What non-agressive breed can a pit bull pass for?

[delatlanta1281]

Sorry man you're screwed.
We looked at over 50 apartments in Sacramento and none of them would rent to us b/c of Hank. He is a staffy. 40 pounds of lazy ass dog too. We finally ended up renting a house from a dog lover. I know there is a website that can help with finding an apartment with a "bite dog" (bullshit if you ask me). Google it and I will ask my girl if she can remember. You can also post an ad in CL that's what we did.

A pit bull is simply not a good choice for an apartment dweller. It's a disservice to the dog.

How do you figure? American staffys are great apt dogs as long as you walk them. They slle most of their life away! You can crate train the piss out of them due to their nesting traits, and they love to sleep on couches. They run, but are not "running" dogs. A lab or a greyhound maybe, but not an american staffy, pit, or bulldog. I have ad two of the three and they were/ are great apt dogs.

[jex]

I would never trim my dogs ear or cut his tail.

agreed!

[Maluco]

The thing is, it's not a deposit for damages that is at issue. It's a liability issue. You won't find an apartment manager that will accept a pit bull when their policy excludes them. Lawyers lay awake at night praying for stuff like that. Besides the apartment complex and owner, they can also personally sue the manager for knowingly, etc. The only thing wrong with pit bulls other than a tendency to be more dog-aggressive than most other breeds, is the people that own them. A pit bull is simply not a good choice for an apartment dweller. It's a disservice to the dog.

A Pit Bull is not a good choice for an apartment dweller? I think you meant to name at least a hundred breeds that aren't "ideal" for apartment dwellers. I chose to give China, and her Lab sister Garota, a home as opposed to letting her fate be left to God knows who or the city/state. I get home everyday after work, change and spend about 45 minutes with them out in a field, playing, walking and watching them horseplay around. Besides, I don't imagine them doing much in a yard in this Texas heat besides laying in the shade. Depending on the time of day, they do that after about 20 minutes of running around....

[1991 318is]

The thing is, it's not a deposit for damages that is at issue. It's a liability issue. You won't find an apartment manager that will accept a pit bull when their policy excludes them. Lawyers lay awake at night praying for stuff like that. Besides the apartment complex and owner, they can also personally sue the manager for knowingly, etc. The only thing wrong with pit bulls other than a tendency to be more dog-aggressive than most other breeds, is the people that own them. A pit bull is simply not a good choice for an apartment dweller. It's a disservice to the dog.

[atomic]

A couple of apartments I'm looking at include the pit bull in their "Agressive Breeds Not Allowed List". Of course I know a pit bull has a very distinct look but I was thinking maybe I could pass her off as a bulldog. Bulldogs are not on the list. Anyone ever been through a similar situation or have any ideas?

Good luck with that one !! ??

[Maluco]

Cool Terriers.

Yeah, cropped ears had its' place, but I've yet to hear of a good reason to do ears biologically. Cropped tails....well, since mine's a 1/2 bull Terrier/ 1/2 Rotty - the breeder had the tails docked & I got to admit I like it - no "2 foot swinging radius o' death".

Didn't realize you had 2 dogs, that's sometimes a tougher sell than a single dog, but those bonds are fairly reasonable from what I recall, and they are the answer to a lot of peoples' fears.

LOL, I've never heard that before however I've experienced it's devastation quite a few times.... The complex has a limit of two pets and the 2nd dog is a Lab so China is the only issue. Makes me all the more in touch with the frustration of what some people have caused certain breeds...

[LINUS]

Cool Terriers.

Yeah, cropped ears had its' place, but I've yet to hear of a good reason to do ears biologically. Cropped tails....well, since mine's a 1/2 bull Terrier/ 1/2 Rotty - the breeder had the tails docked & I got to admit I like it - no "2 foot swinging radius o' death".

Didn't realize you had 2 dogs, that's sometimes a tougher sell than a single dog, but those bonds are fairly reasonable from what I recall, and they are the answer to a lot of peoples' fears.

[Maluco]

Yeah, she's really sweet and affectionate. The only problem I have with her is when I let her off the leash when out in the sticks. She will chase/track/attack any moving creature (except for dogs, she doesn't even bark at other dogs for that matter, my Lab does though, go figure) I spoke to the complex and told them she is a bulldog mix. That was enough to get her an "interview" which I am sure she will pass... So things are looking up. Friggin $750 deposit for the both of them...

[luTTz]

she's a cutie.

well-behaved? if she is, let the owners/renters play with her for a while. people always fall in love with dogs, it's a fact.

[Maluco]

Try Staffordshire,maybe?

That breed is also on the "Aggresive Breeds" list....

That's just the proper name.

Dude, if that's your dog w/ the cropped ears, you're kinda screwed.

A distinctive diamond shape to the top plane of the skull is a dead giveaway.
I admire the fact that you aren't giving up the dog for the sake of an apartment, that is like one of my biggest pet peeves when pussies give up an animal because they are 'too much trouble'. Fucking losers should have thought of that BEFORE they got a pet.
Anyhow, if you explain your situation to landlords & offer to give a few extra hundred $$ for possible pet damage (get a contract in writing to get the money back) - you'll be surprised how many will work with you, especially if you get a bond on your dog. I know a few people who carry half-million dollar bonds on their bull breed dogs just to make things go smoothly while living in a city with a "dangerous breed". I believe they got their bonds through Lloyd's of London - not sure.

I would never trim my dogs ear or cut his tail. Yeah, I would never let my two dogs go and I completely agree with you regarding the responsibility of having a dog/pet. I am going to look into the whole bond thing but I imagine that can get pricey. Here are a couple of pictures of her....

[BimmerBall]

yeah just tell them it's a bulldog and her name is Sam. And you're her son. They won't fuck with you then. ;)

[///M0F01SD]

A couple of apartments I'm looking at include the pit bull in their "Agressive Breeds Not Allowed List". Of course I know a pit bull has a very distinct look but I was thinking maybe I could pass her off as a bulldog. Bulldogs are not on the list. Anyone ever been through a similar situation or have any ideas?

Try to pass it as a "Piranha" or a "Presa Canario". Most people will not know these breeds & will not show up on their DUMB ASS no no list of dog breeds. Here's a link for more info on these breeds www.bobsdogs.com. HTH.

Rey

[LINUS]

Try Staffordshire,maybe?

That's just the proper name.

Dude, if that's your dog w/ the cropped ears, you're kinda screwed.

A distinctive diamond shape to the top plane of the skull is a dead giveaway.


I admire the fact that you aren't giving up the dog for the sake of an apartment, that is like one of my biggest pet peeves when pussies give up an animal because they are 'too much trouble'. Fucking losers should have thought of that BEFORE they got a pet.

Anyhow, if you explain your situation to landlords & offer to give a few extra hundred $$ for possible pet damage (get a contract in writing to get the money back) - you'll be surprised how many will work with you, especially if you get a bond on your dog. I know a few people who carry half-million dollar bonds on their bull breed dogs just to make things go smoothly while living in a city with a "dangerous breed". I believe they got their bonds through Lloyd's of London - not sure.

[wickedE30]

Try Staffordshire,maybe?

[ivo316]

No way.....

Unless you are ready for some serious dieying..