Debra Arnett, American Pit Bull Terriers
Debra Arnett and her husband live in Kalamazoo, Michigan with "five wonderful kids," ranging from ages seven to 16 years old. I met my husband in 1990, and he introduced me to the wonderful American Pit Bull Terrier breed. (Extended bio) |  |
Breeders Spotlight
How long have you been involved in your breed?
I have been involved in APBTs since 1990
List three words you feel best describe your breed.
Loyal. Confident. Enthusiastic.
In your opinion, what physical characteristic defines your breed the most?
Their athletic, muscular physical appearance.
In your opinion, which behavioral characteristic defines your breed the most?
What is the largest false impression your breed gives?
That it is a vicious breed.
What should breeders be most concerned about today?
Breeders should make sure their puppies are placed in a home that will keep the puppies socialized. As breeders, we need to promote the positive in the breed.
Is your breed standard sufficient? If you do not feel it is sufficient, briefly list changes you would like to see made.
Possibly a height standard, and our standard should not say all color patterns are acceptable.
What counsel would you like to give to newcomers?
Make sure they socialize their APBTs, and they need to have a thick skin for comments they may hear from others.
What is the single most charming attribute of your breed?
Do you prefer your breed judged moving or standing?
Moving, to show the energy this breed has.
What is the most common judging mistake in your breed?
Judges need to realize they do not have to place a dog that is not a good representation of the breed.
What quality lends itself particularly well to the show ring?
Who would you like to see judge your National Specialty?
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03/15/2010: Video highlights From American Leopard Hound Days Here are some video highlights from the recent 1st Annual American Leopard Hound Days in Sparta, IL.... Read more here. 
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This Weekend At UKC
UKC is pleased to announce that the running of the 2010 UKC World Squirrel Dog Championship will take place in Franklin, Indiana, and will be hosted by the Johnson County Hound Club. The event date will be Saturday, March 20th. New this year will be last chance qualifying events which will take place on Friday, March 19th and will feature a.m. and p.m. qualifiers. There will also be a World Championship Bench Show which will take place Friday evening. Clubs wishing to conduct qualifying events between now and then are encouraged to call UKC Field Representative Eugene Hill (256) 596-0568 or UKC Field Representative Marty Stanton (812) 343-0958. Good luck to all ! (More Information).
National Hunting Beagle Association Days is also this weekend in Missouri. Come on out and enjoy the event with us! NHBA sectional runoffs on Friday and a 2 day hunt Saturday and Sunday.(More Information).
Find an event in your area.
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One of UKC's most widely registered breeds, the Treeing Walker was developed from certain strains of English Walker Foxhounds. Walkers were first registered with UKC as part of the English Coonhound breed. Then in 1945, at the request of Walker breeders, UKC began registering them as a separate breed — first as Walkers (Treeing) and then later as Treeing Walkers. |
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