bbking48507 asked: An opportunity has been cast my way to take over ownership of a pure bred Red Nose APBT, commonly referred to as a Pit Bull. The current owner has neglected the dog and a mutual friend has convinced the guy to give up the dog to a better home. The dog is a 6-7 month old female, unspayed. I have a 6 yr old male APBT/American
Bulldog who is great with other dogs. My question is since they are very close to the same breed, are they compatible even though they are opposite sex? I’ve heard some people say that your second dog of the same breed should be of the opposite sex. I’ve also heard that the 2nd dog should be the same sex as the younger will learn from the older, and the older one will become the alpha dog. I’ve had a bad experience dog sitting a friend’s female German Shephard/Rotweiller mix who constantly fought with my dog. My dog never started fighting with his female. She was the one instigating the fights. What do you think?
I said neglected. I didn’t say abused. They guy keeps the dog in a kennel all day long, never plays with her, no walks, nothing. He thinks his part time daughter loves the dog, but upon speaking with the girl, she couldn’t care less about the dog. On top of that, he is living with a friend who’s wife is severely allergic to dogs so the dog must stay outside, and he must limit how much he is aroung the dog then the wife. Yes, I met the dog, and she is wonderful! I like the breed for the dog, not for the fighting or agression. They are a strong, extremely loyal and affectionate breed, and I do not support the breeding of APBTs for fighting.
And yes, she will be spayed as well as brought up to date with her vaccinations. Ears will not be cropped either.
Sorry about your cat, but isn’t the cat the dog’s archenemy? Many dogs have a high prey drive, APBT’s no doubt exhibit this. I know mine does!
For any other APBT basher’s out there, take the time to read this:http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanpitbull.htm
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