DB’s not so favorite breed

DB and I did give the thought of getting another puppy, but I shoved it off.  The two big boyz are more than enough for me to walk, bathe and split my attention-giving for them.  DB insisted that we should at least get a puppy within the smaller breed category, but I was persistent, No means NO. 

Having another puppy right now is not the right time for us.  If I want another puppy I would check out other dog breeds besides Labrador Retrievers.  Labs are great dogs, but they are high maintenance dogs.  I love all kinds of breeds but for DB he said he will get any dogs too but not Pitbulls.  There is actually a pitbull in our neighborhood.  The dog’s name is Greta, a very affectionate and very playful dog.  Greta has very short hair which actually shines.  She is such a muscular dog, very strong but she has not assert any aggressiveness at all.

The owner of Greta, a brown colored pure bred said he bought Greta from a pup when she was 8 weeks old.  She started her obedience training very young and she needs very strict commands and the owner always has to be in control at all times.  Unlike other breeds like my labs that can be spoiled a little, Greta he said needs to know who is the alpha.  She is the most well behaved dog I have ever encountered.  She obeys all voice and hand commands so well.  She is now 5 years old, loves her walks and runs.  Owning this breed is not the same as owning the other kind of easy going breeds like beagles, labs or golden retrievers.  Pit bulls for owners who have good experience handling dogs.  They are not for easy going owners.   

Before picking out your Pit Bull puppies, the owner might need to find out from their city authorities if is allowable to have this particular breed in the city.  Greta has been a sweet puppy and a now an adult which all the neighbors fell in love with her.  She has this very lean looking body which some folks might think she is a killer dog.  But it is completely the opposite.

Caring for the pit bull puppy is the same as caring for all other puppies.  Patience and consistency are the keys to successful training them.  Initially they will at a lost when they set paws in your home, but once they get their surroundings checked, they will start looking towards you for everything from food, play/walk, bathroom, and attention.   You need to have a fence-yard for a pit bull.  Pit bull loves to work for its owner.  Greta was trained to fetch since she was young.  Her main thing in life now is to fetch anything her owner ask her to.   Once you give enough exercise and love for this breed, he/she will be the best companion dog ever and of course will stay out of trouble.

*Pictures source from dogchannel.com*