State your name, your kennel, and where your kennel is located.
Our names are Emiliano Banda and Rose Garcia. Our Kennel name is Banda’s Blues “Apache Country”. We are located in Sunny Central California.
What type of dogs do you breed, and what inspired you to get involved with that particular breed?
We breed the “APBT” American Pit Bull Terrier & American Bully. I saw some very amazing pups out of Patty Allen’s yard “Allen’s Country”, that my cousin had. I must have been 9 or 10 years old at the time. We always had pit bulls, but these pups were different.
What is your favorite bloodline?
I would have to say our own. Our favorite lines to incorporate are Remyline, Gottyline, Razors Edge, and others. Our foundation lines consist of Knowlwood, Gaff, Tuff Town, and others.
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a responsible dog breeder?
Consistency, passion for the breed and involvement with the community.
What type of diet do you keep your dogs on throughout the year?
Dry kibble mostly. We mix in brown rice, chicken, and eggs, to bulk the dogs up from time to time.
How many times a day do you feed your dogs?
We feed our dogs 1-2 times daily, depending on whether it’s show or breeding season.
How do you keep your dogs in shape throughout the year?
Walks and fetch mostly.
Walk us through the process of purchasing a pup from your kennel from start to finish.
Contacting us is the first step to inquire about the kind of pup or dog that will fit you and your family. When you find the pup or breeding that fits, you will then confirm and send your deposit for said pup.
If it’s a breeding, you will have to wait on a list until said pups are open for pick and/or deposit. When pups reach 8-12 weeks, depending on contract or other procedures,
balance shall be paid and the pup/dog will be shipped out or be available for pick up.
Do you currently show any of your dogs?
Yes, we currently show Golden Gurl, Nalah, and are currently preparing others for next show season.
What advice do you have for any upcoming breeders?
Stay true to the breed and your passion. If you don’t have a passion for the breed, walk away.
What do you think is the most difficult thing for people in the bully game to overcome?
If they consider it a “game” it will be hard. This is a lifestyle..
How do you think they can overcome this thing?
Stay true to themselves.
Who do you look up to in the bully game, and why?
Antonio Flores. Antonio has tremendous knowledge in many aspects of the bully breed.
Tell us about one of Banda’s Blues main goals for the year 2020.
Focusing on our roots, quality and tradition. Also dropping our new website, www.apachecountry.com.
Describe how you would want things in the bully breed Community to be 10 years from now?
We would love for the community to start putting the breed and community first, before registrations.
What separates Banda’s Blues from the competition?
Professionalism and quality at an honest price.
What other hobbies or interests do you take part in?
Community awareness of HLH, a childhood disease. Follow our org at www.journeyofthebullies.org.
What do you think of Bully Girl Magazine?
Bully Girl provides an up to date source of knowledge to the bully world.
