ADBA

ADBA The ADBA is a full service, pure bred dog registry. ADBA sanctioned clubs span the nation and overseas,each focused and actively working towards the same goals.

We offer specialty Conformation Shows for the American Pit Bull Terrier, and Weight Pull and Top Dog Athletic Events for all dogs that are recognized as pure bred and registered with our company. To insure the continued existence of the APBT breed today and for generations to come. To educate the public to the truth about the APBT breed and it’s owners. To promote responsible ownership. To protect

individual freedom of choice. Education is the method our goal is achieved. We educate through the involvement of the club and its members within their community. Promotion of responsible ownership is achieved through verbal education as well as the daily actions of each individual, as well as hosting ADBA Sanctioned Conformation and Weight Pulling events. ADBA is committed to the advancement and success of our clubs. Along with providing our personal attention to individual club matters, we also have available to the clubs, the information, and the tools necessary to achieve this goal.

We would like to thank everyone who continues to support the ADBA and our APBT Gazette magazine. We're proud to have pub...
10/07/2025

We would like to thank everyone who continues to support the ADBA and our APBT Gazette magazine. We're proud to have published 196 issues; currently working on Volume 50 Issue 1!

This will be a collector's edition so make sure to subscribe or renew your subscription today!

The American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette has been the must have Pit Bull Magazine for over forty years! Find American Pit Bull Terrier breeders near you!

02/07/2025

*WE'VE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE TO JULY 15TH*

The American Dog Breeders Association Inc. is committed to the FUTURE. It is our belief that the future of our noble breed is dependent upon the young people who know and are involved with the dogs. Because of this commitment, in 1999 the ADBA Board of Directors established the ADBA LEADERS OF THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP. This is a $1,000 scholarship, which will be paid through the financial aids office of a University, College or Trade School, to be used towards a student’s education expenses.

ADBA SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
1) Existing student, or a student entering their first year at a University, College or trade school.

2) Experienced with the American Pit Bull Terrier (breeding, showing, weight pulling, handling, etc.)

3) Membership with an ADBA club, or attendance at, or supporting ADBA events.

4) A person with high recommendations from teacher, mentor, etc.

All Scholarship applications must be received no later than July 15th. Applications received after July 15th will be considered for next years scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications submitted are property of ADBA.

May issue is available online now!
01/05/2025

May issue is available online now!

For over four decades, The American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette has been the essential magazine for American Pit Bull Terrier enthusiasts! Published quarterly since 1976, this top-selling periodical celebrates the breed with captivating content. Regular contributions from leading APBT owners and breede...

29/04/2025

If your dog’s latest Champion, Ace, or Top Dog title hasn’t been showcased in the APBT Gazette, submit a photo today! Email your dog’s full registered name, number, and a high-quality photo highlighting its conformation or competing in a weight pull or top dog event to [email protected].

All dogs featured in the Gazette’s Ch/Ace Corner are eligible for Champion/Ace of the Week.

01/04/2025

The 2025 APBT Gazette cover contest for May is now closed! Thank you to everyone who entered. The winner will be announced when we publish our digital magazine on May 1st!

Best of luck to everyone who entered!

31/03/2025

This is the VERY LAST DAY for the COVER CONTEST for the May 2025 issue of the APBT Gazette magazine! (ADBA registered APBT only for this contest.)

Submissions accepted until midnight tonight, March 31. Winner will be revealed when the digital magazine is released on May 1st.

Unlimited entries BUT each email MUST INCLUDE the following to be considered: ADBA registered name, registered number, high quality photo and photo credit of each dog or permission to use a photo if (it has a copyright).

If you are sending multiple dogs, please send them in separate emails along with that individual dog's required information listed above.

Email directly to [email protected]

Good luck!!

27/03/2025

There are only 4 DAYS LEFT for the COVER CONTEST for the May 2025 issue of the APBT Gazette magazine! (ADBA registered APBT only for this contest.)

Submissions accepted until midnight on March 31. Winner will be revealed when the digital magazine is released on May 1st.

Unlimited entries BUT each email MUST INCLUDE the following to be considered: ADBA registered name, registered number, high quality photo and photo credit of each dog or permission to use a photo if (it has a copyright).

If you are sending multiple dogs, please send them in separate emails along with that individual dog's required information listed above.

Email directly to [email protected]

Good luck!!

14/03/2025

There are only a few weeks left for the COVER CONTEST for the May 2025 issue of the APBT Gazette magazine! (ADBA registered APBT only for this contest.)

Submissions accepted until midnight on March 31. Winner will be revealed when the digital magazine is released on May 1st.

Unlimited entries BUT each email MUST INCLUDE the following to be considered: ADBA registered name, registered number, high quality photo and photo credit of each dog or permission to use a photo if (it has a copyright).

If you are sending multiple dogs, please send them in separate emails along with that individual dog's required information listed above.

Email directly to [email protected]

Good luck!!

01/03/2025

Tomorrow, March 1st, our cover contest starts for the May 2025 issue of the APBT Gazette magazine! (ADBA registered APBT only for this contest.)

Contest ends March 31. Winner will be revealed when the digital magazine is released on May 1st.

Unlimited entries BUT each email MUST INCLUDE the following to be considered: ADBA registered name, registered number, high quality photo and photo credit of each dog or permission to use a photo if (it has a copyright).

If you are sending multiple dogs, please send them in separate emails along with that individual dog's required information listed above.

Email directly to [email protected]

Good luck!!

Here is the updated calendar through the end of May. Please contact each individual club to find out their registration ...
05/02/2025

Here is the updated calendar through the end of May. Please contact each individual club to find out their registration times, specific details regarding their event, etc.

If you're interested in other tentatively scheduled events/dates in a specific area please contact [email protected]

Thank you for supporting your local ADBA sanctioned clubs!

If you have any questions they will only be answered by calling the ADBA registration department 801-936-7513 or you can...
05/02/2025

If you have any questions they will only be answered by calling the ADBA registration department 801-936-7513 or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]

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ADBA sanctioned clubs span the nation and overseas,each focused and actively working towards the same goals. To insure the continued existence of the APBT breed today and for generations to come. To educate the public to the truth about the APBT breed and it’s owners. To promote responsible ownership. To protect individual freedom of choice. Education is the method our goal is achieved. We educate through the involvement of the club and its members within their community. Promotion of responsible ownership is achieved through verbal education as well as the daily actions of each individual, as well as hosting ADBA Sanctioned Conformation and Weight Pulling events. ADBA is committed to the advancement and success of our clubs. Along with providing our personal attention to individual club matters, we also have available to the clubs, the information, and the tools necessary to achieve this goal.