My pure bred pitt bull got pregnant by a mixed breed dog, will this ruin her from having a pure bred litter ?
Oh come on! Any idiot can tell that isn't true and it makes no sense. If you are that ignorant of dogs and genetics and breeding, and even spelling, you really don't need to be involved in breeding dogs that are in serious danger of being outlawed. Anybody who loves Pitbulls needs to have a higher standard of everything, or someday all of our good, loving, well behaved Pitties are going to be killed along with the bad dogs. Don't breed your dog. Get her fixed. We don't need another uneducated idiot breeding these dogs. If idiots like you are responsible for my lovely little pittie girl being taken away from me, I will hunt you down and neuter you myself with a rusty butterknife and no anesthesia.
Should I get a pitbull or a Labrador?
HelloPitbull and Lab are both excellent breeds. They're loyal, friendly, energetic and obviously cute. There are a few positive and negative things about both of them. If you want a laid back dog who doesn't complain and is happy sleeping through a whole day, Labs are the way to go. Labrabdors require a lot of exercise when you walk them because they have a high tendency to gain weight which can heart issues, arthritis, etc later on. Pitbulls on the other hand are light on their feet, athletic and jumpy.Pitbulls are a dominating breed and there is always a possibility of it fighting other dogs(same goes with huskies and GSDs). Labs are a little laid back and given the right socialization a lab will blend in with any group. Both are equally good with children, as a matter of fact, a pitbull is very protective of kids if socialized from an early ageComing to shedding, labs shed a lot. Grooming and brushing has to be done regularly to avoid skin diseases. Owing to their shorter coats, pitbulls shed really less comparatively.In terms of trainablity, labs beat pitbulls by miles. Pitbulls are stubborn and have an independent mind of their own. A firm but loving hand is neceasary to properly train a pitbull. Labs are trained very well and very easily.Both the breeds are loyal and make excellent guarding companions. They're alert, deterrent and fearless. No one would want to mess with a person walking with a 50 kilo lab or a pitbull.So, all in all, i guess both breeds are unique in their own ways and the only effective way to decide is to pick a lucky drawHope this helpsCheers :)
My pit bull is scared of little dogs and cats.?
i agree with the previous poster...early socialization is key to overcoming fears like these. you will want to socialize her GRADUALLY to small dogs/cats in a positive setting, using treats, etc. start with having her far away from a small dog, and then gradually move her closer and use lots of treats - watch her body language, and if she starts to tense up and get scared, then take her far away again. don't force her to be close to the small dog if she's not ready yet. and if she does start to act scared, don't pull the leash tight, because she will take that to mean that the other dog should be feared. this may take a long time for her to overcome this fear, but you have to be patient and consistent with your training. as a pit bull owner, this is something you should work on so that your dog won't attack other small dogs or cats someday in the future.
My boyfriend wants a Pit Bull.....?
Pit Bulls are wonderful dogs but they are not for everyone! The biggest concern is the high exercise need. Mine gets 20 minutes on the treadmill in the morning with a weighted back pack. He then gets a short walk when I get home and a longer walk after dinner...both with the weighted back pack. He has a spring pole in the back yard for the in-between times and several tug toys for his very favorite activity...tug-o-war!! A huge chunk of my day is spent on making sure he gets enough exercise. Next is training. These dogs are heavy and solid. They have to be taught not to jump on people and to be careful with teeth. As with any dog, if he gets too excited while playing there is the possibility of tooth to skin contact. This breed has such powerful jaws that they can hurt someone without even trying. They have to be trained that teeth on skin is never ok....not even when they are little....not even when they are playing. With my dog it's a constant check in to make sure he is calm and focused and listening. He has to sit before I put down his food, he has to be willing to release when in a game of tug-o-war, he has to respond when told to stop...and on and on and on. This goes well beyond what any dog training class is going to do. ...and lets not forget socialization! Just seeing a Pit Bull walking towards them is enough to worry some people....a Pit Bull running and jumping on them and/or their pet will likely send them into a complete panic. It is important to train your pup to meet people and other pets with grace and control. I got my dog when he was 1 1/2 years old and this was by far the hardest bad habit to break. It's worth the work though....now when I come home I see a happy dog who sits and waits for his greeting instead of knocking me over in excitement. Please think long and hard before plunging into a lifetime of living with a Pit Bull. The shelters are full of Pit Bulls who were too much for uninformed owners. They are routinely dumped and are really hard to adopt out. These dogs are not just pets, they are a huge comitment of time and energy. I can't imagine trying to keep up with my dog's needs while still in school.