Advice for a new bulldog owner?

Yesterday I had about an hour long chat with a breeder. Awesome woman with beatiful, working bred dogs.
After that long chat, I decided for certain that I wanted my first APBT to be from her kennel.
She put my name on the list for her 2015 breeding (which is a breeding to a male that I've loved for two years). I have the slot for either first pick or second pick male (she doesn't know if she'll be keeping a male or a female yet, so if she keeps a female then I get first pick).
So, my question is: What advise di you have for me?
My plan for the pup is ADBA conformation shows and weight pull.
I'm not new to bully breeds (I have two Ambullies and an Amstaff) but I am new to the working APBT.
What can I do to get ready for the pup, etc?

 

What kennel/breeder is this future pup from?

 

thats funny i was wonderin the same thing....?

 

Figure out where your housing the other dogs or the new one , if he is from working lines they all might not mix

 

The kennel is private, and at the moment no one else knows about that particular breeding. So for the sake of good relationship with the kennel, I'm not going to share who they are at the moment.

Thanks, Impact. Though, all of my dogs stay seperated already, I'm sure I'll have to take a bit more precaution with this pup.

 

You're getting a pup in 2015? You want to know what you should do to prepare for a puppy you're getting in 2 years?


Get a cat.

 

lololol
but seriously you have two years of time to research the dog there is alot on information here and countless other resources like books and what not......if by then your still unsure......get a cat lol

 

havin a bulldawg aint rocket science especially if you had other bull breeds...... Other dogs shouldnt harm the pups until its 6 months or so.

Chainspot with a barrel and a bowl will do.

But it will want to get at your other dogs at some point and may chain fight a bit. Most dogmen have lot of dogs that they cull in time or a breeder may keep different lines to blend. In a yard of 50 dogs there is probably only five worth the feed. But dog folk are sentimental I guess.....lol.

 

I ain't asking because I'm interested, I'm asking because that will have a lot to do with how your dog will turn out if it's even indeed a true APBT. How do you know you really want one of these dogs or one from her kennel?

 

Is there something honestly wrong with preparing? People get these dogs every day with no idea what they're doing. At least I'm trying. I can't say I really see the issue with preparing.
Dogs like these are higher energy. more dog aggressive, etc. I haven't been around something like that, so what is the problem with being prepared?

Thanks, hammer head.
Any specific chain set-up you suggest? Or a link to a good one?

Oh, peon, don't get me wrong. I didn't think you had any interest. It's just that I don't know whether or not she is willing for me to tell anyone that the breeding is planned or not.
If it is of any assistance, the bloodline is wilder/sorrells and when I was going back through the pedigree I found a sorona dog (don't personally know anything about that line).
The decision to get this pup has come after two years of knowing the woman and two year of knowing her dogs. After watching her breeding practices, watching how she handles buyers, learning about her and her dogs, etc. I decided it was a good fit.

 

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......................... You have other terrier type breeds, they stay seperated,etc, you've been watching this specific breeder for two years and have two years to get ready for this pup. Dont you think she'll have all the answers for your questions?

 

well certainly, capo. But wouldn't you get a little annoyed if someone was asking you a hundred different questions? I mean, you all seem annoyed with a single question that wasn't even asked directly of you. Image a multitude of questions.
My "terrier types" aren't really terrier types, though. My Ambullies won't walk more than a mile and my Amstaff is show line...she doesn't do much.
Just imagining the difference, it seems like the working bred dog is going to take a little more than my current lazy hounds. lol

lol I really am sorry you guys seem so annoyed with a simple question. My goal isn't to piss anyone off. My goal is to get the advice of multiple people, get information from multiple people, compile all of it and pick out what has worked for the most people and so forth.

 

If I was selling dogs then no I would have no problem answering questions from prospective buyers, buyers, or repeat customers....anything short of questions about illegal activities would be fine because I would want the person obtaining the dog from my kennel to be as notified as possible on what they are buying, and what they are getting into. What exactly are you wanting advice on?

 

A secure set up wether you plan on keeping the dog indoors or outdoors the dog should have a safe and comfortable clean living space. There are a bunch of threads on the forum that can give you some ideas about building dog houses, proper chain set ups, hardware used and such if you do a simple search you will find a bunch of helpful and useful information. Nothing wrong with preparing and asking questions. Obviously since this is a working bred dog you should expect the normal things such as dog aggression, your new dog may or may not accept the other dogs in the home if you plan on keeping them together for any amount of time so you should have some break sticks on hand if you don't already and be fully prepared to separate the dogs if need be. As far as ADBA shows go you may want to visit a few before you actually get your pup home that way you can see what the shows are like, what to expect, and meet some new people in the process. Really much of everything else is trial and error and common sense. If you have any more specific questions I am sure anyone here can help you. Welcome to Game-Dog and good luck with your new pup!

 

I dont think anything can fully prepare you but its not as bad as some would lead you to belive if your smart about things and fully understand you own a dog that will jump out of a moving car no problem roll it off and take after a critter or other dog. The more time you spend with him the better he will be. There is going to be times you will need to physically put him in his place and your going to have to have a firm hand when handling him.

Dont buy leeshes in pet stores they WILL break. Is he going to be an inside our outside dog? Ive only had these dogs as an indoor dog if he is an outside dog i cant offer much advice.

 

Thank you, Peon. That is actually extremely helpful. She seems like a good woman, so I suppose she would have that same outlook.
Really, what I'm curious about is how this dog will react with my others, what the best option is for containing the dog, what I'm looking at in relation to excersise, where I can get the best equipment, what tips for maintaining a chainspot, any issue you guys have come across that you weren't prepared for or wish someone would have told you about, etc.

Thanks, sadieblues.
I was actually planning on going to my first ADBA show this coming March down in Florida.
And thanks for the heads up on searching the boards for chain set ups and such. I had actually assumed I wouldn't find much of that on here (guess I figured there would be too much outcry against chaining lol)


lol rasper
I've been told a number of horror stories, so it's good to know I'm not looking at getting a little freak of nature.
I haven't decided on indoors or outdoors. There are pros and cons to both. My three others live indoors, each in a seperate room. But, that leaves me with not more rooms except the livingroom...and last time I made that mistake I lost a couch.
Outside is also an issue because my others go outside for the restroom and it's only a half acre lot.
I'm thinking about an outdoor kennel, but there don't seem to be any decent ones and I've read that the dogs hurt themselves trying to escape.

 

Untap all permanents you control during each other player's untap step?

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

 

Its going to be hard to have 4 dogs indoors. These dogs are a huge comitment to keep as indoor pets I'm very lucky I work from home so she never has to be home alone scept for very short times and she is put in a crate when I am out. Most of the time I take her with me. You would honestly have a much easier time not having any other dogs.

If they are all in the same house its going to be a when and not if issue of them getting into a fight at some point. Learn what a breaking stick is and have confidence you can quickly and calmly break up the situation. Sometimes they do good with certaint dogs sometimes they are just extreamly DA. Dont let them playing and being good with another dog confuse you they can and will eventually get into a fight so never let them around people who are not familiar with a true to breed APBT because people rush off to the vet for a few puncture wounds or a split ear and it can cost you a lot of cash.

He is more than likley going to destroy stuff unless he is locked in a crate or kennel when you are not with him. Its just a fact of life we live with having them indoors. Ive seen dogs shred couches, scratch through doors, chew door handles off, break out of windows, ect. there is also dogs who are absolutly perfect inside and just lay on the couch. Its a big craps shoot what you are going to get out of a puppy. Please consider you might get a dog full of fire though and it could become overhwhelming and know 100% your in it for the long haul before you get a game bred dog.

 

I honestly can't tell you how the dog might react with the others. I would just be prepared for the absolute worst. As far as best containment that really depends on the dog, and your resources i.e. space, money, time and what have you. What resources do you have? Also depends on what the dog in question is like. Seems like you are leaning toward a chain spot? Exercise all depends on what you are wanting to achieve from the dog, and what the dog needs for physical/mental stimulation. If indeed you are looking to do a chain spot I as I'm sure others would be happy to recommend top notch products to do one with along with proper maintenance.