Sharing the Spotlight Aint All It's Cracked Up To Be!

Not to brag or anything, but when it comes to weight pull I am quite good. I have a whole lotta ribbons I've earned in not much time. And, this season I am #1 for the 40-60 lb class in my region so far with the IWPA. Weight pull is really fun for me, everyone cheers and claps and I get to be the center of attention. It isn't very hard either, I usually just sit it out when I feel like it's getting hard. . although it makes daddy sad sometimes.

But, this year I may need to step it up a notch. I am not just going to be competing against those in my weight class, but also against my own daughter- for ribbons won!

Atreyu started training last month and she is showing promise. No doubt a testament to her mother's good genes. But, I certainly do not want to be shown up by my 35 lb pipsqueak of a pup.

I fear she may have a one up on me energy wise. It's like that pup never stops. She could run circles around me all day, and she usually does.

Either way as long as we can pull I think it will be a good day. The Humaniacs are always trying to find new and creative ways to make it look like we dogs do not enjoy pulling. But, truth be told many of us hate water, hoops, tennis balls, Frisbee and all the other sporting things which we could do. And, for us weight pull is a great way to prove we are the top dog! It also keeps us in shape, lets us bond and play with our owners and we get to travel to competition!

The Wrong Breed?

Hi, my name is Cadillac. I am an American Pit Bull Terrier and live in suburbia. I have my Canine Good Citizen certificate from the AKC. I am purebred and registered with the ADBA. And, I compete in weight pull with both the IWPA and ADBA.

Last pulling season I took 2nd place at the IWPA Championships and 3rd place for the region overall in the 40-60 lb weight class.



Regardless of all my past and future accomplishments though most people don't like me. I love to meet new people, I sit and shake and high five to try and impress them. But, may people just cannot get over the fact that I am a "pit bull."

Many people have in their minds an idea of a devil dog which will rip them to shreds when they hear the words "pit bull."



This is the image perpetuated by groups like PETA, HSUS and the media in general. They portray this image of "pit bulls" and refer to us all as one "breed" when in reality the term "pit bull" encompasses many breeds with different looks, characteristics and inborn qualities. But, regardless of which breed in the "pit bull" category you choose, none of us are born evil, baby killing machines.

I am writing this blog to detail all my accomplishments and educate the public a bit about the HSUS, PETA and other group's stereotyping of my breed and others like it.

JUDGE THE DOG, NOT THE DOG BREED. We all are individuals and this "pit bull" is a good dog all around!