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Old 07-02-2009, 07:10 PM   #3
VeniHemealm

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My first dog was a GSD and I was 10 when we got her. She died when I was 20 from a bloat, other than that she was enacard for a hear murmur, cosequin for her hips, and there were two others that I can't remember now. She cost a lot of money for my parents on a monthly basis after I stopped working at the animal hospital and didn't get a discount. However, she never had to have surgery or any "major" issues. She was VERY well trained before we got her. She was the greatest dog I ever had. However, not with me ever, but when I got older we noticed she was not happy with little kids. She never snapped at them but was very wary of them and would growl. I don't think I would worry about your kids but about their friends coming over....depends on the dog too.

I own my first APBT now and he is only 3 months so I can't tell you much about his behavior yet. He LOVES strangers, he gets so excited when anyone comes to the door and acts no different with children. Other APBT that I have known have all been the same way, I just didn't deal with them on a daily basis.

Good luck! Let us know what you decide.
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