Why Yes, I Like Dogs
I love when someone asks me if I like pets and then they ask me if I like dogs. I answer “yes I like pets and I have grown up having a dog or two”. In fact when I was little, I remember we had 14 dogs at one time. I really don’t know how my mom managed. Our German Shepard at the time had 12 puppies. Our family dog and my first dog, “Princess”. She was so protective. We believed she was part wolf. Since “Princess'” passing we have had Semi, Kimo, Teddy, Sage, Eli and Kaiser. Semi and Kimo (American Stafford-shire Terriers) were my sisters’ dogs and when I lived with her they were like family. Semi would let you enter the house, but you could never leave. Kimo was very protective but also liked to fight other dogs. Kimo was a beast. My husband ended up taking Kimo since it was clear two male dogs in the house was not working. Kimo eventually met his fate with the local police. Was it because of the breed? Or was it because of the Racial Profiling on my husband at the time? Was it that Kimo met the human dog catcher and a bunch of guns pointing at him to be seen as a vicious dog? It was a little devastating to go thru. My husband was kinda use to it, but I was beside myself. It was all over the newspapers and news media. The media was making him out to look like the worst kind of animal they have ever seen. My statement was “if I didn’t know you and you were putting my life in danger, I would look and act vicious towards you too”. Kimo never bit or attacked a human.I believe the term they used was “he could have or he looked like he could”. He always made his territory known in an animal fashion. Teddy (Cocker Spaniel Terrier) lived with my mom and was very protective to the point that you had to cover your ankles at the door. Sage (American Stafford-Shire) had epilepsy and the disease got the best of him.We were never sure if it was from the lime shot that the vet had us give him. I did not like seeing my dog seizure all the time. Funny thing is, our dog didn’t start to seizure until he got the lime shot. It was heartbreaking. Eli and Kaiser (American Stafford-Shires) were my husbands’ dogs prior to us moving in-together. Kaiser was probably the most intelligent dog I have come across out of the ones I have lived with. Eli is still living and now a companion for a senior that needed him at the time.
Currently we have “Prince” our 5 year old baby who is also an American Stafford-Shire Terrier. However, his bloodline is that of a “Chinaman Pit”.
Why A Chinaman Pit?
Why not a Chinaman Pit? I like pitbulls and when my step daughter called me to tell me her boyfriend’s dog had puppies, we decided it was time to get our family puppy. We had just purchased our own home and I had just graduated from college. We have plenty of time to raise a dog. That’s a good one, isn’t it? We brought all of the kids. We wanted this to be a group effort and we wanted to make sure it was the right dog for the right family. It was a toss up between the white and black one and then our “little Prince”. We also watched the demeanor of the mother who actually allowed the children to get close to her and her newborn pups.
From my knowledge Chinaman Pitbulls were created for their game and I was told that they are shorter and smaller in size compared to a regular pitbull. Reasons someone might like a Chinaman Pitbull are:
- They have a lean appearance-well developed muscles
- They have a prey drive
- They are intelligent
- They have style
- They have great personalities
- They are loving
- They are affectionate
- They are loyal
- They are great companions
On the flip side, Pitbulls don’t have the best reputation around. Hey, then they must be a perfect fit for me and my family. They are known to have a strong bite. I always heard the term lock-jaw, but I’m not sure if that is really the terminology for it. I have seen pitbulls fight and in action (not intentionally either). I really don’t like it at all but I hear it is common for two males to fight when they come near each other. I also believe that can happen with any dog and any breed.
How Do I Train My Pitbull?
That’s a great question, but for me, I would train any and all of my dogs the same way. That’s just my preference and I also try to take special precautions with having a pitbull. I still have to feed my dog. I still have to get my dog a license, I still have to make sure he is upto date on his shots and physical examinations. I socialize my dog with other dogs, people and kids. Nothing is certain with owning a pet but I would prefer to do my part as a pet owner. I do have a friend who trains dogs locally and I have thought about using her services but haven’t gotten there yet. Our “Prince” goes for car rides, camping at Pow Wow, family cookouts and sometimes goes to work with my husband. The vet loves him and says he is so muscular. Prince enjoys watching the kids play as well as playing with the kids. He currently is learning how to get along with the household cat. They are doing pretty well and surprise me some days.
Have you ever taken a pitbull for a walk and as you are walking people will cross the street prior to passing you? It does happen often, but I enjoy the freed up walking space, wouldn’t you?
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