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American Pit Bull Terrier's Red/Red Nose and Black Pit bulls

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The Finest ADBA/UKC Bred True American Pit Bull Terrier's

on The West Coast for over 30 Years

One of my goals for this website is to help educate people on my breed of choice, American Pit Bull Terriers. The APBT has a history and those interested should learn as much as possible and use all the internet resources available today.

New to the breed then know and remember this THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER WAS BRED TO BE HANDLED IN EXTREME SITUATIONS, so any excuse making for poor or bad temperament in the APBT is not acceptable for any reason and all APBT's with bad temperaments should be put down PERIOD.

Unfortunately over the last 15 years or so, breeders with no actual knowledge have taken the pit bull to height and weight limits that are not acceptable in the bull dog world, meaning they are not real pure bred American Pit Bull Terriers of the standard they were meant to be. In fact it is my opinion that these hugely over done Hybrid (to what I'm not sure, if you want an Old English Bulldog then get a real one) pit bulls that are not pure bred, but are bred merely from bigger is better mentality. They are ruining a wonderful and courageous breed and should be called something else for they are not pit bulls any longer. A real APBT should be athletic, structurally sound and poses a solid temperament as they were bred and used for many working aspects and were family pets. If you see a pit bull that has a huge body, head and 4 inch legs that can't make a trip around the yard let alone the block, think again is it real or hybrid. It is important to educate yourself on a breed you intend to own. So if you are confused on what's what then ask as many questions from reputable breeders and do your home work.

Owning an APBT is a huge responsibility and only dedicated owners should apply. Please note that I do not sell puppies to breeders and all buyers are screened. I breed for my own purposes and pets are spayed/neutered or culled. I have spent many years studying and researching the pedigree's of my dogs and I know what I have.

Breeders of pure bred Red/Red Nose & Black/Black Nose True American Pit Bull Terriers in order to preserve the integrity of what once was.

Do your homework before buying your dog!

Please note any APBT kennel that is breeding American Bullies or BULLY and calling them APBT's are misrepresenting the American Pit Bull Terrier and should not be taken seriously. These are backyard breeders that are destroying the APBT for a buck, they have absolutely no respect for the history, nor do they possess full knowledge of this breed.

Keep in mind when you are searching the internet that there are over 2 million Pit Bull websites that call themselves breeders. The majority of these breeders do not have a clue, they think bigger is better and are boasting these 100 plus lb rare blue dogs, I would bet money that they are cross bred with another breed to get that size. Here is a hint blue dogs are not rare! But a real Pit bull over 100lbs is. What is becoming rare is pure bred Pit Bulls at the standard size and weight. Unless breeders are breeding for specific sports such as weight pull. In this day and age there are 4 different types of American Pit Bull Terrier's and some of questionable heritage make sure you buy a several generations DNA tested dog whatever your type or likes are. I also recommend you do not buy a dog from breeders that have been in this breed less then 15 or 20 years, based on breeders I have watched use this breed for their lack of individuality and basic ego boost.

1st: Type: Original American Pit bull Terrier registered with UKC/ADBA brought into this country from Ireland and England in the late 1800's

2nd: Type: American Staffordshire Terrier which were a few select Pit Bulls crossed over into AKC registry in 1930's and the name changed

3rd: Type: American Pit Bull Terriers bred to American Staffordshire Terrier's also known as POS (Pit or Staff) registered with UKC/ADBA

4th: Type: Bullies which are bred from various bull dog breeds and the terrier has been left behind, these are no longer considered purebred American Pit Bull Terrier's, although they have been registered with UKC/ADBA/AKC. It is in my opinion that these MUTATIONS are a fad and when people realize exactly what they are NOT an APBT, and the health issues and short life spans that come with these dogs, they will stop breeding and buying them.

My first love in life are my Pit Bulls and then along came my Harleys. I have been in love with this breed since I was 20 years old. After having many other breeds before my first American Pit Bull Terrier, I never was interested in any other breed.

No looking back

They simply stole my heart

Caragan Kennel has bred some of the top winning red noses on the West Coast for 30 years.

Many of the other red nose kennels carry Xia and her progeny on their pedigrees, and I want to thank them for recognizing her contributions to the breed. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I have always bred my dogs based on what I felt was a beautiful and structurally correct pure bred APBT with temperament first, not for titles or name recognition as many other breeders have been known to do. 

Home of 2006 UKC TOP #2 producing American Pit Bull Terrier (Red Nose) Dam 5 years in a row 2001/2002/2003/2004/2005 CH 'PR' XIA of LAR-SAN also is an ADBA GR CH . Xia was owned exclusively by Cheryl Caragan. Xia seen below at ADBA weight and UKC weight. Caragan Kennel has bred some of the top winning red noses on the West Coast for 30 years. Many of the other red nose kennels carry Xia and her progeny on their pedigrees, and I want to thank them for recognizing her contributions to the breed. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I have always bred my dogs based on what I felt was a beautiful and structurally correct pure bred APBT with temperament first, not for titles or name recognition as many other breeders have been known to do.

UWPO UWPV UWPCH UKC GR CH/ADBA CH 'PR' Caragan's Steel Magnum of Contreras DNA-P, TT, WD1

Magnum is Sire to GR CH UWP Matrix's Trinity of Braveheart 1st ever National Total Dog and #1 Top producing APBT Dam in UKC 2006. Magnum has completed his UWPCH UWPV UWPO at 9 1/2 years old and in 2007 will be achieving his UWP Versitel, Outstanding & Supreme Weight Pull titles. Thank you Kinney Duenas for your hard work with Magnum. Go to Magnums Page ->

 

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