Should I be concerned about my pit bull/beagle mix puppy?

Question

I adopted 2 mixed breed puppies about 3 months ago (they are now 6 mo.), a female and her brother, who is now with my sister. I strongly believe that they are pit bull/beagle mixes because of their size (small), coloring, and general body stature (I googled for images, and they are dead on). The female (Sophie, black and white) more closely resembles a pit, while her brother (Simon, black/brown/white) looks more like a beagle and sounds like one to boot. So far both puppies are very sweet with people and other dogs and have shown no aggression except with each other (sibling rivalry perhaps). I just can't help being a little concerned about the possible pit bull background. Does anyone else have a pit/beagle or just pit mix who could maybe relieve my concerns. I have Sophie in obedience training and she is doing very well. Is there anything I need to watch for in her behavior? Any advice you could offer would be great. Thanks!

Answer 1

We have 2 pit bulls, and they are great dogs. Just make sure to socialize them a lot with other dogs when they are young. I mean a LOT. Pits are great with people, but sometimes have aggression issues with other dogs, but you can prevent it! Just love them as you would any other dog! Ignore the name, they're not any different.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have a pit bull who I believe is a pit bull/beagle mix. I rescued her from a pit bull rescue about 1 1/2 years ago. She is the sweetest dog ever. I have a boxer/lab mix and they are like brother and sister. They are always together and I leave them alone (uncrated) when I am not home. I tried separating them by putting her in guest room with a 5 ft gate to separate them. My male knocked down the gate so they could hang out together. I did not raise my pit/beagle mix, she was found and stayed in a shelter for 3 months before the rescue and she was in a foster home for over a year. Best dog ever except she can be stubborn, not sure if it's the pit in her or it's because she is a female. Either way she is awesome. If you raise them right, you will be good.

Answer 4

An aggressive dog can be dangerous in certain situations, for example, my pit was VERY scared of african americans, while my jack russell HATES children. With my pit i was able to introduce her slowly to different races of people in her own home and with a bit of time she was just fine. Oh the Other hand we have done everything to try and get my jack to be nice to kids, but it wont happen, so we just don't put her in those kinds of situations where she could hurt a child or a child could hurt her. With you, it seems a bit different, first of all NEVER hit a dog, your boyfriend is very wrong by doing this and could be a part of her aggression. A firm voice and a kennel is what i find best. You are in a situation now that may need a bit of professional help. Talk to the trainers at the pet store, she what they have to say. Bitting is no simple thing and if it gets worse you could be hurt and/or you could loose your dog.

Answer 5

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Should I be concerned about my pit bull/beagle mix puppy?
I adopted 2 mixed breed puppies about 3 months ago (they are now 6 mo.), a female and her brother, who is now with my sister. I strongly believe that they are pit bull/beagle mixes because of their size (small), coloring, and general body stature (I googled for images, and they are dead on). The...

Answer 6

As long as your properly train, socialize and care for Sohpie any Pit in her should make no difference whatsoever. We've had pit mixes (and a pit dwarf!) at our shelter, and never had any problems with their behavior.

The behavior with her brother may be related to young dogs "resource guarding" (they don't want to share their food, toys, etc.). Training can alleviate most of this problem.

Answer 7

I don't have a mixed pitbull dog. Although I have a pure bitbull and a pure beagle. I think some of the news I hear about pitbulls are exaggerated. Yes, they can be mean, I guess, but I think a lot of dogs can also be mean. I just think that most of it is because of their training. Our pitbull is rather nice compared to the ones I hear about. I used to have a shih tzu - although he died due to an illness. But my shih tzu would really go near our pitbull and play with her. I usually allowed them to play especially when my pitbull is tied to a post - not that I don't trust her, it's just that she's so large compared to my shih tzu, I didn't want her to accidentally step on or fall on him. She was loose one time and the both of them just kept on running around, she was not harming the shih tzu. But they used to be good friends. My beagle right now is a bit nervous - easily gets scared, so she doesn't really goes near to the other dogs. Although one time, she was curious enough to smell and go near our pitbull while the pitbull was tied to a post, and they just smelled each other.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I wouldn't be concerned.My dog and her brother looked alike but her brother died.We have no Idea what my dog is but i believe she is part cocker Spaniel part lab.Her puppy's were brown and white and the other was pitch black.I wouldn't worry.

Answer 10

I will tell you the same thing I tell everyone else....there is no such thing as a bad dog...just bad owners....if you train her, socialize her, exercixe and play with her(like you should with any dog of any breed) then you should not have any problems.....dogs are products of their owners.....just like kids are products of the things their parents teach them.....you are on the right track, keep it up and you will have a great dog.....