looking for quality breeders

[bdub]

does anyone know of any good quality breeders in virginia?im going to be looking for a new pup soon and all im finding is this blue pit crap and a bunch of useless overwieght mutts being called pitbulls.i want a pup that comes from a good bloodline,like eli,,,maverick,redboy or jeep

[ericschevy]

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[FearlessKnight]

Your post is not showing up...try changing your reputation status, you should see it then!

[bdub]

is this it?

[Rocky H. Balboa]

Hello sir, I read you seek to own an American Pit Bull Terrier. Am I correct?

As stated by me and many others, this breed is not for most people. Now, please do not think i am saying this to automatically include you in "most people" nor to get people to gang up on you. Since you ignore the many kennels around your area, we (members of g-d) must find out how well-prepared you are to experience a working dog of this breed.

Have you ever owned an APBT? If so, where and how did you get it? How long did you keep it? What were your mishaps with this dog?

Do you live in a house of apartment? Does your living arrangement permit this breed? Will you incur additional renters or owners' insurance?

What would you feed it?

Who will stay with it while you work?

Will it be an only pet?

Where are you buying your breaking sticks from?

Can you tell me how to use one?

Where will it sleep?

Is your neighborhood "pit bull" friendly?

How many dogs in your neighborhood?

Do you have a reputable Vet available to you?

How do you intend on keeping your dog occupied and burning up energy?
There are many, many questions that need answers before you should feel well-prepared to own one. I hope you stick around and learn because that is an essential part of dog ownership.

Regards,


Rocky H.

[Michele]

This might have come from here or another forum that I visit:

So You Want a Pit Bull?

You've made up your mind, it's the American Pit Bull Terrier you want as your companion. Are you ready for this breed? Read this article and then decide if you want to go ahead with your decision.


Does your lifestyle fit the American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle?

These dogs are packed with energy from head to toe. Craving a good run like a champion athlete. Exercise is critical to a heathy, happy bulldog.

High energy is their middle name and is a large part of their personalities. Play, work, and activity is something you must be able to give these dogs


If you're a couch potato you should find another breed to live with.

Do you have the security?

Pit Bull's are the Houdini's of the canine world. Able to leap tall fences with a single bound, dig under them with amazing speed and stealth, and unlock gates that adult people would have trouble with.

Escape will happen if you don't take the precautions to secure their living area.


You should have 6' privacy fence, beware of dog signs, hot wiring at the top and bottom of the fence, out door housing that keeps them out of the sun (even if they live indoors), and supervision are required for these dogs. You can't leave them alone for long outside because one of two things may happen:


They Escape

They're Stolen
Are you prepared for the scrutiny of neighbors and friends?

American Pit Bull Terriers are notorious. They have a bad name and the misinformed public is out to get them.

It seems like everyday another "mauled by pit bull" story runs, diminishing your choice of breed.


People will dislike you for your choice. Some may even try to kill your dog. Others will direct comments at you, vulgar, hateful comments, and friends and family may also be in conflict with your choice.

Be prepared for some rude behavior and protect your dog by teaching food refusal from strangers.

Can you train your dog?

There are two methods of training. One is to train your dog by showing it how to sit and lay down and then quitting. The other lasts forever.

Real training is life long training that starts when the puppy arrives at your home and ends with death.


Unless you're prepared to work with your dog 5-10-15 minutes per day, everyday, all week, every week, all year, every year, you may want to rethink your decision to get a Pit Bull.

Actually, if you're not prepared to train your dog, you should rethink getting any dog. Training is a fact of life and must be done in order to prevent a lot of trouble down the road.

If you can not control your dog, you don't need one.


Can you afford them?

Dog food, vet bills, training, leashes and collars, and dog houses all cost money.

Money you may not have right now. A quality dog food can cost as much as $800 per year.

Do you have this kind of extra money to spend on food? If not, wait until you do before you bring home that puppy.


Do you want a Pit Bull to impress people?

If this is the case, stop! Do not, repeat, do not bring one home. You're doing yourself and the dog a great injustice.

American Pit Bull Terriers are in demand because of their all around strength, agility, great looks, and mystic. Breeders are pumping puppies out like unleaded gasoline.

Puppies are being neglected and bad breeding practices are producing unstable dogs. Beware before you make any final decisions.


If I may point you in a different direction. Every day there are thousands of great bulldogs put down because no one will adopt them or they are deemed "unadoptable" by shelters.

Consider a Rescue Dog.

People who love this breed have created rescues for these dogs and hundreds of dogs are available for adoption.

Rescues are a win-win-win way to go. You give a dog that would otherwise not have a home, a home.

You give your money (which in most cases is a small adoption fee) to the rescue so they can continue their work, and you get an awesome dog that will 9 times out of 10 deliver more than any pure-bred dog could on their best day.


In closing, before you run out and buy a American Pit Bull Terrier, think about your options, make sure you have what it takes to provide and care for the dog, and take your time to find a dog that matches your desires.

[maximusflys]

Look at his rep points. He looks pretty educated!!!!:rolleyes:

[clutch billups]

Look at his rep points. He looks pretty educated!!!!:rolleyes:

lmfao good point ...

[bdub]

oh no i am not new to apbt's,i have owned and been around them for a long time,,my thing is i am not trying to travel out of state to gett a new pup and im not going to pay a load of money for a pathetic excuse for a dog while in this state(blues and improperly bred).

[bahamutt99]

If you can't find what you're looking for locally, why don't you see if a breeder will ship to you?

[bdub]

i didnt even think about that,better than me having to travel all over the place

[bahamutt99]

Of course it does mean you have to buy a dog sight unseen, but if you trust them, and they trust you, it shouldn't be a problem.