[laperuzdfhami]

Hi guys,

So, of all the emails I have recieved lately in response to an ad I posted on Kiji a while ago saying that I was looking to take in a puppy, what I was looking for, etc.

(I actually got contacted by a "breeder" which I had specified against in the ad )

Anyways, it has come down to two dogs.

The first is about 3.5 months old.
She is a pure white little APBT, could possibly have some AST in her, but looks pure. (Not my concern, just describing her) My BF just loves her.

She originally came from BYB and has been passed down from owner to owner.

The second is a 2 yer old male APBT. He is red and white, said to be submissive and good with other dogs. My concern with him, is I have a male. Bringing an adult male into the house of another adult male is definately not a good idea. But he looks so sweet.

Help me out, guys?

[Cajlwdvx]

If I were you, I would pick the female since you have a male at home. However, they may not always get along but I am sure you are aware of that as a bully owner.

I would also if possible do a meet and greet with your dog with the puppy. It's totally up to you guys, but I would personally pick the female. Good luck with your decision and let us know. Of course post pics.

[yarita]

Female.

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this thread could use some pics too

[laperuzdfhami]

He has already met the female, forgot to mention it. He seems kinda ... scared of her.
Haha not sure if it is good or bad.
The male he hasn't met yet.

[Cajlwdvx]

Well it may take more than one introduction for them to get used to each other.

[Xibizopt]

I would let the dog decide. But considering the age of the female, I would go for her. Its usually easier for them to learn their place in the pack when they are younger.

[iouiyyut]

I'd meet both dogs. You are not 100% on peace in a male/female household either.

You never know, you might (and your current dog might) like the male dog better!

[Thigmaswams]

Male and male is easier than female and female IMO, female pits/mixes whatever tend to be more dominant so I dunno if I would worry about male. I have seen plenty of male and male pits who even tend to be dog selective play together but females not so much.

[laperuzdfhami]

Male and male is easier than female and female IMO, female pits/mixes whatever tend to be more dominant so I dunno if I would worry about male. I have seen plenty of male and male pits who even tend to be dog selective play together but females not so much.

That's what I've been thinking.

Bransens' never had a gender-linked issues, though my female lab hates othe girls. Hmm.

It is a relly tough decission.

[Bounce]

I would agree on alonger meeting. My boy acts scared around all other dogs until he gets comfortable, then it is a different story. My first instinct would be opposite sex but I would want a longer meet and greet first.

[D6b2v1HA]

I agree with the longer Meet and greet and allow your dog to spend plenty of time with both dogs if its possible also if you have another dog may want to allow them time in the meet and greet also

[laperuzdfhami]

Yes, I agree also.
I just have the one dog, for the record.

[cQT6nmEc]

You never really know until you let the dogs meet and see how they get along. Everyone always suggests to have a male/female home, but Mollie and Bella get along great, with supervision of course.

[laperuzdfhami]

He is supposed to meet Delgodo sometime this week.
I'll keep you guys posted!

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Oh, yeah.

Here are some pics of Delgodo, he is a very pretty boy.

[Cajlwdvx]

Good luck! He is very handsome.

[laperuzdfhami]

Thanks, Krista.

I am really hoping that this will work out.

[Cajlwdvx]

I really hope it does. Keep us posted.

[laperuzdfhami]

I will.

They meet at 2 on thursday.

[Xibizopt]

a nice long walk with both of them on leash will help them break the ice and see if they will bond.
don't have them meet nose to nose at first, take them for a walk, alternating where the dogs are walking (side by side, one ahead, then the other ahead, etc)
and watch their body language. let them sniff where the other marks.
usually dogs are more likely to be friends if they don't "meet" each other right off, it's less stressful to walk as a pack first.

[blackjackblax]

Aw he looks just like my friend's dog Hunni Bear. Good luck. I agree with what DDD said.