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lil_exorcist


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I received an e-mail from my aunt the other day.  Seems my cousin (who doesn't quite know much about dogs) brought home a pit bull puppy for his kids.  (this was about a month ago that it was brought home)  My cousin has realized he doesn't quite have the time or know how for a puppy and his lease says NO PETS.  I told my aunt that if she could get it up here we would take it.  Either permanately (sp) depending on how she does with our current 2 dogs and 2 cats.  She let me know that they think Rosie (at 10 wks old) has dog aggression.  I know its possible at that young of age, but not sure if she really is yet.  When my cousin would walk her she would bark at other dogs being walked (my guess not seeing the situation is a puppy i wanna play bark)  The other is after being seperated for a couple of weeks Rosie's brother came over to play.  All my aunt was able to tell me (as she wasn't there) was that they were fine at playing at first but then they weren't.   Should I be apprehensive that this pup won't get along with Pi & Lola....or can I hold on to my belief that since she's still young she has a chance at getting along beautifully with my two?  


Plus we're signing the papers on the new house on the 28th (Tuesday) trying to move yadda yadda yadda, and this puppy gets here Sunday (the 26th)  oh yeah and still trying to get the new (used) car tagged.  


I've already blown up at my husband once today spent a good chunk of the morning in tears because of trying to get a tag for this car by wed  having to get a POA to do it cuz we're still tagging it back in KS.


*Recites her mantra repeatedly "I will not stress, I will not stress." *



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HAHAHA oh dear! Looks like you have a little stress on your plate. Don't you love when family is so willing to help make your life just that much harder. I doubt at 10 weeks its dog aggression myself. I do think that it sounds like it needs a ton of socialization though. But i guess the only thing you can do is give it a go. If it doesn't work i bet it won't be too hard to place that young of a pup. Good luck!



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Perhaps try it out.  They know nothing about dog so you can't go by what they say. Conradulations on your house...

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I don't know anything about the pup. But congrats on the new house...

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Most likely at that age she's not dog aggressive. She will need a lot of socialization being a APBT. Usually the aggression shows later not this young. The barking at other dogs is prolly her wanting to play.


Congrats on the new house!!!



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Have you been able to get any info from your cousin as to the pup's background?  Did he get her from a reputable breeder, what were her parents' temperment, etc.?  Alot of that can have a big impact on how her personality is going to progress.  Alot of potential problems can be turned around with good nuturing but some are ingrained.  A well-bred pit should be people friendly but even well experienced pit owners who have well trained ones will tell you they tend to be dog aggressive - may seem OK as a pup but once they hit maturity there can be a change in attitude around other dogs.  Extensive training and socialization are absolute musts and you will have to be very diligent and be on your guard with Pi & Lola.  She may not start a fight with them but were they to start with her I do believe she would quickly respond and it could have a very bad outcome.


Don't get me wrong, I have met some very sweet pits over the years but I personally would never own one due to the high probability of dog aggression.  I like to socialize with friends with their dogs and I personally don't want the responsibility that goes along with having a pit.


Also check with your community if there are any ordinances against pits.  Another thing to check out is your homeowners' insurance - some insurance companies will not insure if there is a pit.



-- Edited by Denise at 16:59, 2006-02-23

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lil_exorcist


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I have pretty much no information on her at all.  My cousin either got her for free or he did some work in exchange for her.  I do know people who have a dog that at 11 wks was showing dog agression, but it didn't really bother the owner bceause he wasn't wanting this dog to play with other dogs and this dog really doesn't come in contact with other dogs aside from the one he lives with.  


Supposedly she comes from a bloodline that won't turn on the owners....yeah okay....we shall see I guess.   Luckily she does well in a kennel i'm told, no fighting to get her in there and no whining and crying.



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At 10 weeks old.......

what kind of dog was she playing with when they "all of a sudden" weren't playing anymore? Was it an older dog? Did the puppy become too much of a puppy....pitties are known for that. Was the dogs being supervised at all? Who started the tiff? ALL of this makes a HUGE difference. I would say take the dog no matter what, if it doesn't work out, you will probably do a better job finding the pup a good home then them.

Good Luck!!

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The new pup will eat your other dogs. Re-home it in a responsible manner.

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lmao @ kitty. although i do agree. pits although not known for being people aggressive, they are dog aggressive. i would never put my frenchies at risk that way. it will not remain a puppy and when it gets bigger and gets mad at one of your other dogs, it may be all she wrote. i guess it boils down to how much you value the safety of pi and lola. i would not risk the safety of any of mine .

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The pup it was playing with was it's brother, they had been seperated (female to my cousin's male stayed with the guy)  the guy brought the brother over and both dogs were just given free reign of the house.  As I said, we'll play it by ear, She'll have to stick around till we finish moving then I'll be able to focus on finding her a good home if indeed she doesn't work.  


My aunt and uncle on my mom's side have always had pits and they seem to do well with other dogs and people.  If at any moment Pi & Lola are in danger, she will go to a new home.



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My dad has a pit and he gets along great with other dogs. His dog lives with a weiner dog and a ****z tsu and the little dogs run all over the pit. He even gets along great with my sisters Mastiffs. He has never been around my dogs though but I know Oscar wouldn't like him because he is too high strung.

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My best friend adopted a 9 week old pitty puppy that was suppose to be "dog and people agressive" She also has a boxer (who was 1 at the time). Now at a year old the ONLY agressive bone that her pit has ever shown was towards its toys....and believe me, they didn't stand a chance. They can trust him to play with anyone and everyone anything and everything. However...they can't take their boxer anywhere! Their neighbors have 2 little poms and Ryder could play all day with them. He is an 80 lb goofball! The only problem that they have had with Ryder is that he is a chewer, and with those strong jaws he has chewed up a lot of things. They have to keep him crated while they are gone or he would eat his way out of the house. Here are some pics of him.


Here he is showing his blood stained teeth



Him and Max wrestling to the death



Exausted after a night of hunting




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I love her green eyes. Wheres the one year picture?

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Yeah, but I heard Frenchies taste like chicken.

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LOL.........add a little McCormicks...........mmmmmmmmmmmm

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You know...they do actually taste like chicken. Sometimes when i get hungry i nibble on ivans leg a little.

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Well, she's here.  So far so good.  Lola's gotten a little tempermental, just because Rosie wouldn't leave her alone and she was tired of playing.  Still not sure if she's going to stick around or not, but she is a beautiful little 11 week old brindle pit.  Ready for plenty of hugs, scratches, and kisses she is.

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Awwww. Post some pics...

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Best wishes to you.
I wanna hear a good outcome...

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