Pit Bull vs. Boxer?

Question

I have a 3 month old female pit bull puppy and a 2 1/2 year old male boxer. I will be moving out of my house soon and into an apartment most likely. The boxer will not be coming with me. Since my puppy has been with another dog her whole life - litter mates up to 7 1/2 weeks and a boxer and a chihuahua ever since. The boxer plays with her all the time and the pair are practically inseperable. My puppy is well socialized with other dogs. My question is, do I need to get another dog to "replace" the boxer as her playmate when I move? If I do, do I want to get another boxer or a pit bull, or an entirely different breed all together? I don't plan on breeding my pup, since she's not registered. Your advice? And as for those who don't know or like the pit bull breeds - please refrain from answering.

I can't take the boxer because he's not mine. I live with my parents at the moment.

It don't have to be a puppy. I'd kind of like to get an older dog, like a 4 or 5 year old, especially if I got another pit. Me, have two pit bulls, same age, and deal with the 5 and 6 month stage for both of them at the same time? I'd die! One puppy is enough for me. Hehe.

The boxer belongs to my parents. They won't let me bring him with me.

cagney - I was definitely thinking shelter. I'm done buying dogs for now. If I add another dog, they will both be on health insurance and she will have bite insurance and certainly have a CGC award (makes life easier, i've heard, especially on the pit bull owner), and if I add another pit bull, he/she will have the same. I'm worried about her being upset at not having a playmate. Bo plays with her all the time and keeps her tired. I still play with her, of course, but it's not the same as having a canine companion. The only reason I would get a pup is for it to be the same size as her. So i'm not worried about vet bills and such. I already take care of 3. My parents footed Bo's eye bill, but other than that, i've taken care of shots and such lately.

Um, excuse me but i'm not being selfish. This is my dog that I bought with my money. My parents don't want or need another dog, nor do they have the time or energy to take care of her. If I left her here, they would shoot her, sell her, or put her in the pound.

Answer 1

it depends. have you thought about the added cost and time required to have 2 puppies at once? can you take the pup over for a playtime? if you have the funds and time to properly raise two pups at the same time then more power to you, go for it. if you are just worried about your pup, you can continue to socialize her. when she's old enough and has received all of her vaccines you can take her to doggy daycares, the park and plus a training class. i think pits are great dogs in the right hands. just think about the cost and time required to have 2 puppies at the same time. good luck.


ok good for you for thinking about an older dog. but any new dog to a household will be double the vet cost and training and time. while the older dog might already have a great nature and know some basic commands you willl still be responsible for the vet care, exercise and training the dog to fit into your lifestyle. if you can do this then visit your local shelter and find a wonderful adult dog to add to your household. personally i would continue to socialize the pup and wait until the pup is a little older to add another dog.

Answer 2

Pit Bulls are great dogs. I have one that I adopted after my brother past away. The PIt Bull was my brother's best friend. Right before my brother past away he got me my yellow Lab puppy. The two are inseperable and the Lab actually saved the Pit from a deep depression after my brother died. Dogs do grieve wether it is for the loss of an owner or a dog friend. I would see how your puppy is after you move. Any sign of anxiety or depression then you may want to get another dog. However, without your puppy's buddy you will have to step in as that playmate. I have always loved Labs and that is the main reason I got my Lab but I also wanted a breed that was known to get along with other dogs and was not dominant by nature. The Pit was in the household first and I did not want a new dog trying to take over as a higher pack member. We have never had a problem with the two males and they are just happy being with one another.
But whatever you decided to do make sure your puppy likes your choice. We have always had more than one dog and when we were adopting we always brought our older dog along before we brought a new dog home.Some dog just will not get along with each other.

Answer 3

I am a freak about pitts. And I appriaciate the fact that you ask people to not degrade the breed more than they have been already. I as well have one. I have read several books on this breed. They are a very respectable dog if raised correctly. It might not be a bad idea to raise this animal with another dog if it is possible. Reason being they will become more egressive toward others if raised alone but not so much if raised with another. For instance I raised mine alone now he is very aggressive toward dogs that intiminate him in size or a male however small dogs and females he is very friendly toward. wish I could tell you more but I don't like giving open E-mail.good luck

Answer 4

Good grief! NO ! Boxers and Pit Bulls are not the same ! Im sorry but i dont think your brother is a breeder because only real breeders know the difference between different breeds ..

Answer 5

I have a pit bull...male...he is the only dog and he does just fine. He is alone all day while I work and my daughter is in school. You pup will be fine without her companion, she has you. Just give her plenty of exercise and attention from you.

Answer 6

That would be up to you:) I have a rottweiler and a pitbull and havin the rottweiler is so much easy than havin another dog:) Rottweilers are very easy to train:) Thats up to you Id get another Pit.. But thats me.. I think that you should get a Rotti:) Mine are both 6 Months and my Pitti learns eveything from my rotti:) Good Luck:)

Answer 7

I love the pit bull breed, however, I prefer to have only one in a household.

Answer 8

if you spend plenty of time with your dog and provide it with stimulation and affection, all should be fine. my pit bull has also always been a part of a multi pet family and when (due to an unexpected death) we were alone together she was okay too.

Answer 9

Why would you NOT take the boxer you already own? I mean, you said that you could get another dog....why not keep the one you have?

Answer 10

dont seperate them because of your own selfish needs, can you leave both of them with your parrents. i know this sounds a little harsh but think about it. why seperate best friends?