What do you think?

Question

My boyfriend wants to get a puppy from a guy he works with but just from hearing what breed it is i think it would be very mean in which case i would not want it we have a 2 month old baby and this would be an inside dog okay the mother of the puppy was half pit bull half Doberman and the father was a Rottwiler (not sure if i spelled that right but I'm sure you know what I mean) do you think this dog would be mean I mean with those breeds in it
Signed a concerned mother

The guy my boyfriend want to get this puppy from breeds them for gaurd dogs he thinks now that we have a baby we will need more protection around the house since he works late most nights

Answer 1

It won't necessarily be a mean dog but it will require a lot of training to be a good dog.

If you have a 2 month old baby, getting a puppy right now might not be the best thing. I would imagne you are already busy with the baby--how are you going to fit training a new puppy into that. Plus, most puppies are really happy and friendly. The puppy could jump on the baby and scratch it--not trying to be mean, just trying to get attention.

Puppies are alot of work...it will be like having 2 babies around to take care of all day long.

Answer 2

typically, it's not the dog that is mean, but the way the dog is trained. now, you have mentioned some serious breeds in there. your dog will probably be pretty strong and territorial. if you are raising it from a puppy you shouldn't have too much problem, but i wouldn't necessarily consider those breeds family dogs.
when i think of a family dog, i think of a lab, golden retreiver or maybe even and english bulldog, a sheep dog, collie, husky..etc...

if you are already concerned about the dog, then you may not be going into this with the right attitude, which will affect your training and interaction with the dog.

i would get a dog you both feel comfortable with, that way everyone loves and cares for it.

good luck!

Answer 3

Wait a minute here... The breeding *does* matter! If a bad-tempered dog is bred to a bad-tempered dog, they have bad-tempered puppies! It doesn't matter what breed, either. The problem with the breeds that you mentioned is that they are *sometimes* bred that way on purpose, to be guard dogs, attack dogs, etc., and you have to be *very* careful.

I love the breeds myself, and have never met a particularly nasty one of any of those breeds, *but* a person does have to be cautious and research the breeder, the parent dogs, and *their* parent dogs. You also need to read up about all three breeds, and learn the best ways to train them, socialize them, etc. All of these breeds need to be well-trained at a very young age. Don't just let the "breeder" tell you "Oh, I just know it'll be a good dog". Meet the parents yourself and get your own gut feeling for them. If they make you nervous, or show any signs of aggression, stay away from the puppies!

I wish you all the best, and I am a firm supporter of these breeds. But, I have three small children of my own and know how absolutely essential it is to get a good-natured dog. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

The breed doesn't matter. As long as you are going to put in the time of training and socializing the puppy than you will end up with a great dog. Make sure to do your homework and sign the puppy up for a puppy class. Good luck!!

Answer 5

NO! This guy is a backyard breeder and they will be poor representations of the breed. They can be nice family dogs, but the wrong lines are mean. If he is breeding them as guard dogs, that is what they will be. Will your boyfriend be ok when the dog mauls your baby?!? Wait a year and get a nice golden retriever puppy.

Answer 6

Those are breeds which have a more natural territoral protectiveness. No puppy is "born" mean, it's taught. Make sure you don't get an alplha pup. Roll the puppy on it's back, if it fights you, and squirms and won't relax - you don't want that one. I have a german shepherd/dobie mix, and he is the sweetest big baby. So, while I agree that you need to be concerned, you should be able to raise a sweet puppy to be a wonderful family pet.

Answer 7

I think it would be a bad idea. It would be almost impossible to keep that big of a dog inside, and it would be bigger and stronger than the baby very quickly. I don't really think any new mom needs another baby (which is what a puppy would be) and your boyfriend should be able to accept that. Best wishes

Answer 8

Don't do it... what an unpredictable cross for a family with a young child!

Take the money you would spend on 10 years of dog food and vet bills and buy a house alarm instead

Answer 9

they are bred to have good fighting ability however if they are trained that fighting and aggresion are bad then they wont do it. a friend of mine has a pit bull and every time you open the front door the dog charges full speed at you barking and growling but then when you move towards him he will tuck his tail between his legs and run away. its all in how you train them.

Answer 10

Wow!! I'd love to see a picture of such an incredible mix!! :) You shouldn't have a problem as long as you properly introduce the child and the dog :)