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Old 08-23-2012, 06:39 PM   #8
alskdjreyfd

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I think when people ask question like this, typically they want reassurance that their decision is a good one. Of course nobody knows. Multiple dogs is very time consuming and costly. When those dogs happen to be pit bulls there are a whole other set of issues.

If you have never owned a pit bull I would never get a second one until the one you own is at least 3 years old minimum. Why? Because when you have a pit bull puppy is it exactly like almost every other puppy. Unfortunately a great majority of pit bulls develop various levels of dog aggression as they mature, typically between 1 and 2 years of age. Forgive me for being blunt, but you have a 6 month old pit bull which means you have no idea what owning a pit bull is like. Your dog is immature, probably loves other dogs and frankly you have not dealt with owning one pit bull let alone two.

I have owned two pit bulls at the same time and can tell you it is a lot of work and personally I would not do it again. You must always be prepared for the possibility they will always need to be separated. This is fine for many and management is the key. It can be done very successfully but make no mistake it is constant vigilance and home management.

Do yourself a big favor, before you start collecting them, do right by the one you have now. If you find that after a couple of years, when you have dealt with a mature and possibly dog aggressive pit bull, managed to keep the dog out of trouble with other dogs, neighbors etc, have a stable home situation (not renting or room mates) and feel you still would like to take on the responsibility of another one, then go for it. Unless you do what I have suggested, I would strongly recommend you stick with just one.

Remember pit bulls are the most euthanized dogs in America and it is difficult to find a decent home for one if things do not work out. Don't be part of the problem be part of the solution.
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