Weight Pull Sports.com-Weight Pulling and Sled Sprint Dog Sports

Revenue VS. TRUE STRENGTH
Revenue VS. TRUE STRENGTH
With over a decade of experience of throwing weight pull shows, judging, keeping track of titles
and scored points, the AAPBA All Breed Dog Registry in is the unique position of researching
files and dog records including studying specific changes in breeds. And what was found was
quite surprising and sad. We have personally watched certain breed's change, mutate and even
become genetic, problematic messes. For many breeds the word breed standard is not in place
for breeders to strive for an over glorified status or award that carries no title. For years
competitors and breeders have believed that by achieving a "most weight pulled" award is some
type of accomplishment. The ultimate accomplishment has always been pound for pound. Pound for
Pound is the truest test to measure the strength of a dog pulling weight.
We truly believe its time for all registries to discontinue ignoring the hazards and red flags that are
clearly evident in their Most Weight Pulled arenas. A false sense of accomplishment and awarding
that must be eliminated. Only offering a Pound for Pound award is the solution to that problem.
We urge registries not to take a blind eye on this matter but support the true competitor and truest
award of strength.

We understand that revenues are achieved by holding Most Weight Pulled events but it is time to
look past the money and start focusing on what is really a true accomplishment of strength and
power for all breeds.

Most Weight Pulled is not a title and most important not a true measurement of strength. The only
true reading and measurement of strength is in the Pound for Pound arena for all breeds of dogs.
I have come to the conclusion that once again the AAPBA will set the standard for safety,
competition and for the love of dog's. We are responsible in setting trends in the world of dog
showing when it comes to events and safety and have noticed we have inspired others to
follow and emulate the AAPBA but if there was ever a time to copy the Premier Breeds
standards again now is the time. We have conversed with veterinarians about this subject and
have made a final decision on behalf of all dogs' health and safety in which we all as dog lovers
agree upon.

As of February 10, 2008 Pound for Pound will be the standard measurement of strength and the
only trophy awarded at our weight pull sports show.

The All American Premier Breeds Administration will no longer recognize or award points for
"Most Weight Pulled."

The AAPBA strongly urges to take the highest precautions and safety measures when training for
the highest test of strength and power.

Please consider the health and welfare of the dog.

Please research a dog's bloodline for any predestined faults and incorrect genes that are passed
on in bloodlines.

Please research the history of past dog for any illegal substance abuse or inhumane practices that
might have occurred to ancestry dogs of your dogs bloodline to further it's record of
accomplishment and winnings.

We advise that you take the necessary steps to provide the proper health tests from certified
veterinarians along with their professional opinions on the issue of strength testing your dog.

We thank you for reading our final decision and thoughts on this matter.