bennett and the United Kennel Club
The United Kennel Club Standard for the APBT
The American Dog Breeders Association
The American Staffordshire Terrier
Are APBTs and Amstaffs the Same Breed?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier (AKC)
Gameness
Power and Strength
Aggressiveness Toward Other Dogs
Game-Bred Dogs
Positive Attributes. Lack of Aggressiveness Toward Humans
Loyalty
Companionability
Know Thyself
Know Thy Situation
Know the APBT
Books, Videos, Internet
Breeders and Breed Clubs
Events
Is the APBT Right for You?
Are You Right for the APBT?
Special Concerns for APBT Owners. Insurance Companies and the APBT
Our Litigious Society
Breed-specific Legislation
“Peterrorists”
The Right Attitude
The Right Environment
Setting the Stage for Success
Setting the Stage for Failure
Dealing with Negative Public Perceptions
Amazing APBTs
Commonsense Precautions
Socialization
Children and the APBT
Other Pets and the APBT
Other Dogs and the APBT
The APBT as a Guard Dog
The Public and the APBT
When Out and About
Your APBT as a Puppy
Spaying and Neutering
Your APBT as an Adult
Part of the Family
Exercise and Your APBT
Your APBT as an Older Dog
Euthanasia
Keeping Your APBT Looking Good
Grooming
Traveling with Your APBT
The Importance of Training
Understanding Pack Behavior
Chain of Command
The Mother Dog’s Training Model
Crate-training
Housetraining
The Outside Relief Spot
The Puppy’s Crate
After Eating or Drinking
Paper-Training
About Mistakes
Pretraining Lessons
Appropriate Training Equipment
Five Starter Commands
The Sit
The Stay
The Heel
The Down
The Come
Using a Professional Trainer
Conformation Dog Shows
Obedience Training
Agility Tests
Weight Pulling
Hunting and Working Livestock
Therapy Dog Opportunities
The Importance of a Good Diet
Special Considerations
Balance—The Key to Good Nutrition
Components of Canine Nutrition
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Owner Knowledge
Owner Consistency
Commercial Dog Foods
Canned Foods
Semimoist Foods
Dry Foods
Homemade Diets
Treats
Feeding APBT Puppies (Under Two Years Old)
Feeding Adult APBTs (Two to Five Years Old)
Feeding Older APBTs (Seven Years Old and Older)
When You Must Change Dog Foods
Keeping Your APBT Healthy
The Veterinarian
Preventive Care
From the Start
Immunizations
Distemper
Rabies
Leptospirosis
Hepatitis
Parvovirus
Parainfluenza
Bordetella
Coronavirus
Other Medical Problems. Borelliosis (Lyme Disease)
Bloat/Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Diarrhea and Vomiting
Anal Sac Impaction
Internal Parasites
Roundworms
Hookworms
Tapeworms
Heartworms
External Parasites. Fleas
Ticks
Ear Mites
Mange
Skin Problems
First Aid Kit
Emergency Care for Your APBT. The Team Approach
Accidents
Heatstroke
Bleeding
Poisoning
If Your APBT Is in a Dogfight
Giving Your APBT Medicine
Old Age and the APBT
Teeth
Eyes
Ears
Feet and Nails
The End
The Pendulum Begins to Swing
The Pendulum Swings On
Kennel Clubs
APBT Activities
Magazines
Books
Index
Important Note
Contents
1. The APBT—A New View
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9. The APBT as a Pet and Companion
Socialization
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