Official Pit Bull Site of Diane Jessup

The Dog Who Spoke with Gods

American Pit Bull Terrier

Books by
Diane Jessup

DVDs by
Diane Jessup

Welcome to Diane Jessup's educational site dedicated
to the American pit bull.
Updated: 03.20.12

For three decades I've worked to be a good breed steward, and if you are interested in this breed, I'd like you to be a good breed steward as well. I'd like to give you information that will allow you to do that. I believe preservation of this historic breed is worthy of dedicating a lifetime to. If not a lifetime, at the very least enough research to be knowledgable about the breed. If you spell it "pittbull" - we are here to help you!

No dog breed is surrounded by as much ignorance, misinformation, spin, myths and downright lies as the pit bull. Example: how many times have you heard a so called "breed expert" say one of the following:

There's no such breed as a 'pit bull'
It is all how you raise them
"Blue nose" is a type of pit bull
Dog aggression can be "rehabilitated"

Misinformation like those above will be cleared up here by someone with 30 years experience with REAL American pit bulls. Not just shelter dogs, not just rescue dogs - but well bred, "typey" bulldogs. I'm not someone out to save every little doggie in the world. I love the breed enough to believe in culling. And yes, culling may mean euthanasia. So, if you are interested in real deal information from someone who isn't trying to sell or adopt you a dog, who isn't trying to get you to shell out money for training - who puts the breed above spin, you've come to the right place. I deal in common sense.

And don't worry:

Because I'm not selling you a dog or training, don't have TV ratings to keep up and I'm not begging money for a rescue -

I can do something a lot of others can't do:
TELL YOU THE TRUTH.

This site is designed to give YOU intelligent, accurate, information. This site is here to help educate an entire generation whose experience is with "pit bulls" damaged by 25 years of careless breeding and who are struggling to find honest information in a world with very, very few old time mentors.

The "pit bull fad" is winding down but our homes, streets and shelters will be flooded with generic animals identified as "pit bulls" for years to come. Thankfully, there are many fine web sites and rescues dedicated to these dogs and their owners. But this site is for those who understand that a breed must have serious stewards if it is to survive. Who understand that "breeder" is a dirty word ONLY if you agree with PETA that ALL well bred dogs should disappear off the face of the earth. Without good breeders there are no dogs bred correctly to type. It's that simple.

I hope the info here will be helpful to anyone with the worthy goal of keeping the real, pure American pit bull sound in body and mind - people friendly and tough as nails - while remaining a law abiding citizen. I hope it will make you a breed steward; one of the few who understands what "type" means. If you are a breeder, rescuer or pet owner, I hope this site will help you enjoy and appreciate the American pit bull just a bit more. If you fear/dislike the breed - warning! It's going to show you what you're missing!

"THE ULTIMATE
PIT BULL FORUM"
is now open

The Forum for serious fanciers, breeders, hunters, trainers, pet owners and newbies.

CLICK HERE

LIBRARY
For Advanced Fanciers

A variety of in depth articles of interest to hardcore pit bull folk.

CLICK HERE

Collection of Old Materials

CLICK HERE

THANK YOU ALL for the kind offers to "friend", etc., but I DO NOT Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or Blog. I prefer to use my PC time to share info through this site and its sister FORUM.

My Motto:
"Spend Time With A DOG Not A BLOG!"

Jan/12: CONGRATULATIONS TO DIANE AND RESCUE PIT BULL BOLDOG HELLBOY, CGC, B, TD, TR3, FH
for his 2nd place win at the big Tacoma Kennel Club Show in Novice B obedience!!! First time out!
(Feb/12: Hellie 3rd place 2nd time out).

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Diane Jessup is the author of The Working Pit Bull, The Dog Who Spoke With Gods, and co-author of Colby's Book of the APBT. She created and ran the LawDogs program, putting pit bulls in law enforcement agencies as narcotics and explosives detection dogs (not biting dogs!).

Over the past 35 years Diane has trained industrial guard dogs; dogs used in movies and commercials; and put over 60 training titles on her own dogs. (I might add this was before agility and other modern sports which offer dozens and dozens of titles for the same sport). She is a certified police K9 trainer and retired from 20 years as an animal control officer. In an effort to speak out on behalf of game animals everywhere, she became POST certified as an expert on dog and cock fighting and has been an invited speaker on the subject of blood sports, the American pit bull and American game fowl, dog aggression and dog behavior for law enforcement in five countries. She has served as an expert witness on behalf of police K9 units and has been featured on shows like 48 Hours, McNeil/Leher, The O'Reilly Factor, Oprah and hundreds of news shows and articles.

If you have questions about the breed - this site will answer them -
honestly and truthfully. I don't believe "spin" helps the breed.

What will you find on this site?
Click On Picture For Information:


BOLDOG KENNEL: history and goals of my kennel of performance dogs based on the pure Sorrells' dog Boldog Dirk, SchH III, FR Brevet. NO DOGS FOR SALE	HOW TO: train for weight pull, schutzhund, obedience, tracking, and many more: POSITIVE METHODS ONLY!	DOGSPORT: The sports YOU and your pit bull (rescues too) can enjoy! NEW FEATURE: List of all SchH/Ring titled bulldogs! CLICK! HERE!	BULLDOG GRIP: Clear information on understanding and living with the real pit bull's unique character.

HOW TO: make, train & use a springpole, jenni, treadmill and other conditioning methods.	PIT BULL HEALTH: Can you tell that the dog above is a cripple? Check out STEP-BY-STEP guide to understanding your own dog's build. Also: information on important health tests.	THE TRUTH about DOG FIGHTING in the words of those who partake in this activity. You be the judge...	BAD LAWS: Anti-tethering laws, and breed specific legislation threaten ALL dog breeds. Learn how to fight these threats to responsible dog ownership.


HOW TO: make a safe and humane tether or kennel set up for your dogs. Great dog house plans. Lots of help for you here.	RESCUE: pros and cons to adopting a rescue dog. Are "no kill" shelters cruel? How to select a reputable rescue: a big name is not always best.	"BLUE PIT BULLS?" Learn the truth about pit bull colors and the difference between Am Staffs and pit bulls.	PUPPIES! EDUCATE YOURSELF before you buy or adopt a pup or dog. Check out the guide to selection and raising your pup


BREEDING: the #1 problem our breed faces today is overpopulation. Be part of the solution - not the problem - by educating yourself about breeding practices. We need better dogs - not just more dogs. Why protecting purebreds is so important.	EDUCATION: is this the breed for you? It's not "all how you raise them." RESPECT your dog enough to learn about his unique needs.	NUTRITION: for your performance dog or couch potato. Easy to use information.	PRESERVATION: wild animals are not the only animals at risk of extinction. PETA would like to cause the extinction of ALL pets; the HSUS works hard to destroy several breeds of dog and fowl. Find out how YOU can help save these noble animals.


NEW MATERIAL ADDED! HISTORICAL LIBRARY: No breed has as rich and as well documented a history as the pit bull. The Boldog Library is here for you to learn and enjoy.	TEMPERAMENT: Expert advice and information about the most important characteristic of the American pit bull.	THE GREAT CRATE DEBATE: Is a shipping crate "appropriatate housing" for a pit bull? What use of a crate if appropriate, and what is "cruel"?	SAYING GOODBYE: information on euthanasia and thoughts on when to say goodbye to your buddy.


TV DOG TRAINERS: What is real - what is entertainment. How to locate REAL help when you need it. CLICK ON PIC	THE FLIRT POLE/SPRINGPOLE: Click pic above for awesome trailer! CLICK HERE TO ORDER!	PUT YOUR DOG'S PIC IN A BOOK! I need great shots for a new book. CLICK HERE for info!	Ch. BANDOG DREAD, SchH III, IPO III, CD, TD, U-CDX, STDd/s, WDS, WH: My first pit bull and my soulmate. He lived quite the life. Read his story HERE.

And much, much more...

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Wake up and smell the coffee...

What you need to know about today's
"animal welfare" movement and the people behind it.

Did you know:

* The HSUS is currently under intense IRS investigation?
* Both PETA and HSUS support BSL as the first step toward banning ALL pet ownership!
* The HSUS has to borrow other organization's kennels and pets to make their heart rending commercials? The HSUS does not operate EVEN ONE SHELTER! It's a total scam.

I DON'T support PETA, HSUS or ASPCA though I have spent a lifetime loving and working on behalf of animals (twenty of those years as an animal control officer and a Life Time Member of the American Anti-Vivisection Society). These well funded groups send full time paid lobbiest to DC and every state - to legislate THEIR own, twisted, unnatural anti-pet keeping views.
Stop them NOW. Learn the TRUTH.

Please click HERE to learn the TRUTH

Photo courtesy of the Progressive Animal Welfare Society, Lynnwood, WA.
Diane Jessup and Boldog Butcher's Dog, WDS, who was sired by Sarona Special Forces (the last Sarona stud dog) and his dam was Diane's beloved Boldog Grip, SchH I, WDS, an IWPA Silver Medalist. Butchie is still alive at 13 years of age and still sleeps every night right smack in the middle of the bed.