18 month Pitbull (type) General Chat

I have to agree with Sarah, I too think he is a cross, but again I am not knowledgeable enough by far to say conclusively, I wish you luck in your search.

Poor, poor boy... What an awful start to have. I think if he's entire and your vet will do it for you then that would be best, if you want to rehome him. Under the DDA pitbulls have to be neutered iirc, if someone sees him neutered and with a muzzle on then they may be more inclined to ignore him. Though tbh I agree with monosyballic, could just be the angle but he doesn't look like a pure pit to me, though that wont matter if the police get wind of him of course :-(
I think it was Catrin that said it, but I remember someone saying that people didn't react so badly to their staff when they were wearing a really girly collar, or maybe put a little coat on him.. maybe something to look into completely agree with stimulating him mentally as well, you shouldn't need to take him on nearly so many walks if you can tire his brain out. Can't say I envy you this situation at all :-( good luck with him, even if pts is the best option I'm sure you'll do right by him, more than many people would.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgu...=&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=1&ct=image&cd=1

please remove this if its not allowed...
piccie of pure pit...
My main worry for the dog would be that if he has been taught to fight no matter his type he will fight, soon as the honeymoon period wares off and he feels confident enough with his new surroundings...
He does deserve a second chance but imo he would be better in a home as an only dog and without children...
Really hope you can work out whats best for him, he looks a very handsome lad, such a shame hes had such a rough life , best of luck with him x

Unfortunately unless you go the Irish route you are really in a no win situation, he is pit bull TYPE, and I have seen lesser typy looking being taken to be PTS. I know this may not be what you want to hear, but it may be kinder having him PTS being surrounded by people he is attached to than total strangers doing it if he gets seized? if a neighbour/dog warden or anyone reports you for having this dog then you will be in BIG trouble, even if he is neutered, you have still got a banned dog in your possession. I too agree with the previous poster about your 16 year old walking him especially without a muzzle, it makes no difference if he is a big boy or not, he is being given the responsiblity of walking a dog that "could" attack, and your sons size will not make any difference as your son may end up at the sharp end of your dog with transferred aggression, (if the dog cant get to attack what it wants it could possibly transfer that aggression onto your son), if that story hits the papers you will be slammed as an irrisponsible parent for allowing it. and I would agree it is irrisponsible I am affraid. I really wish this dogs outlook was rosier, but working in a rescue center I see the sadder side of this ban on a regular basis.

Good luck

Mo

If it was me I would get him neatered keep your head down and have this post removed.
I live in Dorset and see quite a few there is a guy at my local market who has a tan one and obviously not an issue.
I would say mastiff/lab something like that and never mention the P word.

I know people that have rescued fighting pits and they can make good pets but you need to know what you are doing. I have asked a few pit owners to have a look at your pic and they agree with me that it is not a pure breed and they think if it was used for fighting it was a bait dog to train other dogs for fighting.
They also said that there is a few clubs in the uk that help rehome pits to people that are experianced (my friends being one of them) and that would never put the dog in to a fight. you can find them if you search hard enough on google.
I would also say if the 15 year old is going to walk the dog then someone MUST be with and again the dog must be muzzled. You got to remember with dogs like this once they get in to the fight mentality they don't stop untill they are dead or the dog they are fighting is dead. I was attacked by a pit when i was 16 (I was 6ft2" and 15 stone) I managed to get up a tree then it turned on a friend and we ended up having to kill it because it wouldn't stop.
Don't get me wrong i love the breed but they need responsible and experianced owners because one mistake can cause them to kill something or someone.

You could try having a word with Trevor Cooper, the solicitor who specialises in dog law. He may give you an idea as to what route you can take.

It is such a shame for the poor lad, and he doesn't look like a purebred APBT to me, but then I am definitely no expert on these types of dog.

I hope you manage to sort something out.

But you cant tar every pit bull with the same brush as this is whats created the problem in the 1st place.

You need to take the relevant precautions and enjoy your dog for who he is not what he is.

here here.

PS - these are the people in this country to speak to for your rights and advice:

http://www.deednotbreed.org.uk/

Of cause you can.... they are an ILLEGAL BREED, (be them pure or type) it does not matter who good a temperament they have... they are on the banned breeds register.

Its that ignorance that has let to innocent pitbulls being PTS.
You cannot tar every pitbull with the same brush you foolish woman not every pitbull is going to go out and mame and kill kids and dogs.
I have a friend with a mastif x lab that looks just like a pit bull but he is not would you have him PTS?

I believe in the WRONG hands they can be dangerous and lethal but in the right hands are as kind and loving as any other breed.

What do you suggest go and have him PTS ?

And Inki take your head out of your rump and shut the hell up about NIs on threads that are about different breeds, no one wants to hear it here.
Why dont you offer and have the blood on your hands.

Ermm, less of the name calling please...

Try and keep it civil if you can!!

My point although you may find it foolish , is a simple fact...

PITBUL and TYPE are illegal, where in tht statement is it foolish...the mastiff /lab is as you say a MASTIF /LAB mix, and as far as I know neither are on the DDA list.

Whether you agree with it or not, they are illegal and as such .NOBODY should be breeding these dogs.. because as a result we will keep seeing such cases.

And yes as sad as it is... PTS may be the safest option for the dog... as already stated this dog is already showing signs of aggression.

Personally I would not take the risk of him ending up in the wrong hands... and as careful as any of us can be once you let a dog (any dog) go out of your hands you have no control over it...

Many many dogs have dog aggression dont see them being PTS as the owner can take precautions ie muzzle ect.
I have taking dogs to be PTS with human aggression and sadly a fact of life but to put a dog to sleep because of what he is I cant agree with.
He didnt ask to be born and is here so does he not deserve to live his life out in happiness after such a harsh life.

The point you seem to be missing though is that pitbulls and pitbull types are ILLEGAL in this country. End of story.

We are not arguing that it is wrong and that many breeds are agressive. but the FACTS are Pit bulls and pit bull types are ILLEGAL thats in the eyes of the law, not in our eyes as dog lovers. I hate the fact that these dogs are being PTS because of their breed, many ARE lovely dogs BUT the law has been passed.

Mo

Wonder if you would have same view if it was GSDs?

I still think its ethically wrong even if breaking the law to put a healthy dog to sleep especially if hasnt even bitten.

I would hate it if GSDs were to ever end up on the banned list - it would break my heart. However, they are not illegal in this country and if they were, as hard as I would find it, I would not own one. I would not try to own one and pass it off as something else. At the end of the day, it is the dog that will end up suffering ... ie being pts.

I don't like the fact that pitbulls and types are banned, but they are and that is a fact.

I don't think anyone is saying it is right and they agree with it - but the law is the law.