About the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA)
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It is our belief that we have been handed a great legacy. From the originators of the breed in England and Ireland to the earliest Americans who brought the dogs here and called them Staffordshire Terrier, then Yankee Terriers and finally settled on the name, American Pit Bull Terriers.
Within this athletic package, we have been given the spirit, loyalty, dedication, and heart of the dog that we love today. It is the never give up, always give 110% attitude, the GAMENESS that keeps us connected to the breed.
The A.D.B.A. and the A.D.B.S.I. are here to stay. It is our responsibility to protect and preserve the APBT in its original form. We do this in a number of ways: 1) Register the dogs and guarantee purebred status. This is dependent on the honesty of our breeders and the paperwork they submit to the office; 2) Holding A.D.B.S.I. Conformation shows judged according to the ADBA standard that is based on the original purpose of the breed. No other registry can say that.
The A.D.B.A. believes in responsible ownership of the A.P.B.T. and has promoted responsible ownership through the GAZETTE and information provided to clubs. We provide education to the public through the pamphlet Discover The American Pit Bull Terrier. This pamphlet was written by prominent breeders in cooperation with the Endangered Breed Association and the American Dog Breeders Association Inc. It is our goal to answer questions about the breed and to promote the positive aspects of the American Pit BuIl Terrier.
Over the years, the American Dog Breeders Association, Inc. has held fast to traditional values. Although current trends reflect innovations within the breed, we are firm in our resolve to stay on the course of fundamentals. Some things do not need to change. To those who pledge to preserve the unique qualities of the APBT, we dedicate and re-affirm that our tradition of class continues.
Our association continues to grow in the U.S.A. and other countries overseas. The American Dog Breeders Association Inc. is the largest registration office of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The A.D.B.A. registered American Pit Bull Terrier is the #1 breed of dog exhibited in the U.S.A. today, through conformation dog shows and weight pulling events sponsored by the American Dog Breeders Show Inc.
— from the ADBA’s website
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