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mindy0023 New Member  Posts: 4 |
posted 10-15-2003 12:17 PM
 
When my husband and I were first married, we wanted to start our family with a puppy. We did SOME research , but the main reason was that I have always loved the "look" of the american pit bull terrier and so we obtained a full breed and registered with the ADBA. I was so excited i did research the heck out of the breed. I learned some pretty sobering facts about how these awesome dogs are banned in some states and how just owning one has major responsibilities. 1 yr later our daughter was born. Boy did we get lectured left and right about onwing a pit and having a baby. I didn't listen. We loved our pit so much as a member of our family we felt that it wasn't her fault WE were having a baby, this was HER home first. And, I gotta tell you, boy did she prove everybody wrong. She proved she had a place in this family by her intelligence, obedience, and by her gentleness with our baby. I feel every one needs to here her story. Sadly, however, 2 months ago she was struck and killed by a speeding car. Which leads me to my next bit of the story. We now have a lab/pit mix. I just wanted to know what everyone thought about this cross since I have only had pure bred pit bull terriers before. Thanks for the info. I have no doubt in this new little guy, we named "Sullivan". IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member  Posts: 585 |
posted 10-15-2003 12:40 PM
So sorry to hear about your girl. It is just like losing a family member. I love the name Sullivan! I know several people who have Pit/Lab mixes. Although each dog is different even among members of it's own breed, I would say that the lab part adds a bit more playfullness, a little more motivation to fetch, a little silliness. Not to say that some Pits aren't silly! IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 839 |
posted 10-15-2003 01:29 PM
Coming from another L.A. Gal that owned a pit earlier on in my life. I have only met one lab pit mix and he was very smart and listened to his owners every word. Would stop on a dime if asked. But when he or she was not there, he was the scarey one on the block. He would run up and down the full length of the yard trying to scare the wits out of anyone who crossed in front of their home. I used to try to befriend him and actually petted him quite a few times, but with him acting like that barking excessivley each and every time I said forget it, he was not any friendlier towards us or my dogs. I found out one of my neighbors took pitty on him and asked owners if her could take him on a run with him. they said yes. He did this a couple of times. You would have thought this dog would have been friendly to him when he came up to the gate to say hello. He bit him on the hand and it took 6 weeks to heal. This dog also had their full breed lab acting the same way. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. Maybe it was a territorial thats what the owners would say., but still dangerous. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Lucky Member Posts: 75 |
posted 10-15-2003 11:29 PM
I had a lab/(maybe)pit cross who sounds exactly like what puttin510 described. She was a rescue dog who I think was separated too young from her mother. She was the most awesome dog with the family. She was never dominant in any way with us and obeyed us instantly in the house. She truly loved us. But boy was she psycho around strangers and other dogs. It took forever to get her semi-calm around other people and she never did settle around other dogs. She was totally fear aggressive and territorial. Still, we were just careful not to let her loose and loved her lots and lots. We were working hard with her when she got sick. (Sometimes I wonder if the aggression might have stemmed from her not feeling well.) She died not too long ago of cancer at a young age and we still miss her. IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 240 |
posted 10-16-2003 07:34 AM
I would like to say that all dogs are different you will never get the same tempremant for any 2 dogs... I have never been a fan of pit bulls but thats is down to a bad experience. There is people that will say certain breeds are known for there agression, Its the way the dog is brought up form being a puppy, If it is brought upto be agressive and taught to attack then there is gonna be problems... Its like raising a child if you teach your child bad language they are gonna keep on saying it.. Dog's are the most loyal loving members of the animal family providing they are treat right and brought up and trained right.. I don't agree with cross breeds as there is going to be health problems but each owner has there own choice of dog type... But providing the dog was trained well there should be no problems.. You the owner need to be in control as soon as the dog shows signs of disobeing you then this is the time to put your foot down.. Your the head of the family not the dog this the dog needs to learn... Good luck with your new pet and i am so sorry about the loss of your beloved pet... Mike IP: Logged |
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Ellies_mama New Member Posts: 8 |
posted 10-16-2003 08:12 AM
My boyfriends sister has a lab/pit mix and he is the sweetest dog ever! He loves attention and loves to give it as well. He will come up to you and put his chin on your leg and stay there until you scratch his chin or ears. He is such a good dog. They have four boys ranging from 3-10. They rough house with him and he has never shown any aggression towards any of them. I think this is a great crossbreed. I've actually looked for some myself. IP: Logged |
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jordansguardian New Member Posts: 4 |
posted 10-16-2003 04:38 PM
My neighbor has a beautiful light brown pit bull. They were planning on breeding her with another pit, but she kinda got loose for about 15 minutes while she was in heat and ran into this black lab. The result...seven beautiful black pit/lab puppies that look like pure pits. Even though, the owners were pissed. They decided to give the puppies away. My sister took one of the male puppies for a watchdog. So far, the dog is very sweet. I told her to make sure she plays with him alot and lets the kids play with him to socialize him since she was worried about having a pitbull, even if it was a mixed breed. The mother is huge, with the biggest head I have ever seen on a pit. She has light eyes that makes her look like a demon dog. lol She is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever seen and the sweetest pitbull by far. The dad is a great dog too. So, hopefully, the dog will be sweet. People tend to have a natural fear of pitbulls, so he will make a great watchdog too. IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 839 |
posted 10-16-2003 04:47 PM
I realize all dogs are different but its just something about them. My sisters terrier got attacked out of the blue by a raoming pit bull and a pit boxer on a leash that pulled away and got hold of her. I think its their prey drive or something. Like I said I grew up with one, but when they see other dogs they can get out out of hand. and yes they can be the best with the family, its just I don't want to have to cross their path if they are feeling territorial. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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nern Member Posts: 889 |
posted 10-16-2003 09:43 PM
My vet has a Pitbull and she is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. She goes to work with my vet and is good with people, children, other dogs and even cats. IP: Logged |
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mindy0023 New Member Posts: 4 |
posted 11-11-2003 09:45 PM
Thanks for all of your great responses. I was sorry to hear so many negative thoughts though. I personally feel that people need to be more open minded, yet resonable and responsible at the same time. I don't feel it is necessary to assume that owners will not be the masters of their own house, not the dog. Yes, daily training and sociallizing is necessary, but we must remember LOVE CONQUERES ALL. Thanks Again. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 470 |
posted 11-11-2003 10:45 PM
Pits get a bum rap. My uncle used to train drug dogs for the Customs agency. He said 70% of their dogs were pits because they were are so smart and so easy to train. They are good dogs if they are raised and trained well. I hate to see a breed of dog getting a bum rap when the people who trained or in some cases didn't train them are really to blame. IP: Logged |
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Meka Member Posts: 27 |
posted 11-12-2003 12:06 PM
All dogs are different. Personallities are different. I have seen some amazing Pit/Lab mixes, & I have seen some that weren't so amazing! My friend has a 1/2 Pit 1/2 Lab. They have put him through 2 obedience courses. He is a TERRIBLE dog! He won't listen, he's mean, he's destructive, he's very VERY spiteful. I've never seen a Pit or Pit mix act the way he does. I've never seen a Lab or Lab mix act that way. My friend's dog is just a poor example of either breed. Pit/Lab mixes tend to be very smart & playful. They are obedient, they learn fast, & they remember what they've learned. They seem to be very good dogs. Although, in my own opinion, nothing beats a Pit! lol Good luck with the little one, & enjoy. IP: Logged |
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neek Member Posts: 196 |
posted 11-12-2003 02:31 PM
I just want to say that pitbulls are one of the most friendly dogs around. They are certainly not aggressive to people unless they have been abused in some way, but yes, most are dog aggresive. Just in reply to charmedagain's comments about training a pitbull to be aggresive, thats not true. Pitbulls attack other dogs because that's what is bred into them, they need a responsible owner who will keep them out of that situation in the first place. In reply to puttin510's post, a roaming pitbull will most certainly do damage as it is free to do what it does best. It's a shame what happened to your sister's dog but it is not the pitbulls fault, they don't understand what they are doing is wrong. It's natural to them but Yes being raised with an irresponsible and neglectful owner will be disasterous if the dog is left to roam the streets. About the pit/boxer on the leash, again that is the owner's fault! He/she would have realised that their dog was aggressive to other dogs so why let it get away? I don't approve of mixing pitbulls with other breeds of dogs because if the dog grows up with problems e.g behavioural problems then it will most definately be blamed on the "pitbull" in it. I hope I didn't offend anyone, that was not my intention, anyway I'm sure your dog will be a treasured family member (mindy0023) and I'm sorry for your loss of a magnificent dog. Goodluck! IP: Logged |
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