Guest Anonymous Posted August 23, 2003 Posted August 23, 2003 Hello, Yesterday at work we had two dogs wonder up to the office. One (the Mom?) looked a lot like a pit. The other looked more like a boxer without the white chest. but she had white paws. So I not sure if they were mom and daughter or not. But before I could make a decision on what to do Someone called the pound and he took them away. So now I'm left with the dilemma of going and rescuing the puppy, or not. I can't take both I already have a 7yr old husky. And I have been want a playmate for him. But I can't afford three big dogs. Does any one have boxers or boxer mix dogs that can give me some advise? shelly :D Quote
Sanvean Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 I personally think both boxers and pits are great dogs. However, some pits can be dog-aggressive (if the mom is indeed a pit). The best bet might be to take your dog to the pound and see which, if either, he gets along with best. Let us know how it goes :D Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted August 25, 2003 Posted August 25, 2003 I have a Pit/Boxer cross. We know her "lineage," so to speak, because the parents and grandparents of this bitch were intentionally bred and then the poor overbred mother decided she had had enough and just quit raising her last litter, so we ended up with our Penny when she was only 4-5 weeks old :x , but I digress... I think in cases of mixed breeds or unknown heritage, there's no way of really knowing what traits from each breed an individual dog is going to carry. My Penny is EXTREMELY dog aggressive and must be monitored at all times when around our others. Not a day goes by that we don't wonder if she should be put to sleep, or if we are jeopardizing our other dogs' safety. I often wonder if I'm just being naive in thinking that if we try hard enough, we can stop any problems before they begin, or if a major problem is inevitable despite our best intentions. The aggression didn't begin until she was around 2 years old and she was raised around other dogs her entire life. I know this may draw some heat from some, but just based on my experiences and my "if I'd known then what I know now" frame of mind, I don't believe an inexperienced owner who already has other dogs in the household should adopt a Pit Bull or mix. What's sad about that is that there's really no way of knowing what a Pit or mix really is since descriptions vary so from person to person and also there's no way of knowing which ones will be good with other dogs and which ones won't. When I say inexperienced, I mean in the sense of familiarity with Pit Bulls, not just dogs in general. Anyway, that's just my two cents, for what it's worth. If you are looking for a playmate for your other dog, I just think I'd consider something besides a Pit Bull or mix. It's not to say they are ALL "bad," or that any other dog couldn't have the same issues, but I've just learned that dog aggression in Pits is considered normal and wouldn't ever put myself or my other animals through this again, knowing what I know now. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 Well thanks for the imput but I just wasn't convinced that she had much or any pit in her and I just couldn't leave her at the pound when I looked at that little face. Please tell me what you'll think she looks like. I am not an expert at either breed. I have had her for three days now and she is such a clown. 8) I love her already! :P shell http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/mds5562000 Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 There are red X's where the pictures should be. Do I need to install something on my computer? I see those a lot. :-? Shell Quote
Sanvean Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 I can't see the photos, either...is there a Web site where we can look? Quote
behle Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 SHELLY 556 - Can you see Saydie's pics now? She's a real cutie! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 There she is! :P Doesn't see look like she could get into EVERYTHING?! :angel: Quote
behle Posted August 31, 2003 Posted August 31, 2003 Yes, she does have that look! She is a beautiful pup......my favorite picture you have of her is the one in which one eye seems to be squinting a bit. Like she's mentally ticking off a list of what she has already investigated at your place and is wondering which things she has yet to snoop into! :B-fly: Quote
Queen Bitch Posted September 1, 2003 Posted September 1, 2003 Hmmmmm I don't really see pit in her. I definately see the boxer though. Maybe it's wishful thinking on my part but perhaps theres a dash of Rhodesian Ridgeback? Quote
ellieangel Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 I thought the same as you hillside boxer/RR. Beautiful dog,I don't see any hint of pit though, her head would be a give away i think if there was any pit in there Quote
Angelboddy Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 Very pretty pup. :D So how is she doing? And how is your husky doing with her? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 She is doing great. She was supposed to be an outside dog, BUT she is so sweet, you would think she has been a part of our family for longer than 4 days. Our Husky was a little snapy when I brought her home, but that was automatic he hadn't even smelled of her yet. Later he played just a little to rough but the new is starting to go away so she becoming old news. I had her at the vet for a cough that she had. He put her on antibiotics. Other than that she spent the holiday weekend sleeping on the sofa with my 2 poodles and I. She's wonderful! I wouldn't trade her for the world. :D Quote
Rosebud Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 :D hillside napisał(a):Hmmmmm I don't really see pit in her. I definately see the boxer though. Maybe it's wishful thinking on my part but perhaps theres a dash of Rhodesian Ridgeback? I see RR in there, the toes look splayed and that's a pretty common defect in RR feet. The only thing in her head that doesn't really look RR is the muzzle looks more boxer to me. I would say RR more than pit. Sure signs of RR are: Will confiscate the entire bed if ever allowed on it. Can hear the sound of a bag of cookies being opened over a blaring stereo and through the walls of 4 rooms. Will insist the best place to sit is on your feet or in your lap, regardless of age. Can sleep in the cats bed without hanging out. Will ignore EVERYTHING at dinner-time. Dinner-time lasts 2 seconds. :angel: Quote
midori115 Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 oh she's so beautiful!! gorgeous, i tell you .... looks a lot like my oscar, too! Sure signs of RR are: Will confiscate the entire bed if ever allowed on it. Can hear the sound of a bag of cookies being opened over a blaring stereo and through the walls of 4 rooms. Will insist the best place to sit is on your feet or in your lap, regardless of age. Can sleep in the cats bed without hanging out. Will ignore EVERYTHING at dinner-time. Dinner-time lasts 2 seconds. if that's true, my oscar surely is RR .... i think he has boxer in him, but i have no clue what else, but i'm sure she'll be the most wonderful pup .... Quote
GoldenLuv Posted September 2, 2003 Posted September 2, 2003 I saw RR in her as soon as I saw the puppy what a cutie!! *I want another puppy :cry: * Do you have pics of the mom? I bet that some people on here could try and guess what breed she is!! GUESS THAT BREED!! LOL Well good luck to you and your new pup...such a cutie! Quote
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