Breed rescue organizations? Especially if you have very little kids (babies and toddlers) an adult dog might be easier to integrate into your family. Puppies and little kids can be a difficult mix sometimes. A lot of times the rescues will have an adult dog, already trained and housebroken and used to kids, who had to be given up by its family because they were moving or someone got sick or allergic or no one had time for it anymore.

Not all backyard breeders are bad, per se. We got our Siberian Husky from a woman who had only one female dog, would only breed every two years, and raised the puppies in a house, with her family. I think we got a more well- rounded, socialized dog out of the deal then going for a breeder with impressive pedigrees and kennels and show ribbons. If you aren't planning on breeding and showing a puppy from healthy, registered parents from someone who breeds responsibly who has been raised to be a family dog I would take another look at the backyard breeders, maybe visit a few to get a feel for them and their animals, and go from there.

oh, and some name ideas: durango, goober, frenzy, rascal, kirby, marleybone, skeezix, topsider, wheedle

. . . hope this helps

Originally Posted by akita

Everytime the dog barks, this guy says Dammit! and the dog would stop.

Now how about that? My brother usually says, "All right, cut it out," when he wants to stop his dog from barking uncontrollably. I would suggest that he thinks of a shorter, stronger statement!

I met a lady whose pitbull's name was americus... it totally fit the dog..

Hi Im ashley Im getting a pitbull too these are the names I like deisel,roscoe,rex,krunch,goliath,big block,tank,jamie,pistol,alligator,leathal weapon,diablo,geronimo,damien,titanium tank,chaos,spike,storm,blue bandit,cheif,bruiser,tiger,raging kano,red rum,and hank look up on google on pitbull names and you might find somthing there you can look in the paper for a purebred puppy they go up from $0-$2000 depending on their parents and if they have chapion bloodlines just be careful with free puppies you never know what your getting yourself into I hope I helped you alot bye!

Hi, Sorry about the loss of you pal

Have you checked out the site: petfinder.com
They have lots of dogs and a lot of info that may help you

Have agreat Day

I like Rio, Kiana, Nala, Reese

Not all backyard breeders are bad, per se. We got our Siberian Husky from a woman who had only one female dog, would only breed every two years, and raised the puppies in a house, with her family. I think we got a more well- rounded, socialized dog out of the deal then going for a breeder with impressive pedigrees and kennels and show ribbons. If you aren't planning on breeding and showing a puppy from healthy, registered parents from someone who breeds responsibly who has been raised to be a family dog I would take another look at the backyard breeders, maybe visit a few to get a feel for them and their animals, and go from there.

I definately agree with you. That's how I got my 1 dog.