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[PSmitty]

Yeah, please don't buy into the stereotype. IF, and it's still a big IF, she's part pitty, I wouldn't hope she's got most of her pit side "mixed out". That may be the best part of her! Raised properly, pit bulls can be some of the sweetest, most loyal, greatest dogs out there. I am personally a big fan of the breed(can't ya tell?). My Jack is probably part pit, but I'm not basing my opinion entirely on him.

Can't wait to see more of her as she gets older. Such a doll!

[kendall]

Well, your right, I only know pits by their reputation for aggression. Whether that's really a characteristic of the breed or stereotype, I can't say for sure, but pits tend to be the ones that get the bad press. I suppose any dog can be trained to be aggressive.

The point is, it's possible she may not be BC at all which is disappointing. Black/white pit markings are very similar to BC markings. But then she's a rescue pooch and rescue pooches are "like a box of chocolates".

Anyway, she's still a sweetie.

kendall

[beachdogz]

I think our princess is a Junkyard Princess.Lu-Lu is part pitbull.

The ears, the feet, the set of the little black eyes--it all fits. She could be pitbull/bc or maybe pitbull/lab but she's pitbull for sure.

She does have a sweet disposition so far though. Let's hope that keeps up and that most of the pit-ish-ness has been mixed out.

kendall

Alright...MAYBE she's part bully breed...not necessarily pit bull. How much? maybe a little...maybe not much at all. However, in 25 years of dog obedience classes and thousands of dogs, I never had a bad tempered pittie. Why? Because the people who are responsible enough to train a dog correctly are going to have a better behaved pet. I don't think it's a coincidence that nasty pits have idiot owners! They go hand-in-hand (or should I say paw-in-hand). Please lose the "junkyard" and let's just call her your "princess". Enjoy her and love her and when she grows up a little more, you may know better what she is mixed with. And I'm still gonna say part BC.

[Liz P]

It doesn't matter what she is as long as you love her and raise her in a structured, fair environment. Take her to puppy class, socialize and train her and don't be afraid to ask for advice to fix any problems before they become too big for you to handle.

If she is indeed part pit bull, the three most important things to work on are 1) impulse control 2) bite inhibition and 3) dog social skills. Of course, those are key to any puppy, but they are problem areas I see in certain breeds.

[Oko]

Pit Bulls were actually very popular family dogs 15-25 years ago.
Dog breeds go through phases with the public. People can't make up their minds on whether or not dog breeds are perfect family pets or people killing machines, and the answer is there is no perfect or evil dog breed.

You have control over this puppy, you got her at six weeks old, do not believe there is something in her that makes her inherently bad.

All the ones I've met that were raised in a 'normal' manner were very normal nice dogs, don't believe the hype. For example, Pit Bulls are great dogs with kids because they have such a high pain tolerance that they put up with all that ear grabbing and tail pulling naturally a lot better than most dogs.

And your puppy, whatever she is, is absolutely adorable.

Just socialize her a lot and do what you normally would with a puppy and she'll be a fine dog.

[kendall]

It doesn't matter what she is as long as you love her and raise her in a structured, fair environment...

You're right, of course. I didn't mean to offend so many sensibilities with my prejudice.

kendall

[kendall]

Just posting a quick update whether she's BC or not. Lulu "The Goose" is now about 6-7 months old, 48 pounds and still growing. The pit has really come out in the shape of muzzle and mouth. She's long-legged and sleek, loves to run. We discovered at the lake this summer that she actually has webbed feet and loves the water. I'm thinking she's mostly black lab/pit bull, but at times she can look very regal, also like a miniature Great Dane with floppy ears. Anyway, she's very sweet, very gentle, tolerant (great with the kids), playful and extremely affectionate (you get no personal space on the couch--the minute you sit down there's a big ol' head in your lap). She'll be pushing 70 pounds full grown if she keeps up this pace.

kendall

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[terrecar]

To be fair to the OP, pitbulls are generally described as sweet natured, yes - but they are terriers, and terriers are not for everyone!

^^This

But then I would say that about Fox Terriers as well, just to put it in perspective.

[terrecar]

Just posting a quick update whether she's BC or not.

kendall

I think you've got yourself a nice little dog there!

[Gloria Atwater]

Oh, my gosh, who'd imagine that tiny thing could grow into such a darling moose! She's beautiful and cute and very huggable. Thank you for saving her darling self.

~ Gloria

[SS Cressa]

She is way too cute! But I have a soft spot for smooth coats and pit bulls.

[beachdogz]

I absolutely LOVE couch photo yes...she does look regal!

[PSmitty]

She is way too cute! But I have a soft spot for smooth coats and pit bulls.

Me, too! She is adorable and now that she's older, even more so reminds me of mine.

My sweet Jackie. Definitely part BC, he has a lot of herding instinct, but too much other stuff to make much use of it. He is one of the Best Dogs Ever, though, and I owe my love of border collies to him starting it all.

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[terrecar]

ETA: Sorry! That pic is huge when you click on it...

The size of the picture is fine on my computer. The detail is awesome! I wish I could take crisp, clear photos, but I have no ability in that area and usually only a cell phone camera with me when I come upon a Kodak moment. Very nice dog!

[steveuk]

I asked our GB/UK "welsh sheepdog" expert if Tilly could posibly be a welsh sheep dog (as opp[osed to a collie) and he said more likely a smooth collie, but boy can she jump, i had to weld a 1ft extension on the gates cos madam cleared them with no run up, just BOIIIING and over

she nudges form behind "lays down" and spots her prey, and can see a rook at 200 yds, but right now shes asleep on my bed...