Cross Breeds - Pit bull....?

Pit bull....?

I am thinking of getting a Pit Bull puppy, not only because I want another companion, but because I know they're great dogs and I want to prove the sterotypes wrong. The thing is, I currently have a Black Lab/Newfoundland 10 year old sweetie. Would the Pit Bull be too agressive with my current dog? My grandma is a dog trainer and she would also be helping me train it.

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i think they will get along just fine. thing is, i had a pitbull/black lab puppy. and i loved him to death.
I seriously doubt it. If you get a pup, raise it right, socialize it etc, they should be fine together. Your lab/newf cross is much larger anyway. More than anything, the pup will probably drive your current dog nuts just because it's a pup. It doesn't matter the breed, puppies can be very trying for other dogs and humans! Have fun with the new pup. We want to see pictures.
Depends. If you get the dog from a reputable source and introduce them properly, they should be fine. But remember, whenever you're not around to supervise crate them or at least keep them separate.
A pit bull is very active and sometimes has dominance issues, and aggression issues toward other dogs. Not fair to your dog. It isn't "proving" anything. If you love pit bulls, why not getting involved with fighting against dog fighting? http://video.hsus.org/?fr_story=e4225094dc9c169a934022a62d62e3e4dd609465&rf=sitemap and don't buy a pit from a breeder. The shelters are full of great dogs. No reputable person is breeding pit bulls these days, only people who want the money.
Why not dog-sit or foster a pup to see how your Lab/Newfie would react. This is a good litmus test before you make that big commitment. Local shelters are always looking for foster homes!
This Pit Bull looks so cute !!!!!!!!!!
I was talking to a policeman a while back about Pit Bulls. He said that they want to get Pit Bulls banned in San Diego. They want them to be banned for a reason... think about it. I've seen two of the most sweet Pit Bulls in the world snap. Their owners could not control them. Think about it.
It is always safe to have a back-up plan ...if you are willing to either give the new pup up if it affects your older one then go for it...as far as proving the sterotypes wrong "how fun", just don't sabbatage the relationship & trust you have with your older dog....
Not the best idea. For your Lab's sake. BTW, getting any animal just "to prove" stereotypes wrong is plain wrong. Late Entry : Stark, thank you for the magic words "responsible pit breeder is hard to find"!!! Glad that someone has an idea.
if your current dog is a boy, i wouldn't bring another boy dog into the house. they might have issues. if your g-ma is a dog trainer, i say go for it. i would also recomend rescuing a pit bull, as there are many of them in shelters. good luck!!
Pit Bulls Can do very well in a home with other dogs. Because of their history, they can sometimes have issues with dog aggression. But through responsible breeding for excellent temperaments, and through early training and socialization, this can be greatly reduced, or even eliminated. So you will want to get your pup from a Responsible Pit Bull Breeder (which is hard to find, so you will want to do a lot of research), and work on training and socialization very early on, and continue throughout the dogs life. If raised with your current dog, your Pit Bull should do just fine. And they should get along great. But because of their breed history, it is important to Never leave your Pit Bull alone unsupervised with any other dog, for any reason. It is better to be safe than sorry. If a fight ever did break out, even just a small argument over a bone or toy, the results can be devastating. I rescued my Pit Bull as an adult from my local animal shelter. She was temperament tested before I brought her home, and she passed all tests. She does Excellent with strangers, kids, cats, and other dogs. But she is still never left unattended with other animals or children. If you choose to rescue, have the dog temperament tested before you adopt. And also introduce the two dogs before you bring the dog home, to be sure they will get along. And another side note. Dog aggression is completely different than human aggression. Pit Bulls were bred to be extremely friendly towards people from the very beginning. But raising your Pit Bull with Love and Discipline will help ensure that you will have a well behaved and loving canine companion. Good Luck choosing your new dog! There are a Lot of helpful website and books about Pit Bulls out there. It would be a good idea to do some research before you bring your Pit Bull home. ***I also agree that getting a Pit Bull just to prove a stereotype wrong, is the Wrong reason to get a Pit Bull. The reason you should get a Pit Bull is for the love of the breed. Be sure to research the breed, and also Meet other Pit Bulls to be sure this really is the breed you want. They aren't for inexperienced dog owners. They take a firm hand. Pit Bulls can make wonderful companions, but you wouldn't be doing anyone any favors by getting a dog that you aren't prepared to handle.
they should be fine together. if you get a puppy and socialise it he should not have any dog aggression.
You shouldnt have any problems I have 3 pitbulls 1 is 4 years old (female) the other is 5 months old (male) and I just got another she is 2 months old as long as they grow up together and establish who the alpha is there shouldnt be any issues my female would take in stray puppies and treat them as if they were her babies and in a way its good to get another dog cause my dog had someone to play with in the way she likes to play now the two puppies play while she goes and takes naps.
no i had 2 dogs and then got a ptbull puppy and my pitbull is not aggressive to my other dogs at all! one of my dogs is a lab!
It's all about Nurture vs Nature. I have two pittbulls 1 male 1 female. Not fixed, so they generally do much better with the opposite sex. They just had puppies. We are in Houston and are not breeders . WE DID NOT DO IT FOR THE MONEY. They have been some of the best dogs I HAVE EVER HAD. Playfull, it takes alot to get them tired. Very loyal. Protective of their owners. Loving. Smart. They can be Hard Headed. I love rescue dogs my mom has a apbt that we found in the driveway shoved in a kennel WAY too small. But I would be cautious of adopting an older pitt bull untill you get to spend some time with them. Good luck Good luck
We own pit bulls and also have a weimaraner, a GS and a couple of mixed breeds. Guess what? They ALL GET ALONG! I won't say you won't have problems. They are dogs, and when there are more than one dog involved it's a pack and therefore will have the same issues any pack has. There will be an alpha. Most of the time the puppy will fit right in because simply, he's a puppy and is no threat. However once he matures he will more than likely challenge for his place in the pack. Your safest bet is to neuter or spay one or the other especially since your not going to breed. Like the other posters warned, they are trying to and have already banned pits in some places so you may want to check into your state or city laws. Don't buy a dog to prove a point, buy it because it's something you want. And in closing........ BAN BSL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stark pretty much summed it up,Think long and hard !!!
I added pit bulls to my "pack" of Rottweilers, and have had wonderful results. My two oldest Rotties are 10 and 8, and they do very well with the pitties...in fact, they share my bed with my 2 1/2 yr old male pittie. Any time you add a dog you want to be careful and watch how they interact. Giving each dog its own space is very important, and a crate will help a new pup learn housetraining. I do suggest getting a pup of the opposite sex as your adult dog. And I think it is a wonderful idea to try to dispell some pit bull myths....but that means you will have to work very hard to train and socialize your pit bull pup to be a good citizen and have very good manners....but it sounds like you will have the help of a knowledgable trainer. If you choose a pittie, that will be one lucky pup. Good luck in your choice.