The Truth About the American Pit Bull Terrier

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Summary: the truth about the american pit bull terrier
Review: All I have to say is that this is the best book to this date about the American Pit Bull Terrier. (At least untill Stratton decides to write another one)

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Summary: Same old Stratton
Review: Although I have respect for Stratton as a pit bulldog expert, I disagree with many of his claims and beliefs. He is too supportive of dog fighting. He encourages the use of the pit bull as a protection dog. He talks mostly about the macho uses of pit bulls - hog hunting, weight pull, bulking the dog up for big muscles and stamina, etc. He seems to love pit bulls in the same way a man loves to watch football or jack up a pickup. He sure knows a lot about them. But he has no real meaningful connection to them. It's very hard to read a book written by an author with such a detachment. I recommend this book only as a resource when doing research on pit bulls. But I don't think it is a quality book for people who are interested in getting a pet pit bull, or for people who want to learn about the many wonderful things that pit bulls can do.

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Summary: What Erica Thinks
Review: I have around 65 dog books and I have loved reading since I was a little girl. This book is my favorite of all the books I've ever had (or borrowed from a library) in my ENTIRE life. I am ordering the three other books in the Stratton series because I am so happy with this one.

Material-wise, my books are my treasures and this book is very pleasing to my eyes inside and out. On the outside: I love the color, the extra thick hard-cover, and the cover layout. On the inside: I love the amazing gallery of APBT pictures (there's like 350) spread throughout the text, how the pages are laid out, and how I CANNOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.

I mean there is just something about this book that makes me wanna touch it, hold it, and read from it for hours. I would pay $70 dollars for this.

The only thing I don't agree with in this book is that Stratton claims the APBT is the original bulldog, when it is, in fact, a cross between the old time fighting bulldog and local terriers. He usually calls it by the name "Bulldog." That is why Bennet, founder of the UKC, named it an American Pit Bull TERRIER.

So, I say, if you are a true American Pit Bull Terrier lover, GET THIS BOOK. It doesn't matter if you don't agree with all of his opinions because you will still LEARN SO MUCH AND HAVE FUN DOING IT.

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Summary: tells it like it is
Review: I have been interested in and read about the american pit bull terrier for the last ten years. During this time period I have read literature spanning from Semencic to Jessup and I have not found an author more informative or as knowledgable as Stratton. This is, perhaps, his best work. While authors like Jessup and Semencic provide a good coverage on the APBT, you will only find its spirit within Stratton's work. To put it short, Stratton tells it like it is and thats what the breed needs to understand it. Contrary to what ill informed opinions from Norway might say, the pit bull is still the preeminent fighting dog and causing breeds to go extinct from Japan (Tosas) to Spain (Canary dogs). This ability is what is abused and is misconcieved by the general public and it takes an author like Stratton to clear the air and explain why a proverbial fighting machine is actually a loving clown with a temperment that is so stable and human friendly most kennels employ dobermans and other guardogs to protect them from being stolen by strangers! If you buy one book, buy this one!

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Summary: Great Book
Review: I have found that this book is a wealth of knowledge about the American Pit Bull, and the author seems to be a man that has done a lot of research into the breed of the dog. As to the response from KH76 "but he speak's down on the other breeds. like the english bull terrier,the american bulldog,the tosa,and more. i lived in central america a longe time,and have see many mathes." What do you expect from a book that is called 'the truth about the American Pitbull Terrier', it certainly isnt going to praise the virtues of all the other breeds of dogs. I am the owner of a 2 year old American Pitbull and I have found this book extremely helpful and informative.

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Summary: it's a joke
Review: I have read this joke of a book. the author:richard f stratton,sure like the pitt bull,and that's ok. but he speak's down on the other fighting breeds. like the english bull terrier,the american bulldog,the tosa,and more. i lived in central america a longe time,and have seen many mathes. he dont know much about fighting dog's. that's a fact! dont by it!

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Summary: What are you talking about???
Review: Very few people have done as much for American Pit Bull Terrier literature than Richard Stratton. He owns, judges, and understands the breed better that any author I have read. Kh'76's lack of understanding of the pit bull is reflected in his grammar and spelling. If Stratton felt that the English Bulldog, American Bulldog, or Tosa was a better fighting breed, he would writing about them. I suggest that he reads the book, The World of the American Pit Bull Terrier and he would understand why the pit bull was the fighting breed of choice for many years and what makes it superior breed. If you don't understand the importance of a game tested dog, I don't suggest his books. I recommend Jesup's, it has pretty pictures.