Mid Florida American Pit Bull Terrier Association is a sanctioned club of the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA). We have been in existence in the Tampa Bay area for nearly the past 20 years; some old-timers say even longer! Since my involvement with Mid Florida, for approximately the last 8 years, I can tell you it has been an organization made up of members who are truly dedicated to the American Pit Bull Terrier, members who, without a doubt, love and are devoted to this magnificent breed. It would be mind boggling indeed to total the number of years of experience our organization has with the American Pit Bull Terrier. And, those experiences include a very wide range indeed such as owning these dogs as pets, as show dogs, as competitors, as breed stock, as working dogs, and always as family companions. Our membership has been, and is, as versatile as our dog of choice; the American Pit Bull Terrier.
For quite some time Mid Florida APBTA has hosted monthly ‘fun shows.’ These are actual conformation dog shows judged by the ADBA conformation standard and weight pull competitions conducted following ADBA weight pull rules. These monthly fun shows are held in an effort to offer our community activities where they can bring their APBT’s out and allow them to ‘strut their stuff’ in the show ring! Or, demonstrate their strength and tenacity over on the weight pull track. All 'pit bulls' are welcome to participate; the spayed or neutered, papered or not, the very special rescue pit bull and your pet bull family companion. You know your dog is a champ so bring'em out for a chance at a ribbon or cup! Also, these fun shows give us the opportunity to come together as owners in masse, and present our dogs in an open community environment to the general public who may know nothing about the breed except what the media has written….which is very scary indeed!
To better understand ‘who’ we are allow me to share a little bit of information about the organization that we are sanctioned by, the American Dog Breeders Association. The ADBA was established in 1909 and quickly became the premier registry for the American Pit Bull Terrier. “In 1976, the A.D.B.A. was petitioned by the owners of the breed, who possessed a very competitive spirit, to develop a standard on the breed by which conformation dog shows could be held. They did not want a standard that copied those of the UKC or AKC, but a standard for those dogs that they owned and continued to breed for the traits of intelligence, character, loyalty, and the athletic conformation that the breed was originally bred for hundreds of years ago. Thereby, they could continue competition, in a legal endeavor. Thus, the formation of the A.D.B.A. Conformation Standard.” The ADBA continues to grow in the US and countries overseas. The ADBA is the largest registration office of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The ADBA registered American Pit Bull Terrier is the #1 breed of dog exhibited in the USA today, through conformation dog shows and weight pulling events sponsored by the American Dog Breeders Show Inc. Mid Florida APBTA is honored to be sanctioned by the ADBA and is proud to present dogs demonstrating the original breed type; a well conditioned athlete.
To better understand ‘who’ we are allow me to share a little bit of information about the organization that we are sanctioned by, the American Dog Breeders Association. The ADBA was established in 1909 and quickly became the premier registry for the American Pit Bull Terrier. “In 1976, the A.D.B.A. was petitioned by the owners of the breed, who possessed a very competitive spirit, to develop a standard on the breed by which conformation dog shows could be held. They did not want a standard that copied those of the UKC or AKC, but a standard for those dogs that they owned and continued to breed for the traits of intelligence, character, loyalty, and the athletic conformation that the breed was originally bred for hundreds of years ago. Thereby, they could continue competition, in a legal endeavor. Thus, the formation of the A.D.B.A. Conformation Standard.” The ADBA continues to grow in the US and countries overseas. The ADBA is the largest registration office of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The ADBA registered American Pit Bull Terrier is the #1 breed of dog exhibited in the USA today, through conformation dog shows and weight pulling events sponsored by the American Dog Breeders Show Inc. Mid Florida APBTA is honored to be sanctioned by the ADBA and is proud to present dogs demonstrating the original breed type; a well conditioned athlete.
Besides our monthly fun shows one of our main goals is to host an ADBA sanctioned point show consisting of both conformation and weight pull. These are attended by APBT owners all across the southeastern United States. Unlike our fun shows dogs are required to be ADBA registered to participate. We have set a tradition of hosting our point show over the Thanksgiving weekend for the past 3 years.
Throughout the year you will find us at the Pure Breed Dog exhibit at the Florida State Fairgrounds, the AKC Responsible Dog Owners’ Day, Pit Bull Awareness Day and other venues as they arise. It is our hope to educate the public about this breed and always work to prohibit breed specific legislation in the state of Florida as well as all across the country.
Throughout the year you will find us at the Pure Breed Dog exhibit at the Florida State Fairgrounds, the AKC Responsible Dog Owners’ Day, Pit Bull Awareness Day and other venues as they arise. It is our hope to educate the public about this breed and always work to prohibit breed specific legislation in the state of Florida as well as all across the country.
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