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(Blue chihuahua) The Loyal Working Companion Dog: American Pit Bull Terrier |
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Saturday, 01 September 2007 |
By Gregg Hall
 This kind of dog is known for its aggressiveness to other dogs but as a pet they will be your companion. These dogs are well known for their intelligence and loyalty and are also very protective of their owners. Many people mistake them for staffies, which is short for Staffordshire terrier but this is not a staffie. An American pit bull terrier is a mix of two dogs, a terrier and bulldog. They are of their own kind and cannot and should not be referred to as staffies. I have seen the UKC shows and I have never seen a pit bull on it.
These are some things that the owner may want to know about pit bulls. They are classified as terriers by the kennel organizations, hence the full name, American Pit Bull Terrier. They are equally happy indoors or outdoors, although we tend to keep ours indoors the majority of the time because they love being around us. They are very social dogs and will go bonkers if you don't give them a lot of attention.
These are also short haired dogs
with coats that are shiny and smooth although they do come in a great variety of colors. We currently have a female that is black with a white chest and nose and another that is the desired red nose variety that is red all over. He also has golden eyes and is one of the most beautiful pits I have ever seen.
American Pit Bull Terriers vary greatly in size as well. The dog that my son has is only around 45 pounds while his father was about 90 pounds. They range from thirty to over one hundred pounds depending on their lineage and are usually from 18 to 24 inches tall although I have seen some larger.
As with any dog they should be bathed on a regular basis to keep them clean and free of irritants. You should also brush them twice a month and rub them down with a towel or rag to shake off loose hair. Also be sure that they get plenty of exercise so that they will sleep well at night. If you are exercising them in public always keep them on a leash to avoid any accidents.
Due to their fierce loyalty and protectiveness it is best that you socialize the animals with as many people and other animals as possible when they are young. If you do this you will avoid the problems that many people have with them when they are older. I have had several and none of them have been aggressive. It is all in how you raise them.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about dogs as well as pet supplies at http://www.shop4petstuff.com Hypoallergenic Dogs For Allergy Dog Lovers
By Kusuma
 Hypoallergenic dog has a reduced tendency to cause allergies or reactions to allergy dog lovers. There is no pure 100% hypoallergenic dog! People with allergies react to different breeds of dogs differently. Every person has a different allergic threshold.
Dander is the problem to allergy suffers, not the hair. Hypoallergenic dogs are producing allergens but certain coat types will produce fewer than others. Dogs with two coats produce less amounts ofallergens, and the hairless types can actually produce dander to effect allergy suffers.
If there is a dog you want and wonder if it will affect you although its hypoallergenic dogs ask your breeder if you can visit one of his dogs. Go to the breeder's from home and stay 20-30 minutes then go home directly and see what happens. Here is a list of some of the hypoallergenic dogs to consider:
Golden Retrievers
Labrador Retrievers
American Hairless Terrier-medium size
Siberian Huskies
Basenji-medium
Bichon Frise
Alaskan Malamutes
Border Terrier-small
American Eskimos
Cairn-medium size
Chihuahuas
Chinese Crested (hairless)-medium size
Havanese
Shiba Inus
Kerry Blue Terrier-medium size
Maltese
Miniature Schnauzer
Portuguese Water Dog-medium size
Shih Tzu
Samoyeds
Spanish Water Dog-medium size
Standard Schnauzer-medium size
Chow Chows
Tibetan Terrier-medium size
Catahoula Leopard Dogs
Poodle
Bernese Mountain Dogs
West Highland White Terrier-medium size
Wirehaired Fox Terrier-medium size
Border Collies
Yorkshire Terrier
They are also hybrid dogs which are also good choice for allergy suffers. These dogs have less or no dander. Here are some to consider:
Cockapoo
Labradoodle
Yorkipoo
Air purifier and a good vacuum may help keep the allergies down.
And Also, grooming and bathing your dog frequently will help but some dogs can't be bathed too frequently because it causes dry skin problems.
Do a research on different breeds of dogs, talk to breeders and a veterinarian to get complete information you need to help you find the perfect dog for you.
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