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Famous American Pit Bull Terriers

Stubby 1917-1926 was a stray found by Private John Robert Conroy on the campus of Yale University, in 1917, while Conroy was training for deployment to the European front of WWI. During the course of his stay at the camp with Pvt. Conroy, Stubby became familiar with all of the bugle calls, the drill marching routines, and even learned to give a dog's version of a salute. He would put his right paw on his right eyebrow when a salute was executed by others around him. The camp commander was so taken by Stubby's ability to salute the dog was granted permission to remain with Private Conroy. Stubby, along with Pvt. Conroy eventually traveled to the frontlines with the 102nd Infantry Division. While serving overseas, Stubby was wounded in action twice, he saved his entire platoon by warning them of a poison gas attack and he single handedly captured a German spy. The commander of the 102nd used this last act of bravery to put Stubby in for a promotion to the ranks of the Noncommissioned Officers by awarding him the rank of Sergeant. He became the first “Pit Bull” to be given rank in the United States Armed Forces.

Sgt. Stubby served in 17 battles during his stay in Europe. This Pit Bull of unknown descent became America’s first decorated war dog. Stubby lived in a time when American Pit Bull Terriers were loved and respected by everyone. They were the nation’s most popular dog, an icon, a symbol of American pride. There was no breed specific legislation, and there were no vicious “Pit Bull” attacks in the news. Dogs like Stubby were admired as heroes in households all across America. “Pit Bulls” were held in high regard as symbols of freedom and courage; they were a big part of every day life and everybody wanted one in their home. Stubby received a hero's welcome and was even honored at the White House. Stubby inspired the U.S. Military K-9 Corps. He also went on to become Georgetown University's mascot.

Although "Stubby" is widely regarded as the Grandfather of the American War Dog he was not the first by any means. Dogs were commonplace during the Civil War as companions for the soldiers and during the Spanish-American war, "Jack Brutus" became the official mascot of Company K, First Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.

"Old Jack", as he was known, was considerably bigger than STUBBY and fortunately the Connecticut soldiers never got the chance to try to smuggle him anywhere since they basically spent the War encamped at various places here in the states providing coastal defense from Maine to Virginia. "Old Jack" died of spinal troubles and constipation in 1898.

 

Dogs were formally used during World War II, Korea and Vietnam in such roles as guards, and patrolling scouts but whether the dog is employed in a formal program or not you can be sure that wherever there are soldiers in need of comfort and companionship there will always be a faithful dog nearby.

The medals and accoutrements displayed on Stubby’s Left side

· 3 Service Stripes

· Yankee Division YD Patch

· French Medal Battle of Verdun

· 1st Annual American Legion Convention Medal Minneapolis, Minnesota Nov 1919

· New Haven WW1 Veterans Medal

· Republic of France Grande War Medal

· St Mihiel Campaign Medal

· Purple Heart

· Chateau Thierry Campaign Medal

· 6th Annual American Legion Convention

Bud 1903 made history as the first dog to travel across the U.S. in an automobile. His goggles are at the Smithsonian museum. Bud was an APBT.

Pig 1914-1923 was a WWI Pit Bull from Austin Texas. Pig became the varsity mascot at the University of Austin Texas and attended home and away athletic events. Pig also went to classes with students and participated in morning “fall-outs” with military aeronautics cadets.