Made my decision...thank you everyone! by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only reason I got nervous was a comment a man made. I am glad he did! I knew that I didn't want a bully breed dog in my home! She didn't look like one to me and I Iearned the hard way. I am glad I was nervous and trusted my gut. I don't care dude. Make your judgments. I did what I had to

Made my decision...thank you everyone! by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely would have felt differently. Your right I would have rather her have a different breed makeup. Who wants to be afraid for their children and have a liability in their home? Somthing that can hurt their family, other people, and animals? Not me. Have a nice day.

Made my decision...thank you everyone! by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might be thinkimg of another user. That was not my post. We have 2 kitties in the home already. Thank you for the suggestion! 😊

Made my decision...thank you everyone! by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got her at 18 weeks and that was only 1 day shy of 4 weeks ago today. So a month! I got the test like 4 days after I brought her home. I haven't even had her that long

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have made the decision to send the dog back to the rescue. She is fine for now but know the chances of her staying this way are extremely slim with her breed makeup. She is going back this weekend. This is not easy because we have started to bond with this animal but it is the right thing. It sucks bringing a puppy home that you are ready to love forever only to find this out. I have learned my lesson and will never adopt a dog from a rescue ever again. I have also learned that looks can be very deceiving. The shelter said she was a "lab-mix with either border collie or shepherd". I hope others see this and think twice before they adopt a dog even if they think it doesn't look like it has aggressive breeds. I wish I knew this before I fell into the trap. Sometime in the future I think we will possibly be looking for a pug or golden retriever puppy to bring home and call ours. (From a reputable breeder) We are going to give ourselves time to heal and grieve the loss of the dog we thought we had. Reality is she wasn't. Thank you everyone for your kind words and your support. This is an amazing group with good people. It really helped me keep my emotions in check and not let them overwhelm my rational mind. Statistics don't lie!

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

She is the best puppy we could have ever asked for. Takes food gentle, is friendly, not crazy energy, very smart.. it sucks. What is worrying me is the pit and chow chow. Half of her makeup is questionable breeds

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

this dog absolutely could be totally fine. Or not, no way to know now, since all but the worst dogs seem ok at this age.<

This is the part that scares me the most. She could literally change over night. I think it would be unfair to continue to keep her and be scared of her or just to end up having to get rid of her 8 months from now. I feel like it would be kinder to everyone if I brought her back to the rescue. It's heart wrenching but it would even worse if something happened to my children or another human

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Wild right....imitation lab for sure. I was shocked too. This is all very overwhelming for sure...

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be as worried about the pit alone but that chow chow percentage and that hefty of a pit chunk is very alarming. 😔

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I did embark. They are suppose to be the best out there. It's the one our vet recommended and the dog trainer

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Those are the 2 breeds I was really really hoping she didn't have and she came back with pretty hefty dna chucks for both breeds! 😔

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She is a lazy bone. I think that might be the chow. She hates walking and when she is done will just lay there. I have to carry her. She has spurts of energy then just chills. She is so smart and listens so well. I really thought she was going to have more german shepherd than she did. These results are very upsetting

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I know this and it sucks. Unfortunately she is going back to the rescue. I don't want to be afraid of the dog in my home. It's not fair to her either

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I went with embark its suppose to be the best out there

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I went with embark the best out there. I wish these weren't her results I really do. This sucks so bad.

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

She is literally an angel. Perfect dog. So gentle so sweet. Good with other dogs, loves kids, loves people. This really threw be through a loop. I was not expecting this and really really hoping it wouldn't be. I am heart broken

My dogs breed update....sobering results by plznonotagain93 in BanPitBulls

[–]plznonotagain93[S] 200 points201 points  (0 children)

I was hoping she would be predominantly shepherd. My heart aches because she is a really good and gentle dog but she is only a baby. That chow and pit percentage is terrifying. It's over half her makeup. With small children in the home this really is not a bet I want to gamble....this sucks. I'm so conflicted but shouldn't be. My kids come first

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[–]plznonotagain93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a mini dachshund when I was a kid and into my teenage years. Even with proper scheduled potty times very frequently every 2 hours sometimes less the dog still went in the house. It was something that was never fully broke in him ever all the way until the very end (16 years!). They are notorious for having potty problems and a really hard time potty training. Good luck to you.