The Revolution Flyball Club of Pennsylvania includes a team of all Pit Bulls and a Pit Bull mix. You can see them in action in this video filmed at a flyball tourney held in conjunction with the Philadelphia Kennel Club dog show last year. Team BSL (stands for Breed Specific Lineup) was formed to educate the public about BSL, or Breed Specific Legislation. Laws have been passed in some cities, counties and provinces making it illegal to own some breeds, including pit bulls and other “bully” breeds. The American Kennel Club fights breed-specific legislation – read more: /news/issue-analysis-breed-specific-legislation/
Pit bulls and pit mixes can join the AKC through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs.
For more information about flyball, go to www.flyball.org
The AKC recognizes some titles of the North American Flyball Association (NAFA).