ATTN: American Pit Bull owners.

[perfectly_polish]

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Yes PC, a tiny toy poodle would deffiently fit you much better, it would blend in with those evil silkies of yours

 

[FlockEweFarm]

Educating yourself and being prepared to be a responsible pet owner are all things that will help to make you the perfect Pit owner. Please, do yourself and the dog a huge favor, and have it spayed or neutered as soon as possible, and spend as much time with your dog as possible. Never forget it is a DOG, not a child, and not a play toy that you can put out in the back yard and forget for days on end, or chain up and leave to its own devices, that is a death sentence for a Pit, because they will become angry and you will ruin them.
I have dealt with plenty of dog bites in my former career as a deputy sheriff, and the vast majority were dogs like labs and heelers, but they were mostly dogs that had been neglected or abused or treated like kids and were spoiled. I have to admit to originally having the same fear that your mom has, but that fear is not about the breed of dog anymore, but because of the typical owner. Do yourself a favor and get her some videos of Caesar Millian,(the Dog Whisperer) and the pit he works with named "Daddy", they are both great ambassadors for the breed.
I have 2 very large dogs of my own, that scare the snot out of people because they are large and noisy, and one of them is pretty aggressive, but he knows I am the boss around here , and he is in no doubt that I rule his little world. You have to make sure that your dog has that understanding from day 1.
Good luck to you, and if you ever need any help with your pup, shoot me a line, I have been working with dogs for over 20 years and both of my big boys outweigh me and could eat me for lunch, but they are big sweethearts and my babies roll all over them.

 

[ruby]

Pit Bulls (mixed and other wise) have been good dogs for me
I love their loyalty and found them to be a very smart dog. I raised one from a pup, and adopted a few after.

 

[perfectly_polish]

I forgot to mention, that our pit gets along great with our birds. We raised her around them since she was very young. When she first met them she was scared of them. Now she is more comfortable around them but still gets the occasional chase by our rooster

 

[purplebaby]

here are some pics of 2 of my rescued pitties and one pix includes my sleeping daughter and the lhasa mix (who has bitten people).

my 1st a male who was originally owned by an army person sent overseas with my 13 yr.old

zeke the southern gentleman discovers snow!

sleeping with sick daughter with female pit vegas and lhasa mix

close up of zeke, vegas and tefah

 

[azelgin]

I've never owned a Pit Bull, but we have had Bullterriers for over 30 years. Very similar attitude in a different wrapper. Always be aware of the potential these breeds have to cause some real damage if you should become lax in their control. Think of them as a loaded gun and you,ll do just fine. That said, I wouldn't own anything else. Their loyalty, affection and enthusiasium are the things that more than make up for the bad reputation that has been cased by irresponsible owners and breeders. Chose a puppy from a breeder with a good reputation for raising pets instead of "protection" dogs. You might check with your homowners insurance company too, as they are starting to charge extra if you own certain breeds.

JMHO

Little Buckwheat and Buddy

Buckwheat

 

[Celeste]

I have three bully breeds currently. I have two dogs that are "mine" and I foster any that I find need a home. They do require an owner that always stays in the alpha position. I truely believe that all dogs prefer this type of owner though. I take in those that I find are being tossed out or put down because no one will adopt them. I work with them for a month or so to teach them to be a good canine citizen and then start looking for them a forever home. When put into a home with a good (dominant) owner these are some of the best dogs around kids. Heck even around other pets and livestock.

Please consider looking for an older "pit bull" as well. There are so many that need homes and they are great dogs. A little work getting into your rules and routine and other than the "adjustment period potty accidents" there wouldn't be any puppy potty training. I have so many great stories about these dogs it is impossible to pick one.

Here are a few pics of my crew and some fosters.

Best I could get of four dogs together.

My girl Chloe

My baby Roxy.

I don't have a pic of my other foster Trixie on this comp but she is a doll too.

If you have any questions feel free to ask. Also if you are looking to adopt through an adoption group please keep in mind that some try to convince you to not adopt these wonderful dogs by "making up" issues. This has happened to me quite a few times with fosters that are rescued out to me, and even my first bully breed, Roxy.

Anywho, Good Luck!!!

 

[Florida chick]

We have a pit and he is now 14 yrs old.

But he has been the best dog on our farm and with our kids. After him comes our Great Pyrenees. They need to be trained and treated well JUST LIKE ANY dogs. The stigma they have is pathetic. THERE are more biting incidents from yappy lil ankle biters. ITS just a lot more publisized when a Pit bites.

 

[Guitartists]

Check the link in my sig and also...... http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=13210&SubGal=LuvaBulls

 

[chiknlady]

We are on our second Pitbull and we adopted him from a shelter in Philadelphia where unbeknownst to us he was on his last days. Ronan has a massive head and had a look that would scare you. He is a red nosed Pitt and he looked like he wanted no bother. My daughter went right up to his cage and said I want that one Mom. I tried to talk my way out of it--as here was this massive dog--that looked exactly like the Pit monster you hear about so much and he had been found wandering the city streets for survival. Who knows what he had been through--but we took a chance--
Flash forward a year later--he is no longer shedding, no more mange, no more worms and no more bones showing-- he has put on about 20-30 pounds (of pure muscle I'd say), he is loving and playful, and most importantly thinks it is his job to play with and protect our chickens!