The game really has not changed all that much. It has always been illegal. Good dogs are what everything revolves around. Money helps make bad decisions, and even make bad decisions worse. Same thing in the 50's, 60's, 70's. 80's and 90's.

On the other side what has changed is the people outside the game. People no longer have the capability of minding their own business. Once upon a long time ago what I was doing in my yard was my business and mine alone. Once upon a long time ago if a person walked a bulldog down the road he was not a despicable dog fighter. Once upon a long time ago the gambler who just 'bet on dogs' didn't sling as a primary source of income and then the two activities collide. Once upon a long time ago there were not nationally based organizations offering rewards with 1-800 #'s for any and all information concerning suspected illegal dog activity.

So my answer, my opinion would be there have been very little changes in the game. The good dogs typically prevail. The prepotent dogs typically produce. A certain number of breeders will hang papers. A certain number will lie about their, as well as their dog's, accomplishments. People will take advantage of today's nutritional advancements. A small percentage will steal a dog. The really good dog men are in the minority. I am betting the next 50 years will be the same as well except maybe more scrutiny from John Q. Public. EWO