Who has a pure-breed?

[Barbiro]

I just created a forum and I'm looking for some opinions. You know how some people automatically assume certain breeds are a certain way? They're wrong 98% of the time and owners of those breeds know it.

If a few of you could stop by and provide your input -- on your breed -- that would be awesome!

Buffy's site

I hope there's someone here who has a Pit Bull They are so misunderstood.

[aly]

I don't have any pure breeds myself, but I will say that at my shelter we get in several Rotts, Chows and Pitts who are complete lap dogs. They have such sweet, gentle natures if brought up by kind people.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I want a APBT sooooo bad!!!

I have a Black Labrador Retriever, named Sadie!

[Barbiro]

You're both welcome to stop by and provide some feedback
PS: I love black labs!

[ChewmonkeyBC]

Hi i have a pure breed border collie and a pure breed schnouzer,and my mom has a pure breed sheltie,my brother has a "pure-breed" German Shepard9not so shure bout him.....my uncle has Pit Bulls that he shows and they are all sweeties!!I am going to show one of his pits Missy who is really sweet......
Where you wanting info on diff. breeds?well i g2g ttul tt4n

[Barbiro]

Border Collies are so beautiful. My ex-boss has two of them and they are very smart. Would you believe they can't see groups of people cuz automatically they start herding everyone together. It's hillarious.

Your welcome to post the information in my new forum. It's at the URL listed below. I wish more people from here would stop by and post their breed's information. There's enough room in the Internet to spread the pet love.

Hope to see you there.

[Kfamr]

You should let your son get a Pit Bull, Barbiro!!
Goodlooking guy+a Pit Bull= Kay Ann's dream world!! LOL!

[Barbiro]

LOL That's what he says - he's dying for one.

He doesn't have time right now to even breathe (with school and all), much less take care of a new pet. I know someday he'll have a Pit, maybe two. It's always been his dream.

Hey, when are you going to feature your cutie? Stop by my forum and introduce the two of you. It would be fun.

Barbi

[ChewmonkeyBC]

lol i didnt know that the Border Collies would do that.when my lil brother goes out to our bridge that goes across our ditch Chewy will go stand in front of him and run around him trying to get him to go back to the houseI think that Border Collies are beautiful and German Shepards too....people think that they are mean but Sport my brothers is very sweet and very protective of Chris and the family only at 7 months..My favorite breed is Border Collies and German Shepards....well g2g ttul tt4n.....

[KYS]

Sorry, this a bit long. : (
But I hope it helps.

I do not believe in stereo typing any breed of dog.

I would say that if you read up on the breed standard
for AKC or the Official Breed clubs etc. that will
give you a pretty good idea on the characteristics
of the dog you our interested in.

Take in mind that hereditary, enviroment and social surroundings
also can mold your dogs personality too.
I have 3 dogs:
2 Akita's and a Norwich Terrier.
My Norwich fits
her standard to a capital T personality wise.

I will talk about my Akita's since you are interested
in Pits.

My two Akita's have different personalites, but much
of their traits are the same and fit their breed
description under AKC.

Temperment under their breed standard: (give or take)

Alert, responsive, dignified and courageous, reserved with
strangers. (often dominant over other dogs)

Now this doesn't mean that all Akita's are like this.
Some Akita's love every human and every dog they meet.
(but that is not the norm)
So read between the lines and 2 great sources
for information on pits, would probably be
the official Breed club for American Staffs and also
Pit rescue groups tend to be very honest.

I strongly advise anybody getting a pure breed dog
to do their research to make sure it's the right dog
for their life style.
Before I got my first Akita I had a long talk
with a woman who was in charge
of an Akita Rescue and placement in my area.
I found her very honest about the breed
telling me pro's and con's.
I also read up articles from the ACA Breed Club.

Hope this helps a bit for informaton for you site for
choosing a dog. : )

P.S. I just checked out Buffy at your site.
She is just adorable, I want to give her cuddles and lots
of kisses. lol

[manda99]

I have 2 APBTs - Smokey and Pork Chop (they are in my sig or you can see more pics here: http://photos.yahoo.com/obbsuperstar )

They are TOTAL sweeties!!! But it's super important that they be properly socialized as pups.
Pork Chop was not socialized as a pup and now that he's over a year old he barely ever gets to go out where other dogs will be because he's unpredictable around other dogs.
Smokey, on the other hand, has been socialized since he was 8 weeks old and I can take him pretty much anywhere with me and he's good. Of course, he's still just a wee little guy so this could change as he gets older... but as long as he keeps familar w/ other dogs and people, there shouldn't be a problem.

by the way, I have never had any other dog besides a pit. and i love them!!!

[Barbiro]

Wow Manda, would my son love you - he adores Pit Bulls. Do me a favor, stop by my site and open a Pit Bull thread and paste this info there. I'm sure my son will spot your thread and ask you a million questions

[Animalover1246]

I have a pure bred minpin..and my uncle has a pure bred Korea Jindo Dog..

[Pam]

My Bella is a pure-breed Standard Poodle, and I will definitely stop by your site.

[lovemymaltese]

My pup is a pound puppy, but my roommates basset hound is a pure breed, what a cutie he is.