Dog breeders in Texas

[circusgirl]

I'm planning on getting a dog soon. I had wanted an English Bull Dog, but can't see spending more than $1k on a dog that'll most likely die within 8 years. So I decided on a Pit Bull. Do any of you know any good breeders in the area? I don't need a show quality dog, I want a good family dog. Thanks.

A Pit Bull????? As a family dog?????? You're joking, right?

A BULLDOG is a lovely pet. a PIT BULL is a breed developed mainly for fighting, known to be short-tempered, not good around kids, and downright dangerous.

AFAIK you need a special licence to own one over here.

I wuold recommend a German Shepherd, if you are willing to take the time to train it properly - unless you firmly make sure they know you are boss and take them to training once or twice a week for several months when you first get them, they can have a nasty dominant streak. Or a golden Retriever. These last are very nice.

Get in touch with the Kennel Club about breed associations. Also, your local branch of the SPCA will be able to tell you the same.

 

[Code]

PM me. I know a breeder in CA that ships.

I think she charges 700 for pet quality.

 

[casavant]

Do any of you know any good breeders in the area?

Do it yourself. Just make sure you put a muzzle on it first. Trust me, I'm from Arkansas and we have it down to a science.

 

[spentagn]

Re: Re: Dog breeders in Texas

A Pit Bull????? As a family dog?????? You're joking, right?

Common misconceptions. Pit Bulls are very protective, good with children, and have a high pain tollerance (so they'll put up with kids). Pits generally only display aggression towards other animals. They are NOT human killers.

 

[spentagn]

Thanks Code, but the semi-local breeders I'm looking at charge half that price, plus no shipping charges.

 

[Code]

Re: Re: Dog breeders in Texas

A Pit Bull????? As a family dog?????? You're joking, right?

A BULLDOG is a lovely pet. a PIT BULL is a breed developed mainly for fighting, known to be short-tempered, not good around kids, and downright dangerous.

AFAIK you need a special licence to own one over here.

I wuold recommend a German Shepherd, if you are willing to take the time to train it properly - unless you firmly make sure they know you are boss and take them to training once or twice a week for several months when you first get them, they can have a nasty dominant streak. Or a golden Retriever. These last are very nice.

Get in touch with the Kennel Club about breed associations. Also, your local branch of the SPCA will be able to tell you the same.

*ANY* breed of dog that does get socialized properly is aggresive, even retrievers.

If properly socialized, as a puppy, pitbulls are good pets. Don't expect it to be very bright though, they are considered the second least intelligent breed.

 

[casavant]

Different breeds of dogs do have different temperaments.

 

[Code]

Different breeds of dogs do have different temperaments.

Thats a given. But any dog can be trained to adjust temperament slightly.

Pitbulls just have a bad rep. Yes they are aggressive. They shouldn't be your first choice for a family dog unless you have worked with them before.

 

[Drifter]

Code, do you have any info backing up your claim that pits are that dumb? I've spent a lot of time with pits and other dogs and I just don't see that. Hell, through my experience they are very quick learners and are right up there with standard Poodles, German Sheppards etc.

Citrusgirl...... please do a little more research before you post misconceptions.



Some info on Pits...

http://www.nt.net/~drifter/

 

[circusgirl]

Re: Re: Re: Dog breeders in Texas

Common misconceptions. Pit Bulls are very protective, good with children, and have a high pain tollerance (so they'll put up with kids). Pits generally only display aggression towards other animals. They are NOT human killers.

Sorry my bad.

Anyway, pity you couldn't get a bulldog, they are really cute.