Drawing on Richard F. Stratton’s definitive expertise, this in-depth feature uncovers the true story of Maurice Carver, the “Silver Fox” whose selective Pit Bull breeding and shrewd game dog brokering forged the Carver bloodline into one of the most revered American Pit Bull Terrier pedigrees.
Stratton’s firsthand accounts, from meeting Maurice Carver at a JT Collier convention during the Korean War to documenting his dual role as both premier APBT game dog breeder and trusted broker, reveal how studs like Karn’s Red, Ironhead and Bullyson raised the bar for gameness, structural balance, stamina and excellence in the pit.
Beyond pedigree analysis and the debate over true old family red nose APBT (OFRN) lineage tracing back to Centipede, Cyclone and Lighthouse Vic, this narrative explores Maurice Carver’s reputation for honesty, his meticulous risk management strategies and the circle of legendary dogmen, Earl Tudor, Floyd Boudreaux, Bob Hemphill, whose confidence cemented his influence in dogfighting world.
We chart the evolution of Maurice Carver PitBull breeding philosophy and explain why his genetic innovations remain foundational to today’s working American Pit Bull Terrier community.
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