pit bulls

[charlie116]

I believe that pit bulls don't deserve such a bad reputation. I absolutely love pit bulls & am trying to open a no-kill pit bull rescue sometime in the future. They truly are a beautiful breed, & they deserve a chance to go to a good home! Anyone with me?

[iluvterriers]

My favorite breed of dog is the american pit bull terrier. I firmly believe you will never meet a more friendly, loyal and lovable dog then the APBT! Sadly though as long as I rent, I can't have one. Though I suspect there may be some pittie in one of my dogs blood.....more likely though the SBT. About 98 percent of the dogs that come into the shelters in my county and surrounding counties are mixed with pit in some form or fashion
We also do not have bsl here so we get the dogs from the counties with bsl to place.
We need more bully rescues, but what we need more is more people willing to open up their hearts and homes to these wonderful dogs

[iluvterriers]

Saw this and thought it was neat:

Top Ten Reasons Why You Can't Trust Vicious Pit Bulls

10. They will steal your spot on the couch while you are up getting a soda.
9. They will take the treat you give them and bury in the back yard like a paranoid crack head hiding their stash.
8. They will jump on your bed with muddy feet. Making you do the laundry...again!
7. They will lick visitors with an uncontrolled passion only they understand.
6. They will cause children to smile.
5. They will make you feel horrible for not walking them by looking at you with deep sad eyes.
4. They will look at you like you committed a crime against them if you don't let them lick your ice cream bowl.
3. They will cause wide spread happiness in large group settings.
2. They will crack you up by shaking their butts so hard you think they are going to snap in half.
And the number one reason why you can't trust vicious Pit Bulls...
1. They will steal your heart like a thief in the night, showing you complete and pure love that only a Pit Bull can show.

- Jason Mann

[Karen]

There are many threads here about pit bulls, do a quick search and you'll find plenty of threads on them!

[amberlynn]

i have two of my own and i just love them....and they do so well with little dogs....since i have three of them......but i love the top ten that was really cute

[charlie116]

The top ten was so cute! :) I have a pit bull mix & I love him!!!! :love: :love: :love:

[apbtmom76]

lol a thread I can comment on, lol, this is MY breed of choice, I have three full APBT's and one APBT/Lab mix and a Dobe and I will always own APBT's, they are truely a dog for a certain person but they are wondreful dogs. :D I woul dhelp if you needed it, just let me know :D

[Catlady711]

I love pitties, however sometimes it's the owners themselves that purpetuate the bad reputation! I took a call yesterday from someone asking about getting his 1 year old dog neutered. He wanted to know if it would change the personality. In trying to explain about hormones and roaming he mentioned that his dog was VERY aggressive! He said (and I quote)....
"My dog is extremely aggressive and I don't trust him. I know he's a pit bull and they're like that anyways, but will neutering help him any? When I tie him out in the yard he lunges at children walking by and I know if he ever gets loose he'll really hurt somoene". :mad::(:eek:

I had a hard time not giving him a lecture that would burn his ear off, but instead explained that pit bulls are NOT by nature aggressive (he sounded shocked by that news), neutering would help some, and tying the dog out in the yard makes things worse. I also gave him the number of a local animal trainer that specializes in behaviour issues includding aggression.

Unfortunately I could not get the man to set up an appointment, and the dog also has never had a Rabies vaccination either. :mad::mad::mad:

[pomtzu]

I love pitties, however sometimes it's the owners themselves that purpetuate the bad reputation! I took a call yesterday from someone asking about getting his 1 year old dog neutered. He wanted to know if it would change the personality. In trying to explain about hormones and roaming he mentioned that his dog was VERY aggressive! He said (and I quote)....
"My dog is extremely aggressive and I don't trust him. I know he's a pit bull and they're like that anyways, but will neutering help him any? When I tie him out in the yard he lunges at children walking by and I know if he ever gets loose he'll really hurt somoene". :mad::(:eek:

I had a hard time not giving him a lecture that would burn his ear off, but instead explained that pit bulls are NOT by nature aggressive (he sounded shocked by that news), neutering would help some, and tying the dog out in the yard makes things worse. I also gave him the number of a local animal trainer that specializes in behaviour issues includding aggression.

Unfortunately I could not get the man to set up an appointment, and the dog also has never had a Rabies vaccination either. :mad::mad::mad:

People like that, shouldn't have ANY dogs! It's the lack of training (and love and attention), that is this dog's problem, all attributed to his owner, no doubt! Just one more horror story waiting to happen! :mad:

[charlie116]

I love pitties, however sometimes it's the owners themselves that purpetuate the bad reputation! I took a call yesterday from someone asking about getting his 1 year old dog neutered. He wanted to know if it would change the personality. In trying to explain about hormones and roaming he mentioned that his dog was VERY aggressive! He said (and I quote)....
"My dog is extremely aggressive and I don't trust him. I know he's a pit bull and they're like that anyways, but will neutering help him any? When I tie him out in the yard he lunges at children walking by and I know if he ever gets loose he'll really hurt somoene". :mad::(:eek:

I had a hard time not giving him a lecture that would burn his ear off, but instead explained that pit bulls are NOT by nature aggressive (he sounded shocked by that news), neutering would help some, and tying the dog out in the yard makes things worse. I also gave him the number of a local animal trainer that specializes in behaviour issues includding aggression.

Unfortunately I could not get the man to set up an appointment, and the dog also has never had a Rabies vaccination either. :mad::mad::mad:

Oh my god! That's so terrible! People like that shouldn't be able to own dogs...:(

[GoldCollar]

Charlie,

My hat is off to you sir for your admirable effort to help save pit bulls. My wife and I recently adopted a rescue pit and for the past month now that we have had him, he's not only been a complete joy, he's inspired me to do whatever I can to give the breed a better reputation. Honestly, I wish we could officially change the name of the breed, something that is more appropriate to their true character, and not the bogus reputation that the media, thugs, and dog fighting rings give these poor pooches. I suppose that's partly what breeders had in mind with the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Anyway, you're doing a great thing sir. Keep us informed.
:D

Nathan Brooks
Gold Collar Pet Services
http://www.goldcollarpets.com

[CatsMeow]

My neighbors have 3 pitbulls, and they jump over my fence trying to kill my Chihuahuah, max. They bit the owners arm off and killed another dog. I want to give them a chance, but how!?

[pomtzu]

My neighbors have 3 pitbulls, and they jump over my fence trying to kill my Chihuahuah, max. They bit the owners arm off and killed another dog. I want to give them a chance, but how!?

Train the owners to train the dogs. In the meantime, keep your dog under close supervision. As I said in another thread - all pit bulls are not the killers that you think they are, as ANY dog has the potential to kill or inflict injury.

[luvofallhorses]

CatsMeow - please do your research first. They are not for everyone and if you have other dogs and cats already, it may not be wise to get one as they are dog aggressive and very prey driven. They are a wonderful breed and amazing with people but often are DA.

They may not be at first but they can turn on at any moment. They are AMAZING with people, though. So please do your research, don't get one because you feel sorry for them you have to know the breed first just like with any breed. If you are going to get one, I would adopt there are so many in shelters and rescues. I also want to mention DA and animal aggression can only be managed, not trained out. DA is in their genetics just like retrieve-ing with labs, ACDs herding, etc.

http://www.badrap.org/rescue/breed.html


http://www.badrap.org/rescue/myths.html

http://www.badrap.org/rescue/owning.html

http://www.badrap.org/rescue/responsible.html

[Alysser]

WOW, Seriously? I'm sorry you've had rough experiences with Pitbulls, but whose fault is it that the dogs are like that? Not theirs as they did not train themselves. I love Beagles, I have a pug/beagle mix whom I love to death and I love the Beagle breed more then any other. However, All dog breeds have their advantages and flaws and that is simply an opinion. I don't know why you're being so rude about pitbulls, when all you've had is bad experiences with them. That's just being biased. I've had bad experiences with German Shepherds but doesn't mean I hate them, I know that not all of them are like that. Painting a picture of the whole breed as "crazy mutts" is just being ignorant and it's just not fair. :(

As an animal lover you should be a little more open to them. Fine, you don't have to like them, and no one is forcing you too either. If you have nothing nice or unbaised to bring to a conversation then you shouldn't post it in such a nice smooth-going thread. Being rude to a well-respect member(or anyone!) is uncalled for to, as she was polite to you I don't see why you needed to be nasty.

[CatsMeow]

I am sorry I was mean toward Pitbulls..... I don't know what got into me. Please forgive me of my sins toward PetTalk. And here's a gift I made:

[CatsMeow]

I believe that pit bulls don't deserve such a bad reputation. I absolutely love pit bulls & am trying to open a no-kill pit bull rescue sometime in the future. They truly are a beautiful breed, & they deserve a chance to go to a good home! Anyone with me?

I do. My favorite breed is a Beagle, I don't literally ADORE pitbulls, but they deserve a chance to go to a GREAT home! :D

[charlie116]

wow, a little disagreement, huh? well, seeing as i started this thread, let me set the record straight. as it's been said before, pit bulls are not the breed for everyone. they are a breed that should be treated with great respect. when trained correctly from a young age, they can be absolutely wonderful dogs, very loyal & protective of their family. however, most pit bulls are dog aggressive. i'm not saying all of them. i know plenty of pits that aren't, but it's a thing to consider when you're getting one. they are very strong-willed & determined breeds, so training that aggression out of them can be tricky, & some of them do revert back to it.
on the note of pit bulls attacking people, i have also had a bad experience with one. i was in a bad neighborhood & a pit bull came out of nowhere & took hold of my pants leg & started jerking its head back & forth. i was terrified because i was only about 8 or 9 at the time. eventually the owners called the dog off. i realized that they had been standing there the whole time laughing at me! i soon realized that it wasn't the dog's fault at all. it was the stupid ignorant humans who didn't train him, & then let him out into the front yard without a leash.
the fear against pit bulls is sad. i own a 110-pound pit bull mix. he is dog aggressive, but he gets along great with our 3 other dogs. i taught him how to walk nicely by my side when he was a puppy, so he never pulls. he gets a little on-edge when he sees a dog, but he never ever pulls me. so, anyway...he's very friendly to people. he does get a little timid at times, but if you just respect his space, he won't bother you. so, one day, we had the front door open, but the screen door was shut, but someone didn't latch it, so if you just leaned on it, it would open. my dog was out by the door, & a woman with a baby in a stroller walked by. suddenly, he jumped on the door, opened it, & ran outside, & can you believe what that woman did??? she ran from him & left her baby!!! i'm fairly sure that my dog wouldn't have hurt her, but seriously?? leave your baby?? the fear is ridiculous!
i am determined to change the rep of pit bulls!!!!!!

[charlie116]

also, my aunt owns 4 pit bulls, & she has 2 small kids, & a baby on the way! her dogs are fantastic! they're very beautiful, & they've never bitten anyone. sometimes they don't know their own strength, but my aunt definitely is able to get them under control.

[Tango]

I believe that pit bulls don't deserve such a bad reputation.They truly are a beautiful breed, & they deserve a chance to go to a good home! Anyone with me?
Agreed.

[charlie116]

ok so, i got really upset in one of my classes today because one of my teachers said something stereotypical about pit bulls :(. she was trying to define the word "inherent" & said "pit bulls are inherently aggressive". i wanted to say something about it so badly, but i shut my mouth because i didn't want to start a scene or argument. it just makes me so angry!!! any breed of dog can be aggressive! not just pit bulls! :mad:

[charlie116]

The Truth About Pit Bulls:
“It was of great personal significance for me to adopt a pit bull puppy as a role model, to be right by my side as I work to rehabilitate unstable dogs. The bad rap that pit bulls get here in the United States is, to my thinking, a crime. First of all, pit bulls are dogs first. They’re not wild animals; they’re domestic dogs like any other domestic dog. Of course, pit bulls are not always the right dogs for every family-but in blaming pit bulls as a breed for all those horrendous incidents we read about in the news, we’re forgetting the basic fact that we humans have created the very characteristics we vilify in pit bulls, simply to fill our own needs. We are responsible for them. Over the centuries, we have genetically engineered these dogs to have strong jaws, relentless staying power, and a high tolerance for discomfort or pain. Those are plain, unvarnished facts of their DNA. But even in the dog world, DNA isn’t destiny. Pit bulls are not born aggressive to dogs or to people-we make them that way. Hundreds of thousands of pit bulls languish in kennels and shelters across the United States because they were originally conditioned by their owners to be “tough”, but then they became too much for their owners to handle. Many of those dogs, destined for euthanasia, were bred to fight in the illegal dog-fighting culture, then abandoned on the streets when they didn’t prove profitable for their hard-hearted owners. Properly socialized and raised with the same consistent rules, boundaries, and limitations that their natural pack would instill in them, it’s been my experience that pit bulls make the most amazing pets. The very pit bull attributes so often maligned by society can actually be rechanneled into the most positive outlets. For instance, the inborn characteristics of determination and staying power can be transformed into unwavering loyalty and patience. A balanced pit bull has the ability to wait calmly and respectfully for long periods of time, until its owner gives it a new command or direction to follow. With children or smaller puppies, pit bulls can be the epitome of the indulgent babysitter, because their bodies are built to easily withstand the climbing, pushing, and pulling that playful juveniles of both species can inflict. A well-socialized, balanced pit bull will put up with all sorts of childish antics and show stoicism and good humor. I am raising Junior to be much more “dog” than “pit bull”, and between him and my senior pit bull, Daddy, I believe I can change the mind of anybody who harbors blind prejudice against the breed.”
-Cesar Millan aka The Dog Whisperer

[sana]

ok so, i got really upset in one of my classes today because one of my teachers said something stereotypical about pit bulls :(. she was trying to define the word "inherent" & said "pit bulls are inherently aggressive". i wanted to say something about it so badly, but i shut my mouth because i didn't want to start a scene or argument. it just makes me so angry!!! any breed of dog can be aggressive! not just pit bulls! :mad:

That is plain rude, you should have told her this sentence, its quiet nice and perfect for such a teacher;
"My teacher who says pit bulls are inherently aggressive is extremely rude and mostly illiterate about animals."
I mean, every animal can be aggressive at one point or another. Pit Bulls can be the sweetest animals on earth if they are taught to be nice. They can be the wildest on earth if they are treated badly and angrily. German Shepherd can attack its own carer, like mine did, he attacked my gatekeeper who cared for him nearly all his life!

She should think before speaking, really look before you leap...Think before you speak..:rolleyes:

[luvofallhorses]

Pit Bulls can be the sweetest animals on earth if they are taught to be nice. They can be the wildest on earth if they are treated badly and angrily.

The part I underlined is not true. I have seen APBTs and bully breeds bounce back from being abused and not showing any aggression towards humans. Their love is unconditional as with any dog, but I see more so APBTs and bully breeds being hurt bounce back from it. That doesn't mean every bully breed out there is going to bounce back.

Also genetics plays a huge role in a dog's life, not the way they are treated.

Any dog can be aggressive not just pit bulls and GSDs. GSDs are much different than pit bulls as GSDs are a guardian breed, but a stable dog of any breed should not go after a human unless their person is being threatned I do not consider that aggression.

Human aggression shouldn't be tolerated in bully breeds, they should welcome everyone and make horrible guard dogs. Like I said the only exception I would make if the home or family was being threatned but that does not mean the dog should lash out. It depends on the situation. GSDs however are more aloof because they are a guardian breed and that is tolerated but they should not attack a person unprovoked nor should any dog.

http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/pospress.html

Also there are a lot of pit bulls being therapy dogs, service dogs, etc. GSDs are search and rescue dogs, bomb sniffing dogs, and mainly in K9-Units.

I hope that made sense!

From atts.org passing temperament tests -

American Pit Bull Terrier - 86.0%

German Shepherd Dog - 84.2%

[sana]

The part I underlined is not true. I have seen APBTs and bully breeds bounce back from being abused and not showing any aggression towards humans. Their love is unconditional as with any dog, but I see more so APBTs and bully breeds being hurt bounce back from it. That doesn't mean every bully breed out there is going to bounce back.

Also genetics plays a huge role in a dog's life, not the way they are treated.

Any dog can be aggressive not just pit bulls and GSDs. GSDs are much different than pit bulls as GSDs are a guardian breed, but a stable dog of any breed should not go after a human unless their person is being threatened I do not consider that aggression.

Human aggression shouldn't be tolerated in bully breeds, they should welcome everyone and make horrible guard dogs. Like I said the only exception I would make if the home or family was being threatened but that does not mean the dog should lash out. It depends on the situation. GSDs however are more aloof because they are a guardian breed and that is tolerated but they should not attack a person unprovoked nor should any dog.

http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/pospress.html

Also there are a lot of pit bulls being therapy dogs, service dogs, etc. GSDs are search and rescue dogs, bomb sniffing dogs, and mainly in K9-Units.

I hope that made sense!

From atts.org passing temperament tests -

American Pit Bull Terrier - 86.0%

German Shepherd Dog - 84.2%

I'm not sure if I get your point, you mean, if they are treated badly, they instead turn out to act like how salves act, depressed and sad yet they gotta obey what their masters tell them. You mean that?

Their love is unconditional as with any dog, but I see more so APBTs and bully breeds being hurt bounce back from it. That doesn't mean every bully breed out there is going to bounce back.

Also genetics plays a huge role in a dog's life, not the way they are treated.

Any dog can be aggressive not just pit bulls and GSDs. GSDs are much different than pit bulls as GSDs are a guardian breed, but a stable dog of any breed should not go after a human unless their person is being threatened I do not consider that aggression.
This part I agree. Some dogs get angry when they are mistreated others they still love their masters and obey them, even if they are unhappy with their treating. They stay patient. Some attack when they are treated badly and are beaten or the masters are angry at them a lot. And, yes genetics do play a major role in a dog's life. But when they are mistreated, beaten etc. their patience ends in the end at times. Their earlier behavior might be soft and nice. But that can't stay forever in some cases. I agree to what you say, though. You are correct about what you say.

Thanks for correcting :)

[luvofallhorses]

I mean that their love is UNCONDITIONAL.. owners do not have to push them to be that way they just ARE. :) And no problem. I adore bully breeds so much. :love:

[wallyblue]

I have two pitbulls and they are both amazing pets. Neither of them were rescues, but I feel for any animal who is suffering especially pitties. I hate the fact that when I take them places people are automatically scared and don't want to pet them. dog obedience (http://www.thedogtrainingsecret.com/DogObedienceTraining/)

[charlie116]

I have two pitbulls and they are both amazing pets. Neither of them were rescues, but I feel for any animal who is suffering especially pitties. I hate the fact that when I take them places people are automatically scared and don't want to pet them.

that makes me sad too :(. whenever i see someone walking a pit bull, i ask to pet it :). i just love them so much

[Marley07]

Saw this and thought it was neat:

Top Ten Reasons Why You Can't Trust Vicious Pit Bulls

10. They will steal your spot on the couch while you are up getting a soda.
9. They will take the treat you give them and bury in the back yard like a paranoid crack head hiding their stash.
8. They will jump on your bed with muddy feet. Making you do the laundry...again!
7. They will lick visitors with an uncontrolled passion only they understand.
6. They will cause children to smile.
5. They will make you feel horrible for not walking them by looking at you with deep sad eyes.
4. They will look at you like you committed a crime against them if you don't let them lick your ice cream bowl.
3. They will cause wide spread happiness in large group settings.
2. They will crack you up by shaking their butts so hard you think they are going to snap in half.
And the number one reason why you can't trust vicious Pit Bulls...
1. They will steal your heart like a thief in the night, showing you complete and pure love that only a Pit Bull can show.

- Jason Mann

This is so true. I have a purebred American Stafford-shire Terrier (which is somewhat like a pitbull) Some of my family hasn't really met her yet to know that she is a sweet loving dog, so I can't really bring her to see that part of the family because they think pitbulls are just attack dogs that fight anything they see. I think its so wrong to think that about JUST pitbulls. Any other dog could attack you just as well, but people don't realize that if you train ANY dog the right way, they will be loving and your best friend for life.

[JennyEspo]

The thing about pitbulls is that they are people pleasers. If the owner wants it to fight, it will do its best to do what the owner wants. It is not the pitbulls fault!!

I fell in love with a female pitbull at the local shelter but, they wouldn't let me adopt her because I have children in my home:( I ended up adopting a boxer/pitbull mix. As long as she had "boxer" before "pibull" they let us adopt her. I am not new to dogs and would consider myself an expert having managed a kennel in the past. She was much more mellow then the dog we did adopt.

[janetmarston]

I do believe that pits are getting a bad rap - i know SEVERAL pit owners and the dogs are loving and loyal - it's all about the OWNERS - if an animal is not taken care of properly or trained or loved - they will become violent, just like people.

However, sometimes, just like with people, any animal can be born with a bad temperament - sometimes they can be rehabilitated and sometimes not - at least with people, with have prisons for that.

[charlie116]

The thing about pitbulls is that they are people pleasers. If the owner wants it to fight, it will do its best to do what the owner wants. It is not the pitbulls fault!!

I fell in love with a female pitbull at the local shelter but, they wouldn't let me adopt her because I have children in my home:( I ended up adopting a boxer/pitbull mix. As long as she had "boxer" before "pibull" they let us adopt her. I am not new to dogs and would consider myself an expert having managed a kennel in the past. She was much more mellow then the dog we did adopt.

you're right. pit bulls are extremely devoted to their owners & will do whatever they want. sadly, this means that many are used for fighting, as you said. that's bs that they wouldn't let you adopt her. honestly, what's the difference between a pit & a boxer pit mix?? boxers are also very high-energy dogs, & could just as easily pose a threat to your children...ugh. this makes me so upset. this is why i want to own a pit bull/pit bull mix shelter when i get older (sort of like the one on pit bulls & parolees, but without the parolees lol). i think every dog deserves a second chance, & has the ability to change even after it has been used for fighting. i was watching animal cops the other day (such a sad show :() & they put 3 pit bulls down just because they had scars on them, which led them to believe that they had been involved in fighting, & had won. even so, shouldn't those dogs be allowed a second chance to become loving family pets? the dogs showed no aggression towards humans, so why couldn't they just go to a responsible owner with no dogs or children in their home?? i just don't get it...i mean, the dog whisperer has taken severely aggressive dogs, & rehabilitated them, so why can't pit bulls who have been fought be rehabilitated as well?

[cassiesmom]

Sad situation in Chicago recently. Two pit bulls got out of their yard and attacked a man who was jogging through the neighborhood. They also went after the first responders. Their owner was cited for not having them secured in their yard. I heard on the news that the city council plans to take up the issue of banning the breed outright. But I think it's the owner's responsibility to have their home and yard set up so their dog can't get out and hurt someone.

[Cataholic]

I heard recently this phrase that I could relate to: when a dog bites, it is usually just a dog bite. However, when a pit bull bites, it is usually something more.

I am afraid of pit bulls. I witnessed, and participated in the attempt at stopping, a pit bull's fatal attack on a dauschaund. Most horrific thing I have ever witnessed in my life. There was no history of aggression with this dog. Then, last May, my then 6 year old was attacked by a pit. Unprovoked. I was there and saw it. Thank the good Lord it was a small/young female pit, and the injuries were, relatively speaking, minor. I was strong enough to hold it off my child. She got him three times before I could stop it. My son is afraid of bigger dogs, especially ones that look pit. He is old enough to recognize the breed.

I am 46. I have seen and handled probably no less than, conservatively, 300 rescue dogs, either in my home/overnight, or on transports. I have been bitten a few times (not with the rescue/transport dogs), and I am not afraid of those particular breeds that have bitten me, but I am anxious as heck around pits. We had one on a transport, and I was to overnight her. I had to call someone to keep her instead, I am that nervous around them.

I applaud people that work to save them.

[dogsrule]

My Pitt - Shar Pei mix passed this past August and my heart still breaks every day. In eight years he never did anything that was aggressive or harmful and was absolutely the most gentle, sweet, loyal dog; AND he was a protector. All of his human friends adored him but strangers were afraid of him; you know, the cable guy, the meter reader, d-to-d sales ppl., etc. However, I have no doubt that he would have protected me to the very end. We were blessed to have him and would welcome another Pitt into our home on any given day.

[lolli94]

I am sorry to for all of you who are afraid of pits. I do believe you have good reasons. I personally am not afraid of them because I have never met a mean one. When my puppy Lolli was small we met two at the vet's office who helped with her socialization. She had fun with them while we waited. I know a LOT of people who are terrified of all German Shepherds too, yet there are many who are police dogs helping to protect us. And guide dogs, and search and rescue. Every breed of dog is capable of injuring. I heard that retrievers are more likely to bite, but bully breeds, etc. are more likely to inflict serious damage. Thank you, all of you who are working to save these beautiful dogs.

[oscars mommy]

Hi, I was a pit/rodesian ridgeback owner until Oct. 3, 2011 when my Oscar died (breaking my heart in two). I just wanted to know if anyone has info on this mixed breed; Availability? We have a nice home and my husband and I are very in love with the mix...Oscar had a beautiful personality and we cherished every moment with him...we are sad and wish we could give another a loving home. We are in Michigan, however, we are willing to travel to get/rescue a breed like Oscar. Thank you

[luvofallhorses]

Hi, oscarsmommy! There aren't really a plethora of Ridgebacks in shelters. They are tons of Pit bull mixes in shelters though! So sorry for your loss. :(