Above is "Eddington's Wanna Be Awhopper".  Our large APBT's come from the "Whopper" lines that were originally bred by the late Eddie Edington. Eddie was a great man and was well known for his weight pull training accomplishments and his breeding program.  With respect and honor for Eddie Eddington, Swampdog Kennels will continue this line of ADBA Registered APBT's so that his memory will stay alive.  Each of Swampdog Kennels Whopper bred APBT's have their own page and are listed to the left of the screen.  Just click onto their name and you will be taken to a page that has photos, pedigree, and weight pulling accomplishments.  These dogs have the genetics to produce incredible working dogs and the proof is in their sire/dames weight pulling capablities in the ADBA and the IWPA. If you are interested in weight pulling these are the dogs you want to compete with.  To see photos of "Whopper" APBT's that have been produced click onto Whopper Lines.

Weight Pulling is a great test for Working Ability
The APBT has had a bad rap in the press over the years and it needs more recognition as a good working dog. Weight Pulling is an acceptable test to prove your dogs drive and working capability. A dog that is weight pulled is fed a proper diet, trained, and conditioned to give it the best advantage to compete. You can't make a dog pull a heavy cart, they do it out of love and the willingness to work for their owner. If the weight is too heavy they let their handlers know they can't do it by sitting down or barking. Buying a dog that is genetically bred for weight pulling and working capability is the first step in a rewarding relationship with your working dog. Pit Bull Terriers do exceptionally well at weight pulling and love the sport, it is evident in their desire to weight pull. This breed of dog is loving to people naturally and want to please their owners.