AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER GAZETTE OUR FRONT COVER
ELAM / JO-LU ’ S “ G / C I ” HASH ” owner , Mona Watts with her gr anddaughter , Aubree
Hank Greenwood Heather DeVito Tyler Bullock Patty Bullock Amy G . Burford
Editor Assoc . Editor Ad Design / Layout Operations Supervisor Projects Director
Advisory Board Renee Greenwood , Kate Greenwood
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AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER GAZETTE OUR FRONT COVER
ELAM / JO-LU ’ S “ G / C I ” HASH ” owner , Mona Watts with her gr anddaughter , Aubree
I have had the privilege of competing against Mona Watts in several states , and have also watched her from outside of the ring ; she is a true dogman through and through .
She is full of sportsmanship , she is very knowledgeable , kind , considerate , and willing to lend a hand . Her dogs have beautiful conformation and are always in peak condition . Everywhere she goes , Texas is well represented ...
Heather DeVito
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** American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette reserves the right to edit any material and / or refuse publication of any material we feel may not be in the best interest of the breed or this magazine . ** American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette Copyright ® 1981 Nothing that appears in this magazine may be reprinted either wholly or in part without written permission of the publisher and the American Dog Breeders Association , Inc .
INSIDE FEATURES
“ Watts ” Happening ? Q & A ................................................................................................................ pg . 06 Leaders of the Future Scholarship Winner - Sadie Metcalf .............................................................. pg . 11 Dog Show Tips and Tricks ................................................................................................................ pg . 12 Only Fools Rush In ........................................................................................................................... pg . 16 Special Things That Are Just Meant to Be ........................................................................................ pg . 18 In Memory ......................................................................................................................................... pg . 22 An Ode to the Shameless Dog ......................................................................................................... pg . 24 Blunt Honesty .................................................................................................................................... pg . 26 Introducing New Judges .................................................................................................................... pg . 28 I Know Your Type .............................................................................................................................. pg . 29 Portrait of a Dog Couple ................................................................................................................... pg . 32 Seguss ’ “ Sniper P . O . E . .................................................................................................................... pg . 37 Canine Gut Health ............................................................................................................................ pg . 43 Frozen Semen Rules & Regs ( Part 3 of 4 ) ....................................................................................... pg . 49 Show Calendar ................................................................................................................................. pg . 52 Show News ....................................................................................................................................... pg . 54 Point Standings ................................................................................................................................ pg . 58 Rankings .......................................................................................................................................... pg . 62 Ch / Ace Spotlight .............................................................................................................................. pg . 67 First Conf CH Bred in Poland / Oklahoma Strong - Jamison .............................................................. pg . 69 RPOA - 2017 Texas Legislative Report ............................................................................................. pg . 70 Historical Articles ............................................................................................................................... pg . 72