THE AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER

Slide 1: 

THE AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER AMERICAN HEROES

Slide 2: 

Hi, my name is PRIMO, I am an American Staffordshire Terrier. I was born in Homestead, Florida, USA, in July, 1999. Both my parents were born in the US and hold pedigrees and awards. My father Scrappy, was from American ancestors and my mother Kayla, from British ancestors. My father was short, very muscular and strong, but he didn’t like the heat from Florida. My mother was more like a real lady, beautiful with good manners and show experience, and she owned many shows awards. I think I look more like my mother, as I like shows and pictures ! …and I like to stay indoors ! I came into my new home when I was 8 weeks old, I love my stepparents, I love children and I am very loyal and protector of my family, and I like to play, but I am very territorial ! Don’t mess with my territory or my Family ! I stay inside my home , as I cannot stand the heat… and I jump into my Dad’s bed and fall sleep! They’ve got me spoiled… they give me lots of treats, pizza, spaghetti, brown rice, chicken, you name it ! And they even give me yogurt for desert ! Love it ! And now let me share with you some pictures from my parents and myself and some truly amazing real stories from my ancestors as well !

My beloved Parents : 

My beloved Parents My mother Kayla My father Scrappy

Slide 9: 

I LIKE SUN BATHING SOME TIMES !

Slide 12: 

HA HA HA , I LIKE TO SCRATCH MY BACK !

Slide 14: 

…dreaming…

And now, I would like to share with you some of my ancestors and their brave stories. : 

And now, I would like to share with you some of my ancestors and their brave stories. World War 1 had just ended on the day that Stubby marched proudly at the head of the 102nd infantry as they passed in review before President Woodrow Wilson. Stubby was an American hero. He was also a brown-and-white American pit bull terrier. Mascot and member of the 102nd, the young dog had served his men and his country in 17 battles in France. He had saved hundreds of lives, and his loyalty and courage had inspired thousands of soldiers. Now he delighted the president with his customary salute, a paw raised ceremoniously to his face. Stubby was destined to become the most decorated war dog in U.S. history. Stubby in World War I …continue

Stubby in World War I : 

Stubby in World War I Upon his return to the U.S. after the Armistice, Stubby was greeted by a wildly cheering American public. Recognition of his valor came from all directions. Named a life member of the Red Cross and the American Legion, he was awarded many medals including one by General John J. Pershing. Called to the White House several times to meet Presidents Harding and Coolidge, he led more regimental parades than any other dog in history. Stubby spent his final years with John Conroy, the beloved soldier who had rescued him so many years ago, until dying of old age in 1926. Sergeant Stubby Sergeant Stubby

Slide 18: 

Civil War Dogs Stubby was not the first American pit bull terrier to help America’s fighting men. During the Civil War, Sallie, intrepid pit bull mascot and comrade in battle of the 11th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers had already made her mark. …continue

Civil war dogs : 

Civil war dogs Sallie was a lady; she was a soldier too ! She marched beside the colors, our own red white and blue It was in the days of our civil war that she lived her life so true(2) During the fiercest fighting of the war Cedar Mountain, Pope’s Retreat, Bull Run, Chantilly the little brindle dog stood bravely under fire. Her refusal to leave the wounded of her regiment during the three-day stand at Gettysburg became a legend among the battle-hardened veterans. When Sallie was killed by a bullet to the brain on the front line at Hatcher’s Run, her “boys” risked their lives under fierce enemy fire to bury her where she fell. Today Sallie lies, immortalized in bronze, at the foot of the 11th Regiment’s Monument at Gettysburg National Military Park. The 102nd Pennsylvania Infantry, a unit of volunteer firemen, claimed that their beloved Civil War mascot’s a brown-and-white pit bull named Jack understood bugle calls and obeyed only the men of his regiment. Jack participated in nearly all of the regiment’s battles in Virginia and Maryland, fearlessly seeking out the dead and wounded. Once severely wounded in battle, he recovered only to be captured by the South on two separate occasions. The second time he was exchanged for a Confederate soldier at Belle Isle. …continue Helen Keller's pit bull Sir Thomas

Civil war dogs : 

Civil war dogs It was no surprise then, that even before Stubby (and America) went to war, the American pit bull terrier had been chosen as America’s World War I poster dog. Wrapped in the American flag and flanked by the dogs of England, Germany, France and Russia, the pit bull made America’s statement to the world. I’m neutral, but not afraid. It was a fiercely patriotic time and the American pit bull terrier symbolized loyalty, courage, and America's steadfastness

Slide 21: 

Some of my brothers and sisters

THE PIT BULL IN AMERICA : 

THE PIT BULL IN AMERICA The Pit Bull in America Soon after arrival in the new world, the breed became a common sight in wagon trains and villages. Although a few of these animals were still used as fighting dogs, the majority lived with families who treasured their loyalty, stamina, and courage. It was a difficult time, a time when every dog had to earn its keep. In addition to protecting children and farm animals from predators, these dogs were often used in rounding up livestock. As the young America developed and matured this dog of the pioneers, now often called the pit bulldog or pit bullterrier, became deeply rooted in the history of the country. By the beginning of the 20th Century it was even called the Yankee terrier. It had become America’ s favorite dog. …continue

THE PIT BULL IN AMERICA : 

THE PIT BULL IN AMERICA Stubby was not alone in winning American hearts. Petey, pit bull mascot of “Our Gang”, was beloved by children and adults alike. Tales of American pit bull terriers by American writers were everywhere, John Steinbeck wrote about Jigg;, James Thurber wrote about Rex; even Mark Twain described Andrew Jackson, a pit bull pup in The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. Advertising featuring the pit bull sprang up, Tige was selling Buster Brown shoes; a young boy and his pit bull were selling Levi’s jeans; and Nipper, the black-and-white pit bull of an English artist called Barraud, was making American advertising history as the dog in RCA Victor’s “His Master”s Voice !. Even the U.S. Postal Service showcased the breed with a stamp featuring Helen Keller with her pit bull at her feet. Then, in World War II, the American military called upon the breed once again, this time with a poster depicting a U.S. Marine and his American pit bull terrier declaring them, “Defenders of Old Glory". …continue

The Pit Bull in America : 

The Pit Bull in America

The Pit Bull Today : 

The Pit Bull Today Today the American pit bull terrier is under siege. While drug dealers and dog fighters torture these dogs by forcing them to fight or guard drugs, the public, unaware of their suffering, often brand the APBT a criminal. This label frequently includes any dog which looks like somebody’s idea of a pit bull. And too often, any dog of any breed that attacks a person is called a pit bull. A few years ago a New York Post story told of a man who was attacked and severely bitten on the leg by another breed of dog. He called the local media, but they didn’t find it exciting enough to report. So a few days later, out of curiosity, he falsely told the same story to the same media, but this time he said that the dog was a pit bull. Three television news stations and four newspapers sent reporters immediately.(3) Once America's favorite dog and still among the most popular, pit bulls are cherished family companions, excell in sport and service. …continue

The Pit Bull Today : 

The Pit Bull Today Many American pit bull terriers now work as drug-sniffing and bomb-sniffing dogs. These include Popsicle, as a puppy he was found wounded, bloody, undernourished, and near death, abandoned in a freezer on a drug dealer’s back porch. Now Popsicle makes his mark helping federal agents sniff out the kind of bad guy who nearly killed him. Then there is Kris Crawford and her three search-and-rescue pit bulls: Cheyenne, Dakota, and Tahoe. Dakota began her life as a bait dog, and Tahoe was found in a Dumpster. Today, as members of the California Rescue Dog Association, Kris and Dakota were selected with 9 other elite teams to search the Columbia Shuttle disaster site. Throughout America, thousands of pit bulls visit nursing homes, hospitals, and schools as Certified Therapy Dogs. Weela is a contemporary example of the virtues of the American Pit Bull Terrier. Gary Watkins, eleven years old, was absorbed in chasing lizards when Weela, the family Pit Bull, plowed into him with a body slam that sent him sprawling. Gary's mother, Lori, saw the whole incident and remembers being surprised at first, because Weela had always played kindly with children. But her surprise quickly turned to horror when she saw a rattlesnake sink its fangs into Weela's face. …continue American Pit Bull Terrier Heroes, Cheyenne, Dakota and Tahoe The Number 1 United States Customs Dog is an American Pit Bull Terrier named Popsicle.

The Pit Bull Today : 

The Pit Bull Today Somehow Weela had sensed the snake's presence from across the yard and rushed to push Gary out of strinking range. Luckily for thirty people, twenty-nine dogs, thirteen horses, and a cat, Weela recovered from the snake's venom to save their lives a few years later. For her heroism, Weela was named Ken-L Ration's Dog Hero of the Year. Strong, gentle, intelligent, and brave, Weela, CGC,TT, is the ultimate American Pit Bull terrier, epitomizing the best that the breed has to offer. But her story also highlights an important yet often mis-understood fact about the breed. The Pit Bull is a dog that loves to please its owner and tries to become whatever kind of dog its owner desires. Weela has had two owners. The first owner dumped her in an alley to die when she was less than four weeks old. Her present owner, Lori Watkins, found five starving Pit Bull puppies whimpering in an alley took them home, and raised them. Later, the Watkins family placed four of the puppies in loving homes, and kept the little female they named Weela. They believed Weela was special, and she proved them right. …continue American Pit Bull Terrier Heroes, Weela Alaska's First Certified Hearing Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier, RCA

The Pit Bull Today : 

The Pit Bull Today Most Pit Bull puppies grow up to become a reflection of both their owners' personality and the care and training they receive. One can only imagine what a different dog Weela would have become if her original owner had raised her, and she had done her best to please him. This loyalty is the hallmark of the breed. Strong and sensitive, outgoing but devoted, highly trainable, intelligent and ever alert, the American pit bull terrier has served America and its people long and well. Today we ask you to join us in our efforts to dispel the myths, explore the truth, and return this dog to an honorable position in American society. References. 1.The War Dog, Jennie E. Hussey 2.The Lost History of the Canine Race, Mary Elizabeth Thurston 3.The Ultimate American Pit Bull Terrier, Jacqueline O’Neil

SERGEANT STUBBY : 

SERGEANT STUBBY

Slide 30: 

…SO, NOW YOU KNOW OUR TRUE HISTORY, KEEP FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS, AS WE HAVE FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY …

Slide 31: 

I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER

A HEART BEAT AT MY FEET...... MY PIT BULL TERRIER. What Animal Do I Speak Of? By Patty Letawsky : 

A HEART BEAT AT MY FEET...... MY PIT BULL TERRIER. What Animal Do I Speak Of? By Patty Letawsky Their love is like no other, their heart as pure as gold. Yet while going on a friendly walk, they're faced with stares of cold. They're so very close to human, in how they act and what they do, Unless you've known their devoted love, it's impossible to explain to you. They are greatly more misunderstood, than any other breed. We tend to punish this loyal dog, Instead of mankind's deeds. There is no creature on this Earth who will ever make you merrier. The animal I do speak of, it's the American Pit Bull Terrier

Slide 33: 

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Mahatma Gandhi

Slide 34: 

FAMOUS AMERICAN PIT BULL OWNERS President Theodore Roosevelt President Woodrow Wilson General George S. Patton Helen Keller Fred Astaire Delores del Rio Humphrey Bogart Thomas Edison John Steinbeck Rosie Perez Cesar Millan (Dog Whisperer) Jamie Foxx Barbra Eden Anthony Robbins Michael J. Foxx Kelli Williams James Caan Vin Diesel Judd Nelson Frankie Muniz Pink Madonna Usher Tamika Dixon Shaquille O’neal NY Mets, Mo Vaughn Green Bay Packers, Robert Ferguson Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter) Jon Stewart Molly Price Sinbad Ken Howard Shannon Elizabeth David Spade Linda Blair Jessica Biel Brad Pitt Stephanie Kramer Jan Micheal Vincent Orlando Bloom Alicia Silverstone Fatty Arbuckle Rachel Ray Walter Scott Mel Brooks & Ann Bancroft Stephan Jenkins Amy Jo Johnson James Ellroy Julian Schnabel Malcolm Jamal Warner Earl Holliman Bernadette Peters Jack Dempsey Ashley Olsen