About TruGrit

“I purchased my first Bullmastiff in May of 1974. She was full sister to Ch. Stonykills Naughty Angelina, who was sired by Ch. Pocantico's Plameses Bruno — my first love. I was born and raised in New York City and I feel I was very fortunate to grow up around some of the best breeders in the country. I met Dick Cannone, who became my mentor and one of my best friends. I went on to register my first litter in the early eighties and based my breeding program around BIS Ch. Roleki's Sampson of Waterbury (“ROM”) who was one of the first Bullmastiffs to win a Best In Show. Another one of my all time favorite dogs was Ch. Charley Hexam, bred by Marge Triggs. Both of these dogs had strong Pocantico bloodlines.”

Al Batchelor

From Left to Right • BIS Ch Roleki's Sampson Of Waterbury ROM, Ch. Badnuffs Warrior of Tru Grit, Ch.Ladybug's Badnuffs Natasha.

From Left to Right • BIS Ch Roleki's Sampson Of Waterbury ROM, Ch. Badnuffs Warrior of Tru Grit, Ch.Ladybug's Badnuffs Natasha.

Sam is the dog that I have linebred on for 25 years. He was the total dog. I would like to thank Herb Fuson for giving me this picture.

Sam is the dog that I have linebred on for 25 years. He was the total dog. I would like to thank Herb Fuson for giving me this picture.

Classic Picture! 1983 National. Herb Fuson with his dog BISS CH. Roleki's Sampson of Waterbury and Al Batchelor with a Sampson son CH. Bad Nuff's Warrior of TruGrit, aka Conan. Famous English breeder judge Doug Oliff.

Classic Picture! 1983 National. Herb Fuson with his dog BISS CH. Roleki's Sampson of Waterbury and Al Batchelor with a Sampson son CH. Bad Nuff's Warrior of TruGrit, aka Conan. Famous English breeder judge Doug Oliff.

My first dog Mac, winning reserve winners dog at the 1979 Westminister KC Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.

My first dog Mac, winning reserve winners dog at the 1979 Westminister KC Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.

Al with Buford at10wks at their first fun match in March 1976 in Rockland Co. N.Y. with Edith Pyle as the judge.

Al with Buford at10wks at their first fun match in March 1976 in Rockland Co. N.Y. with Edith Pyle as the judge.

Here I am, judging the Bullmastiff Specialty sweepstakes at The Kennel Club of Philadelphia in 2001.

Here I am, judging the Bullmastiff Specialty sweepstakes at The Kennel Club of Philadelphia in 2001.

One of our prouder moments when Ch. Banuffs Warrior of Tru Grit won the 8-10 year veteran class at the 1992 ABA National Specialty.

One of our prouder moments when Ch. Banuffs Warrior of Tru Grit won the 8-10 year veteran class at the 1992 ABA National Specialty.

In this fun match (November 1975) in Rockland Co. NY, Best Adult in match was Lord Nelson, bred and handled by Dick Cannone. I was very fortunate to have this great friend and breeder as my mentor.

In this fun match (November 1975) in Rockland Co. NY, Best Adult in match was Lord Nelson, bred and handled by Dick Cannone. I was very fortunate to have this great friend and breeder as my mentor.

Justin, Al and Diane with Greg Crosson holding his Ozzy daughter. Greg owns Ch. TruGrit's Rockefeller.

Justin, Al and Diane with Greg Crosson holding his Ozzy daughter. Greg owns Ch. TruGrit's Rockefeller.

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