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From:Bend
Registered: Jul 2003

posted 07-04-2003 01:45 AM            

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I got my dog a little over a year ago and I am still trying to figure out his breed. He clearly has pit bull and sharpei in him. He was found in a parking lot in New Mexico by a family traveling from texas on their way to Lake Powell, UT. where he was then given to me. I don't really care what his breed is. He is my happy little pooch name Deohgee and I am happy with that. but the reason why I am wondering is because my girlfreind heard from someone that she used to work with that she had a freind who saw a Pit Bull/Sharpei mix at a pet store selling for $900.00!! Apparently she thought is was odd that a mutt was going for such a huge price and when asked she was told that somebody out there is breeding them that way and trying to get them AKC certified. My question is if whether or not anybody out there has ever heard of this and can you point me in the direction of who? I always thought that it would be nice to track down the original owners of him and let them know that he is O.K. and actually spoiled beyond belief with a loving couple that are really happy to have him in their lives. Thanks for any responses I get.
Also, if anybody else has such a mix, do you know if he will get any better with age about listening during distractions. This is something that my girlfriend is bothered by and wants to take him to obediance school for. He taught himself not to use the bathroom in the house since the first day that we got him and is growing increasingly intelligent. So I really dont think dog school is necessary. But if anybody out there can shed some light on these subjects it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Kelly and Chode and of course Deohgee.

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posted 07-07-2003 12:59 PM         

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someone down the street from me has the same mix you have and he's a really good dog.from what i've seen he behaves very well,and she said he was easy to train so i wouldn't send him to obedience school.try training him at home for a while and see how it works out.about the breeder i can't help ya but good luck anyway

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posted 07-07-2003 09:56 PM         

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Obedience classes are a must for pits and pit mixes.
I would highly recommend you and your dog go to a 6- or 8-week course of beginning obedience--it will give you the tools you need to work with your dog and have a better relationship with him. It will truly help you bond with your dog.

Listening during distractions is one of those things that will come from daily work with your dog. That doesn't depend on the type of breed or mix you own--it depends on lots of patience and work on your part.

As to the mixing of the breeds, I really hope that the breeder your girlfriend heard about stops creating these pit/pei mixes. Pit bulls are probably one of the most over-bred breeds in the U.S., and there are tons of purebred pit bulls and pit mixes that fill shelters nationwide. Not many good homes want them because of the negative stigma that comes with the breed.

iluvmypup--it's very difficult to predict how a dog of mixed ancestry will behave, so even though you have met a great pit/pei mix, it's not possible from that one encounter to make a determination on how all pit/pei mixes will act.

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posted 07-07-2003 11:48 PM         

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Hi Kelly, I haven't heard of this mix, or anyone trying to get them AKC recognized. could have also been an accidental breeding (?). I'd also be leery about that pet store, many purebred pit bulls don't even sell for that much!

Great post Rgyoung. I agree, i think obedience school is the way to go, its not that your dog needs to learn - as in to become smarter, its obvious that your guy sounds incredibly smart already, but I often say obedience is more for the owners Actually what it also does is teach us how to manage and teach our dogs consistently, it creates a stronger bond between owner & dog and strengthens his recall and other commands. Sounds like a great dog with great owners!

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posted 07-11-2003 12:10 AM            

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I agree with the above posts.Obedience scholl is a must with any pit(pure or mix).As for getting a pit/sharpei mix registered with AKC,I find that hard to believe.Sense AKC dose not reconize APBT's.
I am very glad to hear that you love you pit mix.They are truely a wonderful bred..

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