STRICT RULE no pitbulls Period

[chickenbottom]

ive had alot of pure breed pits and mixes and they were very protective over me and my family but very playful. any dog can kill something and its because its the way it was raised. my one pit candy my family rescued her and she was so protective and didnt allow anyone in the yard or around us, unless she has seen them before and knows them. and Maxine we got her as a baby and she grew up to be playful and could be around anyone just how they are raised.

 

[Wolf-Kim]

What your mother says, should go.

If she has a preference against a certain breed, then you should accept this and find another breed.

Honestly, you should focus less on the price and more on the breeds. Do your research to find a breed that is well suited to both you, your mother, and your living arrangement. Remember that any "free" dog is most likely not very free at all. You still have dewormings, vaccinations(both puppy and rabies) and then spaying or neutering. Add on basic obedience or behavior modifications for a well rounded, well behaved dog.

Personally, I would avoid these pups, they just sound like they'd be a holy terror to raise. HuskyXterrier mix? Many people tend to forget that "pittbulls" are terriers, would you want an 80# jack russel? They fit into some peoples lifestyles, but most of the time, people get a "pittbull" because they look good or they are what's in style. So sadly, these giant terriers are tied out in the backyard because people get tired of their prey drive or their energy levels. I have met many well rounded, well trained "pitbulls" but most of the time, I find that they are in a living situation that makes them miserable. A miserable dog can turn into those dogs you see on the news. I know that I don't do well with terriers of any size, therefore I would never intentionally own a pittbull. Just not my kind of dog.

The Husky portion of the dog may not fit into your lifestyle as well. I have known many huskies and have found that they LOVE to wander. The breed is KNOWN for their wanderlust. They'll jump, dig, slip collars, break down fences, whatever it takes to get loose and roam. We took in a husky that was wandering the street, he was beautiful and charming, but he broke several holes in our wooden privacy fence, dug huge holes that allowed all our dogs to escape, finally one day we came home and he had taken off, never saw him again. Of course this all happened in a single week.

Do your research! Once you find a breed that is well suited to you and your family, search the pounds and local rescues. I know our local humane society, adopts any dogs out for $90, but this includes spaying or neutering and then all the vaccinations. That is actually an excellent deal and you are saving a life. If you get a breed your mother is suspicious of, she will always be suspicious of the dog and even normal puppy behaviors will be exaggerated. Get a dog everyone agrees on, everyone will be much happier.

 

[EweSheep]

I agree with the others, skip the free puppies and find yourself another breed you can live with comfortably.

Pitbulls, you got to know the breed in order to handle them and raise them effectively.

Husky are energy driven dogs needs to be stimulated every day or they would tear your house apart from sheer boredom. Do have the commitment to exercise it daily and keep their brain active???? If not, find a breed that have similar traits as your lifestyle.

Ask yourself are you a couch potato? A runner? Got alot of school projects going on? Who is responsible for caring for the dog, you or your mother or equal share of duties?

Best of all, listen to your mom! Both of you do your research on breeds of dogs and if there are mixes, find a good breed that has done well.

 

[ranchhand]

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Mom's house, Mom's rules. Wait to get a pit/husky mix when you have your own house.

Meanwhile, check out the local Humane Society shelter and ask their advice in finding a nice pup who will be more docile and easier to train. You could save a dog's life!

 

[1acrefarm]

Pits can be great dogs but you mix in husky that is a super bad mix. Huskies are a real dennis the menace when it comes to dog breeds. They are escape artists. Can run for many hours and miles once they get away. They have super noses to point them to livestock that they will kill. They have a super prey drive that you will never train out of them. Once you give a husky the strength and jaw pressure of a pit you have disaster waiting to happen. I would rather own ten pits than any dog with a drop of husky in it. Yes I know what I am talking about because there is in fact a pure bred husky in my yard that is a constant thorn in my side. I have lost several chickens to that worthless beast.

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Different breeds suit different lifestyles.

Some say a husky is a bad breed, some say a pittbull, other would say rotties, GSDs, jack russels, or dobies. There is no such thing as a "bad breed", it is a stupid generalization. There are only bad owners and bad matchups. A husky may not be well suited to some people, where a pitt wouldn't be well suited for another, where a chihuahua would be a bad match for someone else.

Try to avoid calling breeds in general "bad" because you'll most likely offend someone who is well matched or loves the breed.

 

[maplesky7]

I have known a sweet pit and I have also known a sweet husky...but the husky killed possums and even a farmers geese...lots of them and on multiple occasions. It was like a sport to him.

When I lived by myself in an apt. and coming home late one night...I was greeted by a what seemed friendly pit. It stood in my path as I tried to make it up to my door. Then it lunged at me and had my jaw in it's jaw. I was able to break free and hold on to it's choke chain, twist it in my hand, keep my arm straight and back into my screen door porch and then let go and slammed the door...fumbling for my keys for the inside door and this pit proceeded to try to break into the screen after me.


Therefore, I would not recommend this type of dog for you. As wolf-kim suggested, I would look into the breeds and also I have found all my dogs at the pound and for a minimal cost you get a nice dog, shots, and a spay/neuter and save a life while you're at it. My pound dogs have been around ferrets, kittens/cats, other dogs-big and small, doves, chicks/ens, ducklings/ducks, rabbits, cattle, and most importantly around CHILDREN...and have been very gentle and loving.

 

[Wifezilla]

PS how do you do the animated smilies on here?

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[allanimals21]

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well ya know what...Maybe I should be a lil more observant around here...I am so brilliant!

 

[GAChknGirl]

I have 2 pis they are the sweetest biggest babies you would ever meet, it is sad to see that people discriminate against them
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