The WATCHKEEPER Magazine

The magazine for American Bulldog enthusiasts.
Published by the National American Bulldog Association. Copyright 1994.

The WATCHKEEPER sincerely apologizes for the lengthy delay between issues; we are experiencing publishing difficulties.
Do not despair! All subscribers WILL receive every issue paid for.

     The WATCHKEEPER was first published over six years ago through the efforts of Larry Koura and the National American Bulldog Association. Shortly after the release of the first issue, however, the editor was severely injured in an unfortunate work related accident and was unable to put the magazine together. The project was put on hold while recovery took place.
     Now, six years later, The WATCHKEEPER is back with a vengeance! Having undergone personnel changes and equipment upgrades to better serve our readers, we are ready to continue the fight for truth and education where the American Bulldog is concerned. We are better than ever, covering more, digging deeper to bring you the latest in news and information about this magnificent breed.
     Published quarterly, The WATCHKEEPER boasts some of the most in-depth articles ever written about the American Bulldog. Our contributors are well respected members of the AB community, many of them published authors or established breeders. We carry full coverage of National American Bulldog Association events and news. Topics of articles range from health and veterinary to history and genetics, from training and kennel projects to interviews and pictorials. The WATCHKEEPER even has anagrams and crossword puzzles associated with the American Bulldog.
     We take special care to balance advertisements with informational content. It is important to us that the magazine be of value to you. As such, we are open to comments, ideas, suggestions, critique and the writings of all our readers. Please feel free to submit* anything related to the American Bulldog.

* The WATCHKEEPER, 21663 Leroy Center Road, Capron, IL 61012-9608 is a quarterly publication of the National American Bulldog association which promotes the responsible ownership and breeding of pure bred American Bulldogs. The WATCHKEEPER will not knowingly publish any material conflicting with the Animal Welfare Act of 1976. We reserve the right to edit any material for any reason. All letters, articles, etc.. submitted must contain the legal name of the author or they will not be printed. Nicknames, pen names or initials will be used upon request as long as the legal name accompanies the submission. All submissions, including pictures, become the property of The WATCHKEEPER. All opinions expressed therein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of The WATCHKEEPER, the National American Bulldog Association or the editor. All rights reserved, reproduction of contents, either whole or in part, not permitted without written consent of the publisher. Copyright 1994 by the National American Bulldog Association. Printed in U.S.A.

"In Search of the Elusive American Bulldog", a story featured in The WATCHKEEPER, Volume 1 Issue 1, printed in 1992 was recently spotted in another Bulldog publication. We are flattered that other magazines that have no content steal our old content. Nothing could be more gratifying!

The WATCHKEEPER is a Copyrighted publication. Permission for use of WATCHKEEPER material may be obtained by writing to: The WATCHKEEPER - 21663 Leroy Center Road - Capron, IL 61012

A Note From The Editor Dear Readers,

The WATCHKEEPER offers its humble apologies for being so tardy. As newly appointed editor, I am quickly learning how complex andinvolved putting together a worthy magazine can be. It is my view that the content of this publication is more important than the schedule by which it is printed, however, I will do everything in my power to see that future publishing schedules are adhered to.

As Editor, I would like to thank all of our faithful readers for their unending support and patience. Pulling The WATCHKEEPER back online has not been an easy task, but one well worth the effort. I consider it an honor to represent the National American Bulldog Association with this magazine and will do my best to meet the challenge placed before me.

Sincerely,

Jodi M. Suda, Editor
The WATCHKEEPER

Bits & Pieces

The N.A.B.A. is still backlogged with registrations and pedigrees. It looks like all the technical trouble has been solved, but the difficult task of catching up has just begun! Don't despair if you are waiting for N.A.B.A. papers; the information has been logged and will be processed on paper as soon as possible.

Upcoming show dates for the N.A.B.A. are as follows:

The N.A.B.A. is hoping to schedule at least four new shows for 1999 in different parts of the country. This would give most N.A.B.A. members the opportunity to attend at least one show without traveling too far.

To find out more about the National American Bulldog Association, write to:

National American Bulldog Association
Midwest Division
21663 Leroy Center Road
Capron, IL 61012-9608

or:

National American Bulldog Association
159 North Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036

The WATCHKEEPER is looking for cartoonists. Must have a twisted sense of humor and the ability to draw American Bulldogs and other canines. The pay is only recognition, but our circulation is constantly growing! Get your work noticed! If you, or anyone you know would be interested in drawing for The WATCHKEEPER, please give us a shout!
(815) 737-8681 Ask for Liz. Or email lizzy@geocities.com

We are also interested in stories, poetry, songs, photos, drawings, needlework, or other writings and artistic expressions related to the American Bulldog. Please don't be shy. Send your work to:
The WATCHKEEPER
21663 Leroy Center Road
Capron, IL 61012-9608

The WATCHKEEPER

The WATCHKEEPER, vol 1, issue 1 Volume 1, issue 2 Volume 1, issue 3

Pictured above, left to right: Volume 1, Issue 1 - Volume 1, Issue 2 - Volume 1, Issue 3.

Volume 1, Issues 2, 3 and 4 are available now.
Volume 2, Issue 1 is also available.

Pictured above: Volume 1, Issue 4.

Volume 1, Issue 1 is in the process of being restored in its original form from data available. The first issue was created on a computer that would be considered obsolete by today's standards, an old 8088 microprocessor. The information was stored on 5.5 floppy disks which eventually wear out, losing data bytes or becoming unreadable. Authenticity is important to us, so every effort is being made to recreate the magazine using the exact fonts and photographs originally used. The process is slow going, but the end result will be worth the wait.

After you've tried all the rest, pick up a copy of The WATCHKEEPER and see where the knowledge reallyis!

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The WATCHKEEPER
21663 Leroy Center Road
Capron, IL 61012-9608
(815) 737-8681

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