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"All About Pitbulls"
All About Pitbulls: Page 10
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Choosing your Pit Bull puppy from the litter
So you have chosen to add a baby Pit Bull to your family. You have
learned about its history as well as its unfair controversies. You
have taken your time, searched high and low, and finally found a
number of good breeders who have perfect lovable litters for you to
choose from. Now comes the dilemma; which puppy should you pick?
Both Pit Bull males and females make equally good pets. Males are a
little larger than the females. Some males mark their territory
inside your house by urinating on your walls and furniture, a behavior
that can be quite difficult to stop. And because they are
genetically inclined to attack, males tend to fight with other male
dogs, especially with another male Pit Bull. Female Pit Bulls also
have the tendency to fight with each other, but are less likely to do
so. Furthermore, female Pit Bulls experience what is called 'estrus'
or heat cycle, twice a year. Estrus lasts for three weeks, although
neutering usually helps to avoid it.
When deciding which Pit Bull puppy to pick out of the litter, try to
choose the one with the best parents and grandparents you can find.
Keep in mind that although all Pit Bull puppies look extremely cute,
their faces do change as they turn into adults. If looks are
important to you, be sure that the breeder has the look that you like.
You can determine how the puppies would look like as adults by
looking at their parents and grandparents.
Consider the basic features of a good Pit Bull. Pit Bulls are very
strong and athletic dogs. The puppy of your choice should display
strength, vigor, speed, and energy. Watching how the parents act will
give you a good idea of the puppy's potential temperament. If the
parents show signs of curiosity, enthusiasm, and positive energy,
their puppies will more likely develop the same traits. In addition,
if the parents and/or grandparents have been living long, healthy
lives, the puppies will also have a very good chance of enjoying a
long lifespan.
Observe how each puppy behaves with the rest of the litter. Bossy Pit
Bull puppies are prone to become dominant adults. On the other hand,
puppies that act submissive are likely to grow up into insecure
adults. Choose the one with a temperament that falls somewhere in
between the two extremes. The puppy that curiously comes to greet you
with excitement and follows you around is a probable choice. If the
puppy doesn't resist to being held and stays relaxed while you lift
him up should be the perfect puppy for you.
All Pit Bull puppies look adorable. You need to spend time with as
many puppies as you can so in order to see the differences in their
personalities and therefore, pick the best one for you.
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