http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:31:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Lindsay Biddle Preserve - verb - to keep alive or in existence; make lasting. Preservation of the APBT is a sticky subject that has sparked many a battle between breed enthusiasts.  It makes sense if you think about it.  Many of us are so passionate about keeping the breed "alive or in ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=98   by Lindsay Biddle As I browse the various APBT message boards that are out there, someone invariably starts the topic "what does someone need to be a good APBT owner?"  Predictably, posters will answer with an ideal that usually falls in line with their own personal blend of dog ownership.  (In ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=93 by Lindsay Biddle I realize as I'm writing this that a lot of what I'm going to say is going to sound like sour grapes.  I suppose a little clarification is in order.  Prior to 2008, Loki and I did performance events exclusively and I know there are days when my ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=88 by Lindsay Biddle (Warning, the following is pure satire.  Don't read if you're freakishly sensitive.)   Don't get a Pit Bull unless you have at least 10 years' experience in the breed. Don't get a Pit Bull if you're under the age of 30 because you have to have financial and hormonal stability in ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=86   The Road to Becoming a Good Breeder  by Lindsay Biddle I have blogged subjects like this before, but since I encounter a lot of new people with questions about their upcoming/current litter, I thought I would put something together to help newbies get the information in their hot little hands before they ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=84 by Lindsay Biddle When we talk about the American Pit Bull Terrier, most dyed-in-the-wool fanatics will tell you (often with the gleam of pride in their eyes) that it is without a doubt a dog-aggressive breed. But when you ask the unknowing public about Pit Bulls, they often equate them more ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=77 by Lindsay B. (aka Bahamutt99) If you're going to copy these blogs partly or in their entirety, it is common courtesy to leave the author's name on there, and to provide a link-back. We are all about people using these blogs to promote breed education, but do not try to ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=44 by Lindsay B. (aka bahamutt99) I haven't had much to say lately, so I figured I'd compose my thoughts about breed ownership in a poem. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Crate n' Rotate Plastic crates and doggie gates All day in and out again Supervize and separate Its been this way since God knows when In the crate when they get fed Separate ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=38 by Lindsay B. (aka bahamutt99) I understand the importance of putting our best paw forward; I really do. We should share what is great about these dogs.  We should brag about their funny, loving, affectionate, playful personalities.  And their pain tolerance and stoicisim, and how that translates into an awesome pet for ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=32 I haven't posted anything in a while, so I thought I'd copy my response to a local article in which a woman is seeking to have the breed banned in my town.  (Oklahoma has a BSL prohibition.)  This is the long version of my response.  I had to trim down ... http://www.ukcpitbull.com/pitblog/?p=31