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NOVEMBER 2010 WWW.SPORTINGDOGJOURNAL.INFO Copyright © 2010 INTERNATIONAL SPORTING DOG JOURNAL, All Rights Reserved. www.sportingdogjournal.info / email : [email protected] SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 A friend of mine recently asked Ok, now about the content. Can me how I keep the readers from buy- we have a drum roll please? The ing the SDJ and giving it away to their whole truth about Killer Combine’s friends? Good question! Well, I know GR CH VENGEANCE, Tough as Nails that if somebody want’s to email the by Richard Stratton, a story about SDJ to his friends, he will, if somebody how he was first introduced to the wants to give the download link to his gamedogs, story of Jesse Rod’s GR friends, he will...however, I hope most CH MIDNIGHT by Jesse Rods, I know people WON’T! I’d like to belive that you’ve been waiting for this : PART most people are honest! 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All articles, letters, reports have been submitted by anonymous sources. Nothing within this publication may be reprinted, either whole or in part, without the explicit written permission of the author of the said material and the editor. 3 MISS JUMBO JR SUBSCRIPTION RATES Annual Subscription.........$40 Back Issues........................$8 ADVERTISING RATES Full Page $20 / Issue - $200 / Year Half Page $10 / Issue - $100 / Year Business Card $50 / Year All full years subscribers (12 issues) have the option of getting any back issues as part of the 12 issues. Any current subscriber can get any back issues credited to their account upon request from the subscriber. SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 W e started by going into an ace in the making in Magic Mike’s Champion Stretcher at 47 lbs. He was only a 2xw at the time but he went on to win two more, one of them against a champion, after his loss to Vengeance. This was in our opinion his toughest match. By the five minute mark both cars had a blown front tire. It was an all out war until the hour and five minute mark when Vengeance blew Stretcher’s rear tire. Vengeance ran six scratches with a blown front tire and Champion Stretcher ran five. He could not make his sixth at the hour and twelve minute mark because he couldn’t go on two tires. Our thanks go to Magic Mike, for giving us the opportunity and for being a gentleman. After talking to RCC , he hooked us into the legend H. Hargrove with his 4xw Black Jack at 47 lbs. Vengeance blew through him in twenty- To talk about GRAND CHAMPION VENGEANCE is to talk about absolute gameness to 10th power. The will to win was his biggest weapon. If we could compare him to any boxer, we would compare him to Rocky Marciano. He took his licks but he kept on ticking and always thought he was ahead even when faced by faster, bigger, stronger, or fancier opponents, or when he was completely out of his weight class for his Grand Championship match. Most of all, he packed a deadly punch, which always tipped the scale in his favor... 4 eight minutes, finishing in the rear. Champion Black Jack could not stand to run his first. It was then when we realized we had a unique one because it is not an easy thing to do to travel and defeat one of your idols. Thanks to RCC and to H. Hargrove for the hospitality and the opportunity. May god bless you fellows always. Steve, this one was for you Dirty, RIP. SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 After a good rest, we set our sights through and since we had been open Wack could not go at eleven minutes. on the highest bidder, which ended up for awhile without luck, we accepted This was David and Goliath all over being Lone Rangers Bojangles 2xw with one condition, that they gave us again. Thanks to State Penn Kennels at 47 lbs. He gave us hell for about compensation for going up in weight. and IMK for the opportunity to make fifteen minutes but this is where the They agreed and it was on. Wack was GRAND CHAMPION VENGEANCE. will to win came in and the truth came supposed to be a fancy dancer but his out. Vengeance went to the back door much larger frame worked against We would like to thank all who and destroyed the rear systematically him. Old smart Vengeance went right helped in the making of Grand Cham- and by the forty-three minute mark, under him, straight to the rear and pion Vengeance. It will forever be our Bojangles’ owner picked him up and never came out. State Penn asked honor to be a part of his life. Thank he could not run the courtesy. Good for a scratch to continue at the ten you my son, you will always remain in- dog, good serious people. Thanks to minute mark. We gave it to him and comparable in our hearts and minds. Long Ranger and Clarence for the opportunity to make Vengeance a Champion. By now Vengeance’s name had begun to grow and Southern Kennels caught wind of it and called us out with Their Champion Poe Sam, which according to them was the best fortyseven, they even enlisted the help of Super Kennels Jason to help them in the conditioning. We really didn’t want to do it because we had considered them friends up to that point, but you live and you learn in these dogs. Champion Vengeance destroyed Champion Poe Sam in forty-one min- Blackhawk’s CH NIKE that night. Thanks to Don King and Clarence for making this one happen. We collected five forfeits after that, two of them from Champions. Finally IMK got a hold of us and told us about State Penn Kennel’s Wack GR CH VENGEANCE also known as “The Truth”, a heavy GR CH MIDNIGHT bred dog off Jesse Rod’s MIDNIGHT JR bred to Killer Combine’s RED VICTORIA. VENGEANCE was bred, raised and campaigned by Killer Combine 5 Big Boyy’s Kennels’ OLD MAN Rodriguez’ LITTLE GIFT The truth shined brighter than ever After a couple of days of thinking it Jessie Rod’s MIDNIGHT JR Killer Combine’s RED VICTORIA people do not take well to loosing. was too big of a difference in weight. Jessie Rod’s CH SCRATCH Killer Combine’s CH VADER trash, but who gives a damn, some was a 52. I told him no way because it Jessie Rod’s GR CH MIDNIGHT Killer Combine’s GR CH VENGEANCE best. After that they went on to talk up heavy, but the catch was that he Indian VINO Jessie Rod’s CH PRETTY GIRL and proved to everyone he was the of him. They were willing to back it Jessie Rod’s MIDNIGHT JR utes, making him curr out hollering 1XW and that they thought the world Indian PISTOL Jessie Rod’s GR CH MIDNIGHT Stone City Kennels’ MISS BECKY SPORTING DOG JOURNAL A NOVEMBER 2010 lthough I didn’t know anything about the APBT, I was an avid dog enthusiast, especially of Collies, and I had read all the Albert Payson Terhune fiction stories about Collies. I even read Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight before it became a movie (and, later, a television series). I have told before of how in Ajo, Arizona, I had finally achieved my life’s ambition to get a Collie, only to have it bullied by a larger German Shepherd that was owned by some neighborhood hoodlums. (Well, actually, they were friends, but they were hoodlums Richard F. Stratton and HONEYBEAR circa 1975 to me when they sicced their German Shepherd onto my Collie.) I was frankly puzzled, as in the Terhune books, the Collies were fearsome fighters, canine heroes that absolutely could not be beat by canine villains. Terhune even described how the Collies fought: they slashed, rather than grabbing hold. They were “everywhere at once and nowhere in particular.” That phrase was repeated over and over again in his books, which I adored, but in retrospect, they probably were not very good books. But they were wildly popular at the time. Eric Knight’s book was probably better fare, although I didn’t like it as much at the time. I was also puzzled by “Nails.” The chief had called him a “Bulldog.” I “Nails” was the name of the very first APBT I ever saw. He was loaned to me by Carson Morrow, at the time the Chief of the Border Patrol. I asked Chief Morrow how Nails got that name, and he told me that he was as tough as nails, for one thing. Apparently, he was the smallest dog that Chief Morrow had, so he had always been schooled on bigger dogs. “Most of the time, he didn’t get to see daylight for the first ten minutes,” was the comment the chief made about him. I wasn’t sure what he was talking about, as I knew nothing about pit dogs at that time. I was eleven years old, and it was 1942. 6 was familiar with English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Toy Bulldogs, but Nails didn’t have the pushedin nose that was so typical of those dogs. (You can see that it was about here that the seeds were being sown for my original research about the origins of the American Pit Bull Terrier.) I was also concerned that Nails was going to be killed by the German Shepherd. I am not sure how large SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Nails was, as I had not yet developed The chief showed me how to use a worry about “that little gentleman,” an eye for weights at that time, but he breaking stick and loaned me a chain and he gave me a breaking stick and wasn’t any bigger than your average for keeping Nails. I simply couldn’t showed me how to use it. Cocker Spaniel. He probably weighed believe that I would some day be pry- more than a Cocker Spaniel, but he ing Nails from the throat of Bosco. I As the chief had instructed me, I couldn’t have been more than thirty- had noticed that Bosco was not like kept Nails on a leash when we went five pounds in weight—and the Ger- Terhune’s Collies. He didn’t slash for walks, and the boys next door man Shepherd easily tallied eighty when he fought, but grabbed hold of hooted at that, as most dogs ran pounds, probably more, and he was a the other dog, and I was later to learn, loose in those days. rough one! that all serious canine fighters do around town and out on the desert, I that. (And so do wolves!) got to know Nails well enough that I I have told the story before about In our walks couldn’t help liking him . . . a lot. He how my father, a Border Patrolman at The idea was not to provoke a was smart. He was comical, and he the time, had told the chief about my fight, but merely wait for the boys to was game for anything. I could turn frustration over the depredations of initiate it by setting their dog on “my” him loose out on the desert, and I the German Shepherd, whose name new smaller canine. In the mean- threw sticks for him and my Collie. I was “Bosco.” It was the owners’ time, we had Nails for about two don’t think he ever retrieved before, fault, of course, as the boys had en- weeks. The chief lived in Tucson, and but he caught on quickly. I amused couraged bullying, and the dog was a he would be back in that time to pick myself by throwing bigger and bigger natural bully anyway. They had a flat- up his dog. It was good that I knew sticks for him. Queenie would only bed jalopy truck that they took out on that Nails was a temporary visitor, as retrieve small ones, as I expected, the desert to inspect the steel jawed I took to the dog, very much against but it soon became apparent that traps they set. my own wishes. I couldn’t help no- Nails would retrieve a telephone pole ticing that he seemed to be smarter if I could find a way to throw one. I I have told about how when I was than my Collie—and Terhune had al- had been glad that the boys hadn’t set with them, they turned the dog loose ways emphasized the intelligence of their dog on Nails, as I was worried to maul a coyote that was already Collies. I was surprised at the good about him. But now I was heartened mad with pain from the trap. Much to nature of Nails, too. After all, he was that he might have a chance. the boys’ protests, I chased away the not inclined to jump Queenie (my Col- dog with a heavy branch. Then, I dis- lie), being completely tolerant and I guess I was on good terms with patched the coyote for his own good. friendly with her, and he was happy to the fellows in question, as they were It was not a good death for him, but it have human companionship. not, for some reason, inclined to un- was better than what little life he had left. leash Bosco on him. They were curiHe was solid brindle, a little high ous about Nails and wanted to know stationed, and looked very much like what kind of dog he was. When they Although I was friends with the Sorrells’ Goober, for those of you who heard “Bulldog,” they shook their boys, there were occasional disputes. have seen his picture in my books. Of heads. They had one of those back And they knew how to get my goat, for course, Goober was to come later, but in Texas before they came out to Ari- they knew how fond I was of that Col- he is on my top-ten list of great dogs. zona, and he didn’t have a head like lie. When they turned their dog loose One difference was that Nails had Nails. on my Collie, she merely hollered in natural ears, even if they were small pain. It only happened a couple of and soft. Truth to tell, it was difficult I had discovered that I could let times, but my wrath and frustration for me to think that this dog was any Nails run loose inside our yard, as the were such that my father had told the good at fighting. It just seemed to house was surrounded by a fence. I chief about it, not knowing that the me that it would be a miracle if Nails had him loose when Clifford entered chief was a keeper of game fowl and could beat that big bully dog, and the yard with Bosco. game dogs. I didn’t want to get the chief’s dog apparently, for Nails to get his drub- killed. The chief assured me to not bing. Clifford may have been angry 7 It was time, SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 that I had just demonstrated that I growling and barks at his frustration that respect. Not being experienced could throw the football farther than at not being able to reach his tiny op- with a breaking stick or Bulldogs, it him. That didn’t make sense in view ponent, he soon began to cry, just a took me an inordinate amount of time of the fact that I was a year younger bit. It was a whimper at first, but then to get Nails loose. Bosco was trying than Clifford and much shorter. All it grew into a terrified shriek. He tore to bite Nails off from him, but could the more reason to be angry, I sup- loose from the tiny hold that Nails had only reach my arm, which received pose. In any case, Nails was to pay on him and ran for home, jumping the a couple of his desperate bites. My for my transgressions. Clifford made fence between our property and his. arm bled, but in the excitement of it the hissing noise that they utilized to all, I barely felt it. By contrast, I found direct Bosco to attack, and he jumped Well, Bosco may have had enough, that Nails was unscathed, but his on Nails, completely obliterating him but Nails was just getting started. He gaze was locked onto Bosco, as if he from sight. was in hot pursuit. He was too small had unfinished business. I had nev- to make the leap over the fence, but er seen a dog as terrified as Bosco. Now I was really worried that I that wasn’t a problem: he simply No wonder the chief hadn’t worried was going to get the chief’s dog killed! rammed right through the fence and about Nails! The only source of calm for me to nailed Bosco again on his own back draw upon was that the chief had as- porch! This time he had the ear, and The boys were too ashamed of sured me that the boys would learn a Bosco was making the kinds of noises the whole shebang to even complain lesson in humility when they set their I had heard dogs make when they had much. The Bosco threat was over. dog on “that little gentleman.” The been hit by cars. I actually felt sorry The dog never even looked in our di- chief may not have been worried, but for the dog, and I was surprised that rection again, let alone thinking about I was. But the memory of his stead- I had that capacity for that particular jumping my Collie. I found out from fast confidence helped give me a kind animal. other sources that the dog was also of calm. It was needed, as I couldn’t even see Nails, and he was certainly now worthless for worrying helpI had to run around the fence, less animals caught in traps. Nails picking up the breaking stick on my had done a good deed that had many I later figured out that Bosco had way, and ran for the neighbors’ back- ramifications. missed getting hold of Nails when he yard, with the owners of Bosco in hot jumped on him. Perhaps the much pursuit. On my way there, I was able I never saw Nails again after the smaller dog side stepped him, but to observe the tactics of Nails. Be- chief took him away, but I haven’t for- the upshot of it all was that Bosco ing so much larger, Bosco was able gotten him. No, he didn’t make me an came down on Nails without a hold . to pull loose from the ear hold, and instant convert to the breed, as I still . . but Nails saw to it that he had one. he had decided to make a fight of it. had to indulge my love for Collies. But It wasn’t much of a hold, just a pinch Nails feinted for another ear hold, but it wasn’t much longer before I was to in the middle of the giant’s chest, but then dived back deep into the stifle. I begin my search for members of the it was taking its toll. Whereas Bos- thought that Bosco had hollered be- breed that I had begun to suspect co had been letting out horrendous fore, but now he reached his zenith in contained the true noble canines. being outclassed in size and noise. A few words about the author - although I’m pretty shure he doesn’t need any introduction - Richard F. Stratton is generally considered a leading authority on the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. He has written five books concerning it to dispel many of the myths that surround this very controversial animal. He offers bountiful information on all aspects of this remarkable breed of dog. The books are illustrated with a plethora of pictures, modern and historical. These books have become the major source for those wanting authentic information about all aspects of the American Pit Bull Terrier... 8 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 9 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 a couple of dozen cats, making him very unpopular with my neighbors since I lived in the city. At 8 months old, I rolled him with a 3-time winner I had by the name of Halfdead (Bullet), and he started right up. About a month later, I rolled him with a dog a friend had called Spike who was a very tough dog. For 15, they swapped everything and at the end, Midnight scratched hard. At 9 months, I decided to do Midnight against Pocono’s Bruce. Midnight weighed 39 lbs. and Bruce was 38 lbs. This was a good fight for Midnight as he learned a few things from Bruce. Midnight stopped him at 40. In the summer of 1986, July, I was visiting my good friend Indian Sonny in Southern California. I was looking for a match dog. At the time, Sonny had acquired Pistol a few years before, but had never bred him to any of his stock. After a couple of days of looking around and working with a few dogs, this little puppy had really caught my eye. Sonny has a beautiful house on a big patch of land with mountains right behind his house. He takes a bunch of dogs in a pickup truck and runs them behind his truck. One morning, Sonny and I gathered about 10 dogs ranging in age from about 3 months to 15 months of age; Midnight being the youngest. Let me also say that Midnight was from the first litter Sonny produced using Pistol... I I decided to match him against a dog that Havana Chico and T. Russo owned together by the name of Groucho, who was said to be a game dog. We signed at 38 pounds. This fight started with Groucho fighting the head and Midnight on the chest. Groucho tried but could not hold Midnight out. By 30, Midnight was working on a down dog; with no chance of winning, Chico picked up Groucho and gave a very game scratch, making Midnight the winner in 42. t was a hot day and we started a seeing this beautiful black pup with 10-mile run. To my amazement, all that stamina, I tried everything A couple of months later while Midnight was the only one that I could to acquire him and, luckily, I talking to Indian Sonny and telling succeeded. him that I doubted the quality of Mid- stayed right behind the truck the whole way, not allowing any dog to night’s opponents, he told me that he pass him up. If they tried, he would Raising Midnight was an experi- had a littermate brother to Midnight grab them and knock them down then ence. By the time he was 8 months that would bite his head off, meaning continue to follow the truck. After old, he must have caught and killed to me that he liked him. 10 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 I decided to go to California. When we rolled Midnight and Clancy (later known as Abraham’s Headache), Midnight got right into his chest not giving him a chance to do much of anything and in 35 to 40, Clancy gave a very, very game scratch, convincing me of Midnight’s quality. The second match I went into Bob Pitt’s lx w Leroy at 38 lbs. Leroy was a matured dog weighing in at 38 lbs., Indian PISTOL was bred to eleven bitches and produced a high percentage of very good dogs. His descendants continue to do very well. also defeating a good dog, Ashton’s Icepick, in 1:48. Midnight was a young dog (13 months old) weighing in at 37lbs. This was one of Midnight’s better fights. Both dogs meeting hard in night, but while visiting a friend down as Midnight got his hold and never the center of the pit. Midnight would south, I met a couple of guys from looked back, making Dobbins and go in Leroy’s chest and drive him Georgia named Dobbins and Rob- Robertson pick Panda Bear up in :30, across the pit, slamming him against ertson. They had a 38 lb. dog by the also making a game scratch. the wall and punishing him hard. But name of Panda Bear and we were on Leroy would just hang in there, noth- in 8 weeks. On fight day, both dogs While speaking to another good ing really working against Midnight’s were on weight and when we released friend of mine, V. Camp, he told me style of fighting. At 1:20, Bob finally them, they both grabbed chest holds. that he had a 39 lb. dog that he would picked Leroy up, making Midnight the As Midnight tried to work his hold, like to try against Midnight. We set winner. Panda shook him out and Midnight Midnight down against Camp’s Joey lost his hold. Many people there saw Boots. Midnight came out storm- After this win it was pretty hard this and started betting against Mid- ing and after 20 min, I told Camp if finding another 38 lb. dog for Mid- night, but it only lasted a few minutes he would like to scratch to continue, which he accepted, Joey and came across Midnight with bit- ing him hard in the center. At this point, Joey was taking a pounding, so Camp picked him up at 29 min. and Jesse Rod’s GRAND CHAMPION MIDNIGHT was bred by Indian Sonny and sold to Jesse Rod at the age of three months. MIDNIGHT won five times over estabilished kennels. His fifth and last was a classic match against another champion, Bandwagon’s CHAMPION RUSTY HOOKS. Joey not would courtesy scratch. night courtesy scratched like always. 11 Mid- SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Bandwagon’s CH Rusty Hooks was sired by Jerry Matlocks CH Truck, a pure Corvino dog. He was whelped by Bandwagon’s Kay. Kay was a Gr. CH. Boomerang bitch. Rusty had defeated the best dogs in the Mid-West. At the time Ch. Midnight had defeated some of the best dogs on the East Coast. Included in these wins were the Havana Boy’s, Bob Pitts and a Vinnie Campione dog. Getting him a GR CH match was almost impossible in the North East. I had heard of Rusty and they had heard of Midnight, and before long I received a call from Bandwagon. Let me say this man and his dogs had some reputation. We agreed to 39lbs and it would be in my part of the country. Now the conditioning begins! I decided on a two week pre-keep. We were going to work hard. My instincts told me I needed it because I chose an eight week keep consisting of spring pole work, swimming, hand walking 15 miles a day and peaking out at two hours on the slat mill. Midnight was a workaholic. I had to be careful and not let him over work himself because he would. The day of the show I chose Havana Chico as my second, he’s a great We took turns scratching for about an blast!! After a few scratches into his dog man and has an exceptional eye. hour. Rusty was destroying my dogs’ chest Rusty finally slowed down. At Most importantly I knew he would be front end. He was without a doubt one hour and fifty minutes Rusty took there for me ‘til the end. Everyone the hardest biting dog I had seen in the count. I asked for a courtesy and with the exception of a few friends twenty years. All I could do was stay Midnight scratched just as hard as his was betting on Rusty to win and I cov- with Midnight and try to get him from first only bouncing off his chest. ered as many bets as I could. The dogs the bottom and to his feet. We were were released and immediately they fighting on defense. At the one and These two fine athletes had to swapped shoulder holds. At twenty a half hour mark Midnight got to his meet and only one could be the win- minutes I called a turn and a handle feet and drove Rusty to the pit wall ner. was made. To my surprise when I digging in his throat. How we were on always thank Bandwagon for their got Midnight in my corner I realized offense. It was the first time we saw courtesy, good manners and making he had lost his front end. My corner weakness in our opponent. Midnight a good show! I would like to thank In- man gave me the encouragement I was scratching across the pit at full dian Sonny for allowing me to own a needed and then Rusty came hard. speed bouncing off his front end. Full truly great dog. 12 Thank God it was me. I will SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Sporting Dog Journal Book of Champions 1987-1989 13 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 14 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 PART II I can tell you if a dog is game or not on its first roll. I like to see my dogs take control in a roll, and I also want them to act good at the end of the roll no matter what. In a match they may not always have control, and that’s why they should experience some pressure during a roll... D uring schooling I like to see them take the bottom and get worked on so I can see how they feel about it. I want them to love it no matter what is happening to them. If they are on the bottom then I want them to act like their on top. It is very important to get them fatigued when testing them. These dogs were bred to take pain, and many of them can take the pain for 20 or 30 minutes no problem. Now, being fatigued is very painful, and that combined with the other pain will make a lot of them quit, and you can bet your ass they will experience both during a hard match. This is why I never understand the guys who pick their dogs up in rolls as soon as they start getting hot. Some of these guys even condition their animals for rolls. You guys are only lying to yourselves! These are men who want to tell others how badass their dogs are instead of really knowing the truth. I like rolling my dogs a little fat on bigger, stronger, and more experienced dogs until I see what I need to see. 15 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Which were some of the best dogs you have ever owned? I have to say some of the best dogs that I owned were Gr Ch Queen of Hearts 8xw, Gr Ch Sunny Boy, Ch Clyde, Gr Ch T-Bear, Ch Turbo Action 4xw, Blackout 2xw, Crazy 1xw, Radar 1xw, The Dentist, Headache 2xw, and Abraham’s Bull 1xw ROM/POR. OK, now let’s go into details one by one! Let’s start with the Queen... GR CH Queen Of Hearts? My Queen of Hearts bitch was just a real killer! Many who saw her said she was an ace. Lately many of people have wrote me and asked me Joe Abraham with his 8xW Abrahamţs GR CH QUEEN OF HEARTS if I tried to take her into Dbl Gr Ch Tornado, and I will say yes that it is true. I asked Ken about putting it together and he told me he would think about it, and later he said “No”. There are many people that know this to be true, Crazy... that was given to him. Headache loved even Ricky Jones told Ken that he felt My Crazy dog I truly believe was the frontend, but if you tried to power- Queen would kill Tornado. Rebel had another Queen. Not only could the house him he was going to head up a first hand look at Queen when she boy bite but he could just flat out top to give you a very bad headache. killed his Ch Lou bitch. I never really fight. His power was unreal! He was tried to push the match because Ken a brother to EZ-Go and Freak Nasty T-Bear... and I were good friends. I never felt off of Abraham’s Bull. Due to my mis- T-Bear was a direct son of T-Boy, the need to disrespect Tornado publi- fortune I only got to match him once. cally because she was a hell of a bull- and I remember when the breeding that made him almost didn’t happen. dog that was owned by a good man. GR CH Sunny Boy... I had something going on and I didn’t You can’t take anything away from a Now my Sunny Boy hound was a know if I would have the time to make dog that has won 10 matches, but I powerful dog that knew how to do it the trip to Florida. I really wanted felt Queen was a better dog than her. all, and he took out some really good to make that breeding happen, so I Remember, it’s only my opinion and dogs along the way. He had a good called my buddy Victor of Southern opinions are not facts. But what is a mouth that went right along with his Kennels and told him I was flying in. fact is that I tried to make it happen. power, and if you tried to get bad with Victor and I went over to the Horse- Queen was a bitch with 8 wins without him he would eat your face up! men’s place and we made it all hap- any of her opponents scratching back for more. Both Queen and Tornado pen. T-Bear was a big black dog that Headache... had a really good mouth on him; he will be a part of bulldog history until My Headache dog was a littermate was just a really good dog. the end of time. I can’t think any less brother to J.Rod’s Gr Ch Midnight, of Ken, he was a man that showed his and he had won one over J.Mann’s Blackout... bitch 10 times, when most dogmen Johnny Cash on a big show at Rebel Blackout dog was a 2xw off of have to be forced or have their hand Kennels. Headache’s real name was Queen of Heart’s x Headache. He held to show a dog one single time. Clancy, but he earned the new name was good looking little black dog that 16 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 loved to fight from a pup. As a pup I on the phone about dogs. There was friend. Victor Aycart was another one had to take Blackout and his brother a 3 hour time difference in our time of my good friends who I would go to Hotshot out of the kennel because zones, so I had to be the one who visit for a weekend and end up staying they were so damn crazy. I called him stayed up late. I enjoyed hearing his for a week. We had some good times Blackout because he would just black stories about Bolio, Holt’s Jeremiah, down that way. out and lose his mind. and many other dogs. Now my buddy R.Mulch (Much) J.Rod was another one I liked to was like a brother, and every time I Radar... talk with, he was very knowledgeable headed down south I always stopped Now my Radar dog showed me when it came to the dogs. I remember in to see him. We would stop by and he was ready for the box at a young when I had him and Sonny over at my check in with all the dogmen in the age. He was only 15 months old when place, we had a really goodtime. The area. Much had a good brother to he beat Starman’s Ch Buddy. The CH Cottingham’s had some very dogs Andy Capp named Calvin, and his Buddy dog had even won over a good too. I remember breeding my dog Bull place was like a home away from champion that Frank Bunce had. I’ve to a bitch I got from them and boy did home. had the chance to own some very good I get some good ones. I liked them dogs over the years. I have matched Cottingham dogs because they came into many dogmen from all walks of from a family of good bulldogs. We now give a special thanks to Mr. Randy, Mr. Cooper, the Horse life, and I can tell you that the amount Now J.Morgan was a guy who al- Farmer, Mr. Hunter, Cheefa and his of the bet made the man no less of a ways did me right, and he was just a team, Rudeboy Knls, J&H, Russ, Bo dogman or his dog any less of a bull- very nice man all together. Every time and everyone else who has gave us dog. If there was a badass bulldog out I went to his home he always made support during our fight. A good dog- there making a name and it was my me feel welcome and he was always man is not about how many champi- weight I would do it for whatever the truthful about his dogs. You should ons or grand champions he has, but other man asked. The dogs I matched always tell the truth about your dogs it’s how he carries himself as a man. for $25,000 I would have matched for if you are selling them, because even- There are many fools in this sport, so $200 as long as I was going into a tually the real truth is going to come it’s always feels great to meet some good dogman. The dogs know nothing out. good people. about the money, and money isn’t go- Ken Allen was another good ing to stop me from knowing if I have friend of mine. Ken really loved a Easiest match you ever had? the best. good bulldog, and he was the kind The easiest match I ever had was of guy that if you needed his help he against Big Boy’s Lil Yellow. I have al- Is there anything you would have would be there for you. I remember ways liked the Redboy and Redboy/ done differently if you could do it one weekend when my family and I Jocko crosses, and even though this over again? were staying down at Ken’s place, we match only went 8 minutes it made Yes, I would have bred Queen back were lying in bed early in the morning me respect the Redboy/Jocko line to one of her sons. I would have bred when a smell came floating through even more. Lil Yellow was a 1xw that her back to Bull or her son Blackout the room that made all of us really was a pretty good head and backend off of Headache. hungry. We got up out of bed and fol- dog. I had a chest and throat dog lowed the smell and found Ken in the with extremely hard mouth off Bull kitchen fixing us some breakfast. Ken and Ch Sunshine named Crazy that I Allright, now tell me about the best dogmen you’ve known…. had made us eggs, ham, grits, and used. Crazy was very hard to handle B.Crum was a very good dogman the best biscuits you will ever taste! and would bite you to get free. Both and he always came with a bulldog. I I remember waking up the following dogs were screaming to go, and when have been to Mr. Crum’s home and he morning and asking Ken to show me released they went right at it. Crazy treated me as it was my own, just as I how to make those same exact bis- catches Yellow right in the chest and did when he came to mine. cuits. I called them Ken Allen’s Triple takes him back to his corner without Indian Sonny is another good dog- Gr Ch Biscuits. Ken Allen was not just ever slowing down. Yellow tried to man, he and I would talk for hours a dogman I knew, he was also my get up on that head but he was just 17 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 OK, your now takes it. Once Bull starts working the toughest face it is easy to see that he loves it. match... At 2:10 Trouble turns, and when he is I would have handled he takes a walking scratch to say that my within the count. Bull comes like a toughest match jet on 3 limbs for his scratch. At 2:45 is between two Trouble is asked to scratch, he comes different match- halfway across and falls on his face. es. For one of Bull gives a really good running and the matches I falling courtesy scratch and is de- was my clared a 1xw. I thank Mr. Wilcox and dog named Bull Mr. Love for helping me save Bull af- off of ter it was over. Bull was off STP’s Gr Hearts and STP’s Ch Buck x Abraham’s Gr Ch Queen of Buck into a dog Hearts. using Queen named that Trouble Now I have another match B.Love that was just as hard, and that was had. It was a when my Bucky Boy dog matched into long very Roadblock’s Homeboy. Bucky Boy match. was a son of STP’s Gr Ch Buck and Bull was an ex- a half brother to Bull. I can’t remem- tremely pow- ber if Homeboy was a 1xw or a 2xw, erful little dog but I do know for a fact that had won that had been at least one. Homeboy was making a rolled on dogs big name for himself throughout the much bigger bulldog world, and he was rumored to than him, and punch harder than his sire Ch Beau. overpowered. Within the first minute he was always able to hold his own. When I heard that he bit harder than you could see some big holes in Lil He was a head and throat dog, but if his sire I knew he was going to have Yellow’s chest. He was leaking bad, it was up to him he would live in the some mouth! I saw first hand what I mean just covered in it, and in 3 throat. Now bull didn’t have a very Ch Beau could do, as I witnessed the minutes you could see the chest was hard mouth, but he could still hold match between him and my brother’s swelling up pretty good. Yellow tries his own. Love’s dog was a 2xw, and I dog King David. Anyone who was to get up top one more time and Crazy had heard he was a good dog prior to bulldogging during that time had shakes him off his feet and goes right going into him. When they met in the heard of Homeboy, and he was open to the pipe, and in 8 minutes Crazy box I knew it was going to be a war to the world. I never personally seen is declared the winner. Yellow never because Trouble was just as strong Homeboy go before this, but I did hear once made a bad move, I never seen as Bull, but he had a better mouth on he was a real killer. I started getting Crazy on one that did not make a him. They were moving at a very fast calls from guys telling me how good bad move after feeling his pressure. pace, and Trouble was working on this Homeboy dog was, so I called Bunce was referee, and I remember Bull’s chest pretty good. Bull would up Roadblock and we put it together. him telling Big Boy “you need to pick get on the head when he needed too, This was Bucky Boy’s first time out, up”. I told Frank that I still thought it then he would jump back into the but he had been tested really hard was too late, and that was around 4 throat whenever he got the chance. and I felt no one dog could ever put minutes. I knew this because I had al- At 1:20 Trouble breaks Bull’s front him through what I had already put ready seen what he did to a couple of leg, and Bull continues on 3 legs like him through. Bucky Boy was a really mine on the yard before this. it never even happened. Trouble now good pit dog that loved the face, and gives Bull a chance at the face and he he also had a pretty decent mouth and tough Joe Abraham at 17 yrs old holding his baby sister 18 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 on him too. Roadblock was having a tried to rush us into the pit as soon many old timers who bred two dogs big show and asked if we could just as possible. When the dogs met in together without knowing anything put it together on the same card, so I the middle Homeboy tries to go to the about them. There are many modern said okay. I figured I could win money chest and Bucky Boy is having none breeders who are breeding dogs to- along with a nice big trophy. When we of that. Bucky grabs him by the face gether and know nothing about them. got to the spot I could not believe how and is working the hell of him! Home- The only things they know about the many people were running up trying boy had some really good mouth, and two are that they eat, sleep, shit, and to place side bets. There were just every time he got to the chest he was have fur. There are still good mod- too many people there to remember trying to end it. At 40 minutes both ern breeders out there that want to all those side bets, so I told Road- dogs are still working at a really fast do right by these dogs, and these are block to just collect all their money pace. You could look at the dogs and the guys who followed the advice and and we will just put it all in the middle see that both of them were showing teachings of older more experienced to avoid any conflict. I remember one really good mouth. Bucky Boy’s chest dogmen that were successful during guy walking up to me and asking me was in bad shape, but Homeboy’s their run. I feel the modern condition- if I wanted a couple slices of bread, I face looked like someone took an axe ers are better than the old timers be- said “for what?” and he told me “so to it. Neither of these dogs took any cause of advances in canine nutrition, you can put your dog in between them breaks, for over an hour they worked supplements, and equipment. I do for Homeboy”, I just kind of laughed each other as hard as they could. This feel that the old timers better under- it off. I had a good friend of mine with was a very emotional match for the stood what it took to keep their dogs me that I had stand next to the man guys there with Homeboy, you could game and true. holding the money, I knew all that talk see it on their faces. At 1:15 you knew these boys were doing may come to Bucky Boy was going to win, Home- an end and they may not know how to boy just can’t keep up. Homeboy’s deal with it. face was in the worse shape I have I love conditioning! When you love When I saw Homeboy he was ever seen one in. Homeboy turns the sport it is very easy to put in all the a good looking and very muscular and I call it, he is counted out in the miles of walking and all the hours of dog. You could see that he had some corner while standing on all fours. It hard work. I have always loved keep- real power in him. Bucky Boy was a was hands down the best fight of the ing myself in shape, so it was noth- lot taller than Homeboy, he was pretty night, but with emotions riding high ing to bring a dog along with me. You much muscles and air. A lot of people in the room we were not awarded a can’t take any shortcuts if you expect thought Bucky Boy looked too lean, trophy. We should have got a nice big on bringing one in right for a fast lane but I knew better. When I weighed in I trophy, and even some of the guys show. I like to use the carpetmill, slat- was ½ pound over pit weight and they betting with Homeboy agreed we mill, jenny, and bike, along with some gave me 30 minutes to cut the weight. should have won one as well. I really nice long walks. I choose a few differ- It was cold as hell out, so me and my didn’t care too much about the trophy ent routes to walk them so they don’t friend took turns walking him. I told or the money, I was just happy with get bored with the trip. Many dogs are my friend “I hate to do it, but were go- seeing a good match. good workers, but there is also that ing to have to run him”. I guess I could Tell me about conditioning and feeding… group who will need some time and have done some other things to drop Do you believe the old time encouragement. You just have to try that weight, but I knew this would breeders were better than the mod- not to get upset when the dog won’t have him on weight pretty quick, ern day breeders? run the mill or do other types exer- plus he was in really good shape so I believe the old time breeders cises that you want them to do. Dogs I wasn’t too worried about wearing deserve credit for what the dogs have can sense when you are upset, and him out. I made the weight within the become. Many of them had shared before your match you always want 30 minute deadline and then bullshit- their knowledge with modern breed- your bulldog to feel good energy. It ted around during the wash process ers who in return flourished. I believe may take a little longer to get some so Bucky Boy could get a little rest in. the old timers were truly looking for dogs to work, but with patience and a Roadblock saw us running him, so he gamer and better dogs. There are not little encouragement you can make it 19 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 say they aren’t using them many of them really are. Steroids can make your dog a little bit stronger and possibly more aggressive, but they can’t make you game. Sure they can add a little kick to your hounds, but it will never make them game. If you don’t have any clue how to use them then you can bet your ass that you are on your way downhill. I am not against steroids, but I am against dogmen using steroids when they have no idea what they are doing. Many guys are always talking about this cur and that cur, but if these dogs could speak they would be saying “this dummy fucked me all up”. You should always have some knowledge of what you are doing if you choose to mess with them. Steroids can help a good dog get in better shape as long as the conditioner knows what he is doing, but they aren’t going to make you any gamer. Any advice on handling? As far as handling goes I would say one of the most important things Joe Abraham with his daughter to do is to make clean handles. When money is on the line people are look- happen. Some dogs will get right up also helps them deal with the stress ing to win anyway they can. Never on a mill and run like they have been of all the work. Within a week my handle to where your dog’s legs or doing it for years, but most of them dog will have worked the carpetmill, feet can be grabbed by the other dog. won’t. This is why I suggest you be- slatmill, jenny, and bike. I don’t jenny When I grab a handle I like to keep my gin teaching your pups to do work and slatmill on the same day, nor do I dog low and facing the other dog, that at a young age so you don’t run into bike and jenny on the same day either. way if the other handler doesn’t make these kinds of problems. If you get to Basically I just try to figure out what a handle on his dog then mine can hitting on your dog for being a shitty work my dog will do and then try to still be ready to defend itself. When worker then he is going to associate make it fun for them. No matter what you are running or swinging your dog work with something bad. Get a good piece of equipment I work my dog on around all it does is excite the other toy or some kind of bait so you can I never work them to where they can’t dog, and if it’s a long match you don’t make it fun for the dog, this will make stand. It’s better to be underworked want to be doing anything that is go- it more like play rather than work in than overworked. ing to encourage the other dog to stay his eyes. I see my dogs as profession- in the fight. I even like to keep my al athletes, so I make them live that What about steroids? hound still in the corner, just by the way and work that way. I have always Well I’ll say this about steroids dog or handler making fast moves in fed a raw feed, and it is very important and move on to the next question. the corner can excite the other dog that you feed them enough. The food They have been used for many years enough to head on over. Sometimes is not only the fuel for energy but it by many dogmen, and even when they you can win just on handling alone. 20 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Do you believe the magazines are doing any good to this sport? I think the magazines are a big help, there is a lot of information that breeders and dogmen need to know. In this sport without knowledge you can’t make it off first base. I remember the days when I would just sit back and read through all my SDJ’s just to see if I missed anything. It was just a really good way for me to keep up on many of the bloodlines and how they were doing. The magazines also make it much harder for the fake dogmen to create champions by using only their imagination. What would you say to a young man starting out in these dogs? I would tell any young man getting into to dogs how important it is to be professional. This sport is about bettering the breed. If you lose and start taking it personal people are going to hear about it. You can’t go and start a fight with someone every time you lose a match, the news will Joe Abraham as a little kid spread about you being a sore loser and no one will want to deal with you. guys lose and the first thing they say If you are in this sport long enough Another thing you don’t want to do is is that they were rubbed. People just you are going tom lose, so learn how call someone’s dog a piece of junk af- don’t know how to deal with a loss. I to deal with it. It’s a lot easier to react ter you lose to it, I mean what are you hated losing, but I never showed it. If than it is to think, and if you want to saying about your dog if your call the you act like an idiot you will never get become the best then it’s going to re- one that beat it a piece of shit? Re- another chance to avenge that loss, quire a lot of thinking. member to always shake the man’s and if it’s only about money to you hand win, lose, or draw. There are a then you better believe that you will Thanks goes out to Joe Abraham lot of fakes out there that won’t even close the door on ever making any for taking the time to answer all my do a dog, yet they will sit in the back- money doing dogs. There were many questions! ground and hate on the guys who guys that I never matched into, and lose, or bad mouth the ones that win. it wasn’t out of fear for their dogs, it This is why it is important to not ever was because they were fools. Hell, disrespect anyone who is willing to there are a lot of times when a fool I’d like to take this opportunity to do their dog like it’s supposed to be will run his mouth just to get you into thank CSK for making this interview done, even if they lose. Through a sea a match. You have to remain humble possible. Thanks for all... of fakes we must be careful not to during all the trash talk and bullshit. chase off the only real dogmen left. I If you win a match then don’t ever get Yours Truly, just can’t stand a sore loser! Some in a guys face and brag or talk smack. The Editor 21 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 22 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 her head to complete it. Time 1:24. Then I decided to retire her and finish her sporting career, because she had very difficult life before coming to me, especially in the period of staying with the gypsy people where she was rolled three times a day. But constant trash talking by Rebus Kennels convinced me to bring her out again this time against Rebus Knl’s Jelena 1xW. Our opponents said their Bitch would kill her in 17 minutes. Again, CH Ciganka proved she is the best at her weight; she stopped Jelena easily in 39 minutes. Her first show was at 15 kg (33 pounds). I showed her at 13.4kg (29.5 pounds) against Alen’s CH Zuta. Later I couldn’t find the opponent in her weight, so I hooked her with Floyd’s N CH Tajga in 14.060kg (31 pounds) and even (Sirmium Knls) called name was Bibi and it was me to give for her 4th against Rebus’ Jelena in me to come to pick up a fe- her name Ciganka (Gypsy woman). 13.800 kg. (30.3 pounds) male puppy I wanted out of BAMBELA ROM which I had given to First it took me half a year to Her style is very difficult for her him as a gift 10 years ago. My friend get her fully recovered, she didn’t opponents; she is extremely healthy from Budva, Simo Markovic, the know what dry food was and had and strong for her weight. It seemed big hunter, went with me to buy one never drank fresh water before, her to all our opponents their bitches hunting dog and to see if he would only food were dead fishes from the would have an easy job, but by the end like some. When we came to Neven, dumps. Ciganka was just a bit better then her I stayed with him talking, while Simo opponents, as much as she needed to went with Nikola (Sirmium Jr.) to find Then I hooked her against the best a hunting dog. Looking around they in her weight, Alen’s CH Zuta 4xW. met some gypsy people and there Komany and I travelled to Croatia was one little female which amazed where we were considered complete Now she is retired, I am 99% sure my friend in the way he wanted me to outsiders, but Ciganka surprised all, I won’t let her go for her GR CH title, buy her, so after few days of listening she won with no injuries while CH she deserves to enjoy the rest of her to him, I sent the money to Nikola, 300 Zuta was picked up (before this CH life whelping pups. Since she came euros, to give it to gypsy people and to Zuta killed all her opponents). to me, she has always been in Keep. put the Bitch in a bus. Later I got to win, as American guys say, she is the one of destroyer dogs. I don’t have any pups off of her, so know she had one win in 52 minutes For her Champion title I hooked I prefer to see her enjoy now. She and about 1000 rolls, because her her against Floyd’s CH Tajga 2xBIS. proved her quality in short order also breeder, Neven, didn’t go well along Again, we were considered outsid- without GR CH title, in a period of 5, 6 her owner, so he wanted to stop her ers, and again Ciganka was brilliant. months, winning over highly regarded with much bigger and dangerous Tajga was picked up and she gave a champions, Alen’s CH Zuta 4xW and females, but he couldn’t do it. Her Dead Game Scratch rolling 3x over Floyd’s CH Tajga 2xIS. 23 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 How should I begin a conditioning program to help my How much exercise and how often? dog achieve the best performance possible? The following guidelines can be used, but, keep in mind First you must decide what activity you want to pursue that any conditioning program must be tailored to your in- with your dog. Conditioning a running dog is different than dividual dog and its activity. In general endurance exercise conditioning a dog for work. Speed conditioning empha- should be performed a minimum of 5 days per week for 30 sizes one thing while conditioning for endurance empha- minutes at each period. Strength training should last for sizes another. After you have decided what you want your only 10 to 15 minutes and never be done on consecutive dog to do you can begin to look at conditioning programs. days, i. e. every other day, or MWF, etc. Always be sure your dog is in general good health and in good condition, especially proper body weight. It is advis- What about a warm up? able to have your dog examined by a veterinarian prior to It is critical to avoid injury, especially prior to very beginning any exercise program. Also it is important to strenuous activity. Five minutes of very light jogging is ad- start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and dura- equate. tion of exercise periods. In summary, a little thought and effort is required to What kinds of exercises would benefit my dog? develop a conditioning program for your canine athlete. There are two classes of activity each intended to pro- However, if optimum performance is your goal, condition- mote a different type of conditioning. Both are important in ing can be a large part of your success. Along with genetic any activity. Again, one may be emphasized over the other selection, training, and nutrition, conditioning can make depending on the desired results. the difference between winning and just competing. Strength conditioning involves one type of muscle fiber and is designed to increase strength and speed. Aerobic activity on the other hand involves a different type of muscle fiber and promotes endurance. What are some strength exercises? Any short burst activity such as short retrieves on land or water is excellent for strength conditioning. Short uphill runs are also effective. Weight pulling and weight carrying gives good results but is difficult to accomplish and must be approached with caution to avoid injury. What about endurance exercises? Any aerobic activity is good such as long distance running (road work or treadmill). Long distance swimming is very effective for building good endurance. 24 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 biting power and the damage she inflicted on her opponents, we realized that with a good keep, she will not have a rival. This is how we took the decision to match her and we got her hooked for her first match. First match Set for December 20th, 2008. “Bola de Fuego” vs. D’Crijals “Matrix,” both half sisters from the father side. As usual, “Bola de Fuego” goes directly to the chest, securing an intense and powerful bite. The violent bite left “Matrix” without possibilities, who after two minutes tucked tail in a way that the spectators thought that she was a cur, who only tried to “Bola de Fuego” was born from the first breeding between “Bambu,” who is a son of “Bam Bam” and “Tabatha”, and “Bola”, a daughter to Ironboy and Bruja. This was a planned breeding by Revolucion Kennel on the basis that “Bambu” has always passed onto his descendants a good degree of mouth and good fighting style, while “Bruja” has always passed incredible intensity and fighting style onto her descendants. This breeding proved to be the perfect combination. escape from the terrible bite power. When “Bola de Fuego” switched holds, the crowd was astonished of the bite power and damage inflicted. The fight continued on the same way and after ten minutes “Matrix” was extremely injured due to the damage inflicted by “Bola de Fuego.” “Bola de Fuego” finished the fight with a bite to the stomach that left “Matrix” with Bola de Fuego came from a litter of Even though, “Bola de Fuego” started a mortal wound and who by then had three puppies and from a young age, being schooled since a very young resigned to only block the attacks. “Bola de Fuego” always showed to be age, she always finished her op- “Matrix” performance left our team real active and crazy with respect to ponents quickly, never even reach- and the public with the idea that she her siblings. Due to these unique and ing the ten minute mark and leaving would not complete courtesy. special characteristics, we became them in really bad shape. After her trix’s” owners picked up at the fifteen very fond to this special dog. third roll and due to her vehemence, minute mark but she completed an 25 Ma- SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 incredible dead game scratch. This is how “Bola de Fuego” got her first win and took the B.I.S. trophy. The same night and due to D’Crijals request for a rematch, “Bola de Fuego 1XW B.I.S.” was hooked for her second match. Second match Set for June 6th, 2009. “Bola de Fuego 1X BIS.” vs. D’Crijals & Southbeach “Bala.” “Bala,” born from a breeding between “Balin” and “Dinamita”, both from Southern Kennel (Ecuador) breedings. Bala was chosen with the main objective to beat “Bola de Fuego.” “Bala’s” owners reassure that this time “Bola de Fuego” will not take the win home. As always, “Bola de Fuego” came out to do what she knows best, by securing a really good bite to the chest, but “Bala,” in a skillful way, was able to free herself from the attack, by biting “Bola de Fuego’s” face and shaking her body power- Revolucion Kennels’ BOLA. Dam of BOLA DE FUEGO fully. In response, “Bola de Fuego” gave her another bite to the chest, public, but also from the critics, as was of Eli/Boudreaux and Little Gator with the intensity that characterizes she demonstrated her greater supe- blood. That day, there was a problem her. This is how the fight became a riority against her opponents. Even with the weight, as the opponent had two way fight, but “Bola de Fuego” al- though, the comments were not true an extra 500grs and “Bola de Fuego” ways kept the upper hand. Thanks to about “Bola de Fuego” they still put a was 200grs under due to the road her hard bites, at 15 minutes of fight, stain on her reputation, as they made trip to the location. Due to the dis- “Bola de Fuego” was able to submit it look like her wins were given away advantage of 700grs against “Bola de “Bala,” who unsuccessfully was try- by the opponents, due to the big dif- Fuego,” Rocas & Orbab Kennels were ing to defend the attacks. “Bola de ference in there qualities. required to pay forfeit, but we (Revo- Fuego” was attacking the throat in a Rocas & Orbab Kennels, who are lution Kennel) decided to go ahead way that “Bala’s” owners were asking owners of CH Lupdav Jr 4 XW, and with the match regardless and that is to stop the fight to prevent the death who won on the same night, asked how both dogs entered into the pit. As of their dog. At 25 minutes of the to be given a chance at her. They as- always, “Bola de Fuego” went directly fight, D’Crijals picks up Bala as re- sured that they had the weight and into the chest of “Bootlegger,” who by quested by Southbeach Kennel, since the dog that will kill “Bola de Fuego.” applying a strong bite to the face was “Bala” had no place in the pit any- This is how “Bola de Fuego” gets set able to break free in a skillful way. more. “Bala” completed a dead game for her “Championship match.” This is how the punishment to “Bola courtesy scratch. That night, “Bola de Fuego” started. “Bola de Fuego” de Fuego” showed her superiority Third match was against a bigger opponent, with wining her 2XW and second B.I.S. in Set for October 31st, 2009. A big day high ability and a harder bite. It is in a 7 card Convention. “Bola de Fuego” for “Bola de Fuego”, who was looking this moment in which we realized took not only the compliments of the to become a champion. Her opponent that “Bola de Fuego” was not all bite 26 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL and vehemence only, but that NOVEMBER 2010 she also had other skills, demonstrating high ability, securing bites when the moments presented, by taking ad- the bites of the opponent, who kept punishing the face, chest and stifles of “Bola de Fuego.” Regardless of the punishment applied to “Bola de Fuego,” her heart and gameness were able to oblige “Bootlegger,” who by the 45 minutes rejected the fight. This change of pace allowed “Bola de Fuego” to be the one applying the punishment. With a recovered “Bola de Fuego” and with more presence in Southern Kennels’ BAM BAM vantage of openings, and controlling Southern Kennels’ GR CH MAYDAY ROM Havana Chico’s JUMPER Revolucion Kennels’BAMBU Patrick’s INVICTO D´Crijal’s TABATA Pachacamac Kennels’ SASSY GIRL Revolucion Kennels’ BOLA DE FUEGO D’crijal’s IRONBOY Southern Kennels’ IRON MAN South America Kennels’ MEDUSA Revolucion Kennels’BOLA D’crijal’s BRUJA the pit, and with an opponent running throughout the entire pit, Rocas & Orbab decided to pick up at the 53rd minute. Rocas & Orbab decided not to courtesy scratch. That night, “Bola de Fuego” proved to everyone that she was a real champion. She also proved to be the complete package, shutting up past comments made about her previous fights. This is how, against all odds, “Bola de Fuego” won her Championship and became: CH Super Bola de Fuego 3XW (2 B.I.S.) (1 G.I.S.).” Revolucion Kennels After her 3rd match, “Bola de Fuego” was in such bad condition that she almost died from her injuries. Today, she has healed up completely and is ready to be bred before continuing her career for a 4th match. 27 D’crijal’s IRONBOY South America Kennels’ MURCY SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 A fictional piece that will hopefully motivate those who sit on the sidelines as our dogs are targeted and persecuted by those who wish to see them fade into extinction. I hope this insight into what could be a very frightening future for the breed if we don’t stand up for our rights encourages some of you to pick up the pen and the phone to make your voice heard in any area considering any type of BSL. If we stand together in checking and curring our enemies along with supporting positive outlets such as the conformation and weight pull shows we can be victorious in securing a safe future for APBT. This piece is meant as a fictional creative expression inspired by our breed’s illustrious history and hallmark of courage, heart and Gameness. Not intended to encourage any illegal activities anywhere in the world. Enjoy…. Jaystreets. “ Release your dogs!” the Referee shouted and the the first five minutes. Choco had gripped Benny’s shoulder, match was on. Ralph turned his dog, Choco, around from fracturing it. The crowd erupted in an uproar when blood the side wall he was facing. In the opposite corner, his op- shot out from Choco’s grip on benny’s shoulder. Bets were ponent, a well conditioned black dog of the same weight, flying and the crowd control had trouble keeping everyone did the same. The two dogs were released from their han- in their seats. The fight was longer than expected, having dlers grip and shot across the canvas. The sound of paws past the hour mark. Many assumed it was going to be a pushing forth off the canvas towards one another was short match, but Choco’s heart was in it for the long hall. clear as day for the crowd stood in quiet awe awaiting for The referee calls a handle at one hour and twenty minutes, the first contact. The dog’s eyes met in the middle of the both handlers moving quickly to separate the dogs. Choco 16 x 16 plywood arena as they raced towards one another. had become fanged and the handle was done at the mo- As they collided in the middle, they each took hold as their ment of a hold swap . At this point Benny’s shoulder was bones splintered from the impact. Benny was the crowd fa- broken and bleeding, as well as both his front paws. Cho- vorite, having won two fights in short order he was known co’s leg was mangled and he had broken some of his re- for a destructive bite. Ralph’s charge was the underdog, maining teeth. The call was on Choco to continue the fight. who’s family was known for being generally programmed The crowd stood up on their feet as the referee started the to have a heart of gold at a higher percentage, but was 10 count for Choco to go across the arena and take hold considered to lack the intensity to win this match. As the of Benny, showing that he wanted to continue. The ware- dogs took grip and danced around the arena, their han- house had become silent except for the referee’s count. dlers kept a close eye as well as the referee for any cheat- As Choco started to cross the box, both dogs yelped and ing. Ralph laid on the canvas in full view of Choco, giving seized up on the canvas. The lights started to flicker and an occasional shout of encouragement. The other handler, everyone scattered. One older man sitting in the crowd did Steven, was nervous since Benny was already in trouble in not budge. Both handlers quickly put on rubber gloves and 28 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 grabbed their warriors, placing them inside a crate out- As Ralph arrived at his home he heard Choco whin- side the arena. Everyone fled the warehouse as the lights ing in the back. “That’s weird, I never had one whine be- turned off, running out a back exit. The older man was sur- fore.” he thought to himself as he grabbed a leash and rounded by the crowd control guards and escorted into an opened the trunk door to take Choco out. He could hear awaiting SUV, that quickly sped off. In the rearview mirror, the rest of his dogs barking but he was focused on get- Animal Rights militia were storming the small warehouse, ting Choco healed and going to sleep, he was extremely oblivious that everyone had already fled. tired. He clipped the leash to Choco’s collar, watching him limp inside the house. Ralph lead him to a spare room he “Another attack huh? That’s crazy right there. Were you used to put healing dogs in. Ralph thought the warmth of at that one?” a vet tech said to Ralph as he was dozing off the house helped them heal faster, even though inside he in his chair. Ralph was confused as to what he was talking knew it may be all in his head, them being machines and about until he looked up at the tv screen. “ Last night there all. He put Choco in the crate and wrapped a quilt over was another animal rights militia raid on a warehouse the top for extra warmth. He got him some food and water during a high stakes mechani-canine combat match in a and put it inside with him which he quickly lapped up. As rural area of Legacy County. Gunfire was heard for miles Ralph walked out the room and closed the door, he could around, but when police arrived there was nothing left ex- hear Choco whining again. Ralph thought there may be cept for a bloody arena and empty seats. The investigation something wrong with him or maybe he needed to rest continues”. “Nah I wasn’t at that one. Was at a different and recharge. Ralph went out back with his push cart of one early this morning. Good thing because I would’ve food and water. As he came out he sighed deeply, looking choked one of them if I got my hands on em.” Ralph replied out at the eight Pitbull dogs he had bought and collected. to the young man. “Damn right bro. Keep up the fight.” the Each one on a long 12 ft chain jumping up in the air at his young man replied as a Vet brought out a small Pomera- sight or playing with a toy he had given each of them. He nian to a nervous owner waiting in the chair next to Ralph. wondered how authentic they were to the real thing, as he “Make sure to keep up with it’s maintenance, or the fur never got a chance to see one live before. He watched the will dull.” the doctor said as the owner walked out. Ralph dogs repeat programmed actions in a loop such as barking thought to himself how close he was to losing Choco to at each other and jumping up high in the air in the same those sick animal extremists, even if he’s not a real dog. fashion over and over. As he went to each spot he scooped He also thought that he could’ve been killed as well, as their crap and fed them. Each one was a mechanical ca- it’s happened in the past. Ever since the Animal Rights nine he has purchased from some of the top program- Extremists had eradicated all of the purebreds it’s been mers in the country. Each had their own signature fighting an ongoing struggle to just own a replica, even harder to style and look, hallmarks of the programmers they came campaign one in the fast lane even though it was deemed from. Ralph had been considering programming his own legal as these were just machines in the eyes of the law. dog from two of his best, but he still needed time to see who was worthy. He smiled as he thought about Choco, “Choco had some bad burns from the electrical pulse who so far was the best fighting dog he had. Ralph went he received yesterday, as well as some structural damage. back inside, kicked off his yard boots and feel asleep on Overall he should recover just fine now.” The vet said to the couch. Ralph as he led him to Choco who was resting in a rubber encased crate. As the vet walked back into the examina- An uncomfortable pain in his neck woke Ralph up from tion room, another doctor asked “ You think he noticed?” a deep sleep and a perverted dream. He sat up and rubbed “ Of course not. These guy’s don’t care. I charged him his neck, wondering why he didn’t have two women sleep- for a complete combat work up, but just cleaned and ing next to him in real life. He looked over to his right and stiched up stitched up the outside. I gave the mutt a shot saw the reason for the soreness. Choco had been laid up of that extended release liquid cephalexin. That piece of against him on the couch. Ralph and Choco’s eyes con- junk will be fine.” The vet replied as he marked off some nected, Ralph not really sure what to make of it. “Why medicine in the cabinet. Ralph carried Choco out to his would Choco come lay next to me?” He thought to himself. SUV and drove home, his mind elsewhere on the lonely Maybe he has programming damage or something Ralph roads leading to his rural home. figured, as he grabbed a leash and hooked it on Choco’s 29 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 collar. Choco looked up at Ralph with almost a grin, as he ashes onto Ralph’s floor. Bad manners, Ralph thought to lead him back to the crate. The door was open and Ralph himself but said nothing to him. must’ve left it unlocked in his haste to rest. He lead Choco “ You know, I used to get up at this time everyday years towards it and he put up a fight to stay out. Ralph couldn’t ago to feed over 80 pit dogs. Real ones, none of that me- understand so he looked in the crate to see if it was dirty or chanic trash everyone has now. All of my own family bred wet, maybe making Choco uncomfortable. Once he saw it from my father’s stock. And here you are still droolin’ on was clean, he scooped Choco up and put him inside, clos- the pillow.” The old man said as he let out another chuckle. ing the door and locking it, double checking to be sure. “ So you had real ones before sir?” Ralph said, eager Choco whined again as Ralph closed the door behind him. to hear more. The old man’s eyes lit up. “ You damn right we had the Early the next morning the sounds of tire on gravel real ones. All flesh and blood with hearts filled to the brim could be heard outside Ralph’s home. Not expecting any with courage and gameness. None of that wiring and com- deliveries, especially that early in the morning, Ralph puter chips under synthetic blood, muscle and skin. They grabbed the shotgun he kept for protection, making sure it were as real as the leather on my boots, and the hair on was loaded and ready for use. He crept over to a side win- your head. Each one had their own personality and would dow and looked from behind the curtain, seeing a familiar be a treasure to feed.” SUV parked in his driveway. A knock at the door startled his inquisitive stare at the license plates. “Hello? Any- They sat there together for hours, Ralph listening to all one home?” an older man’s voice shouted from behind it. the stories James had of the authentic dogs. It was exciting Ralph walked over to the door, looking through the peep- to Ralph, he had always wanted to know how the real ones hole to see who it was. He recognized the man from some were. James went to his truck and brought back some old of the matches he had been to, sitting in the crowd observ- vintage books that were printed before he was even born. ing. Ralph knew the man was an old time pit dog fancier James showed him photos of himself as a young man in but other than that had no clue who he was and why he numerous dog yards posing with famous foundation dogs. was there. “ Yes can I help you?” Ralph said as he opened the door. “ You know son we been here for a couple hours talking “ Good Morning young man. This is Solid Game Ken- dogs and that’s all good and all, but why don’t you show nels ain‘t it?” me your dogs out back. You gotta feed them no?” James “ Depends who’s asking. Who are you?” said as Ralph lead him to the backdoor. They went around “ son, you already know who I am, and if you don’t you to each dog, feeding them and cleaning each spot. Ralph need to open some history books.” the older man replied explained how each one was programmed and where it with a chuckle. came from, trying to impress the old man with his dogs. “ Well you’re a familiar face yea, but I don’t know who James didn’t seem impressed at all despite Ralph’s en- you are.” thusiasm. Yet, Ralph realized why would he be? He had the “ you gonna be rude or you gonna let me in?” the old real deal one time, these are just mechanic replicas. When man said as he pushed past Ralph. He walked inside, took they finished, Ralph asked him, “ So Mr.Fontibeaux what a look around the room and sat down on the couch. made you come out here to my yard?” and they stopped “ Ralph, I’m James Fontibeaux. I’m sure you’ve seen walking. “ Actually son I came here to talk to you about the my name in many pedigrees and some of the older vintage dog you matched the other night when those extremists pit dog books.” he said as he pulled out a cigarette and messed up the action. I didn’t seem him out here. Did he lit it. Ralph immediately knew the name and was amazed make it?” the old man said with a concerned expression to have a living legend in his home, and at the same time that surprised Ralph. “oh okay. Yea he’s inside recovering embarrassed he didn’t know who he was. quietly.” With that said the old man smiled and darted back “ My apologies sir for the talk at the door. My mind is to the house with Ralph quickly behind him wondering why still asleep. Make yourself at home. Can I get you anything Choco of all dogs. to drink?” Ralph said but James just waved off his offer. Ralph sat across from him in an old beaten up armchair. To be continued... As he pulled long drags on his cigarette, James flicked the 30 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 what happens when different breeds are crossed is not relevant to the effects to be expected from out crossing within a single breed but, genetically out crossing and crossbreeding differ only in degree. Both involve the mating of individuals whose genetic constitution is almost certain to differ widely so that there must be a drastic Hi folks, in following up as promised, and especially on my last sentence at the very end of my last posted article here a short explanation of the Myth of breeding best to best REGARDLESS. I post all this cause the quality of our beloved breed is hurtling towards disaster at present out of sheer ignorance,extremely mildly put, of the majority of present day breeders. Pedigrees, read : background knowledge, might not be important to this kind of Dumbos, sorry there, but luckily they’re a highly valuable tool for the last of the Mohicans struggling to save the Real American Pit bull terrier. Thanks! By L.C.Brackett and others. reshuffling of genes in the offspring.” It should be remembered, therefore, that as dog breeders we are dealing not only with the physical structure of a mating pair, but with the GENES inherited from the forbears shown in their PEDIGREES. Failing of Many Breeders The number of breeders who know practically nothing about the Danger in Continued Out Crossing differing in genetic make-up are mat- ancestors of their dogs is appalling. ed, their offspring must be genetical- Many cannot even name when asked, When salubrious results are ob- ly impure in varying degrees however without looking at a pedigree, the tained in the first generation of an closely the two parents may resemble names of the sire and dam of a dog out cross, many breeders think-, the each other in outward appearance. It or dogs they own. Were they asked for mating was an unqualified success is this, which causes the wide varia- a four-generation pedigree of one of and all they need do thereafter is to tion in size, shape, constitution and so their dogs, only a few could write it continue such out crossing to become on that is invariably seen is, the sec- from memory. In my breeding days I great breeders with an established ond generation of cross breeds. could do this on any one of a hundred type of their own, producing a high or more dogs in my kennel, with sel- average of good ones. They could Impressive examples are fur- not be more mistaken since the ex- nished by the familiar utility crosses act opposite is sure to occur. I can do in poultry, cattle and pigs produced by My contention is that, unless a no better than quote here from the farmers. Such first crosses are, as a breeder can do likewise and also has world-famous geneticist Dr. E. Fitch rule, very uniform in appearance and quite a complete knowledge of the Daglish, who is also a contributor to for certain purposes are preferred as virtues and faults of all the ancestors DOG WORLD. The following is an ex- layers or fatteners, but if such hybrids through at least the third generation cerpt from his article (Invisible Fac- are bred from the results are always and even further back is preferable he tors Inherited) in the June l959 issue: disappointing. They are impure in re- will not become even a good breeder, “One of the fundamental principles spect to so many genes for all those let alone a great one. He MUST KNOW of genetics is that it is not the vis- factors in which their parents differed from whence came certain traits, both ible properties of individuals that are that their progeny show the widest desired and undesired, if he expects inherited but those factors or genes variations and include a large propor- to retain or eliminate them. This can- which endow them with the ability to tion of individuals of very low qual- not be accomplished by hit-or-miss produce certain qualities under cer- ity from whatever point of view they breedings, be they inbred, line bred, tain conditions. When two animals are judged. “It may be objected that or, most certainly, out cross. 31 dom an error. SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 32 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Dear Journal, best dogs for [ ] and the most important breeding off in- I have read all the issues of the new magazine and I must victo was Invicto - Insector all those won produce to many say I have really enjoyed it. The artwork is second to none! several winner and producer dogs and that blood give In- I was excited about the new mag because I knew it would victo the name like a good producer not dogs than don’t now be hard for fake dogmen to say they own a champion. show up nothing yet and all this blood line invicto Insector This can only be a good mag if you truly have good refer- is everywhere and no picture no mention this dogs they are ences, and just don’t allow any fool to send in fake cre- winner sorry man but that article looks like a adevertizing dentials. K.C Vengence is a dog I am unsure of. No one to Imperios Kennels. Piero is my friend but im really not has ever seen this hound or anyone he has went into, well happy with that look this dogs all mention in the article: at least I don’t know anyone and I have been around for J&J Peru Knls’ PELADA 1XW POR 15 yrs. The slogan was “to be the best you must beat the Pachacamac Knls’ OLIVIA 1XW best” but the names listed on the certificate are a mystery J&J Peru Knls’ CHAMO 1XW 1 XL to me. If you want people to take your magazine seriously Pachacamac Knls’ ROMPE OLLAS 1XW 1GL then you must do better research on anything sent to you. J&J Peru Knls’ PELAYO POR There is not many real dogmen left in the states who still J&J Peru Knls’ CH MONGOOSE do things the right way, so every name that pops up should J&J Peru Knls’ LOKA 2XW be recognized by at least one or two of the handful of real CH ZANCUDO camps left. Keep up the good work. LOQUILLA 1XW BIS J&J Peru Knls’ LAZARA 1XW 2.20 min beat a littermate of Twin GR CH CROATA. Dear Journal, CHOCHE 1XW 1XGL History must always be preserved! Keep up the GREAT KATRINA 1XGL work on the magazine. It’s the most beautiful mag I ever J&J Peru Knls’ INSECTRA (Invicto - Insector) still alive seen, and does justice to the dogs… direct daugther off INVICTO and she produce CHOCHE Cullen 1XW, KATRINA 1 XGL and I have 8 more dogs off her on Dear Journal, the ground 12 months old they looks real good and many October mag was amazing and i really hope i will read this more dogs i dont remember now but I read nothing about mag in many years to come you sure have my support. All this litter. the best Dear Journal, Milan Thanks for all your help and this was truly a good read ill Dear Journal, look forward to reading many more. I really desagree the invicto’s article because the first part W.R. is the true but in that history in the last part i just Imperio’s Kennels breedings and only Imperio’s kennel dog that Dear Journal, looks like a ADD thats to much is totaly disrespect to the I would like to give a shout out to SFK for keeping it real! person like me breed and live in the invicto’s era In PeruI Congratulations on their recent success with Jerry. ODB breed invicto I had the most important dog producer and 33 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 133/10 - UWK’s ROSE RED + Hernandes’ LOCITA F34 DRK ROSE RED handled by R&R, LOCITA handled by Pedro. ROSE comes out and by 07 has LOCITA shoulder broke at :23 Pedro ask for scratch to continue and LOCITA colapse and take the count at 25. UWK’s ROSE RED 1W 134/10 - UWK’S ROSE RED + Manjares’ DIABLA F34 KD?? Rose red by UWK and Diabla by Thomas. Rose punishes nose for 1:00 and by 1:10 has Diabla screaming from the armpit hold. At 1:20 Diabla turns and can’t go at 1:24 UWK’S ROSE RED 2W 135/10 - UWK’s ROSE RED + DD’s Desert Girl F33 R&R ROSE a RIGO x KINGPIN cross by UWK, BAD GIRL from Desert Rat breeding comes up lame and pays forfit. DD uses a 1W for BAD GIRL. It’s all ROSIE and by :26 DESERT GIRL can’t go! UWK’S CHAMPION ROSE RED 3W 136/10 - UWK’S CH ROSE RED + 4-Life’s KILL WILL F32 Electrifying Duke CH ROSE of UWK breeding handled by the REAL ULTIMATE WARRIOR, Kill Will a 2W by KA’S WILLIE JR handled by 4-life. KILL WILL comes out strong but ROSE plays defense hurting her. Fast paced for about 50 then ROSE takes over. A turn by WILL and she doesn’t go at 1:03. UWK’S CH ROSE RED 4W 137/10 - UWK’S CH ROSE RED + LDK’s BLONKA F33 Electrifying Duke CH ROSE by the REAL UWK, BLANKA by LDK. ROSE comes out barnstorming. At :03 a fang is called and handle made. Bad handle and ROSIE gets leg broke but keeps fighting like nothing happened and takes a beating while giving one. At :42 ROSE sratches HARD on three wheels and at :45 BLONKA takes the count! UWK’S GRAND CHAMPION ROSE RED 5W BIS GIS 138/10 - West Coast Combines’s ANGEL + Knuckle Up’s SALLIE F33 Munioz ANGEL off Get Sick’s BLACK BOY CARL and Dirttown’s FENYA comes in light SALLIE an Angus / Redboy cross on weight. SALLIE comes out like a tornado after 25 ANGEL starts to catch up. Even by 45 when ANGEL takes the lead. SALLIE picked up in 1:12. West Coast Combines’s ANGEL 139/10 - G&G Knls’ MÁXIMO + Ranger Knls’ SUCO JR M41.5 Street Pit Knls M34 José Luis Ochoa Máximo is 1 lb below contract weight but wins in :37. G&G Knls’ MÁXIMO 1W 140/10 - G&G Knls’ CH KANITO + OR Jack Knls’ DJ BLACK Kanito wins in 32. DJ BLACK makes a good courtesy scratch. G&G Knls’ CH KANITO 4W 34 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 141/10 - Sozina’s CIGANKA + Izzy’s TEA F33 Neven Sirmium F29.5 Zelenovic F34 Dejo Ivanovic F30.4 Dejo Ivanovic CIGANKA wins in 52 Sozina’s CIGANKA 1W 142/10 - Sozina’s CIGANKA 1W + Alen`s CH ZUTA 4W CIGANKA wins in 51 Sozina’s CIGANKA 2W 143/10 - Sozina’s CIGANKA 2W + Floyd`s CH TAJGA CIGANKA wins in 1:24 Sozina’s CHAMPION CIGANKA 144/10 - Sozina’s CH CIGANKA + Rebus’ JELENA 1W CIGANKA wins in 39 Sozina’s CH CIGANKA 4W In the world of the American Pit Bull Terrier a dog the U.K.C. magazine, Bloodlines, stop register three time that wins at three (3) shows is considered a Champion. winners as Champions some forty years ago. The Sporting Dog Journal started to keep track of dogs that won at three shows in 1982. The Bloodlines Journal, Prior to World War II dog fighting in this country was a a magazine that devoted itself to many different breeds of flourishing, however a small sport. The first match to ever dogs, had been registering three time winners as Champi- be reported in this country was reported in a local newspa- ons in their magazine since early in the twentieth century. per in 1858, and the sport continued in popularity right up The Police Gazette, a magazine now defunct, reported and until the early 1950’s, when the various humane societies kept track of many different sporting events, and they too decided to put an end to the sport. In their zeel toward that reported dogs that had won three times as Champions. In end, the publicity they generated had just the opposite ef- more recent years Don Mayfield in his magazine Pit Bull fect on many people, and what was an extremely small and Report reported three time winners as Champions in that insignificant sport attracted vast numbers of mostly young magazine from 1972 until it’s demise in 1976. people until by the 1970’s the sport had attracted many thousands of fanciers. While thousands and thousands of During those early years very few fanciers, of the people were attracted to the sport very few of those people American Pit Bull Terrier,showed their dogs so conse- were engaged in pitting one dog against another, the ma- quently their were very few shows to report. As a matter jority of those people attracted to the sport were people of fact very few people even knew what an American Pit who admired the breed for it’s tenacious courage and Bull Terrier was, they were not a recognized breed by the athletic abilities. Today those magazines, devoted to the American Kennel Club, however in 1936 the A.K.C. did breed, report their participation in conformation shows, agree to register the breed under the name of the Ameri- weight pulling contest, wild boar catching field trials and can Stafforshire Terrier. The United Kennel Club, the many other activities, and if any of the participants in any U.K.C., had always recognized the American Pi Bull Ter- of these sports win in three vents, they are granted the rier as a breed of dog, and still do to this day, although title of Champion. 35 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 Sporting Dog Journal Champion Sirmium’s MECE Sirmium’s CH DIZNY JR Sirmium’s PUMA Sirmium’s CH DIZNY JR Sirmium’s TEA Sozina’s CIGANKA Sirmium’s TEA 141/10 Izzy’s TEA F 33 0:52 Neven Sirmium 142/10 Alen`s CH ZUTA F 29.5 0:51 Zelenovic 143/10 Floyd`s CH TAJGA F 34 1:24 Dejo Ivanovic 144/10 Rebus’ JELENA F 30.4 0:39 Dejo Ivanovic Sporting Dog Journal Grand Champion UWK’s RIGO UWK’s ROSE RED UWK’s CH BANDIDA Can-Am Boy’s CH BEETLJUICE Gerston’s LIL NINA UWK’s KINGPIN UWK’s CORAL (LUPE) 133/10 Hernandes’ LOCITA F 34 0:25 DRK 134/10 Manjares’ DIABLA F 34 1:24 KD?? 135/10 DD’s Desert Girl F 33 0:26 R&R 136/10 4-Life’s KILL WILL F 32 1:03 Electrifying Duke 137/10 LDK’s BLONKA F 33 0:45 Electrifying Duke 36 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 MALES JEEP, Crenshaw 19 FRISCO, Garner 14 MAY DAY, Southern Rennets YELLOW, Tant BUCK, S.T.P. 11 WERDO. Long 9 TAB, White 9 BOLT ACTION, Boyles 5 BUBBA, Rebel Knl 5 BUSTER, Loposay 5 14 GATOR, Crenshaw 5 14 HUNTER RED, Kamakazee Knl 5 JESSIE JAMES, L A.Dream Team 5 MAGNUM, R.C. & The Soso Boys 5 RUFUS, Hammonds 5 SMILEY, Mason 5 STOMPER, Fat Bill 5 TONKA BEAR, Otter 5 BLACK JACK, Crenshaw 8 THOR, Bristol 5 BUTKUS, Ratliff 8 TROLL, Castillo 5 DEACON, W.C.C. 8 TURTLE, Rebel Knl 5 ZEBO, D.Adams 5 BOOGER, Giroux 7 BO, Finley 7 ART, Stinson & Glover 4 RENO, J.Lee 7 BADGER, Smith & Walton 4 TOMBSTONE, Patrick 7 BEAN, Rancherita Knl 4 BLACK PAZMANIAN, S.T.P. 4 BANJO, Coy 6 BOLIO, Indian 4 BULL, Abraham 6 CARLO, Giroux 4 BUTCH, Ken Allen 6 CHEROKEE CHIEF, J.Holland 4 HOMER, Mountain Man 6 CHINAMAN, Garner 4 HOMER, Patrick 6 GUNNER, Giroux 4 LITTLE BOOTS, W&P Knl 6 GARIBALDI, Goenaga 4 LITTLE MAN, L.G. 6 HOMER, O.Stevens 4 LUCIFER. Wildside Knl 6 LITTLE GEORGE, Phil 4 NELIS, King Limey 6 LITTLE JOHN, Voyles 4 OTIS, Crenshaw 6 NIGGER, Mayfield 4 PEDRO, Snakeman 6 OILER JR , Cherokee Knl 4 RATTLER, Busenbark 6 RED ED, Larson 4 SACK, McCool 6 RED MAN, Hard Core Knl 4 SUNDANCE, Rebel Knl 6 REUBEN, Smith & Williams 4 TAZ, Rolling Hill Knl 6 SNAKE, Mayfield 4 VIRGIL, O.Stevens 6 SNOOTY, Woods 4 YELLOW JOHN, Chavis 6 TERMITE, Carolina Knl 4 TEX, Mr.K. 4 TWO EYES, Fat Bill 4 357, Super Knl 5 ANDY CAPP, R.Hall 5 BAD BILLY, Smith & Walton 3 BUCK POISON, Dave 5 BULL BOY BOB, Patrick 3 37 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 ELI III, Harris 3 JESSIE JR, McCollum 3 EMILE, Thibodeaux 3 RED DOG, Red B. 3 GATORSON, R.Sorrells 3 RED JERRY, B. Sorrells 3 GONNER, Randy 3 SPANKY, Hargroves 3 IRON SPIKE, Norrod 3 TRUCK, Matlock 3 FEMALES HONEYBUNCH, Crenshaw 7 BUP, Mr.K. 3 COLLEEN, Losco 3 CRAZY TIPPI 3 AWESOME BABY, Stone City Knl 5 DAISY MAE, Ratliff 3 BOOGER, Road Warrior Knl 5 GERALDINE, Bulldog Heaven Knl 3 LIMITED EDITION, Boyles 5 GO GO GIRL, A.W/McCool 3 MISS KIM, L.G. 5 HANNAH, J.Lee 3 JILL, Duprel 3 ANGIE, B.Byrd 4 LUCI, Yankee Boys 3 ASSASSINATOR, W.C.C. 4 LUCY, Ozark Jim 3 CATFISH, L.Lewis 4 MAGGIE, Havana Boys 3 DIRTY MARY, Boyles 4 MEAN JOLENE 3 DOLLY, Hollingsworth 4 MISS CHAMP, Hackman 3 JILL, Wright 4 PEPSI, HardCore Knl 3 LADY UNDERTAKER, Boyles 4 MISS POOL HALL RED, Irish Jerry 3 LITTLE BIT, L.A.Dream Team 4 RED BABY, Patrick 3 LYDA, McCollum 4 RED LADY, Hollingsworth 3 MISS LEAKEY, Undertaker Knl 4 ROXY, Barbwire Knl 3 RAMONA, O.Stevens 4 RED PINKY, Giroux 3 TUG, King Limey 4 SAPELO, Rolling Hill Knl 3 SPIDER, Tomsic 3 AUTUMN, T.K.O. Combine 3 SUNSHINE, City Slick 3 BAD BECKY, Can-Am Boys 3 T-CUP, Voyles 3 BREAKER, Hard Core Knl 3 QUEEN, Loony Toons 3 Indian BOLIO ROM Long’s WERDO ROM 38 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 MALES ACE, Super Gnat CHUCO LOCO, Sal ABBOTT, Super Knl COOL BREEZE, R.E.P. ACTION JACKSON, Funky Town Knl COUNTRY, B.Pitts ADOLF SPOOK, Harris Brothers CRAZY TURFMAN, J.Mead AJAX, Big Thicket Knl CROATA, German Oleas ANGUS, Billy Stepp DESTROYER, P.R. Fugitive ANDY CAPP, R.Hall DING DING, Young Gang Knl ART, Stinson & Glover DUKE, Legion of Doom Knl ART, Yankee Boys DYNAMITE, Make it Happen Knl & True Colors AWESOME BEAST, Size Up Knl AWESOME BUCK, Stone City Knl FLASH, Swat Team B.J., 3m & The Hog Brothers FREE BEE, I.B.M. & Blanco Knl BADGER, Bloodliners Knl FRITZ, R.C. & The Soso Boys BADGER, Smith & Walson BANJO, Coy GABE, M.A.D. BARRACUDA, CUban Missing Link GOLDIE, Cull Hard Knl BEAR, Compone BEAR TRAP, Old House Knl HANK, Burton BIG FOOT, Hi-Energy Knl HAUNCH, Big Apple Bulldogs BISON, Jay & Hard Line Knl HELL BEN, Grits BINGO, Sunday HELL CAT, M.M.M. Knl BLACK JACK, Crenshaw HURRICANE HUGO, Greenhorn BO, M.A.D. BO, Denny & Dixie Line Connection I.B.M., Malik BOCEFUS, Gonzalez BOOGER, Jones & Holt JACK, Jackie S. BOOGIE, Original GA Boy JAKE, Cruse BOOKER, Frank & Al JERIMIAH, Plumber Ron BOOMERANG, B.Davis JINX, Cat & Co. BRONSON, Lanier JOKER, Butch House BRONSON, Rastaman JOEY, Roadblock Knl BUCK, S.T.P. JOHN, Arab Breeders Knl BUDDY, Scratchliner Knl JOHN BOY, S.T.P. BUDDY, Stubblefield JUBBLE, Wright BULL, Jose BUSTER, Scratch & Stitch Knl KING ARTHUR, Captain America BUSTER BROWN, Strictly Business Knl KRUEGER, F.Bowling & J.C. CARLO, Giroux LEFTY, Bunce CHEROKEE CHIEF, J.Holland LION HEAD, Shankbone CHIEF, Magic Line Pits LITTLE JACK, Fergy 39 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 LITTLE JAP, TN Dog Pound SIR DOO, B. Crews LITTLE ROY, Haney SMILEY, M.W. & LR. LOCO, S&K Knl SNAKE, Brabham LUKANE, S.T.P. SHAKE JR., Bryan LUCKY STRIKE, Steve & Co. SOLUTION, Head Hunter Knl MACHO BUCK, Evolution Knl SPANKY, Greasy Corner Kid & Cotey MAY DAY, Southern Knl SPANKY, Rising Star Knl MIDNIGHT, Jessie Rods SPIKEY, Beach Boy Billy MONGOOSE, Santa SPORT, Booney NAILOR, P&P Knl STAN THE MAN, Havana Boys & Roadblock Knl NATE, Trodbuster STREET SWEEPER, D & Triple J Knl SUNNY BOY, City Slick Knl ONYX, Miranda & Costa SWEET P, AZ Combine OUTRAGE, True Colors PEDRO, Snakeman TANK, Tom Cat THIRTY-FIVE, Rushin’ Knl RAMBO, Laync TITO, Black Metal Fighter RED EAGLE, Baby Huey TRIGGER MAN, Soulman RETARD, Scooter, Hoes & Kingsley TROUBLESOME, Chappy Pit Farms RODNEY, Havana Boys ROMER,Menace Knl VENGEANCE, Killer Combine ROSCOE, Cal W. VIRGIL, D.O.A. ROWDY, Coley VIRGIL, O.Stevens SAM JR., Blackrocks Knl WEEHUNT, Irish Jeny SAMSON, Rebel Knl SAMSON, S.T.P. YELLOW, Tant SATAN, B.L.B. YELLOW BUCK, Stone City Knl SCOOPY, Allen & Underground Knl SHEP, Sonny ZEBO, D.Adams SINFUL SAILOR, P. Johnson ZEUS, S.S. Knl McCollum’s CH LEROY JR - 4xW McCollum’s LEROY 40 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL NOVEMBER 2010 FEMALES MS PANTHER, Diamond Dan ABBY, Russ ACES JACKIE, I.B.M. & Blanco Knl NINE MILLI, Hard Core Knl B.B.RED, Coy BULLYSON, La Familia Knl OZO AZUL, Gonzalez CANDY, J. Hand PEPPER, Sans Peur Knl CANDY, S.T.P. CANNIBAL CANDY, Millbuster Knl QUEEN OF HEARTS, Abraham DAISY MAE, Boston Blackie ROSE RED, Ultimate Warrior Knl DAISY MAE, Trail Driver DOUBLE TROUBLE, Produce SABLE, Suburbanite Paul DUTCHESS, Ramrod Knl SANDY, Soulman SCHOTZIE, Kamakazee Knl SHADY LADY, Rebel Knl GRIP, High Tech Knl SHOTZIE, Slingshot Knl & Hoosier Connection SLICK HEAD, H&R Knl HOPE, Lou Lewis SPOOKIE, Rebel Knl LUPITA, Mr. C. & Sopa Knl TINA, Dead Serious Knl MANNY, Yankee Boys TOMMY BOY, Cambo Knl MISS RAGE, J.Johnson TROUBLE, J. Allen TORNADO, Ken Allen - DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION CHAMPION JEEP ROM with Greg Lester and James Garrett 41 SPORTING DOG JOURNAL W NOVEMBER 2010 hen it comes to laws that among other things, the inaccuracy Breed-specific laws also cause regulate “dangerous dogs” of dog-bite data; the difficulty in iden- unintended hardship to responsible ,there is at least one fact tifying dog breeds (especially true of owners of entirely friendly, prop- that is hard to dispute: Dogs that run mixed breeds); and the probability erly supervised and well-socialized loose unsupervised, dogs that bite or that as certain breeds are regulated, dogs that happen to fall within the attack people or other animals, and those who exploit dogs by making regulated breed category. Regulated dogs that just plain cause a nuisance them aggressive will merely turn to breeds, it is worth noting, have ex- are a real and often serious problem other, unregulated breeds. panded in some localities to include in communities across the country. not just pit bulls and rottweilers but The more vexing and contentious is- For example, a task force formed also a variety of other dogs, including sue arises in figuring our how to best in 2003 to study the effectiveness of Dalmatians, Chow Chows, German address this problem. While many the Prince George County, Maryland Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers and states, including New York, Colorado pit bull ban estimated that the county any mix of these breeds. and Illinois, favor laws that identify, spends more man a quarter-million track and regulate dangerous dogs dollars each year to enforce the ban. Although these dog owners have regardless of breed and prohibit Further, in a report to me County done nothing to endanger the public, “breed-specific” laws that either reg- Council, the task force noted that they may be required to comply with ulate or ban a certain breed of dog, “public safety is not improved as a re- other regulations. Sadly, these re- some local governments have en- sult of (the ban)” and that “there is no sponsible caretakers can be forced acted breed-specific laws. It seems, transgression committed by owner or to choose between costly compliance though, that the problem of “danger- animal that is not covered by another, and giving up their beloved compan- ous dogs” may not be remedied by non-breed specific portion of the Ani- ion. Perhaps the most unintended yet the “quick fix” of breed-specific laws. mal Control Code (i.e., vicious animal, harmful consequence of breed-spe- nuisance animal, leash laws).” The cific laws is their tendency to com- Dealing with Dangerous Dogs in task force has recommended that promise rather than enhance public Your Community: There is little evi- Prince George County repeal the ban. safety. dence that breed-specific law - which can be incredibly expensive and dif- Significantly, the CDC also noted When limited animal control re- ficult to enforce: make communities how many other factors beyond breed sources are used to regulate or ban safer for human families or for the may affect a dog’s tendency coward a certain breed of dog, without regard companion animals that are a part aggression things such as heredity, to behavior, the focus is shifted away of so many households. And it turns sex, early experience, reproductive from routine, effective enforcement out such laws can also have negative status and socialization and train- of laws that have the best chance and wholly unintended consequenc- ing. These last two concerns seem of making our communities safer: es. Moreover, in its study of human well-founded given that more than 70 dog license laws, leash laws, animal fatalities resulting from dog bites, percent of all dog bite cases involve fighting laws and laws that require all the United States Centers for Dis- unaltered male dogs, and that an un- dog owners to control their dogs, re- ease Control (CDC) did not support altered male dog is 2.6 times more gardless of breed. the breed-specific approach, citing, likely to bite than a neutered dog. 42 Copyright © 2010 INTERNATIONAL SPORTING DOG JOURNAL, All Rights Reserved. www.sportingdogjournal.info / email : [email protected]