Schiefer said she wasn’t always a lover of pit bull breed dogs. Maybe in my area the shelters are over-cautious so that people know what they might be getting, but it annoys me because a lot of dogs are just obviously not American Pit Bull Terriers at all. I don't have a picture of him but he pretty much looked like this and weighed over 100lbs, not quite as big as a normal male Mastiff but didn't look like a pit and had the normal couch potato Mastiff personality. And it doesn't really matter what breed(s) your dog actually is, and certainly doesn't matter what breed the shelter tried to call the dog; what matters most of the time is if the dog looks like a pit bull. The Best Dry Dog Food for Your Pit Bull; Why Pit Bulls Make Great Pets . Wait a while, and check the shelters in your area daily. I just want an adult dog who I can take to the dog park, out to walks in the city, and possibly running with me. I already stated this is the plan if you reread. Monica Lopez said she tracked down her pit bull… I've noticed that at some shelters, every brindle dog that weighs more than about 10 lb is a "Plott Hound". A dog is a long time commitment and I think it might be in your interests to commit to a ~2hr drive or whatever to a different shelter, but ultimately that's up to you. DogsBite.org - We begin this post with an image from dog bite attorney Kenneth Phillips, who began a Do Not Adopt a Pit Bull campaign in 2018.His latest video shows how the federal government mobilized after six vaping deaths, but the government says "nothing at all" about the many deaths inflicted by pit bulls over the past decade. DogsBite.org - We begin this post with an image from dog bite attorney Kenneth Phillips, who began a Do Not Adopt a Pit Bull campaign in 2018.His latest video shows how the federal government mobilized after six vaping deaths, but the government says "nothing at all" about the many deaths inflicted by pit bulls over the past decade. I love bullies and they are a great breed for the right owner. This may also be the very safest option since you have a cat, because a dog that's been in foster for a rescue may have had the chance to do lengthy cat testing, or even may have lived with cats. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Learn more about **DUKE** today. I have fostered over 100 pit bulls for a prominent California rescue (mind you, spread out over 30 years give or take a few) and he could be a poster pup for APBT. People breed dogs for some extra money, and pit bulls are the dogs they have. Pit bulls were originally used for bull- and bear-baiting, and later were bred to fight dogs in an arena. Right here. Cause for pit mixes they'd rather take the risk of them getting returned then the almost certainty of them not getting adopted in the first place. The pitbulsl that never hurt anyone--those are the norm. The shelter listed her as a "beagle mix" - a vet tech friend of ours said "The only way she has beagle in her is if she ate a beagle." Have you looked on petfinder.com? I find this odd coming from the central valley of California. Well, my landlord just saw him yesterday for the first time and told me I have to get my own insurance and everything because he is "definitely a pit bull.". pitbulls. Purebred dogs make up only about 25% of shelter dogs. Most dogs at the local shelters are pit bulls with fake breeds written on them. Why do shelters do this when it could put dogs in bad situations? Donate. She is adorable but looks nothing like a pointer! It's not a guarantee that every pit bull will be, but a lot of them are, or at the very least they are dog selective (meaning they may be fine with 99% of the dogs they see, but that one dog will set them off). She doesn't have the personality, temperament or appearance of a lab (we believe her to be a hound spitz mix). "Click here to view Pit Bull Dogs in Arizona for adoption. Each year, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized, approximately 40% of whom are Pit Bulls. It's simple. It's something that develops later in life, so it can be really difficult to predict which pits will or won't be good around other dogs. We had a dog that was clearly either a Mastiff that wasn't exactly breed standard or a Mastiff mix, so he was labeled "Mastiff mix" and potential adopters kept asking, "That isn't a pit bull?" I went to a county animal care and control shelter in a not great area because I knew I wanted to get a dog that would otherwise be euthanized. If a person chooses to go to an animal shelter to get a dog, odds are in favor of them leaving with a pit. Edit: BTW your dog would have been marked as a pure Pitt at my shelter. Abigail is my "German shorthair pointer". I'm glad you get to keep him though. I have no objections to getting a pit bull, but I will likely live in an apartment for a few years after I graduate college. Even breeders may have adult dogs for adoption that get returned to them. I actually do think he looks very lab-ish. You can choose a specific breed or mix, and at least in my experience, rescues are more likely to be honest/accurate about the breed(s) of the dogs they have. Filter. I already have a job so after I am settled I will likely look to get a new dog. They were all in excellent condition and we could tell the people running the shelter really tried their best to take care of them. For some dogs labeled as pit bulls, when their DNA is tested it’s nearly impossible to assign even one main breed. Have you tried checking out breed rescues as well as local shelters? The Statistics. I don’t see the pit bull crisis stopping anytime soon. Meet **LENCER**, a Pit Bull Terrier & Black Labrador Retriever Mix Dog for adoption, at Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue in North Prairie, WI on Petfinder. His Petfinder page listed him as a boxer/Lab mix. There's such a stigma against pitbulls and I don't think trying to put them on unprepared owners really helps. Yes, occasionally such posts pop do up here, and the same sorts also pop up here with regards to dogs of other breeds as well. Pit Bull mix!". All of these dogs make up the “Pit Bulls” that are sitting in shelters across the country right now, waiting for their forever home, oftentimes in vain. Of these, 444 were recorded as pit bulls, making pit bulls 13 percent of the shelter population. Hound-spitz fits her appearance. It's very easy for a shelter to label a dog as a lab mix since the general appearance of the breed is pretty broad: floppy ears, long tail, short coat, medium-large size. Search by Name. Even if the dog is an amazing fit for me, Is it best to hold out for a dog that doesn't look like a pit? With that said, it's not impossible to work with a pitbull in your situation. I'm going to apply but I've heard these smaller rescues are picky. Learn more about **LENCER** today. A Pit Bull Adoption Disaster. The goals of Neighborhood Pit Bull Day are to celebrate the wonderful qualities of pit-bull-terrier-like dogs, encourage responsible dog ownership, and provide accessible and affordable services to pit bull terriers and the people who love them. A lot of dogs that look like pit bulls (to me) are not being called pit bulls at all. If finding housing that allows pits is a big challenge in your area, then I would consider this as a factor in choosing a dog to adopt, just as much as I'd give consideration to adopting a dog who has been successfully tested with cats since you already have a cat. They had a doll on a stick and would make it interfere with the dog while it was eating. I dont give up pets for any reason, so this is a big portion of the decision knowing I'll be renting for a while. Since you're only graduating in a few months, I would advise you to settle into your future apartment first, before getting a dog, regardless of what breed you eventually get. A few months ago, I adopted this handsome guy. I'm glad you get to keep him though. So we were visiting our local shelter the other day and they had around 15 dogs, mostly adult dogs, and they were big dogs too, lots of Pits. According to DogsBite.org, a nonprofit public education website about dog attacks and dangerous dog breeds, of the 31 fatal dog attacks in 2016, pit bulls … Sadly, the types of reckless idiots who breed pit bulls aren’t responsible or level headed. Consider looking outside of your immediate area. 80% of those "Plott hounds" are pit bull mixes. Rescue4All takes dogs who are out of options who come into our program from shelters, law enforcement, rural counties, or … New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Only 3-4% of all pet dogs are pit bulls but 29% of all shelter dogs are pit bulls or pit mixes. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Only issue with having a pit is the restrictions you might face when renting. The pit bulls responsible for the attack had been dropped off at the shelter the day before. I think many times it's not to put people off from adopting the dog. A234068, My name is Spot. I don't know why anyone would call Kota, half lab, on the other hand. r/dogs is not literally filled with those people/that situation. Edit: Just realized I am posting from my throwaway account -- my bad -- and may I ask why this was downvoted? Really? Some shelters will be able to ship dogs over large distances, or you may find a dog that's perfect but is a significant drive away that's doable on a weekend. 21-01-07-00221 D122 Spot (f) (female) Pit Bull mix. If you are sure that you are living in an apartment for a while, I think that you should wait until you find one that's not clearly a pit. Pits are way less marketable than other breeds. We had a stray lab-like dog at my shelter that was labeled "lab/pit mix" and when the owner came to claim him they had proof the dog was pure lab yet we still label most lab-like dogs as lab/pit mixes. Purebred dogs make up only about 25% of shelter dogs. Still her sister Kala is still called border collie/pit mix. I don't know how roseclaire didn't know right away, but she (assuming) got one handsome dog. In fact, many dogs who do have pit bull–like breeds in their DNA don’t fit the physical description at all. That's hilarious. I would advise against a pit bull for you, in that case. There is no central data reporting system for U.S. animal shelters and rescues. A Pit Bull Adoption Disaster. Can you believe there are people on this thread saying this isn't a pit bull. Also many times the aggression can be redirected to other living things, and I would worry for the safety of your cat as well. Show your support by linking to PitBulls.org. Schiefer said she wasn’t always a lover of pit bull breed dogs. He has the appearance, dog wariness, and body structure of a pitbull. About 60% of the euthanized dogs are pit bulls or pit mixes. Cookies help us deliver our Services. No idea but the same thing happened to me. Press J to jump to the feed. The name refers to a kind of dog, not a breed. Though I just remembered something that makes me think the reverse may also be true and "misnaming the breed" can also deter the wrong people who are looking for pitbulls to adopt. Maybe next summer or winter. Pit bulls are amazing, loyal, loving dogs! You can find an apartment that doesn't have breed restrictions (my current apartment has no breed or size restriction), but it will just take a lot more effort. Try breed-specific rescues. Buy a safe breed from someone whose dogs live inside, because pounds and rescues cannot be trusted anymore. R4A is a non-discriminatory, all breed, megaesophagus & PRAA experienced, foster home based, 501(c)3 non-profit, dog rescue located in Spokane, WA. Dog forums are literally filled with people who adopted a pit bull and are frantic because it is behaving in ways that they do not associate with a dog - they broke down a door to kill the neighbor's dog, they killed all the owner's 3 cats in the space of an hour, they redirected their agitation about a passing dog onto the little girl they'd known all their life and had to be dragged off her (that last is a thread here from yesterday). In fact, many dogs who do have pit bull–like breeds in their DNA don’t fit the physical description at all. Poncho – 67lb adult male pit bull ACCT-A-72748. In any case, though, she is so cute. Anyone have issues with this? To say that dogs that kill children are pit bulls almost every time is ignorant. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. Pits are banned entirely in my province so it's not really an issue for me... but even if they weren't banned I'd rather wait months than deal with the headache of renting with a pit bull, or even a dog that resembled one. That can be a big factor for a lot of people. The people involved have a new companion, and the dogs have someone to love and care for them. “As per the (Dog Owner’s Liability Act), all pit bulls in Ontario must be spayed/neutered, have paperwork from their vet and must not roam free,” Kismutt Rescue officials said while noting breeding pit bulls is against Ontario law. Two pit bulls who were destined for life in a shelter, or worse euthanasia, were given a second chance in life, thanks to a sheriff’s department. Meet **DUKE**, a Pit Bull Terrier Mix Dog for adoption, at Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue in North Prairie, WI on Petfinder. Most truck drivers are men, doesn't mean most men are truck drivers. Like a dog might be part Boxer/Lab but that equals "pit" somehow? do people not adopt pit bulls or something? He looks completely like a pit bull. You may want to go on Petfinder to look at local rescues versus shelters to expand your options. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I have to say... your dog is the most pit bullingest pit bull who ever pit bulled. But most have some aggression issues, and many end up in shelters because of it. Actually, most pitbulls live their whole lives without hurting anyone. "Lab mix" when its clearly a pit. I'm 21 and graduate college in a few months. He looks like he's posing for the Pitt bull calendar. So for the purposes of this article, that’s what I’ll call them. I personally have reservations about bringing home an adult Pitt to a family of children while not knowing it's upbringing, but people did it all the time. Individuals & rescue groups can post animals free." Yes I am very interested in cocker spaniels as I grew up with one. “Typically when a bonded pair of dogs come in the shelter, they’ve spent their whole life together,” Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, director of animal services, told The Dodo.. “But with these two, they didn’t know each other. It may take longer, but what's a few months to save possibly a decades worth of headaches? An Ilinois dog owner says an animal shelter mistakenly euthanized her missing pooch after she tracked him down and arranged to pick him up. Edit: I just noticed our shelter has changed online two of the "border collie/pit mix" to just "border collie", the ones who looked the least pit-like. Sadly, the types of reckless idiots who breed pit bulls aren’t responsible or level headed. Pima Animal Care Center via Facebook Source: Pima Animal Care Center via Facebook The shelter staff members were amazed by how quickly these two pit bulls bonded. If it was aggressive, it .....wouldn't be adopted. I would be cool with a pit if it can do all of the above, but I'm worried about if I were to move in the future how hard it would be to find an apartment with the dog. I'm currently stationed in Wichita Kansas and their Humane society is right by here: that's where I got my St Bernard mutt from. We currently have a lab who's 11 and I'm the sole care taker in all aspects, so I do have dog experience. The people involved have a new companion, and the dogs have someone to love and care for them. It's still adoption, but you'll have more control over the type of dog you'd end up with. “These dogs were able to eat their way out, for lack of a better term, and attack these cats. This is my pup Kota who was listed as a "lab mix". My vet told me he was a pit bull, but when I showed him the shelter paperwork, he shrugged and put him down as a boxer/Lab mix. Adopt Pit Bull Dogs in Arizona. I am worried it will be hard to find housing with a dog that looks like a pit bull even if the dog is listed as a "lab mix" by the vet. I'm also going to recommend checking the shelter website periodically to see what comes in. Haha wow, that is some bold false advertising! Adopting a dog from a shelter is life-changing for both the pup and their new owners. Pit bulls are over running the shelters and the people who work there or volunteer there are generally dog lovers who are willing to be disingenuous get a dog in a home. edit: I read everyone else's responses and i think that makes a lot of sense. This would be the first dog I own on my own, but I have had dogs all my life with my family. Right now we have a litter of puppies labeled border collie/pit mixes, this is Athena, one of these "border collie/pit puppies"... eye roll. only people that will argue with stats are pitbull owners. Just by looking at him, you can't really tell he is half lab at all. Also, pits tend to have very high prey drive so they're not suitable for people who have small animals in the house. It seems they prefer single family homes with fenced yards. It was an incredibly rewarding experience for me, and was how I eventually met the perfect dog. “We do not adopt them out to the public,” shelter director Duane Sanning told BarkPost. I was approached in the parking lot by two random men about "doing up her ears" as they could tell I was a new owner from the crappy nylon leash the shelter provided. Nine times out of ten, this translates to, "Get a pit bull." I could sort of understand if they'd guessed her as a Black Mouth Cur mix, or an Am Staff, but a GSP?? I've seen quite a few Plott Hounds. Truth! And the possible dog aggression and inability to go to dog parks. You're lucky your landlord isn't having more of an issue with your dog. Finally, pits have a tendency to have aggression towards other animals, so having a cat may be a problem. Those aren't Plotts. For whatever reason she wasn't out in the show rooms and was hidden in the back, where visitors can't go. Some pit bulls do well at the dog park but it's not that common. When I went in to meet him, I thought he looked like a pit bull, but assumed I didn't know as much as a shelter would about dog breeds and brought him home since I fell in love with him. I told a dog trainer friend of mine what happened and she said it was a problem, and to look on Petfinder at all the obvious pit bulls and pit bull mixes that are called "Lab mixes" and the like. All we have here is Pitts and Chihuahuas. Pinal County, Casa Grande, AZ ID: A234068. I don’t see the pit bull crisis stopping anytime soon. This is interesting to me because in my area everything that looks even a tiny bit like a "pit" gets labeled "pit mix". Sure, there are some which are atypically mild and passive and live and die without hurting anyone. Yes even their shelters still have a shit ton of Pitts and Chihuahuas, but variety still comes in regularly. I understand why but think it's foolish. The American Pit Bull Terrier is technically the only true pit bull, although the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are often referred to as pit bulls. And in some cases, the adopters are quite literally saving the shelter dog’s life. Pit bulls were originally used for bull- and bear-baiting, and later were bred to fight dogs in an arena. So anyway, a few options I'd consider in your situation: Adopt from a rescue. If you have time, driving to your nearest Humane Society could get you better options and less sleazy "lol lab-mix" sales practices. So are a handful of other breeds and mixed breeds. This work has made the show beloved by many animal lovers and has helped Pit Bulls and Parolees reach 200 episodes. Also, I know you have some dog experience, but pits really require someone who is confident in handling this kind of dog. Shelters are dominated by pit bull type dogs. Adopted out There is no central data reporting system for U.S. animal shelters and rescues. There is a lot of peer pressure to "adopt don't shop." The show's 200th episode will air on Saturday, January 2, … Friendly, outgoing, knows how to walk on leash, not dog friendly. I have wanted a Pit Bull for as long as I can remember. ETA: You can always make another post filling out the breed questionnaire in the sidebar if you want to hear more about which breeds could suit your lifestyle! According to DogsBite.org, a nonprofit public education website about dog attacks and dangerous dog breeds, of the 31 fatal dog attacks in 2016, pit bulls contributed to … I have to say... your dog is the most pit bullingest pit bull who ever pit bulled. I noped out of there right quick. I have no objections to getting a pit bull, but I will likely live in an apartment for a few years after I graduate college. and are set on making sure no dog gets the "pit bull" label so your weird agenda can be furthered? The website in question looks like this, and that's how I even found out they had a St Bernard. Sigh. ALL dogs should be monitored closely around children period. I have a Staffordshire rescue and I will forever continue to rescue, love, and support adoption and promotion of this breed of dog. Maybe next summer or winter", I just want an adult dog who I can take to the dog park. Just copy the code below: Even if it is true that a higher percentage of human injuries and deaths (lower than pretty much any other cause of death one can think of) in the USA (varies according to country) are from pitbulls, it is still undeniably and statistically true that most pitbulls go their whole lives without hurting anyone. But are these really good reasons for choosing a dog to live with for the next 15 years? Not sure how you missed that! Just by looking at him, you can't really tell he is half lab at all. Because some of you don't believe this is an APBT in spite of his perfect APBT head shape, flews, muzzle, etc. Pit Bull Rescue Shelters. I am not picky about breed at all. People around here come in looking for Pitts as family pets. http://m.petfinder.com/pet-adoption?location=23462&animal=dog&breed=Plott+Hound&age=&gender=&size=#results. "Lab mix" when its clearly a pit. Unfair and sad as it is, in the U.S. many, many landlords and leasing companies forbid pit bulls. If you're expecting your dog to act like a typical lab mix, you're in for a really bad surprise when he gets a hair across his ass because there's a dog at the park he doesn't like. Kota is so pretty! I looked at the Niagara SPCA website. So are a handful of other breeds and mixed breeds. Especially consider rural shelters, which (at least in the U.S., though it varies even by region) often have a lot of non-pit dogs. Or a Rottweiler/GSD mix=pit mix? there is a rescue near me I will apply to but I'm not sure they will accept me as a new grad in an apartment. The American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs and Their Origin. Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional. Most dogs at the local shelters are pit bulls with fake breeds written on them. The breed has been totally normalized and accepted. Anyway, being ill prepared, I decided to take her to get supplies. if so why is that? 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