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dontbthatguy OP t1_ir36f7l wrote

Iv walked this big oaf a handful of times now and he seems like a great guy.

He comes out like a wrecking ball and is a total doofus on the leash for the first 100 feet or so if his walk. All he wants to do is bite and tug the leash. But he settles in and is good.

He’s powerful obviously but doesn’t try to over power you when walking.

We can’t have him meet people or other dogs while on a walk but he seem to do well when passing them. Just seems curious.

He was found as a stray in first week of July and has been there ever since.

I have a video or two of him so please dm me if you want to see it or learn more.

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Scubalou83 t1_ir39awz wrote

What kind of dog is he, Labrador?

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blackerjw6 t1_ir3hr6l wrote

That looks like a pitbull. Weren't they selectively bred for centuries for violent traits?

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Jaybone56 t1_ir3kxgm wrote

Beautiful dog, I wish I had the room, best of luck

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dontbthatguy OP t1_ir3mpn4 wrote

Replying to Jaybone56 (#33,389)

Don’t thank me- just killing two birds with one stone.

If I’m going to go for a walk and get some exercise, I may as well do it near the pound and take a dog with me.

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Ruca705 t1_ir3nfaw wrote

What a hunk!! Here’s hoping Dave finds his forever home soon.

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Flatout_87 t1_ir3yhpo wrote

Damn my building doesn’t allow pitbull mix…. He’s so cute.

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pharaohjack t1_ir47dnp wrote

do they know how he is with kids or other animals?

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rabidpirate t1_ir4a070 wrote

Replying to pharaohjack (#34,388)

It's a pitbull (mix), it'll be fine with them until one day they aren't for one reason or another. You'll only find out when you hear the screams and see the blood.

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liquidprotein t1_ir4gktx wrote

Trash dogs for trash people

e: oh, there's some of those trash people right here

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dontbthatguy OP t1_ir4p9l1 wrote

Replying to pharaohjack (#34,388)

This is what animal control has written with him.

Impound #2 "Dave" large (just over 100lbs) Pitbull Mix, male neutered, white with liver spots. We estimate his age at about 4 or 5 years old.

Big Dave is a very powerful dog so we are looking for a potential adopter who can handle him physically. Small animals and children are not recommended due to his size, and he will require some training on a leash.

Please contact Animal Control directly for any inquiries.

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Strat7855 t1_ir4rlgl wrote

Replying to rabidpirate (#34,483)

Pit bulls were bred specifically not to be aggressive with humans. They were originally baiting dogs for large game routinely handled by people.

"Snapping" is not characteristic of the breed, nor is any behavior a result of just genetics.

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narrow_octopus t1_ir4trcv wrote

Dogs are the worst and pitbulls are the worst dogs.

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isixdnine t1_ir4v6rh wrote

Replying to liquidprotein (#35,017)

I don’t know man I’m very pro second amendment but statistically speaking more kids die from guns then dogs never mind a specific breed of dog. Gotta tell ya, you’re looking a little unintelligent here

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Deuce-anda-half t1_ir57iyh wrote

Well it’s a pitbull, no thank you. I’m gonna save a trip to the ER.

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Shellsbells821 t1_ir58e8o wrote

Replying to blackerjw6 (#33,203)

My nephew has 2. One just totally destroyed his right hand because my nephew was trying to take away her toy. He may never have full use of his hand again. They were both rescues.

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Ancalimei t1_ir66ct8 wrote

Not everyone wants a Pitt or Pitt mix or have the ability to care for a large dog. The problem being that’s most of what these shelters have. People can get high and mighty on their high horse about only adopting while not accepting that sometimes the dogs they have at shelters is not suitable for the people looking.

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Shellsbells821 t1_ir6d44z wrote

Replying to narrow_octopus (#36,478)

I've had German Shepherds since high school. (15 year old female then. 1st GSD in 1974.) People cross the street when we walk by. I've NEVER had an aggressive one. Yet, they're considered "bully breeds"

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potatoezgonnapotate t1_ir6f15n wrote

Sweet Dave! If we didn’t already have two pups we would. I hope he finds his forever family soon <3

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Darondo t1_ir7a70n wrote

Replying to Shellsbells821 (#37,872)

People are just naturally more cautious around an animal that is capable of overpowering them, and rightfully so. I don’t know your dog, and it costs me nothing to just avoid any potentially negative interaction, even if the risk is low.

If a troubled chihuahua with a shit owner attacks me, no big deal, I’ll live. If a troubled pit attacks me I can kiss my ass goodbye. I don’t think anyone is personally judging you or your dog when they cross the street, some people just figure why chance it?

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Strat7855 t1_ir7n6gc wrote

Replying to blackerjw6 (#33,203)

No, they were bred for the ability to be violent, which I don't think anyone can dispute they have. It's a very different thing than being violent.

They were also bred to be docile with humans because yeah, when you're breeding for physicality, you probably don't want that creature turning on you.

Behavior is also an extremely complex thing and can't be reduced to an either/or attribution, too.

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blackerjw6 t1_ir7vpkd wrote

Replying to ACC_888 (#34,989)

I don't think he is acting ignorant. The pit bull was bred to fight bulls chained to a stake in a pit. Hence the name Pitbull. It was one of the most violent blood sports in history. Oh nobody questions the idea that a Labrador loves swimming and retrieving. Nobody questions the idea that a German pointer naturally points at things it's interested in. Nobody questions the idea of a herding dog naturally herding sheep. These dogs were all selectively bred for those specific traits. But when there's a dog that was selectively bred for one of the most violent blood sports in all of history, people like you come to their defense and say they're breeding doesn't matter. Only bad owners exist. You are delusional and biased in your opinion.

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politerats t1_ir8o0le wrote

Replying to Shellsbells821 (#37,872)

I am scared of most dogs, a fear that came from childhood seeing another toddler get attacked by what I remember to be a pretty small dog but it did quite a bit of damage.

My boyfriend's family has a Pittie and two German shepherds and they've really helped me in getting over my fears. Some of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. The pitbull loves hugs and face pets. She lives for her nose to be stroked, it's like her power down switch.

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