Please make sure to check local rescue groups and on social media. You should find a rescue that's willing to take your pup if you can't find a way to get your landlord to accept your dog.
Usually, when this happens, it's because of breed-specific legislation or problems with your landlord's insurance company not willing to insure the property. Good luck to you, and hope you can find a solution that allows you to keep your pup. My first pitbull is also my last pitbull. I called him Thor.
He is blue nose, awesome in every way with my daughters, and I could NOT ask for in a dog that is so much more. We live in a place where people don't listen with carrying a dog on a leash.
My daughters were chased by a dog two weeks ago on different occasions. This weekend Thor had his first litter visiting. And they were threatened by a different dog. He does not forget and does not forgive. He becomes something else and made a way to to get to them. They are no more. Jenna Zollinger. My roommate and I had the same issue with both of our pitties. It was a little pricey and took time but it was the only solution we found that let us keep our house and our dogs.
Hope this helps some. Cindy Drafahl. Loved the article. My son has a red nose pit. She is about 10 weeks old, and a real charm to be around. Thank you for all the information. Just found out my blue nose rescue is actually an American Bully. She is the best thing that's ever happened to our family. I used to be terrified of dogs Now, I seek them out - especially bully breeds.
Simply the best! When I got her as a pup and named her Pettie because she looked like the Pitbull from the Little Rascals. She went just about everywhere with me and she was my best friend. Luckily she went to a close family friend where she is loved just as much as she was with me.
She fit right in and lived out the rest of her life with them for another 8 years until she had to be put to sleep because she was suffering from complications from breast cancer. I still miss her every day and want to hopefully get another one someday. Hi Danny! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and share your experience with the breed.
Sounds like you've had some amazing pups and that your APBT was an excellent companion! Sorry to hear she's passed, but it sounds like she led a great life. Hopefully, you find one soon when the time is right. Good luck! I lost my pit mix a couple of years ago.
His name was Loco. That was his personality. I didn't look for another dog. I waited till one needed me. He's a full pitty. He was dumped out in the country when his owners lost their home. The people that picked him up didn't want to bring him to the shelter because of the high kill of pits. His new name is King Yatra.
Yatra is the last name of my fav singer. It means a peaceful journey. He deserves that too. Despite his past, he's well too friendly! Listens well, learning new commands. He's only around 2 so he still gets excited.
But all around a great cuddle puppy! Sounds like an amazing dog, Cathy! Thank you for stopping by to share your experience with the breed! Richard Sitek. I have been involved with pits since a boy and involved in every aspect of the breed hands on myself! This is an excellent article. Both accurate and thorough. They grew up around a lot of children and would have never harmed them. They are a completely misunderstood breed and to know one is to love them all!
Jessica Bolinger. I own a white male pitbull and he happens to be deaf. He is the most loving dog I have ever had. He absolutely loves being right next to me and my husband, or on us My husband rescued him 4 years ago from a man that used him purely for breeding because he is quite large. The man kept him on a short chain leash in a fenced-in backyard where he also kept the females and puppies.
But they had free range of the backyard and had a heated dog house for the winter and air conditioning for the summer. He didn't even have a regular dog house for the dog we rescued and have now. He didn't even know he was deaf But you wouldn't know he was neglected emotionally now because he loves, loves, loves people. He looks mean and scary and people cross the street when I'm walking him because he looks so mean.
But he is a giant softy love bug and would never hurt anyone. Sounds like an amazing dog, Jessica! Thank you for stopping by to comment and share your experience!
My pitbull 'Pella' is the smartest, sweetest, and most in tune with people's moods and emotions that she has become my service dog. She has not one mean in her body and is just like a human with her mannerisms and personality.
She senses when someone is upset, having a bad day, or just sick. She goes to them to lay her head on them or put her paws on their shoulders and gives them a big hug till they are better. She is truly the best dog and the best thing to happen to me and pray that she outlives me.
She is my world. I hate that the "breed" as a whole has such a bad rep. All because of a few bad owners. I have met some wonderful Pittie babies, where I live some landlords discriminate against the, homeowners insurance either will not cover or prices go through the roof. Hi Shelley! We agree, so much of it is nurture over nature.
While dogs do carry some inherent behavioral traits, how they have been treated plays an integral part of how they behave as adults. Thanks for stopping by to comment! Lisa Jellsey. My Pit is so friendly. He loves kids, people, and other dogs. He has been well socialized and everyone seems to love him and wants to take him home with them. He has been called Scooby-Doo because he is so puppy-like and goofy.
He turned 1 this past Dec. I highly recommend a Pit. What they say about them in the article is so true. Hi Lisa! Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your experience with the breed. Sounds like you have an amazing dog!
I love this article!! It is so true! My 3 pitties are littermates and are so sweet gentle and loving. We need more education spread throughout society about these love bugs! Thank you! We adopted a Staffy when our son was 2, not knowing anything about the breed.
What a great girl she was. She died at 12 years suddenly. Our 2 other Pugs used to boss her around and she took it in stride. Still miss her terribly. Thank you for this great explanation! Gabrielle Skarda. I have an APBT that's a cinnamon color, with lime green eyes. She's as goofy as goofy can get. Always kisses hugs and smiles with teeth to greet people. Unfortunately, all of those strangers think she's ready to attack Hi there!
Thank you for this article. We have an American Pitbull Terrier Anoush and she is the most loving dog. She gets along splendidly with our other two dogs and adores everyone. But she screams, like holy howling screams where people run to the front door because they think someone is being attacked, every time she sees another dog.
He tail is wagging the entire time she is screaming, but no one notices her wagging tail because they can't get past her blood-curdling screams. Has anyone else experienced this trait in their bully? We have a pronged training collar for walks has no effect on her screaming , we tried a muzzle she ate it, and the leash it was attached to for good measure , we tried using treats to adjust her behavior but nothing interrupts her repertoire once she is warmed up. Please tell me that others have experienced this and can gift us a few nuggets of wisdom on how to handle this before we are singularly responsible for a dramatic drop in property values!
Hi Rene! Dog reactivity is common in all breeds, not just bully breeds. It starts with de-sensitizing them to the presence of other dogs. Typically as long as your pup isn't aggressive, it would be wise to work with another dog that's not dog-reactive, and do slow intros.
Get your pup used to another dog being around, walking near each other while on-leash usually across the street, or in close proximity while rewarding her with a high-value treat anytime the other dog comes around. This will help create a positive association when seeing other dogs.
They will be likely to identify when the triggers happen, and work with you side by side to help resolve the issue. Natalie Dowdy. I have my 3 pitbull now. I had to give my first one away due to my stepdad when I was He was my buddy.
But I made sure he had a wonderful home and was loved until he left this world. My second pitbull was Stormie. I had her for 5 years before she escaped from the house and she was hit and killed by a large truck.
She has been gone for a little over a year and it left me devastated. A friend came to see me a little more than 2 weeks ago and brought me my Maya as a surprise. I didn't think I was ready for another dog at the time. Maya hasn't replaced Stormie in my heart but she has helped to heal my broken heart.
I don't know what I would do without her now. My boyfriend wasn't raised with dogs in the house much less in the bed.
But after he dozes off she snuggles right up to him. I think she's growing on him I've had other breeds, I have a Chorkie now. But if you asked me my favorite breed it would be a Pitbull. Stormie was a service dog for me without the training. I suffer from PTSD for 2 different reasons, anxiety, depression, and a long list of others.
I think, or I should say Maya will become an important part of my family and my service dog to help me when times get hard. I can't see myself without a Pitbull in my future. Wouldn't trade them for anything. Hi Natalie! But I'm glad that you now have Maya in your life and hopefully she can live up to Stormie's reputation.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and share your experience with our readers. It's very appreciated! Pittie Granny. My daughter is wanting to move in with her boyfriend who lives in a town with a pit bull ban. My question is, are there any foundations that can help with trying to convince the town to drop their ban?
ANY information is very appreciated. Hi There Pittie Granny! The primary organization I know of that's centered around Pittie activism is the American Pitbull Foundation. I would check in there and see if they have any resources.
When you look at their origins you can understand why Pitbull breeds have gotten a bad name. However, this is only part of their history. Pitbull breeds, like any dog, should be looked at on an individual basis. This study found them to be no more aggressive than many other breeds. When any Pitbull dog breed shows signs of aggression, it is most often directed towards other dogs.
However, his environment matters a great deal too. Socialization is key. Males stand from 18 to 21 inches and weigh between 35 and 60 pounds. Females are 17 to 20 inches and weigh from 30 to 50 pounds. They exude powerful athleticism, but also grace and agility. Their large head is shaped like a broad, blunt wedge. The short, shiny coat comes in all colors and color patterns, except merle. Many countries have banned this Pitbull breed. They love humans.
Believe it or not, they are often great with kids. However, always keep in mind that this is a powerful dog. You absolutely need to train him properly. These dogs are extremely active. An American Pitbull Terrier may have a short attention span. So, training is best done in short bursts. All in all these dogs love humans.
Common genetic problems include hip dysplasia, allergies, hypothyroidism, heart disease, and retinal dysplasia. These dogs are affectionately known as Amstaffs. Even experts have a hard time telling these two dogs apart. Their appearance is the same in almost every way except size. The male Amstaff stands from 18 to 19 inches and the female from 17 to 18 inches. This makes them slightly shorter than the American Pitbull Terrier.
Moreover, they tend to be people-focused and don't always get along well with other dogs. Physical Characteristics: Muscular build; colors include black, blue, brindle, fawn, white, and more. The American bulldog is a descendant of English bulldogs, which were developed in the 17th century for bull baiting—a blood sport that involved dogs fighting bulls. In North America, bulldogs became working dogs on farms and all-around friendly companions.
They tend to be extremely affectionate with their families, often wanting to sit in laps despite their large size. They also often love kids. But they can be very protective of their families, so training and socialization are a must to ensure they will be friendly to people outside of your household.
Physical Characteristics: Stocky build; deep chest; short muzzle; typically white with patches of brindle, red, black, or shades of brown or gray. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads.
Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. IMHO, it needs to be moderated and structured more like Wikipedia in order for the information to be useful. That way, your expertise could be better utilized for good instead of criticism.
I see a problem in this page. Both if raised properly are great animals, with children, and other animals. If not raised properly some can be animal aggressive. I am confused. I am an owner of a beautiful American staffie. He is 15 months old and is black and white with brindle. I measured him, he is about 19in and has nice long legs. Weight about He has no aggression at all. Very smart, very devoted and hilarious! He likes to play and loves the little dogs! He is quite goofy and funny. He is well behaved and obedient too.
Unless he wants to play then he goes all silly. He eats about 3 cups a day plus some snacks….. Great dog! So aggressive? But according to this page, she is exactly like the American Pitbull Terrier.
Physical characteristics and personality traits. I think you have them confused. This article is rubbish. Pit bulls are smaller and more fit. Staffords are also more aggressive. God i came here to learn something and instead I have do point the obvious:. If the teeth are buried into my leg.. Mine has a red nose too. My understanding is that red nose is a quality that was purposefully bred out of the amstaff to further separate them from apbt.
Hank is usually confused for an apbt. I myself dont care what he is. To me Hes just a good dog, and my best friend. They have reliable sources listed, and they dispel common myths about the two breeds that are perpetuated on this page.
Please do some better research. Wikipedia does a better job than this…. That comment from Joe is dead wrong.
Hey is ignorant! Killing children? They all know my Staffordshire and thier kids love to play with her. I have a Amstaff,he is about 20 in. He is not good around small male dogs. I am a disabled veteran and he is my service and companion dog.
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