Information About the Corvino Bloodline Pit Bull

The Corvino bloodline for pit bulls goes back nearly 100 years and is more than a little instrumental in determining the breed's acceptance into the American Kennel Club. Joe Corvino, who the line is named for, was a true champion of the breed and developed a bloodline of dogs that is beautiful, healthy and epitomizes today's ideal of the pit bull.

  1. Joe Corvino

    • In the late 1920s, Joe Corvino began his breeding of what, at the time, was most commonly known as the American Pit Bull Terrier -- a breed that was not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Corvino began with dogs from five different lines (Tudor, Shipley, Feely and an Armitage/Tonn hybrid) to create a new line that would not only bare his name, but become a bloodline still highly sought after today for working dogs, show-quality animals and personal pets.

    AKC Certification

    • The Corvino bloodline became a critical component in what would become the American Staffordshire -- the name pit bulls were given when they were finally accepted as a pure breed by the AKC in 1936. This was a recognition many pit bull breeders did not want because they were very secretive about their breeding programs -- Corvino included. The AKC later split the pit bulls into two breeds: the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

    Red Devils

    • Present-day pit bulls with the Corvino bloodline are most often identified by their red coloring. Once called the Old Family Red Nose American Pit Bull Terriers, dogs with this particular heritage are now more commonly known as Corvino Red Devils or just Red Devils. They come in varying shades of red and can have white markings (usually on the legs or chest). Reputable breeders of this line have carefully cultivated a history of health and strength.

    Ownership

    • Because of the unusual coloring of pit bulls with the Corvino bloodline, people from all walks of life are attracted to them. However, long-time pit bull owners and experts in the breed discourage those who just want a "pet bull" from acquiring one without much research and commitment to training. This dog breed, Corvino or not, requires time, exercise and qualified training to make a good pet. If those things are all in place, the Corvino Red Devil is a loyal and intelligent addition to any family.