I live in Houston TX and my friend wants a pitbull and his bday is coming up this month and I think it would be nice to find him his dream dog. Any help is greatly appreciated.
2007-10-16 17:30:09 · 17 answers · asked by Help Me! 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-10-16 17:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine24 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, if pedigree is not an issue there is a great pitbull rescue in your area, but if you are looking for a pedigreed dog from good breeding, consider the type of pitbull, the experience of the person the dog is for, and the time they have for raising a puppy. I used to breed working line pitbulls in the dallas fort worth area and now after working at an internationally known canine reproductive facility in California I am connected to every worthwhile breeder on each coast and in the midwest. I would be willing to point out what lines would be appropriate as i am a canine behaviorist specializing in bully breeds and bloodlines. Different lines have differnt traits in these dogs and depending on the experience of the owner lines should definitely be considered. Please feel free to send me an email and I would be more than happy to help you find the perfect dog for this person.
2007-10-16 18:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by kennelofthegods 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this your friends first dog? Pit Bulls are not good dogs for first time owners, they are powerfully strong will full dogs that need a firm owner that can handle and control them.
That being said you can check your local shelter for a Pit Bull. (but you may want to call first because some shelters will not take them or if they do will not adopt them out), But if you call around you will find one that does. Also Pit Bull rescues is another ideal.
I do agree your friend should be the one to pick out his dog, Each dog has it's own personalities
I love these dogs I own APBT I adopted from a shelter in another part of Texas. When trained, socialized and treated right they make excellent pets.
2007-10-16 18:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Buster 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Working in rescue I have to say that dogs generally do NOT make good presents.
Dog ownership, and the LIFELONG decision to own and care for a dog should always be the decision of the owner. To have ownership bestowed upon you, while it is a thoughtful gift, can end very poorly.
Believe it or not, many, many puppies are tossed into shelters right after holidays.
If your friend is desperate for a pit bull, suggest that you'll pay the adoption fee if he wants to adopt from the local shelter. MANY times there are pits there of ALL ages, sometimes as young as 8 weeks.
Of all shelter dogs across the US roughly 50% are pit and pit mixes. Please help a loving dog in need before supporting another breeder if this is really what you must do.
2007-10-16 17:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I know it is a nice thought to want to get your friend his dream dog. But I think choosing a dog is something that a person should do by them self, because they are the one who has to live with the dog for the rest of it's life. If you want to help you can take him to your local animal shelter on his birthday, so he can choose a dog of his own. You can also search on http://www.petfinder.com and start looking for Pit Bulls in your area, so you know where to take him to find his new dog.
I rescued my American Pit Bull Terrier from an animal shelter, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I found my perfect Pit Bull at the animal shelter!
2007-10-16 17:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by Stark 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check out the City Pound (BARC) they do adopt out Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes. But you would do best to take your friend there with you to make sure it is the dog he wants.
Also there are some Pit Bull Rescues in the area. They do screening which is GREAT because these dogs need homes where people are prepared to care for this breed. I have an APBT and she is the best! Here's a great rescue org in your area:
http://www.spindletoppitbullrefuge.org/wishlist.html
2007-10-16 18:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Petfinder. But I have to say sometimes its better to let a person pick their own dog. That way he gets the one that appeals to him. Even if you know the breed there are lots of different pit bulls. Might be an idea to give him kind of a gift certificate saying he can pick out the one he likes and you will pay.
2007-10-16 17:37:20 · answer #7 · answered by wherewhenwhatwhywho 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 02:04:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you get him a dog make sure he is ready for the responsibility of pet ownership.
Can he afford vet bills? Shots, illness, spay/neuter
Try to rescue one from a shelter.
Go to the local vets office, many times people will put up signs there to sell or give away dogs.
2007-10-16 17:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by sara 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are many in shelters.. but hasn't much of TX banned the breed??? make sure your friend researches the breed, as it is not for everyone. They are AWESOME dogs in the right hands.
2007-10-16 17:38:40 · answer #10 · answered by Zephyr is the Shiznik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy! Go to any shelter or animal control center because they likely have lots of them. Pits are the last ones to get adopted, so I'm sure you'd have quite a selection.
2007-10-16 18:06:35 · answer #11 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋