Who has a pure-breed?

[Madeleinemom]

I am new to this Board and since you were asking about purebreds and mentioned APBTs, then allow me to introduce my Am Staff, Madeleine, and her companion, Espe, the Rottie.

There are a lot of misconceptions about both breeds, and until we adopted both ladies, I would have chimed right in with the misconceptions.

But now, DH and I are converts and we adore our two girls. We have raised Madeleine from about 10 weeks of age (she is now not quite 2 years old), and she is a certified 'Lovebug'.

Espe came to us as a stray in April and is estimated to be a little over a year old, and a cuddle dog as well, although she is more cautious around strangers than Madeleine, who is always worked from the assumption that people mean good things = scritches, treats and attention.

Both treat our cats respectfully, which is a big plus.

Hope to chat with you all.

Marion

[BoxerLover]

I have a pure bred boxer, and many people who cross our path think she is mean, just because she is a boxer. I hate it when people stereo type her because of her breed. She is the most loving, wonderful lap dog wanna be ever! Why do people do that?

[ChrisAK]

I have 2 purebred shepherds and I agree with the post of bad dogs. There are no bad dogs, just bad owners.

Pitbulls are a mistaken and so often, a misidentified breed. If it has a blocky head, low powerful frame, it usually is catagorized as a pit bull. Yet there are so many other breeds that resemble this dog that the average person wouldn't know what it is unless they have thoroughly researched.

If you ever want to see what good breeding is, what the proper temperments are, and how essential proper socializing is, go to a dog show. Watch how all breeds intermingle, and look at what all these factors are supposed to look like.

[Barbiro]

BoxerLover, people do that because they're ignorant and ignorance tends to bring out fear in a lot of them, so they talk out of place.

I think boxers are absolutely beautiful. There's one close to our home (he will be featured at our site in the upcoming weeks) who is a teddy-bear, although he looks like a horse and weighs over 120 pounds. I believe the owner said he was a "Harlequin". The boxer was a little intimidated with Buffy, who weighs only 3 pounds

For everyone that has a pure-breed, you're welcomed to stop by my forum at www.cutefamilypets.com to talk about your pet.

So far I've had owners talk about Pit Bulls (just setting the record straight), Rottweilers (who I think are incredible pets as well), but I don't think anyone has talked about boxers or german shepherds, yet.

My goal is to have a whole collection of breeds with their owners saying nothing but the best about them!

[mugsy]

Barbi,

Your site is really a nice one. Any chance you can have a forum for mutts since most of my dogs are mutts?? Also, can you tell me how to post pictures on there? Everyone wants to see Max (as well as the others), but I'm clueless on how to do it.

Thanks,

Molly

PS...I LOVE Boxers too. Serenity is part Boxer and part Pit and she's just hysterical!

[Barbiro]

Hi Mugsy,

Thanks so much for the compliment! Please check your email.

[mugsy]

I will check it...actually it's open, but I haven't gotten it yet...oops...as we speak my little sounder went off...brb!!

[Karen]

Originally posted by Madeleinemom
I am new to this Board and since you were asking about purebreds and mentioned APBTs, then allow me to introduce my Am Staff, Madeleine, and her companion, Espe, the Rottie.

There are a lot of misconceptions about both breeds, and until we adopted both ladies, I would have chimed right in with the misconceptions.

But now, DH and I are converts and we adore our two girls. We have raised Madeleine from about 10 weeks of age (she is now not quite 2 years old), and she is a certified 'Lovebug'.

Espe came to us as a stray in April and is estimated to be a little over a year old, and a cuddle dog as well, although she is more cautious around strangers than Madeleine, who is always worked from the assumption that people mean good things = scritches, treats and attention.

Both treat our cats respectfully, which is a big plus.

Hope to chat with you all.

Marion

Welcome to Pet Talk! I think most people's fears of a particular breed are based on misconceptions, rumors, myths and experiences with dogs of irresponsible and sometimes cruel owners.

Glad Madeleine and Espe have brought you over to the good side!

And as for people thinking Nikki is mean, just because she's a boxer, let them get to know her! Most people cannot tell the difference between a friendly "let's play!" Boxer-bounce and an attack stance, which is just too bad, but not yours or Nikki's fault!

Let them be ambassadors, opening minds and correcting misperceptions, wherever they go!

[Dakota's Mommy]

My husband and I just got a pure breed Great Dane puppy. I don't have the papers yet, but I've been looking into getting them even though my husband doesn't want to. What do you all think about this? Should I go ahead and get them. We're not going to breed her, but I thought it would be smart so that if we ever want them in the future for one reason or another, we've got them.

[Karen]

The papers generally cost a lot, if you are going to get him fixed, I don't see any reason you'll ever need them. By the way, welcome, and expect to be hounded for puppy pictures here! What coloring does your pup have?

[mugsy]

Yeppers!! We want pictures. Mike and I have 2 Danes, both are rescues so obviously don't have papers! Jazzy is a Mantle Merle and Daisy is a Mantle. I tend to lean toward your husband's point of view. If you're not going to breed her (and I would HIGHLY recommend spaying her) there really isn't any point in having them other than to see her genealogy. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Dakota's Mommy]

Thanks for the advise. Sorry it took so long to reply, couldn't seem to reply no matter how many times I signed in and was thanked for it. I will get pic's on here asap. My mom has received them and working on scanning them in as I type. I can't wait to show her off to everybody! She's my doll!

[BoxerLover]

I dont understand how anyone could be afraid of this face!

[The Cat Factory]

I have a purebred Golden Retriever! BTW Barbiro, I am signing up at your forums right now...

[Andie]

My Dad has a pure bred Black Lab (my big teddy bear sleeping parter) who is so spoiled so she just fits right in with the rest of us kids.
I have a mixed Pit/? but I would love to have a pure bred Pit one day.