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when you think of a pit bull

Posted : 6/20/2006 5:49:29 AM

What do you think a pit bull should look like? i was on another forum and was so suprised to see what people thought an APBT should look like...im just curious

pumaward

Posted : 6/20/2006 6:39:07 AM

Are you looking for a description or a picture?

meilani

Posted : 6/20/2006 11:06:03 AM

When I think of a Pitbull, I think of a medium sized solid dog with a nice blocky melon.

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Posted : 6/20/2006 11:22:38 AM

I think of my baby, ha ha! A short stocky dog with a smooth coat, muscular, and a big toothy smile. Check out this site, its a pit bull test to see how well you know the breed. It is intended for people who have misconceptions about the breed but its fun all the same, even as a APBT owner it took me a couple of tries!
[linkhttp://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html]http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html[/link]

amstaffy

Posted : 6/20/2006 11:27:10 AM

This would be my thoughts when thinking of a Red/red nosed APBT

C K

Posted : 6/20/2006 7:10:24 PM

When I think "Pit Bull" I think of one of those out of proportion low-slung Razor's edge dogs. Dunno why. [linkhttp://www.navalinepits.com/240Gotti.JPG]http://www.navalinepits.com/240Gotti.JPG[/link] (I think this is actually Gotti, but it doesn't really matter)
When I think of APBT I think of game dogs. The incredibly conditioned little ones. You know the ones people always photograph pulling against a leash with their butts almost touching the ground? [linkhttp://www.nelsonbredbulldogs.net/COLBY'S%20FIGHTING%20RUSTY.jpg]http://www.nelsonbredbulldogs.net/COLBY'S%20FIGHTING%20RUSTY.jpg[/link]
I don't think they should be considered the same breed...

Sydney

Posted : 6/21/2006 12:33:17 AM

thanks for the replies everyone..i know the APBT breed very well, i just wanted to see what some of you thought a true APBT looked like... i really hate seeing those 130lb short wide bullys..its not what a pit bull is SUPPOSED to look like..a true pit bull typically weighs between 30-50lbs..i would love to have a pittie one day soon, but im just so picky, short and wide IMO, is not a pit bull.and thats what most people are breeding for now-a-days..here is a picture of a true gorgeous APBT

(Garner Kennels)

amstaffy

Posted : 6/21/2006 8:36:43 AM

Oh you mean to tell me bigger isn't better???? ROFLMAO!!

I too HATE to see these "new" bred dogs who look more like a bulldog cross with huge wide fronts, bowing legs, heads like double bowling balls...those are not the true breed of an APBT.
I am not real into the lean look, I like a little substance mixed in with muscle but surely, the extra bully turns me off too.

I wish you much success in your new companion...of course I'll want to see pictures when that day comes!

C K

Posted : 6/21/2006 2:24:23 PM

Here's a good video about the big blue dogs. [linkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nnF1AeY6A&search=pit%20bull%20]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nnF1AeY6A&search=pit%20bull%20[/link] It's very educational and quite fun to watch.

tiffy

Posted : 6/21/2006 10:47:06 PM

Hey Crystal, I guessed the right one first try!

Sydney

Posted : 6/22/2006 12:19:31 AM

Oh you mean to tell me bigger isn't better???? ROFLMAO!!

I too HATE to see these "new" bred dogs who look more like a bulldog cross with huge wide fronts, bowing legs, heads like double bowling balls...those are not the true breed of an APBT.
I am not real into the lean look, I like a little substance mixed in with muscle but surely, the extra bully turns me off too.

I wish you much success in your new companion...of course I'll want to see pictures when that day comes!

lol...Bigger is better in my eyes, i AM a dane owner after all lol..but when it comes to

itties..i cant stand seeing all of these breeders and their giant "blue hippos"..they breed them for all the wrong reasons, they are just a fashion accessory to add to their "tough guy" image..its a discrase to the breed... [:'(] ....lmao

Sydney

Posted : 6/22/2006 12:21:57 AM

Here's a good video about the big blue dogs. [linkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nnF1AeY6A&search=pit%20bull%20]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nnF1AeY6A&search=pit%20bull%20[/link] It's very educational and quite fun to watch.

lol..ive seen that a couple of times..its funy but so true..the song fits so well too lmao...

Mark

Posted : 6/25/2006 9:33:55 AM

Hello!,
About a year ago we were fostering a Pit mix in an emergency situation.The older couple who had this 8 month old pup were triing to get him put down because he was "rambunctious".Imagine that,a puppy?

Anyway,he was physically more as you described him with the stocky body and wide head ...May have had something to do with the Yellow Lab Father.Sad to see people breeding dogs like this.

Anyway,i loved this dog,aznd if it hadnt been for my husky not allowing him into my home,i would still have him...never had an expierience with a pit,but this guy was a lover,and liked to be spooned at night and would snore..lol

We did find him a great home and see him occasionally...great guy...anyway,sorry to hijack the thread...just that i feel bad for the bad wrap these dogs get when it is probably 99% the owners and breeders fault they get in trouble.

Sydney

Posted : 6/26/2006 12:54:58 AM

ORIGINAL: MhadDog

Hello!,
About a year ago we were fostering a Pit mix in an emergency situation.The older couple who had this 8 month old pup were triing to get him put down because he was "rambunctious".Imagine that,a puppy?

Anyway,he was physically more as you described him with the stocky body and wide head ...May have had something to do with the Yellow Lab Father.Sad to see people breeding dogs like this.

Anyway,i loved this dog,aznd if it hadnt been for my husky not allowing him into my home,i would still have him...never had an expierience with a pit,but this guy was a lover,and liked to be spooned at night and would snore..lol

We did find him a great home and see him occasionally...great guy...anyway,sorry to hijack the thread...just that i feel bad for the bad wrap these dogs get when it is probably 99% the owners and breeders fault they get in trouble.

thats wonderful what you did for that pup!!..that is sad, trying to put a pit down because he was too active..they are working dogs! did they expect him to just sleep all day?! lol well im glad that you rescued him and found him a good home!! thats great [

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lorib

Posted : 6/26/2006 1:14:15 AM

We have three Pitties at our shelter right now. All are lean and very muscular with large blocky heads. Theya re all wonderful dogs! Want to adopt one?[

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