Pit Bull or not?

[missprim]

My daughter has just bought a stray puppy aged about 4 months.When I saw a picture of it, I felt it looked like a pit bull but now I've seen it and have looked at photo's on the internet I'm even more certain.
My daughter insists it isn't but I am worried because she has a son aged 4yrs,(my grandson)
How can I make sure that this dog doesn't have pit bull in her?

[LoftyLottie]

Nox is correct by the way.

[anneasquith]

hi lofty,,,,,,,,, nox is always correct he he .

[LoftyLottie]

True! Hi Anne

[jules77]

A 4 month old puppy shouldnt be walked for very long, certainly not 2 hours a day. I disagree on a dogs home not rehoming a pit bull, if she is, half of them havnt a clue what breed is what, and probably wouldnt know what a pit bull was if it slapped them in the face.

[lankeela]

Agree 100% with jules. Also nox is living in cloud cuckoo land if you think all pit bulls are extinct because they were banned! I would imagine the dog is a Staffy or Staffy cross, and provided the mother is sensible when its around her son the boy and dog will probably grow up together and be great pals. We have worked long and hard to get breed specific legislation withdrawn and dogs should be treated according to how they behave not what they look like.

[jomifl]

Genetically pit bulls are only slightly different to the average dog. They just have more of some genes and fewer of others. Pit bulls are not a species so can't go extinct. If somebody wanted to they could re-create the breed by selective breeding and producing the same gene mix that exists in pit bulls. The dangerous behavioural characteristics of some pit bulls can exist in any dog, it is just a matter of chance. It is however less likely in pedigree breeds that are known for their docility.

[tinpotLizzie]

I do wish people would'nt put labels on a specific breed of dog.
Bad behaviour is almost always caused by bad or ignorant owners.
Dogs need to know from sqare one that they are NOT top dog in the 'pack',( family to you & me.) Firm, fair & kind training is essential & children should be trained also, to respect the animal and realise that they feel in the same way as we do.
As a Staffie owner I can assure Missprim that they are the most wonderful family dogs anyone can have. True, they are not always good with other dogs, so keep them on a lead when walking them off home territory. They have a VERY strong attachment to their owners/family & usually like them much better than any dog!
Major re-homing organisations will always match the dog to a prospective owner. Dogs are carefully vetted for their character, so you can be confident you have the right one to suit your situation.

[realcleverclogs]

The obvious answer to worries about dangerous dogs that you have all missed is to muzzle all dogs. Even the most even tempered dog can get upset and inflict serious harm ;particularly to a small child..

[LoftyLottie]

So can humans - let's muzzle everybody!! Never heard anything so ridiculous. More humans hurt and kill children than dogs. Far, far more.

[venator]

Haven't read all the posts.

BUT There are so many crossbreeds to avoid the Dangerous Dogs Act, that i wouldn't take the risk with a child.

Purebred Staffies are lovely, real family dogs.

American put bulls are killers, bred to fight.

Do you want to gamble with your family? in doubt, DON'T DO IT

[realcleverclogs]

LoftyLottie is obviously being deiberately ridiculous regarding muzzles for humans.
Either a very silly sense of humour or just a troll.