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If you are new to the breed or want to pick up the basics in a hurry, here are some must reads. In every section you will see "Sticky Threads" that are put there because they have important information that is vital to "raising" this breed properly. Below I consolidated just a few that will help you get a headstart...

Pit Bulls and Dog parks
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=3113

Degrees of Exposure...Grading the Safe Places for your "Bulldog"
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=33757

Always Expect a Bulldog To Fight
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=13984

Owners Code of Ethics
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=2264

DON'T Leave your Dogs Unsupervised
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=2779

NILIF Training
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=1571

Misconception of Dominance Theory
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=10081

Developmental stages of a Dog
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=10080

Responsible uses of a Breakstick
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=1513

Crate Training by Huskylove
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=5681

Crate and Rotate
http://www.pitbull-chat.com/showthread.php?t=7289

I know this seems like a lot of reading but actually these just scratch the surface of what you need to know about this breed (bulldogs in general). By taking the time to read thru these threads and other "Sticky" threads, you will jump ahead in knowledge which can only help you raise your dog in a better and safer enviroment.