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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11/18/2009: Addendum to the Official UKC Conformation Rulebook-Altered Licensed Classes Addendum to the Official UKC Conformation Rulebook Altered Licensed Classes Effective January 1, 2010 Essentially the altered classes and point system is the same as the classes for intact dogs. The Altered classes are licensed conformation classes and may be offered at the option of the hosting club as... Read more here. 
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The Black & Tan is one of many tracking breeds that was developed in the south of the United States. The breed can trace its immediate ancestry to the American Foxhound and the Virginia Foxhound of colonial days, with probably the introduction of some Bloodhound stock. This latter would explain not only the coloration of the Black & Tan, but its tendency toward being larger-boned than other breeds, its long ears, and its famous cold nose. The American Black & Tan was the first coonhound breed to be admitted into registry with UKC. When they were first registered in 1900, and for several years after that, they were registered as American Black & Tan Fox & Coonhounds. |
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