New Puppy-American pitbull terrier? (pics)

[Ritzman]

Well we got a new puppy about a week ago. Her name is bessie or bessy (haven't decided) We have been thinking about getting a dog for quite some time, but the rescue agencies put you through pretty heavy stuff if you are trying to rescue a "notorious pitbull" around here(detroit). A lot of *so much explicit language* people like to use them as bait dogs for there "prize fighters". So I guess it's understandable that they want to make sure the dog goes to a new home.
Anyways, I saw an add on craigslist posting this puppy and the gf fell in love so we arranged to go to the ghetto to pick it up. The guy wanted 100$ for the puppy but I ended up getting it for 80$ (all the while clutching my shank/shiv[gerber]). Its sad that the guy didn't even ask where the dog was living, didn't ask nodda.

I have already observed that she is quite the controversy breed. Everybody has there own opinion these dogs

She is approx 11 weeks old and goes #1 and #2 outside. she sits on command and always wants to be sitting on a lap

I do have a question for you pit owners, approx when will she quit teething?(sp)

Any advice or input you could further knowledge me with would be awesome.

heres the pics

Hence the name bess/bessie/bessy.
Hope you enjoyed the pics.

Post some of your own bullies if you would like.

 

[Mushroom Spore]

Anyways, I saw an add on craigslist posting this puppy and the gf fell in love so we arranged to go to the ghetto to pick it up. The guy wanted 100$ for the puppy but I ended up getting it for 80$ (all the while clutching my shank/shiv[gerber]). Its sad that the guy didn't even ask where the dog was living, didn't ask nodda.

As unfortunate as it is, you may have given your money to support exactly the kind of person the rescues are trying to avoid. :8o Still, what's done is done, and at least this dog has a good home! She looks like a big fuzzy cow.

Since she's coming out of an undoubtedly crappy breeder, you'll have to keep a sharp eye out for random inherited genetic disorders that can pop up in dogs like this. Some of them get REALLY expensive to treat, often involving surgery or medication, so if you can start setting aside extra money now for an emergency fund, that will really help you if she suddenly develops some sort of crippling problem in a year or five.

I'm trying to remember what other pibble tips I've picked up...watch her carefully around other dogs, even a well-bred one can be dog-aggressive and have a high prey drive. Proper socializing and training can apparently help with a lot of that, though.

And some crappy breeders breed for human aggression, so there's that to watch out for too. Even if she seems fine now, those switches can get flipped later in life. I'm not saying you should be paranoid or get rid of her, just that you should be careful not to put her in situations that could land her in trouble if that happens--like unsupervised with loud/rough kids.

More pics of giant puppy feets, please.

EDIT: Also, dog/prey aggression and human aggression are completely different things, so if she does start being hostile to other dogs or to neighborhood cats, that doesn't mean she's human aggressive at all.

 

[crpy]

congrats ritzman, that is one cute pup:clap:

 

[Ritzman]

The " mexican gangsta" that I got her from said that he didn't know any background info on the parents whatsoever. He said that that was the only puppy that came his way and somebody already tried to steal it. Could have been a bunch of lies...

If you know me I am a animal person 100% I am going to take it to obedience school and whatnot. My neighbor has a lab puppy she plays with and I am going to try to keep her socialized with strangers . I have 2 cats and one of the cats swated the dog but bessie just wants to play.

 

[Hornets23]

What a cutie...looks like you might have saved her from a bad situation.

 

[Mina]

I can give you some advice that has been helpful with my boys. Taking her to obedience school is a great idea. Pit bulls are not like any other kind of dog, they are much smarter and much more stubborn than any other dog. You can't ever, not even once, let her get away with not obeying you. If you do she will decide that means she does not need to obey your commands. Be firm with her, and make sure that she knows you are the alpha of the house. Give her lots of love and lots of her favorite thing, which with pit bulls is always time with their people. You can train pit bulls but sometimes you need to be more stubborn then they are. Something another dog learns in 30 repetitions, can take 80 or more for a pit bull. Even then they will test you occasionally, you know jump up on the sofa and look at you thinking, "Did you REALLy mean it when you said I can't be up here?"
They are very loving and very loyal.
She is very beautiful, best of luck and enjoy her!!!!!!!!!

 

[equuskat]

She's an incredibly cute puppy.

Also, you live in Michigan according to your profile, but she's on a Miami Dolphins blanket! lol I smiled at this.

 

[Anastasia]

What an adorable thing!
and Am not even a dog person
Best of Luck to you

 

[Mushroom Spore]

The " mexican gangsta" that I got her from said that he didn't know any background info on the parents whatsoever.

Eep. You should definitely set aside some emergency money, then, cause there's no telling. She might not develop any medical problems at all, but better safe than sorry.

If you know me I am a animal person 100% I am going to take it to obedience school and whatnot. My neighbor has a lab puppy she plays with and I am going to try to keep her socialized with strangers . I have 2 cats and one of the cats swated the dog but bessie just wants to play.

Then it sounds like you're all set for a great life with yourOH MY GOODNESS THOSE ARE SOME CUTE PICTURES what was I saying?

 

[Xaranx]

I've never heard of pitts being difficult to train, quite the opposite really. Just need to firm, fair, and consistent like any dog.

 

[mouse]

my sister had a chocolate pit her ex got rid of, then she adopted a white american bulldog mix from the pound, bought a boxer mix from somebody that planed on putting the pup in dogfights since they thought it a pit. well she got her chocolate pit back. they all get along. they are playful, but guard the house and yard.
her pit is a nibbler, he nibbles on toes if you sit on the couch without shoes, then works his way higher till he in on the couch.
in winter when it's real cold in colorado, they ALL sneak into the bed.

 

[Shagrath666]

i want to hug him and squeeze him!!!! his markings are just like one of my cats lol

 

[Newyork]

Great looking dog. FYI the AKC no longer calls these dogs pitt bulls. They're American Statfordshire Terriers. They just want to shake the bad wrap. I'm sure that really doesn't matter much to anyone on here though. Remember you never hear about the pitt bull that turned out well, only the ones that hurt people or other dogs.

I'd suggest not having the training collar off when you aren't watching her especially if she's out in your yard or whatever. You don't have to . . . it's just a suggestion.

Teething is no set process. Puppies just teeth. Sorry.

 

[Tunedbeat]

Her I do have a question for you pit owners, approx when will she quit teething?(sp)

Possibly never.
Hopefully, the class will help you both.

Great looking puppy by the way!

Post some of your own bullies if you would like.

Here's a shot of my bully at 8 weeks.

 

[pitbulllady]

Great looking dog. FYI the AKC no longer calls these dogs pitt bulls. They're American Statfordshire Terriers. They just want to shake the bad wrap. I'm sure that really doesn't matter much to anyone on here though. Remember you never hear about the pitt bull that turned out well, only the ones that hurt people or other dogs.

I'd suggest not having the training collar off when you aren't watching her especially if she's out in your yard or whatever. You don't have to . . . it's just a suggestion.
Teething is no set process. Puppies just teeth. Sorry.

AKC has never called them "pitt bulls", and no registery ever has. The "pit" in American Pit Bull Terrier only has one "t"; I think a lot of people get them confused with a certain Hollywood actor! At the time that the push to register this breed with AKC occurred, in the 1930's, only the United Kennel Club(UKC)registered this breed-as American Bull Terrier. The word "Pit" wasn't officially part of the name at that time. The Bull Terrier Club of America(the funny-looking dogs from England)would not let the AKC register another breed with "Bull Terrier" as part of the name, since they believed it would lead to confusion(and they probably were right on that), and they didn't want their breed, which had a following among the upper "crust" of American society at that time, being confused with what was considered a working-class dog. Many breeders wanted to call these "Yankee Terriers", which of course did not go down too well with the many breeders in the South, so AKC settled on "Staffordshire Terrier", in homage to the mining communities in England where dog-fighting really became popular. "American" was added in 1974, when AKC accepted registry of the English Stafforshire Bull Terrier.

pitbulllady

 

[verry_sweet]

Awww how cute!! And I love her markings. I will agree with the advice given above about making sure to train them well and never let them get away with anything. If you say sit she better sit. However you do not need to be rough with them. They are very sensitive dogs and good sharp tone and a stern look will suffice. I will never own another breed this breed is intelligent, beautiful, great with kids basically they are (in my opinion) the best breed. Also exercise, exercise, exercise! They are very intelligent and have a high drive so they need their mind occupied at all times or they will get them selves in to trouble, like chewing on you’re favorite items. My pups favorite toy is a flirt pole, basically a large cat toy. I highly recommend those for pitbulls. My philosophy is- a tired puppy is a good puppy.

This is my boy Deacon.

Playing with his flirt pole.

 

[midnight_maiden]

Aaww

Bessie is absolutely adorable. She looks just like a little cow.

Here is my 6 month old Pit bull Maximus, Max for short.




Here are a couple shots of Max with his best friend in the world Molly, a 3 month old Basset Hound.

Snugglin' with hippo.











Max is one of the best dogs I've ever had. He's very good with people and other dogs. Great puppies!

 

[Ritzman]

Not such a little pup anymore.

Such a big baby. Every single dog that she see she wants to be friends with. She is a riot to watch with my buddies little yorkie. He jumps all over poor Bessie and bites at her legs.
Every time we go to the pet store we take her and she get's compliments left and right.
She is such a well behaved lady.
We have 2 cats that she has tried to befriend since day one, but the cats will have no part in it. One just ignores her, but the other one(female) goes out of her way to make sure she rakes bessie with claws. Now Bessie picks up the ball, goes at the cat, and turns so her rump is in the cats claw path.

She is such a pleasure to have in my life.

Here are some pics of her.
Enjoy.

EDIT: Notice how much pink pigment she lost/ black pigment she gained in her nose

 

[LeilaNami]

Puppies teeth when their puppy teeth are breaking the gums and usually lasts for the first 3 months. Anywhere from 4-8 months begins the second teething phase for when they are getting their adult teeth. Pretty much expect teething until she's around 8 months old

 

[Ritzman]

Puppies teeth when their puppy teeth are breaking the gums and usually lasts for the first 3 months. Anywhere from 4-8 months begins the second teething phase for when they are getting their adult teeth. Pretty much expect teething until she's around 8 months old

She has had her adult teeth since around christmas.
I have 7 of her baby teeth.