Introducing my new buddy Trigger

[Squamch]

This is Trigger, an allegedly purebred bluenose pitbull.
Friend of mine's sister heard of some pups Christmas eve, the owner of the bitch was sent to jail, and bitch and 3 pups were left with his grandmother. They were in an outdoor run, covered in filth. They made some calls, ad it turned out there were only two pups left alive. Each of the girls took one, but this little dude didn't mix well with the dog she already had. So the call went out that he needed a home. So we drove up island past last nights awful accident, and picked him up.
So far he's doing great, slept 8hours in the crate beside the bed last night, but he snores worse than my wife after taking NyQuil. He had a little dribble this morning when my wife started getting him wound up before he'd been outside, but he held it as soon as I picked him up to take him outside.
So yep, here he is. We've been waiting for the right dog to come along, and this guy seems to be it. Gonna start him with a small empty pack Eventually.

[fuzzy]

good on you for the rescue! looks like he will be lots of fun and will be tireless on the trail with a pack.

fuzzy

[fearnodeer]

Well done, you should have a buddy for life there.

[Ddog]

Way to go!!
i hope he fits well with the family. Good Karma for you and yours

[digger dogger]

Good on ya!
Cool name.
He sure is a cute Lil Feller.

[hotload]

Nice dog and way to go for probably saving him, but, I would wait for awhile before the pack. Let his bones and muscles get stronger , you have lots of time to train for the pack, don 't rush it.

[ncurrie]

aaawww he is so cute! Congrats on your new puppy!

[Squamch]

Not to worry everyone, he won't have weight in a pack until he's a year plus, and won't even try one on for a few months yet.
So far he's gotten alOng as well as can be expected with my sisters guard chihuahua, and my dads super wired Alabama doofus hound (alabama rescue dog). The landlords big male pitbull was a bit intimidating, but they get on pretty good from opposite sides of the fence.
As far as gettin on with the family, my wife cant resist his puppy eyes, and one cat has given him the ol' hiss 'n' swat treatment, and the other one has decided to ignore him.

[SR80]

Not to worry everyone, he won't have weight in a pack until he's a year plus, and won't even try one on for a few months yet.
So far he's gotten alOng as well as can be expected with my sisters guard chihuahua, and my dads super wired Alabama doofus hound (alabama rescue dog). The landlords big male pitbull was a bit intimidating, but they get on pretty good from opposite sides of the fence.
As far as gettin on with the family, my wife cant resist his puppy eyes, and one cat has given him the ol' hiss 'n' swat treatment, and the other one has decided to ignore him.

Hopefully it stays this friendly

[mcrae]

Keep up with the socialization and he will be fine. Get him neutered as this will help.

My buddy is "Charlie" she is an American Staffordshire Terrier we adopted from the SPCA at 8 months. I have had zero issues socializing her with other dogs. She just loves to play... First week I had her the neighbors lab grabbed her by the neck and hurt her a bit. The next week she was back trying to play with the same dog LOL... Charlie and my 5 year old are inseparable buddies now. My advice is research the breed and understand it has some social considerations attached to it. The stigma the media has attached to the breed is really ramapnt with the uneducated. I pay 350 dollars a year to own and keep my dog becasue she is classified a "dangerous breed" in my community. The neighbour with grumpy lab pays 18 a year.... I had to build an escape proof outdoor kennel and can't walk her in town without a muzzle. I can't let her play at the dog park becasue she has to be leashed at all times when in town. I follow all the rules not becasue I agree with them but because I am trying to be an ambassador for the breeds.

I guess what I am saying is be an ambassador for the breed. If your community has special licensing and restrictions then follow them and help make people understand they are just dogs. IMO there are no bad dogs just bad owners.

Oh and get ready for chewing LOL. If you have a set of antlers you don't need give them to the little guy and let him chew on them. These dogs have powerful jaws and most standard chew toys my dog Charlie has destryed fast...

Charlie can carry about 30 lbs in her pack with no issues she is a 50 lbs female about 2 now. The issue I have had so far with her is her feet. She doesn't seem to have tough pads gets cut up allot. We are trying booties LOL. They are pretty shorthaired dogs as well. My dog has a nice pink belly LOL... Outdoor wear is a must in the fall and early spring if its rainy or she gets cold fast. They are a high energy breed for sure but IMO they need some help for extended trips in the bush.