Lovable, loyal and misunderstood, it's no wonder that the American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most popular and talked about dog breeds in America. From family pet to therapy dog, the versatile pit bull does it all. To help you learn all you need to know about the APBT, the editors of Dog Fancy Magazine have put together this Smart Owner's Guide, the first breed series to offer online support to new pit bull owners.

Within the pages of this book, you'll find expert advice on finding a puppy, housetraining, basic training, solving problem behaviors, proper health and nutrition, grooming and more. You'll also have access to Club APBT. a free online club supported by Dog Fancy and DogChannel.com. At Club APBT, you can meet and interact with other American Pit Bull Terrier owners, download helpful charts and checklists, play pit-bull-specific games, take quizzes, send APBT themed e-cards to friends and family, and much more.

Dog Fancy is the most widely read dog magazine in the world and has been helping dog owners for 40-plus years. DogChannel.com, the website for dog lovers, has more than 20,000 online pages devoted to all things dog. Any question you might have about your APBT, you will find the answer and more in this book or at Club APBT and DogChannel.com.