This Is Amer Pit Bull Terrier

Thank God for people like Richard Stratton who defend this noble breed during the media frenzy of today. It was about 1974 when Richard contacted me to reproduce my story of a heroic American Pit Bull Terrier that I owned as a child, named Vino. She was given to me by an Air Force Colonel right after WWII in San Antonio. I have owned Pit Bulls all of my life. They have more personality and sense than any two other dogs put together. My children were raised with them. We also used them in ranch work to catch and hold bulls so we could vaccinate/doctor them. They will do anything you ask. There will always be bad dogs in ANY BREED, depending on what you ask them to do. If you want to see the real side of an American Pit Bull Terrier, read Richard's book and my story on Vino. I would not be sitting here today typing this, if not for her, she saved my life. Cheyrl

I do not know why alot of people bash Richard Stratton. I find all his books to be very informative. He writes about the PROS AND CONS of an APBT. I do NOT gametest or Roll my dogs and I'm completely against dog fighting. But, you need to have an open mind. Pit Bulls were bred for generation to be fighters and YOU CANNOT DENY THEIR HISTORY. That is like denying a shark from biting and a Lion from hunting and devouring his prey. I know to some people that do not have an open mind about APBT's will NEVER understand what the book is talking about, all they see is fighting this and that and death. I know its sick but for as much as I hate to say it, FIGHTING is one thing the American Pit Bull Terrier loves, and it is the reason for their existence. But, for you to understand the breed you also need to understand this. Now, the book got 5 stars because it is very informative, bloodlines, well reknowned breeders etc are on the book. The pictures are very old, but the text is excellent. KUDOS to Richard F. Stratton for shedding some light on the American Pit Bull Terrier instead of just the pros that most authors writes about. PIT BULLS AREN'T FOR EVERYONE!!! SPECIAL/RESPONSIBLE OWNERS REQUIRED!!! REAPEAT THAT LINE 10X'S BEFORE YOU GO OUT AND PURCHASE AN APBT. Read, Read, Read and research about the breed before you get one as there are too many unwanted APBT on deathrow at local shelters because of ireesposible owners. Knowledge is power! So, I highly recommend you buying ALL of Richard Stratton's books, THE COMPLETE GAMEDOG (THIS IS THE APBT BIBLE) and subscribe to the ADBA's "Gazette" magazine. I hope this review helped some people, if not then at least it helped me understand the breed 100% after reading all the Stratton books. KUDOS!! Mr. Stratton. Pitbullsonly4us www.freewebs.com/massmonsterpits

Maybe you have to have "been there" in time and in spirit to fully appreciate what a grand, old classic this book is. It may seem antiquated by today's "information superhighway" standards, but if you are a serious student of this breed and you still own a book shelf, this book should be on that shelf somewhere.

Anyone interested in pit bulls should read this book. The book offers a little bit of history on the breed, and basically lightly covers all areas of the breed. It also has some interesting stories of famous dogs and dog men. This book and all of Strattons books should change any negative views you have of the breed.

I've owned this book for many years. It has helped me with my own dogs. I've had at least 2 of these dogs most of my life. This book tells about the old time dogs as well as a few recent greats. It gives great insight into the dogs mind and dispells a lot of myths. They are not "bulletproof" or "armor plated." Heart and soul gives them the edge. His mind and will makes him what he is.