The American Pit Bull Terrier Handbook

Pet Handbooks

by Joe Stahlkuppe

Owners of this assertive breed are advised on the importance of rigorous but humane obedience training. All other aspects of purchase, health care, feeding, and housing are discussed in detail. Titles in Barron's popular Pet Handbooks series instruct pet owners on health care, proper feeding and housing, and other facts important to owners and their pets.

Genres: Dogs

175 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jennifer Ritchie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was apparently written by the Lucius Malfoy of the pit bull world. Some really interesting information, especially the historical stuff. But — wow. People like this, who are passionate, not about dogs in general, or even about specific individual dogs, but about a breed, make me choke on their maniacal snobbery and eugenicist agenda.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's nothing surprising - good or bad - about this handbook. It's clearly written and sprinkled with great photos and illustrations. Handbook lightly covers breed basics - history, selection, feeding, training etcetera. Expect to read more than one inexpensive, introductory text if you want intermediate or advanced knowledge of APBTs - or any other pet.

One notable thing I like about this book is its repeated emphasis on responsible APBT ownership - 100% warranted. It doesn't matter what you or I think of (our) Pit Bulls. Most people know nothing about Pit Bulls besides vague, longstanding fear - no thanks to Michael Vick and DMX. If you don't want to help correct APBT misperceptions, don't own one.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read some of it while still in Barnes and Noble; I figured since I'm in love with pits, why not read everything I can get my hands on that makes sense?

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

APBT lovers and owners must read!