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#6 Dear MrPitBull

I was looking at your dogs on one of the dog forums on the net, and some people were saying that they were not PitBulls. If they are not PitBulls, what are they?

Robin

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First, thanks for writing Robin. I too have seen people say the same thing. They are operating under an incorrect assumption however. They assume that the “American Pit Bull Terrier” is the only dog that can be called a PitBull. This is not the case. The Term “PitBull” is a generic term that can be used to describe a number of breeds of dogs. You may want to check out “Pit Bull” in the encyclopedia for the proper definition

Once one understands that under the umbrella of the name “PitBull”, there are a number of different breeds, it totally makes sense that there will be some variations between one type and another.

Many of MrPitbull brand PitBulls are actually correctly referred to as “American Bullies”, a newer version of the PitBull breed.

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#7 Dear MrPitBull

My name is Randy and I just want to say you have the nicest dogs I have seen. My Purpose for writing is to see if you want to use my dog Spike as a stud for some of your girls. Spike is part Razorback, part Gotti, and not sure about the rest. He weighs 100 lbs and has about a 26 ½ head, give or take an inch or two. I really could use the money so I hope you can use him.

Randy

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Appreciate the compliment Randy. I have perused the country over looking for the best bred dogs with the top pedigrees, from nationally recognized Pitbulls. Nearly every dog I own was sired by a dog that the majority of Bully breeders and PitBull fanciers would immediately recognize, not only the name, but could identify the dog out of a police lineup. Sadly, the same cannot be said of “Spike”, as I have never heard of him. Without name recognition his value is frankly nil. Think of it this way; let’s say you have a product you want to market, the name of your product is “NIKE”. Who are you going to sign to endorse your product? Are you going to sign “Joe Putsy” (your next door neighbor)? Or are you going to sign Tiger, Lebron or Michael? Which guy is going to deliver the message; that you have the greatest product and is worth the extra money? I have no doubt that your dog is very nice, as about 10,000 other dogs are. Yet, if after reading this you are convinced that I am missing the boat; send me pictures of him standing, with shots from the front and side. I will be happy to take a look at him. And if he is nice as you say, I will make you an offer for an outright purchase.

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#8 Dear MrPitBull,

I love pitbulls. The ones that you have look amazing, and I plan to buy one from you in the future. I have a son who is 7 months old. Are these pitbulls safe around children? Another question: are these pitbulls aggressive? I want my dog to protect my family, but I don’t want it to be an aggressive dog either. Thank you.

Catalina

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Hey Catalina! Appreciate the love and hope you decide on a MrPitBull brand dog. Sounds like you want to have your cake and eat it too. You want a dog that won’t be aggressive toward family, but at the same time protect. First let me be clear; all dogs can be dangerous and pose a danger of biting . This is especially true where small children are involved. With any dog, Pit or otherwise, I would recommend always using caution and avoid leaving the child with the dog alone. With any dog, time will be needed to evaluate a given dogs individual tolerance toward children.

Pitbulls are one of the best ranked dogs as far as temperament goes according to the “American Temperament Testing Society”. Additionally, the Bully style Pitbull that MrPitBull sells lacks the level of “gameness” that traditional style Pitbulls possess. For this reason, the scum who would buy a Pitbull to use in a fighting ring, do not use a Bully style dog as they are not suitable for fighting. Yet still, I would be very careful if the dog was going to be around children. Now don’t get me wrong, perhaps ½ of the Pitbulls purchased today are in homes where children live and few if any act aggressively toward them. I have a young daughter myself, and rotate my dogs from the kennel to my house and always have three at home, yet I still am cautious.

As far as the dog being used for personal protection; frankly, I would not recommend a Pitbull of any variety. They really do not perform as well as some other breeds. In this respect I would recommend a German Shepherd or a Doberman. Now it is true that a well trained Pitbull can perform admirably as a protector, it is just not the first choice of most experts for a variety of reasons. But I will admit, that when I have to be away from the house, I definitely feel better knowing the dogs are there with my family!

In the end, not knowing your particular situation and your abilities toward dog training, it is hard for me to recommend a Pitbull. If you are one that will exercise reasonable caution and are able to have a firm hand in training of your dog, you will enjoy owning a MrPitBull bred dog. Although they may be surpassed by some breeds in the field of protection, Pitbulls are second to none when it comes to their willingness to please! Their ability to bond with their owner surpasses any other breed and is why they are the number one dog breed in the USA. Give me a call if you need more assistance.

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#9 Dear MrPitBull

I have a blue nose pit and I would really like to breed her, but I literally found her and her brother on the side of the road. I was wondering if I send you a couple of pictures if you might be able to help me distinguish what type they are. I’m stuck between American and Razor, but leaning more towards Razor. Please e-mail me and let me know.

Thanks

Jamie

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Jamie, I would love to see pictures of the two of them. I don't know if I would be able to say what line they are for sure, but I can give you an idea, and would be happy too. It may be, if they are Razor’s Edge that a reward is posted for their return. You may want to check with the local shelters. If they are registered, and depending on their pedigree, they may have great value to the one holding the paper. Without the paper, there is little value, other than being a loving pet.

As far as breeding her goes; without papers the puppies would not be worth very much, if anything. There are countless Pitbulls in shelters looking for adoption; sadly most are destroyed because there simply are not enough homes for unregistered dogs. I don’t mean to be blunt; but, you would be doing the breed a disservice by breeding them. Too, are you prepared for the expenses that could ensue? I recently lost a dog and all the pups due to complications during delivery. The vet bill was nearly a thousand dollars (and would have been a lot more had I not done so much business with this clinic). If in fact they are Razor’s Edge or Gotti, or one of the other top bloodlines, you can almost count on some problems during pregnancy and delivery. Due to the head size of the pups, many females have a hard time delivering naturally. For this reason I know some breeders that schedule a C-section for all deliveries. Too many think that they are going to breed their dog and find easy money, I assure you, that is seldom the case. Breeding your dog can become a very expensive proposition. You have done well by seeking advice so far in advance and I commend you.

Additionally, you would not believe how many people write me seeking assistance on selling pups that they can no longer afford to care for. Before deciding to breed either of them, go visit the local shelter and look around. I think you will be surprised to see that there is an overpopulation of uncertain bred Pitbulls.

In any event, I am certain that with the proper care you will enjoy their company for many years to come. And again I look forward to seeing their pictures.

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#10 Dear MrPitBull

I found your web site and thought you would know more about Pit Bull than me. Have you ever heard of a razor edge gaff and boogey man mix, because I just got one. Is that a good blood line to mix together? And is it worth getting papers on? I don’t know much about blood lines can you please fill me in on some info about that breed.

Thank you, Randall

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Randall, Congratulations on your new dog! Not familiar at all with "boogey man" line. I am familiar with Razor Edge and Gaff, and they are completely two different styles of PitBulls. I would have to know the breeder and his reason for selecting such a pairing before a conclusion could be drawn as to the value of the dog. You need to talk to the breeder and find out what he was trying to do with the breeding. Then you will have to note as your dog matures to see if the goal was accomplished. If this was a breeding done by your typical "backyard breeder", there more than likely was no goal or much thought put into the breeding and the breeding was done based more on the matter of convenience (hey you have a dog and so do I... lets breed them). As far as getting papers and the value: Frankly, the papers are only of value if the dog is of breeding quality and you plan on breeding. Because of the current overpopulation of Pitbulls, most are not of breeding quality and therefore responsible dog lovers are choosing to spay and neuter their pets. This is especially important in that this will help to curb dog aggressive tendencies and allow you to have a safer pet.

In any event, I bet that with the two bloodlines I am familiar with, that the dog will make a fantastic pet. I hope you enjoy many years of companionship.

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Dear MrPitBull

I need your help desperately! I have a 4 year old female pit named Noodles. She is a wonderful dog. The problem is she has broken out with bumps on her stomach and some on her face. At first there was just a few of them and now they are spreading. I talked to some people that told me to rub kerosene all over her. I am really at a loss as to what to do. She is itching them like crazy. Can you help me please?

Kyle

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Real sorry to hear that Noodles is having some problems, as this is no doubt very stressing to you and Noodles. Kyle, you failed to mention, what your Vet had to say. I of course can only conclude that in your haste to help Noodles to get better, that you overlooked including your Vet’s report and the prescribed treatment. I know that as an animal lover the first thing you would have done is taken her immediately to your vet as soon as you noticed the problem. I can only conclude that she is not responding to the Vet’s treatment and the approved medications.

Have you let your Vet know that the medication is not working? It may be that Noodles was misdiagnosed and further examination may be needed. Too, I would not hesitate to employ another Vet for another opinion. What did the skin scrapping show when the Vet examined it under a microscope? Certain conditions are not always apparent at the time the sample was taken. Additional visits may be needed in order to find undeniable evidence. Get her back to the Vet today!

In any event, I would advise against using Kerosene as a treatment! Nor would I try to diagnose the problem myself even if I had an idea as to what it could be. The fact is; when my dogs have a problem, I take them to the Vet. And if the problem persists (and sometimes they do) I take them back to the Vet or to another Vet for a second opinion. In fact, I spend thousands of dollars a year at the Vet. Anyone that owns a dog should be prepared to endure a little expense to keep their beloved pet healthy and happy.

Let me know what the Vet said, when you take Noodles back for the re-examination. Keep me posted on Noodles progress please.

Brock

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#12 Dear MrPitbull,

Hi I am from Jonesboro, Arkansas and I have viewed your web site several times, and my wife and I just love the great pictures especially of the puppies. The question is; we are trying to get the new member of our family to become like your pups. So what kind of advice can you give us on starting a raw diet or natural diet? And does a raw diet build bigger body mass? And what’s the best way to get it started? We purchased a female who is 100% Razor’s Edge and we would like to purchase a male also so that they could grow together. We just want the Massive Stocky build; any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ray Ray,

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Ray Ray, Thanks for writing MrPitBull. I am glad you like my dogs. I will try to get some new Pitbull Puppy Pictures up soon. I don't really believe that the Raw diet is going to add more mass or more muscle. For instance, you take a Marathon runner from Africa and feed him the best diet in the world and he is not going to end up looking like the Governor of California (Arnold). I recommend doing a lot of research online as to proper nutrition when feeding raw. I will say, I do not advocate feeding them vegetables as some do. The last I checked, dogs are still classified as being Carnivorous not Omnivorous.

If you want dogs that look like mine you cannot manufacture them with diet and exercise, it is just not going to happen. Go to my site and read "Ask MrPitBull Anything" you will find some detail there. I highly recommend going to " PitBull Pictures!" on my site and reading the comments I have for each dog. Here I tell what to look for in a good dog, and what you don't want in a dog. Then after taking a few notes, go look at your dogs with an eye of discernment and see if they measure up. Ask yourself questions like; does my dog have pink areas on his nose where he lacks pigmentation? Is his rear end high? Is the body long? Are the front legs bowed or the feet point outward (easty-westy)? Does the back sag in the middle? All of these things represent severe flaws that make the dog unsuitable for breeding. If such exist your best bet is to spay or neuter and start again.

When picking out a new puppy most of what I mentioned can to a great degree be observed. So look both the puppy and parents over carefully. Even still you are only half way there. I have a number of young dogs right now that are correct in structure, but still may not qualify to join my program. At a certain point (somewhere around a year old usually) I have to decide is he truly a dog that is going to inspire awe. If not, I have to make the tough choice and sell them as a pet.

Bottom line: It take a lot of time, a lot of money, and a lot of tough decision having to be made, if you expect to have dogs like mine. One cannot be afraid to cut losses and move on. One cannot breed inferior dogs and expect that a miracle is going to take place. I wish you well in your endeavor and commend you and your wife for the love of the breed. If I can be of further assistance let me know.

Brock

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#13 Dear Mr PitBull,

My dog will not shut up. I Love her to death and she is wonderful but she barks all the time. My solution was to fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and every time she barks spray her coat. So far it seems to have worked and I thought it was better than a shock collar or whatever, but now I'm wondering if it could have side effects? What do you recommend? I hate to use a shock collar because I do not want to hurt my dog.

Kathy

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Join the crowd Kathy! I have to listen to the neighbors dogs bark all the time. The question is; do you want to solve the problem or endure it for the next umpteen years? If you want to stop your dog from barking in a humane and painless way, purchase either an electronic training collar or a bark collar. Go to Cabelas.com and read the hundreds of reviews on the collars if you have any hesitancy at all. Review after review says the same thing: "I wish I would have done this sooner. Additionally I highly recommend you check out my PitBull Training page Learn How to Train Your PitBull in Just Minutes! Here you will find ideas on what to do as well as learn from some of the experiences I have had with my dogs. Additionally, go to Leerburg.com and pick up the video entitled: “Electronic Collar Training for Pet Owners”. Watch it carefully and then employ what you learn. You will not believe how fast and easy it is to train your dog.

And don’t think that the method is brutal, it is not. In fact if a dog yelps or screams when receiving correction, the collar is set way too high. Set it so that when the dog receives correction you simply notice that the dog looks startled, that’s all. You will love the results and so will your neighbors!

Brock

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#14 Dear MrPitBull

I have an American Bulldog and two PitBulls. My problem is the Bulldog wants to fight the other dogs. Yesterday he went after one of the other dogs and I had a whale of a time trying to get them separated. I love my dogs and do not want to get rid of any of them, but I am afraid that next time I will not be able to handle it. What should I do?

Max

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I know how you feel Max, as I have had to deal with several bully breed situations where dogs did not get along. There is only one way to stop that behavior in its tracks that an average dog owner can employ and get results. Buy yourself an electronic training collar and you will have the problem under control in no time. Follow the link here as I cover this subject in greater detail on this page: http://mrpitbull.com/Pitbull-Training.html

Brock

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#15 Dear MrPitBull,

I have been looking at your dogs for some time and love them and have decided to purchase one from you. I live in an area which is not very good. I have been considering getting us a Pit Bull because they might scare the criminals away. So, are Pit Bulls good bodyguards? Thank for your help I really appreciate it!

Vanessa

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Vanessa, Many are shocked to learn that a Pit Bull is not very well suited for guard work or as bodyguards. Pitbulls are too friendly toward people. Now I know that some professional trainers have had good success training Pit Bulls for this kind of work, but that is an exception to the norm. Think about it; what do police departments use? If you want a good guard dog, pick up a German Shepherd. And when I say German I mean German. Do not get an American bred GSD. You want a real German bred GSD as they are much better suited. Additionally, with all the negative press surrounding Pit Bulls attacks, it just is not a wise thing for anyone outside of the highly trained and licensed professional to attempt to train a Pit Bull for this work. So as much as I would enjoy selling you a dog, I really must insist that you look at a different breed.

Brock

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#16 Dear MrPitBull

How do I get my Red Nose Pit bull to quit pulling on her leash?

Margo

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What’s up Margo! As you might imagine when it comes to training dogs, like raising children, there are a lot of different opinions as to which methods are best. Of course not all methods work the same on all dogs.

I have found that people tend to train their dogs quite similar to the way they train their kids. With that being said, you have to ask yourself (if you are a parent) "what kind of parent am I". If you are the kind of parent that does not believe in discipline, that is often observed repeating over and over again the phrases "if I have to tell you again..." don't make me get up" ok you’re going to get in trouble"... And your child is one that throws temper tantrums, and does pretty much what they want, and when they get a little older start talking back... If that is how you raise your kids; you will not want to utilize the best training tool ever invented. That tool is the "Electronic training collar" http://mrpitbull.com/Pitbull-Training.html
Now, if you are someone that knows that loving but firm discipline results in a well trained child that respects authority, then you will benefit by incorporating the electronic collar in teaching your dog to do things that most people could never teach otherwise. One thing that I have found is that; those who criticize it have never tried it. They assume that it is inhumane. The fact is; the stimulation needed to correct the dog is way below the pain threshold.

With an e-collar, a hard to train dog, that the average person gives up on training, can typically be trained in a just a few sessions of 15 minutes. The results compared to traditional methods have astounded professional trainers time after time. Make sure you take the time to consider the info here: PitBull Training Made Easy!

Brock

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#17 Dear MrPitBull

I am adopting my second Pit Bull this week, I absolutely love the breed and I also have several other dogs as well. The new Pit is only 3 months old and I would like any advice on socializing him with my other dogs. Any tips or advice you may have is welcome...Thanks for your help!

Jessica,

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Jessica, I want to commend you for adopting! And I agree with you, they are a wonderful breed. You didn't mention how old your current Pit Bull is or the age of the other pets. From experience, an older dog is usually very tolerant of a pup. Although I would expect the older one to assert dominance, yet this is normal. Introduce them in a neutral setting, perhaps a park. And they should do well together. If the dogs you currently have get along fine I would believe that they will get along fine with the new one as well. Remember, they are pack animals and will establish a pecking order. When the young one matures however, they may challenge for dominance. To cut down on the likelihood of having a problem, I am sure you are going to have the dogs spayed and neutered as many responsible owners such as yourself do.

Brock

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#18 Dear MrPitbull

Is it true that pitbulls have locking jaws? My boyfriend says that is why they are the best dog because their jaws lock. Is this true? And is their bite the most powerful of any animal?

Shakia

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Shakia, thanks for writing MrPitBull. I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that one! No, Pit Bulls do not have locking jaws. Their jaw structure is no different in that respect than any other canine. As far as the power of their bite goes, no one can say with any certainty as to what breed of dog has the most powerful bite because a true scientific study has never been done. Many will refer to the test that Dr Brady Barr conducted and aired on National Geographic. That test was anything but scientific. He choose A PitBull, A Rottweiler and A German Shepherd for his study and then publicized his findings. It never seizes to amaze me, as to how so many people could be so gullible.

For instance; if someone were to try to determine, which race of man could lift the most weight, and he went down to NY City and picked ONE white guy, ONE black guy, and ONE oriental, do you really think the results would prove anything? It is absurd! Until a test is done with a hundred different breeds, with a sampling of about a hundred dogs per breed, the answer to your question is simply wild speculation.

From the studies that have been done many believe that the Crocodile has the strongest bite force. Of land animals the Hyena is the king. It is interesting to note that no domesticated dog has the bite force of a Wolf.

Brock

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#19 Dear MrPitBull

My friend has a very aggressive dog; I am not sure what kind it is as he found it running loose. It does not like other dogs and twice that I am aware of attacked other dogs, actually killing one of them. I tried to break it up to no avail and got bit in the process. If it happens again what should I do?

Jimmy

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Jimmy, I would say your friend needs to get a new dog, one that he can handle. He needs to read the information on dog training here: http://mrpitbull.com/Pitbull-Training.html. Anyone who has raised a lot of dogs that were bred to be aggressive toward other dogs has had to break up a fight or two. No matter what kind of training you have given them, you should always be prepared and know exactly how to break it up. Doesn't mean there is nothing you can do to train for prevention; just be prepared no matter what. Remember, you could train your dog and have him out for a walk and another dog could attack him.

The first thing to do is go to Leerburg.com Find Link to Leerburg Training Videos Here and purchase the video's on e-collar training and aggressive dog training. They are worth their weight in gold, and can make a big difference in only a few sessions.

You need to always have with you two items; a leash and a break stick. If you are by yourself when a fight occurs, don't panic! And remember, that hollering does not work! Simply take a second to observe and determine if one dog seems to be more of the aggressor. If both seem actively involved, determine which one seems to be the stronger of the two or the one that has the best position. After making the determination, fasten the leash to the underdog and fasten him to something. You do well to have a leash that has large hooks on both ends so that it will hook easily over the back of the collar (so your hand isn't getting under the neck and bitten). Tie the dog off. Then move to the back of the aggressor and firmly grab both back legs and lift the legs up high until his front legs comes off the ground, and he will let go. It may take a second, but he will be unable to maintain the grip. Then simply drag him away from the other dog.

If only one dog is the aggressor and the other wants no part of it, you can either grab the back legs and drag him away or use a break stick. The break stick is inserted into the mouth of the aggressor and with a simple twist and a little leverage the mouth is opened. Make sure you have a good grip on his collar and pull him away.

The keys to remember: 1) be prepared, 2) don't panic, 3) don't scream and shout, 4) don't put your hand near the action, 5) don't lose your cool. Using these techniques I have broke up fights with as many as 5 dogs involved.

Brock

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#20 Dear MrPitBull

Hi my name is Ben and I would like to talk to you about using Bartender with my girl Chia. Chia is an incredible looking female and will be going into heat soon. She will be turning 12 months in a few weeks and I would like to arrange to breed her to Bartender. I do not have papers for her but I think she is either a Razor Edge or a Colby from what some have said. I have included her picture for you to see. Please respond as soon as possible as she could go into heat at anytime.

Ben

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Ben, Thanks for consider Bartender. When I told him of your offer he was grinning from ear to ear. Then I told him her age, and that smile quickly turned into a frown and he mumbled (if I heard him correctly) “Jailbait”! I said “what’s wrong with that” and he said “would you let your 10 year old daughter marry”? It was then that I understood clearly; a 12 month old dog may be physically able to conceive as some 10 year girls are, but yet 12 months is way too young to breed a dog. Experts are united on this issue (and experts normally disagree on most issues), a female dog should not be bred until she is two years old. Anyone who breeds dogs at 12 months of age is unprincipled and does not care about the dog, only trying to make a quick buck at the pet’s expense. Too, at that age your dog is liable to sustain life threatening injuries while carrying the pups and giving birth. Are you prepared to spend several thousand dollars at the vet in the event of complications? And if you think that complications rarely happen and you are willing to roll the dice, you couldn’t be more mistaken. Bully breed dogs have lots of complications, I know as I have had three dogs in for C-sections this year alone.

Additionally, you mentioned that the pedigree of the dog was uncertain. And although she is a beautiful looking girl from what I can see in the pictures that you sent, she is not of breeding quality, as few dogs are. And without papers such dogs should not be bred under any circumstance. Do yourself, your dog and the community a favor and have her spayed. If you love your dog, you will do that, as there really is nothing to be gained by breeding her. Sorry, this is the truth. And if I am being blunt, it is only because this is an issue I am passionate about.

If you really want to get into breeding dogs, it should first be because of your love for the breed. If you love the breed, you of course will demonstrate it by only breeding dogs that are of proper age. If you are wanting to breed in the hopes of cashing in on a few quick dollars, email me back and I will show you my vet bills.

Brock

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#21 Dear MrPitBull

Hi my name is Raymond, I’m 17 I stay in Tampa, Fl and I want to be a Breeder, and I don't know how to get started and I been looking at your page and I want to know if u can give me some ways that is a good start.

Raymond

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Raymond, Thanks for writing MrPitBull, I am happy you thought enough of my site to seek out advice. Currently there are 10's of thousands of people breeding PitBulls. This has resulted in a serious over breeding of the dogs and the shelters are full of unsold dogs. Additionally, out of the many thousands who get into this thinking they will make money, I bet I could count on two hands the number who actually turn a profit. For most, breeding dogs ends up costing a lot of money. So, if you are wanting to get into it thinking you are going to make money; forget it! But if you read this and are going to do it anyway... Save your money and buy the best female you can find. Plan on spending at least three thousand. Do your homework, learn the pedigrees, and buy a dog off of the most nationally known dog you can find. Learn what good conformation is and make sure you buy dogs that have perfect structure. Do not compromise! Do not, because you are short on money start off with anything that is not the very best. Doing so will doom you to failure. Read everything on my site. I explain what to look for and what you don't want. Concentrate on my picture album where I point out what to look for. Enroll your parents in the project. They can help guide you with the advice given here.

Go to every kennel within a four hour drive of your location. There are a lot in your area. If there are twenty kennels, figure one, maybe two; actually have a clue, if you are fortunate. See if they will mentor you. Establish a relationship with them by volunteering to help in the kennel. Learn about the dogs first hand at someone else’s expense. When they get ready to go to a show, volunteer to go with them to help handle the dogs and share in the expenses. Of course, this is just the beginning, along the way you are going to learn that not everything goes as planned. You will learn that food bills pile up quickly. You will learn that keeping the dogs healthy is a challenge that comes at a considerable expense. You will note that a good breeder has several thousand dollars set aside in case of a medical emergency. There is a lot that has to be learned before beginning if you want to do things in a responsible way.

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#22 Dear MrPitBull

I just love these dogs and would like to start a kennel, and was wondering what advice you have? I have looked at a lot of websites and you have by far the best dogs I have seen. What tips can you share with me?

Billie

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Hey Billie, I can’t blame you for wanting to make a career with these beautiful animals. I will start by saying it is not an easy business and very few will ever make any money at it. I would suggest that you do a lot of homework. I have several post dealing with this subject. So you want to know the Dos and the Don'ts... Go to my website and read http://mrpitbull.com/askmrpitbull.html and then apply what is there and you will be on the right track.

Additionally, to quote Kenny Rodgers: "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run"... Breeding dogs is like gambling, very few are able to make a success of it. Too many don't know enough to recognize when they are playing with a bad hand.

Meditate on these lyrics and then look at the hand you are playing with and ask yourself how many ACES are you holding. Said, "If you're gonna play the game, boy, ya gotta
learn to play it right. You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done. Ev'ry gambler knows that the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away and knowing what to keep.

What is interesting is that when dealing out a hand in this game, you get to see your cards before they are dealt; so pick the right ones! And if you really want to know, ask me to give you an honest evaluation.

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#23 Dear MrPitBulll

I just picked up a new puppy she is 10 weeks old and she is 50% Greyline, 25% Mikland and 25% Remyline. Do you think she will produce nice pups and how much can I get for them?

Kendrick

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Kendrick, Thanks for writing MrPitBull. Congratulations on your new addition! I bet she is adorable. Certainly her blood has the potential to create nice pups, yet a lot more is involved. A litter for instance, of 10 pups all with the same blood, may have only one pup that is of breeding quality, or all ten may be (although rarely). I would have to see the pup to venture a guess. On occasion it will only become apparent as the pup matures into adulthood. I often select out of my breedings the pup that I think has the best potential and then when they reach a year old I may decide they are worthy of breeding or they are not. Even with experience (which does help) you can never be sure when they are a pup.

A lot of people see the prices that some of these dogs are bringing and assume their dog’s productions will bring similar prices. That however is almost never the case. The average real world price on pups bred by the half a million registered pits is about $100 - $300. The guy on the street that may have and exceptional Male and Female on premises to show would be purchasers, has a hard time getting $500 for a pup. Go to your local animal shelter and ask how many pit bull puppies they have because the owners were unable to place them even for free; you may be surprised. In fact, even those who breed their female to some of the top studs (Nationally recognized) in the country, after paying stud fees often in excess of $2500 are having a hard time finding buyers willing to pay over $500 for their pups. That is just the nature of the economy at present along with the supply and demand.

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#24 Dear MrPitBull

I was wondering if you have any kind of payment method; of course I would not get the dog until I finish paying.

Arnold

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Thanks for writing MrPitBull Arnold. I appreciate your desire to own one of my dogs. And I would like to sell you one for sure. However I would not do so with the payment plan as you are suggesting, even if as you suggested you pay it in full before I ship. Here's why: First I strongly advise for your own protection that you do not enter in to such an agreement with anyone! Especially I would not do so with any PitBull Breeders as you could never be certain as to their integrity. Frankly, there are a lot of less than honest people in this industry. So, for your own protection; don’t do it.

Secondly, I am going to say this as if you are a young person, I don't mean it to be offensive, but to be helpful. It just is not a wise thing to try to purchase something you do not have the money for. Believe me, it is a vicious circle, you just don't want to get started down that road.

Third, there can be a lot of unexpected expenses in owning a dog. It would be terrible if after spending all your money, the dog became sick or got into some accident and you did not have the money to cover what could be an expensive vet bill. And don't conclude that it is unlikely, it happens all the time.

As a responsible breeder, I have to consider the welfare of the dogs that I breed. I raise them from birth and have them for two months often times having spent weeks getting up in the middle of the night to feed them when a mother could not parent them for whatever reason. They are like children to me and I want to make sure that wherever they are placed, the owner is capable of caring for them without question. I hope you understand.

I have two recommendations for you; Look over your circumstances carefully and then consider if your desire to own the dog fits your circumstance. If so, then save up enough money (in your bank account) to pay for the dog with a reserve of at least a thousand dollars, and then give me a call. Or after considering your circumstances, look for a PitBull you can adopt, the initial expense is much less and you may already have enough to do that. I really believe that any responsible PitBull breeder would give you this advice. I hope you don't mind. It is just that my dogs are more important to me then a few dollars. Either way I would like to know what you decide and if you adopt, I would love to see pictures.

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#25 Dear MrPitBull

I have been trying to feed my dog Trina Raw meat, but she doesn’t like it. She will only eat it cooked. I know that Raw is much better for her and that it is dangerous to feed her cooked Meat. How can I get her to eat Raw Meat?

Bingham

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Bingham, Thanks for writing MrPitBull. Years ago, my family had nothing to eat. We were down to a ten pound box of Macaroni and nothing to feed the family dog. After we finished eating I put the left over Macaroni in his dish and he would not touch it. I said to my Dad that, ""Spot" does not like Macaroni", and my Dad replied; "everybody likes Macaroni". The next day it was Macaroni again for everyone, I through the left-over's on top of the dried up Macaroni still in Spot's dish. Spot smelled as he did the day before and turned up his nose. I said to my dad; "Spot doesn't like Macaroni". My Dad responded by saying; "everybody likes Macaroni". The next day the same thing occurred and I was becoming very concerned. But again my Dad simply said; "everybody likes Macaroni". The next night after supper I dumped the left-over's on top of the hardened blob of Macaroni, spot came over and immediately began to gulp it down, including all of the hard Macaroni from the days before. I said to my Dad; "look, Spot is stuffing himself", and my Dad said; "everybody likes Macaroni".