My FH would love to get a baby pit bull, his friends have 2 that are amazingly well behaved and excellent guard dogs. I know they are great if raised the right way from when they are young, but I can't help be a little nervous around them, what do you think?
violet
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If he wants a big dog similar to a pitbull, there's the French Mastiff. I have one, and they are really wonderful around children. That's a known quality about them. People think she's a pitbull sometimes.
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We have a blue pitbull he's a year and a half now and he's the sweetest dog and is great with kids. We got him at only eight weeks and have him trained when he was a year, he was raised with my FH sister's dog they were a week apart for the first 10 months and they were great together. I believe it is how you raise them, but also the family lines. We did a lot of research on the breeder before to bought him. I will say that they need a lot of attention though
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Any dog can turn for just about any reason. Do keep in mind that if you plan to rent or are going to become members of some sort of homeowners association, issues can be raised about the breed and it could affect your approval by such an organization.
Maribelle7777
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My friend's husband rescued one from a snowstorm - the dog was abondoned and starving. I have never seen a better, more well behaved dog. When my friend had twins, that dog protected them like mad. The day I went to see the babies for the first time, the dog stood in front of the couch where the babies were in their carriers like he was a barrier. Once he saw it was me, he walked away. Amazing dog.
However, I would still be nervous with a pit bull around children, just because some kids (even well behaved ones) can pull ears or do something that would provoke a dog. You just never know. Then again that can happen with just about any dog.
franksbride
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Sorry if I offend anyone...but, I don't like them...and would never even consider owning one...again, this is not meant to start anything...it's JMO.
noraleigh
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I feel sorry about it but I don't trust them..especially if you plan on a family. The chances are probably slim if you raise them from puppies but i would still be uneasy..and a huge dog lover
september2004
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Posted by franksbride
Sorry if I offend anyone...but, I don't like them...and would never even consider owning one...again, this is not meant to start anything...it's JMO.
same here
holly231
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I think I am in the minority, but I FEAR pit bulls...I think its because of the stereotype but also because at my old apartment in Providence, I had to outrun a pit that was just about to jump over the fence dividing our lot and their lot....was the scariest day of my whole life, and to this day, I totally fear these dogs!
Also, just to keep in mind, you might have a problem with Homeowners insurance also...there are more and more companies who are excluding pet incidents all together or requiring you to have your dog insured...
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Posted by holly231 I had to outrun a pit that was just about to jump over the fence dividing our lot and their lot....was the scariest day of my whole life, and to this day, I totally fear these dogs!
I had a similar incident with a huskie but I was about 12 years old and on roller skates
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My FH's brother has 2 (they actually just had puppies). They are 2 of the most well behaved animals I've seen....BUT I too would not want them around my kids. I have a Golden retriever and to play he will sometimes 'mouth' your hand (you know nothing hard)...it's just their way of playing. A pit bull has a very strong jaw. They may not mean to hurt, but they may play and not know their own strength. If you are the least bit uncomfortable, don't get one. They will pick up on it. The temperment of the bread itself is not good...they are known to turn and can be territorial. You have to really want a pit bull and you have to train it very well. I say get a lab or a husky. They have the best temperment and are very loyal and loving dogs.
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Posted by FutureMrsH
My FH's brother has 2 (they actually just had puppies). They are 2 of the most well behaved animals I've seen....BUT I too would not want them around my kids. I have a Golden retriever and to play he will sometimes 'mouth' your hand (you know nothing hard)...it's just their way of playing. A pit bull has a very strong jaw. They may not mean to hurt, but they may play and not know their own strength. If you are the least bit uncomfortable, don't get one. They will pick up on it. The temperment of the bread itself is not good...they are known to turn and can be territorial. You have to really want a pit bull and you have to train it very well. I say get a lab or a husky. They have the best temperment and are very loyal and loving dogs.
is your brother going to spay/neuter the adults? Is he going to spay the puppies??
THe aspca offers free spaying and neutering inthe five boroughs. The websiteis www.aspca.org.
THere are so many homeless dogs in this world-spay/neuter today.
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My best friend had 3 pit bulls and they were great dogs. One was a little hyper so when she found out that she was preggo she gave him to her BIL. One was recently hit by a car But he and the one pit they still have were great with her 2 young children. The kids would torture the poor dogs and the dogs Never were aggressive to the children.
If you are planning on buying a pit bull be sure to get it as a puppy and try to spend some time with the puppy's parents (if you get it from a breeder the mother and father should be there). This will give you a better idea of what the puppy's temperament will be.
Keep in mind, that if you are planning on having children soon it is not a good idea to get a small dog. Large breeds are much more tolerant of a child chewing on their ears or pulling its tail than a small dog. Small dogs are much more likely to nip than a large dog. Again, it all depends on the temperament of the animal.
