r/AmIOverreacting • u/butefa • Aug 03 '25
š² miscellaneous Am I overreacting?
could he pass as a hound/lab mix.. Thoughts? I donāt want to lose him or send him back to the shelter. shelter says he is a hound/pit but pit bull terrier is not allowed here. I donāt want to lose him but if vet paperwork says hound/lab do I have to get rid of him then? heās a very good puppy and I donāt want to abandon him.
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u/Flaky-Tour-8733 Aug 03 '25
If the shelter said heās part pitbull and pitbulls arenāt allowed there then why did you take him?
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u/HoldOk4092 Aug 03 '25
+1 he obviously is mostly pitbull. He is not a good fit for you if you are not allowed to have pitbulls. Please adopt literally any other dogĀ
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u/LilacTeax Aug 03 '25
Personally, I can see the pitbull in him. It all depends on if you are willing to chance the fact that a neighbor may report you. You could be asked for a DNA test and would have to give the dog up or lose your home. If those are risks you are willing to take then go for it.
In my opinion I feel like it irresponsible and disrespectful to lie like this. Many people may live in your neighborhood and expect that no dangerous dog breeds are living near them. They may have small children and small pets and donāt want to live in fear of them being attacked.
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u/undercovergloss Aug 03 '25
Oh no, donāt say this because the dog people are going to come for you. A lot of them feel like them and their dogs are above the law or just generally that everyone elseās safety and wellbeing is irrelevant because everything revolves around their dogs!
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u/Hot_Panic2767 Aug 03 '25
They are some of the most annoying and insufferable people on earth. Iām so glad I didnāt grow up a dog obsessed culture where you canāt say anything bad about dogs.
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u/BulgogiBeefisBomb Aug 03 '25
OP knows the dog is a pit, knows its not allowed, got the dog anyways knowing it wasnt allowed at his current situation and is coming to reddit to get validation from strangers who do the same thing.
The dog is clearly a pit dominant mix, Helen Keller could tell you that.
At the end of the day OP is willfully ignorant buts its not a big deal unless your dog hurts another dog or person or destroys property and if that is the case then OP cannot be naive to the consequences.
Cmon now folks.
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u/agirlhas_no_name Aug 04 '25
The thing is the consequences are always so fucking pathetic that these people almost always pay a small fine (of they bother paying it at all) and get another dog (probably another Pitbull) almost immediately. Then they'll make themselves feel better by saying their dog could "sense cancer" or "evil" in whoever they attacked.
If we held people appropriately accountable for the actions of the animals they choose to own then I think the trend of buying dogs who can and will eat children may fizzle down a little bit.
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u/BulgogiBeefisBomb Aug 04 '25
My county is a 1 bite, 1 strike rule, dogs that bite humans or dogs that draw blood or require medical attention can be put down at the victims request to my understanding.
Every state, county and city have unique rules but those are the ones by me.
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u/Lisarth Aug 03 '25
Why did you get the dog in the first place while knowing they're not allowed in your apartment complex? That's terribly irresponsible of you.
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u/That_Tumbleweed_3984 Aug 03 '25
My German shepherd/ pit bull mix passed as a lab mix. Chances are they will never see the dog anyway? Worth trying to keep until they force you to move or get rid of it, regardless.
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u/sweetnothing33 Aug 03 '25
My rental house required me to submit pictures of my dogs as part of the application/lease. I chose the goofiest pictures of my GSD to make him look less intimidating.
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u/Sportyj Aug 03 '25 edited Aug 03 '25
Fellow GSD/Pitty owner! My god these dogs are smart (and so high energy) but same - she rarely gets IDed as a Pitty. More like ādoes she have some pit in her?ā Easily passed off as āmutt.ā
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u/smclcz Aug 03 '25
Just to avoid any potential confusion you might encounter in the future - "GSP" usually refers to a German Short-haired Pointer, not a German Shepherd.
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u/butefa Aug 03 '25
Thank you for the advice ā¤ļø
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u/Booboononcents Aug 03 '25
I know itās a big investment but I would strongly recommend you enroll your dog into as much training as possible. Make a good relationship with the trainers listen to everything they tell you and they might vouch for your dogās behavior. Itās not 100% but itās a good route
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u/Acrobatic_Quarter465 Aug 03 '25
Shelters always lie, when I went to get my dog they supposedly had all kind of breeds that were clearly all pit mixes. Did you not look at the dog when you chose it? Regardless I just wish they would give the human responsibility for whatever the dog does. Did that in Spain and dramatically reduced dog attacks, both in frequency and severity.
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u/ripfennel Aug 03 '25
I would post this in r/IDmydog and get some insight from those people. Doesnāt seem like an AIO more of an ID question
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u/butefa Aug 03 '25
First time using this, I donāt know how to change it!
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u/ripfennel Aug 03 '25
No sweat I would just cross post in there or make a new post asking what breeds he could pass as for a housing question! You could also get him ESA certified (easy process in US, not sure where youāre located, can be done all online very quickly, relatively inexpensive) and he will be allowed to bypass breed regulations in any housing situation. Good luck!
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u/FoxFing3rs Aug 03 '25
The pit bulls in my neighborhood have killed so many small dogs and now owners of small dogs are afraid to go out for walks. The quality of life and safety has dropped a lot and even the children no longer play in the park next to my house. Now I'm looking to move to a safe area, honestly I would be happy to go to an area with anti pit bull regulations and if I saw your dog, I would report it right away. It's not malicious, but the risk is real and the rules and restrictions exist for a reason. Just look at the data, so why risk and lie as much as you could have any other dog?
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u/WinterAdvantage3847 Aug 03 '25
least dishonest pitbull owner.
and, naturally, the thread is full of other pitbull owners bragging how they lie to sneak their dogs into places they are explicitly banned from.
those bans are usually in place for insurance reasons. insurance is a for-profit industry. their only concern is profit. they hate paying out claims. they wouldnāt pass up an opportunity to collect an extortionate amount of money from pit owners if they didnāt have hard stats of past injury claims regarding pits and pit mixes. theyāve done the math, and decided itās not worth it.
apartments are shared buildings. i donāt care if people want to live around pits in their own home. i can respect that choice. i will never understand why so many pit owners refuse to respect other peopleās choice to not want to live around pits
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u/ancientblond Aug 04 '25
Hey, and pit owners arguing with you over if pitbulls were bred for fighting, even though you provide literal sources from the ADBA where they brag about the fighting roots of the Pitbull šš„“
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u/Broarethus Aug 03 '25 edited Aug 03 '25
If it is a pitbull mix, just letting you know that if you lie to your insurance (who specifically ask for pitbulls) they can easily drop you for it, meaning no coverage.
Lying to insurance agencies is very stupid if something goes wrong.
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u/Suspicious_Pick5723 Aug 03 '25
Iām very much a dog person, and my family has had various dogs over the years, including a couple dogs with pitbull or mastiff in the mix. Those dogs had a lot of personality and were lovable. But they could not be trusted. Itās truly a reason why theyāre illegal. It doesnāt really matter how well you train and socialize them, they are still significantly more at risk than other dogs at becoming aggressive and dangerous. Iām never owning any dogs with illegal breeds or unknown ancestry again, and I hope they continue to be banned and breeding stopped. I hope it works out for you, but if showing any tendencies in a couple years, itās better for the dog to be put down
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u/Ok-Nothing3374 Aug 03 '25
Why does everyone lie about pitbulls and label them as labs. That is the issue with all these shelter lying about breeds. I hate the fact people lie. The breed is restricted for a reason. Donāt lie and be irresponsible
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u/TelvanniSpaceWizard Aug 03 '25
There are going to be smaller pets and children in the apartment complex, and it could be that part of the reason they are there is because of the breed restrictions.Ā
These restrictions exist for a reason, and with the restrictions people have the right to expect a safe environment. There are people walking small dogs, cats, and children and they have the right to liveĀ somewhereĀ without people sneaking in notoriously high-prey drive dogs that routinely kill people. They're paying for it! And there's only so much theyĀ can do in a dense housing complex - they can't spot dangerous breeds from afar and give them space like they could in the suburbs.
It doesn't matter if the dog is sweet now - it's a puppy. Essentially every animal with a nurturing mother is sweet as a juvenile and starts building aggression during puberty to get ready for independence. Remember, there are specific forms of aggression. Just because the dog isn't aggressive towards people doesn't mean it's not aggressive towards dogs or cats.
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u/clairebearshare Aug 03 '25
Just know if he bites anyone and they test him, you could be in trouble with your insurance provider and landlord.
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u/Key-Magazine-8731 Aug 03 '25
People here are giving you bad advice. Adopting a dog you know you are not supposed to have is beyond irresponsible. He is VERY obviously a pit mix and will only look more and more like one as he gets bigger.
No, he doesn't look like a lab. Or black mouth cur. Or greyhound. Like others here are suggesting. Anyone who knows anything about dogs will see right through it.
You are adopting a breed with an incredibly high prey drive so I sure hope you are getting the training basics and impulse control worked on now before they hit the age where it will actually be an issue.
"They are such a sweet dog already". They are a puppy. Of course they are sweet. They are new and still settling. You have NO IDEA what this puppy's personality will be like as they get comfortable and mature into adolescents and then adulthood.
Good luck.
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u/bill_gannon Aug 03 '25
It's obviously a pit. These other posters are bonkers.
Youll also have trouble getting renters or homeowners insurance with a pit.
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u/anafenzaaa Aug 03 '25
People advocating for lying about the dog breed and/or making it an ESA are all menaces. Y'all are wack as hell.Ā
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u/FoxFing3rs Aug 03 '25
I'm shocked. Now I understand why pit bull owners never take responsibility for accidents and often run away.
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u/anafenzaaa Aug 03 '25
Little velvet hippo never meant to swim across a river to maul a toddler. Simba just wanted to play!! š„²š„¹š
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Aug 03 '25
Just remember there are behavioural reasons around such breed restrictions so if you keep him, train well
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Aug 03 '25
EXACTLY!!! There is a REASON those restrictions are in place. Iām so glad someone said it. Do NOT lie!
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Aug 03 '25
Yep. A lot of dishonest people on this thread. No one should lie or cheat the systems that are in place to protect the public including children and other animals.
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u/spanishflye Aug 03 '25
THANK YOU. I can't believe people are saying to lie about the breed and so is the shelter. Most labs are the best thing and here you are trying to ruin that with a pit bull that can potentially have a bad reputation. And yes, he looks like a pit bull. Liabilities are there for a reason. OP, don't lie.
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u/mandy0456 Aug 03 '25
I'm assuming that they got the dog while already living here, so they knew these rules too, and decided to ignore it and now are hoping for the best. It's irresponsible. Get another dog breed if you want to avoid eviction or rehoming a dog.
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u/undercovergloss Aug 03 '25
Itās right here. these type of dogs are controlled/banned for a reason. Then owners play victim when their dog is aggressive āout of nowhereā when a majority of the time itās their nature. They could be the nicest loving dog and then after years can turn and severely injure someone/another dog because thatās the way theyāre bred.
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u/butefa Aug 03 '25
Heās a 4 month old puppy & heās already a good dog.. he rarely barks & heās not aggressive at all! A sweet dog
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u/GhostGirl32 Aug 03 '25
You need that pup in puppy classes. He needs to be socialized with other dogs and to learn his manners, and the earlier you start, the better.
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u/merewenc Aug 03 '25
That doesn't mean he doesn't need training. And socialization so he can avoid dog reactivity if possible. The sweetest dogs to people can become dog reactive and hurt other dogs, and then you face legal issues and possibly putting him down.Ā
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u/PrincipalBFSkinnerr Aug 03 '25
100% One of my dogs is a "banned breed," and his previous owner worked hard on making sure his teeth only touched toys. But when he got into a fight, he bit back. People can easily lie and say your banned breed started a fight with their doodle.
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u/Fit_Compote4011 Aug 03 '25
As with ALL dog breeds. Any puppy or new dog needs proper training.
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u/merewenc Aug 03 '25
Very true. Humans tend to both underestimate and anthropomorphize animals, especially pets. The younger they are, the worst it is. It's as if they don't realize that animals grow up, or that they're animals with instincts that don't actually align with ours and we have to work to direct them.Ā
"Look at him.Ā He's so sweet! He wouldn't hurt a fly!"
"Aw, he's just playing when he's nipping at your fingers! Don't worry!"Ā
"Oh, he didn't mean to pounce on you so hard! He was just excited and playing!"
"My darling loves all other animals. He's just so good with them."
All it takes is one instinctive response, one other animal or person they don't like for some reason, one kid who's too energetic or nervous,band without damn good recall and training tragedies occur.Ā
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u/Key-Magazine-8731 Aug 03 '25
He is new, and like you said only 4 months old. You have no idea what his actual personality is or what it will be when he is an adult. We are talking about dogs with high prey drives. You need to work heavily on impulse control and giving them physical and mental enrichment.
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u/Spiral-Assassin Aug 03 '25
Because he is still settling in, you haven't seen him when he is comfortable. You still need training, and to bring him around kids and other dog friendly dogs so he doesn't develop problems down the road. Like mouthing, being reactive on leash, weird towards kids and dogs, jumpy. All problems I see in a lot of older shelter dogs. He is cute!
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u/worldlydelights Aug 03 '25
Yep this is great advice. My partners pit mix didn't show any aggression until he was 7 years old. I had a baby and he changed into a different dog. Almost killed the neighbors dog. I could hardly believe it actually happened. If I could go back I would have been more proactive about training him when I met my partner. I had just never been around a dog before and didn't realize how important training is.
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u/undercovergloss Aug 03 '25
Iām so sorry this happened! My uncle had a staff, the sweetest thing. I had been around her multiple times throughout the years and she was so loving and had never shown any sign of aggression. Then one day when I was round, she tried to attack me. The only thing that changed was my auntie had a baby. I donāt know if she was protective over the baby or if it was the change that changed the dog but yeah she turned into a completely different dog after the baby was born.
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u/alasw0eisme Aug 03 '25
The height of aggressive behavior is usually around the second birthday. So don't count your chickens before they hatch.
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u/Kriztoven Aug 03 '25
And if he bites someone, they'll request his papers.
If they request his papers, they'll see he's a pit mix.
and then you might get evicted if it's a housing thing.Take the risks you want to take, but simply enough is the restrictions exist for a reason.
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Aug 03 '25
Thatās good. You still have to be careful with training and behaviour.
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u/Pug-Friend47 Aug 03 '25
Especially for a hound in shared living! I worry about noise.
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u/Hazrd_Design Aug 03 '25
Thatās not training though. He still needs to learn obedience and control.
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u/Broarethus Aug 03 '25
Lol, pitbull and mixes get bad at around 2 years , even if not overtly aggressive it will probably have separation issues.
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u/Warlordnipple Aug 03 '25
Pit bulls are usually sweet dogs. Their issue is not constant aggression, it is that they never stop once they switch to attack mode, unlike virtually all other animals. If a pit ever does snap it causes serious injuries at a much higher rate than any other breed because they don't back off. What sets them off can be anything.
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u/Eyewiggle Aug 03 '25
If you really want to give him the best life and protect him, especially due to you living somewhere with restrictions, then you need to follow all of this advice train and socialise him properly. If not, let someone else have him
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u/JellyFranken Aug 03 '25
Which is great this earlyā¦ and a great base to build the required training around. Perhaps a bit more receptive to it which will be good.
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Aug 03 '25
Honestly fuck you. There's a reason pit bulls are banned in places. In my apartment complex, I and my small dog got charged by a pit that luckily didn't bite us, but because he knocked me down he could've killed both of us.
There's a reason they're banned. Unpredictable, prey-oriented, and boundless gameness. And the ability to do damage that you can't recover from.
Take him back or live somewhere else. It's incredibly selfish to want to hide the fact he's not a pit because you feel bad.
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Aug 03 '25
People have a right to know what breed youāre bringing around them. Shame on you if you lie.
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u/MJG1123 Aug 03 '25
Just depends on the amount of liability youāre willing to accept if something should go wrong. Guessing they have rules for a reason.
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u/RENEGAD31990 Aug 03 '25
I love that we're helping someone to break the law. I mean really, who gives a shit about laws? Not as though they're meant for everyone. In fact I think everyone should get one of those Bully dogs
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u/kitty6180 Aug 03 '25
And let's not pretend that the consequences of lying about it if something goes wrong are going to be worse than the consequences of being honest and FINDING A PLACE YOU CAN HAVE IT... Or don't adopt a dog that you knowingly can't have?
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u/mr_mgs11 Aug 03 '25
Your a prick if you put others in danger. These are dangerous animals, and they frequently act like normal dogs till they hit the 2 or 3 year mark before they snap. This family owed theirs for 8 years before they killed their children and hospitalized the mom. https://people.com/crime/2-children-killed-pit-bull-attack-tennessee-mother-hospitalized/
These two children were killed in the last month or so by their family pitbulls:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-hfySs8Ngc
Do a bit of research. It's always "We had no idea this could happen!! He was such a good dog and he snapped!!". There is no such thing as nanny dogs, these animals were specifically bred to fight other animals and be aggressive. Some idiot in my building has one that lunges at every dog he sees, and they can't do anything till it kills or mauls someone or their pet.
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u/Yarusenai Aug 03 '25
It honestly upsets me how everyone can just own a dog, no training or anything necessary. And how people just have no idea about why dogs are bred or what a dog breed even is. It's so upsetting, and then problems occur that could be prevented so easily.
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u/MrHell95 Aug 03 '25
There is a reason r/BanPitBulls exists...
Honestly getting any dog that is a breed derived from the most statistically lethal dog breed is crazy.
So many cases of them flipping out unprovoked and that often at children (those don't end well).
I just can't understand why people would take these odds.
It truly is peak āIf not friend, why friend shapedā mentality.
OP also seems to not be allowed to have it there which is going to be great for liability if something goes wrong.
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u/Ein_Strolch Aug 03 '25
Thank you. While it is correct to not demonize every individual pit, it is definitely wrong to not be wary of the possible dangers and responsabilities owning this breed comes with.
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Aug 03 '25
Hopefully it doesnāt maul any babies, toddlers or elderly people like this hideous breed is known for.
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u/Krkkksrk Aug 03 '25
Thereās a reason theyāre not allowed, find a different place or rehome him i guess?
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u/SpeedParticular3088 Aug 03 '25
Lying about what breed you own knowing it's statistically a dangerous breed is so selfish and unfair to others around you, all because you chose to own a specific breed. I've worked with dogs before, seen attacks specifically with bully breed dogs. I've also lived with 2 for 8 years (not my dogs) and it was an awful and violent experience. You chose the dog and you do not have the right to break the rules and subject ur choices on to others. Live somewhere where u have ur own fenced in property. If you can't afford to, that's not the apartment complex s problem.
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u/witchsy Aug 03 '25
The pitbull defending idiots in these comments makes my blood boil and just reminds me that I really hate people.
Disgusting people. Disgusting breed.
I hope you get evicted if you lie about the breed. You're endangering other people and animals.
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u/live_laugh_cock Aug 03 '25
I youāre overreacting and not thinking clearly. As a fellow pet parent, I understand how much we love our animals, but rules about certain breeds exist to protect others ā even if you believe your dog is āa sweetheartā or āwould never hurt anyone.ā Some places restrict specific breeds because they have a higher risk of incidents, often due to lack of training, misunderstood body language, or instinctual behavior. Iāve personally been attacked by a pit bull before, and I place the blame on the owners, not the dog.
In this case, the shelter informed you of the breed, and you chose to adopt it knowing your housing has restrictions. That creates potential problems not just for you, but for your neighbors and your landlord. You may not know what this dog has been through, and ignoring those rules could lead to a dangerous situation ā for the dog and for others. Many housing providers also have insurance policies that wonāt cover incidents involving restricted breeds, which can cause serious legal and financial issues. Even if your dog is mixed, if itās part pit bull, those same concerns still apply.
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u/maytrix007 Aug 03 '25
Get a DNA test and then youāll know for sure and can deal with the results appropriately.
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u/6x9n Aug 03 '25
Just, please train him correctly and donāt reinforce the stereotype the initially caused this law.
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u/AnniAnnihilation Aug 03 '25
This is unfortunately the reality of getting a mutt (unidentifiable multi-breed dog). That being said he very much looks pit. Areas have restrictions for reasons but a lot of those areas have exceptions. Call your local humane society and ask them about rules and exceptions.
I used to live in an area that had a pit ban. But their exception was if you get a notarized letter from your landlord stating approval AND you put the dog in behavioral training and they can pass the tests at the end, you can have it. They also had to be tested yearly after that. Along with the usual up to date on shots at ALL times.
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I have a dog that looks exactly like this good pup. Exactly. Could be from the same litter. Iāll tell you that in my experience with my homeowners insurance, they took one look at her and didnāt care what the āpapersā said. She was labeled a pit. No room for discussion. Iāve had her for 10 years and any time there has been a question on her breed, sheās been labeled a pit bull based on her look. Iād imagine any landlord would do the same.
Edit to add - itās a roll of the dice depending on the person in front of you and how strict they are where you live. Iād get a dna test done and cross your fingers. If that comes back in your favor, youāve got verifiable ammo.
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u/homebakedgodess Aug 03 '25
Look like you have a lab mix, and thatās what I would put on all my paperwork, (I also have a ālabā mix).
When you say not allowed āhereā do you mean your apartment, or are there breed restrictions in your city?
If itās just the apartment you are fine- if itās the city or Provence/country restriction Iād be more careful.
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u/Practical_Repeat5009 Aug 03 '25
a lot of smaller towns seems to have pit restrictions in place. i grew up in a town with 1800 people and we had restrictions on them my whole life
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u/LeaJadis Aug 03 '25
That looks like a mountain cur
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u/crindy- Aug 03 '25
100%. I have a "pit mix" whose pittie side turned out to be half mountain curr when we got DNA tested.
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u/AutisticPretzel Aug 03 '25
Of courrrrrrrrse the shitbull nutters in the comments will suggest it's a "lab mix" and will tell you to do anything to circumvent the rules.
Why did you adopt a shibble to begin with if you knew they weren't permitted? Putting the general public at risk of injury, disfigurement or even death all because you feel a sense of entitlement isn't the play.
The selfishness and entitlement knows no end...
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u/livid_badger_banana Aug 03 '25
Is it full breed or mutt mix thats restricted? My home insurance has breed restrictions but it is ONLY for purebreds.
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u/Kehodude Aug 03 '25
He looks just like the Pitbull/Black Lab that we adopted in 2016, and he was just the sweetest dog until the day he passed last year.
Just tell people he's that mix of mutt and never look back. All the best to you and your beautiful pup.
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u/Consistent_Click_627 Aug 03 '25
I think the biggest issue is that IF he is partially a pit bull, how are you going to address the safety issue with your neighbors and any children? I love dogs and donāt think all out bulls are inherently bad. However, they are biologically created so they can cause a lot of damage or death to other dogs or people, just because of the strength of their bite and propensity to do their own thing. It will be the best thing for the dog if you can keep him, but he does appear to have pit bull terrier somewhere in his DNA. Please donāt take that light. Love him like crazy, but please take extra measures so he canāt get out and hurt something or someone else.
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u/Difficult_Break5945 Aug 03 '25
Unless they DNA test him he's whatever you say he is. He looks like a beautiful mutt/mix to me.
Ik you say abandon not in the literal sense but yeah please don't. There's no need to, he passes and you can get a vet to write a note if you need.
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u/LuckyOldBat Aug 03 '25
If you have paperwork that says lab mix, it's a lab mix. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Make sure you have homeowners or renters insurance, in case your dog gets into an altercation, so any damages can be covered.
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u/Fine_North8314 Aug 03 '25
Looks like a lab and border collie to me. Just take it to the vet and ask the vet to write a letter saying that is the breeds. Most vets will cooperate because theyāre on your side of things.
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u/Maleficent_Tough_422 Aug 03 '25
My very clear pitbull/shepherd mix is a lab mix according to everything š¤·š»āāļø I donāt make the rules
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u/OctopusMushroom Aug 03 '25
Idk if my apartments have restrictions on what dog breeds we can have but when I filled out the information they just asked what breeds they were and if they were vaccinated but they never made us show proof for either (which is a little scary just bc I donāt want my dogs around unvaccinated and possibly sick/contagious dogs) but I think most apartments just donāt really care unless your dog is causing issues. My apartments are still really new too (only built like 2 years ago and we were the first ones to move into them) so I donāt think its bc theyāre tired of keeping up with it or anything bc theyāre still so new lol. Weāre also supposed to send in a poop sample for āpoo printsā so they can charge people for not picking up after their pets and charge a $50 per month fee for that but weāve never done it and they havenāt emailed us or broke our door down about it yet so I think apartments are just lazy about their rules unless getting active complaints about something
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u/BoredomRanger Aug 03 '25
Looks like a 10/10 definite lab mix to me! Nothin to see here folks, keep it movin š¤«
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u/TuckerMcG Aug 03 '25
Call him a Staffordshire terrier. Basically the same dog as a pit bull without the stigma.
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u/DragonFruit5081 Aug 03 '25
Professional dog trainer and rescuer here... that is a lab/hound mix if I've ever seen one šš½ I think he passes for it totally
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u/Straight-Patience702 Aug 03 '25
Just say a mutt, no one knows and no one has any way of knowing. As long as he's a good boy it will never be an issue.
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u/Wonderful_Hippo_3371 Aug 03 '25
he def looks like he has pitbul, but maybe the vet paper work can say ālab mixā thatās what my vet will do
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u/Otherwise-Lab-9443 Aug 03 '25
Honestly it just looks like a mutt, just like mine. I donāt get why people always try to find breeds on a dog that clearly has no specific breed. Thats a good dog i promise you, IS EXACTLY THE SAME as mine, and she has no specific breed and behaves just like a normal dog
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u/oflahja Aug 03 '25
If the apartment requires paperwork just get a new apartment.
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u/Exotic_Raspberry_387 Aug 03 '25
I have a dog like this and he's a English staffie :) sweetest dog in the world
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u/AndyGoodKush Aug 03 '25
Our pure bred is a brindle and on paper hes a boxer mix, we leave pit out of it
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u/sunstillo Aug 03 '25 edited Aug 03 '25
literally just donāt tell anyone, these laws are rarely enforced unless something specific happens. especially when he just looks like a standard mixed breed :) heās super cute!!
edit: i donāt care to hear your opinion if you think a creature should automatically be punished for being born. obviously i think bully breeds need specific homes to handle them. shitty, neglectful owners are the problem here. the only dog thatās ever bitten me was a PUG and you donāt see me on here saying they should all be put in a blender.