[Unergerah]

i didnt know dave was DNA-P

Neither did I.

[XVzrlWIv]

You obviously have not seen the american bully mutts that have been called razor's edge dogs. LMAO Or do not know what you are looking at.

How can my dog be called a mutt when he has AKC registration papers??? Thats a first?

[Flistelib]

Neither did I.

she sure showed us!!

[beriarele]

Have you ever heard of hung papers?

[vintsqyuid]

enough said... AKC.

[Meerenuch]

Razors edge us an American bully bloodline. Period. So if your dog has razors edge and apbt blood, then it is a mutt. End if story

[verybigf]

So sorry for your loss,I know thats hard for you.
My hubby has always owned "pitbulls". Pitdogs unless registered are a mixture of breeds,we to wanted something registered so we could trace the lines as far back as they would go and not mention looking for mental stability.Pitbulls here are recognized as American Staffordshire Terriers, AKC recognized.Our boy has a long line of Champion Bloodlines(Benmar,Cirkle C,Woods,Ruffian and Razors Edge)I have to say he is one of the smartest we have owned and very easy to train.We love the bloodlines if we seek another we will seek along these same lines(just our choice).He has very little razors edge,razors edge is what gives him the stockier,shorter build.He is 19 inches tall and 55 to 60 pounds at 10 months old.Good luck on your search.

I am stunned and don't know where to begin...

First, there is ONE and only ONE Pit Bull and that is the American Pit Bull Terrier. APBT are UKC registered, not AKC. American Staffordshire Terriers are AKC registered and not the same breed. If you have APBT in the pedigree and are claiming AKC registration the APBT blood must have been mixed in close to 100 years ago or someone hung your papers.

[Bugamerka]

So sorry for your loss,I know thats hard for you.
My hubby has always owned "pitbulls". Pitdogs unless registered are a mixture of breeds,we to wanted something registered so we could trace the lines as far back as they would go and not mention looking for mental stability.Pitbulls here are recognized as American Staffordshire Terriers, AKC recognized.Our boy has a long line of Champion Bloodlines(Benmar,Cirkle C,Woods,Ruffian and Razors Edge)I have to say he is one of the smartest we have owned and very easy to train.We love the bloodlines if we seek another we will seek along these same lines(just our choice).He has very little razors edge,razors edge is what gives him the stockier,shorter build.He is 19 inches tall and 55 to 60 pounds at 10 months old.Good luck on your search.

[singleGirl]

I'm asking why you want a Colby dog specifically, out of all of the APBT bloodlines. It's not an outrageous question. If you only want it for looks, then say so.

Again I'll ask you, Do you have a suggestion or an opinion on Colby dogs. Why do you drive the car you do for looks or performance? I'll listen to suggestions and enjoy other peoples experiences. What are yours? Thanks.

[eskimosik]

It's a legitimate question. For some reason you don't want to answer...

[whimpykid]

Well, he did say he was looking for a healthy, well bred, dog because of his loss. I'd say that's a pretty good reason to add to the look of Colby dogs. But there is much more to a dog than health and appearance. There is personality, drive, level of aggression. Sure, these things are individual, but certain lines of dog are known for expressing certain traits.

How much research have you done on the breed and the lines you are interested in? ( I am assuming you were interested in more than one line of dogs and chose Colby dogs for a reason, but perhaps another line would work better for you) Have you thought about how a very active, energetic, driven, possibly DA dog will fit into your lifestyle and how well you will be able to handle living with such a dog?

[yQvpyNt3]

MJ, You pretty much hit it on the head. I have looked at other lines and keep coming back to this one. Obviously I'm not unknowing about all the lines out there. Can you suggest others I should consider? Thanks

[eskimosik]

I think of picking a dog a lot like picking a spouse. You start off attracted to the appearance, then get to know the individual and then decide if you can live together. With a dog, the getting to know them part is when you do research on breed and then line.

I like Colby dogs. If that's the look that attracts you then I say go for it. Just make sure you discuss the common personality traits of the breed and the line with the breeder so you know what you're getting into.

I am no expert on lines and traits bred into them, but others might be able to help. What are you looking for in a particular dog? Do you want a pet? A show dog? A working dog? If working, what sport? Do you mind a potentially very dog aggressive dog? Do you have the time and energy to put into wearing out and training a very driven dog? Tell us whatever you think will help us help you.

[spamkillerj]

I'm not so much a fan of Colby dogs, though they are beautiful no doubt. My opinion of them is neither here nor there which is why I was curious as to the reason the OP is specifically interested in Colby only.

[expiclefich]

I'm not so much a fan of Colby dogs, though they are beautiful no doubt.

Why are you not a fan of Colby dogs?

To be fair, I'll explain why I chose Colby.

- Meticulous and accurate pedigree. I was looking for a pup whose line was known. I was interested in discovering any health issues or genetic faults that would effect health or temperament.

- Breed correct. Pure Colby dogs have been linebred for over 110 years predominantly by two master breeders. Now with the loss of Lou Colby last year ... that will change soon enough, but Pete Colby has been involved with and worked closely with his dad (Lou) and the dogs for a few decades himself. While the pup I chose was not bred by the Colby's themselves, the pup is from dogs directly off Colby yards AND the breeder had Lou's blessing for the breeding. In fact, one of my pup's littermates is on Pete Colby's yard right now. Interestingly ... his name is Mason too LOL.

- In spite of the fact that brindle and white was just about my LAST choice for color and appearance ... that's what I ended up choosing given the choices ... because those factors were the least of my concerns. However, there ARE other colors and combinations found in the Colby line.

- Peace of mind. After having been linebred for over 110 years, Colby dogs have proven to be stable dogs with few surprises and fine representatives of the APBT.

I would say in general that if a pet quality, breed correct APBT is what you're looking for, Colby is worth a look. Of course, all dogs are individuals and should be assessed as such.

Now if you're looking for a fastlane gamebred dog and nothing else matters ... Colby may not be the dog for you. But remember, just about EVERY APBT bloodline has Colby in it somewhere. Heck, even some of the so called OFRN do, if you go back to the early 20th century peds. Often it was said that Colby was "at it's best" when crossed ... but I think that can be said of most linebred bloodlines that perhaps become "stale" after years and need some out-cross from time to time to keep the blood fresh and competitive ... if that's your "game".

Me? ... I was just looking for a stable, proven healthy, breed correct, pet quality pup ... so far so good

[DoctorDulitlBest]

I think of picking a dog a lot like picking a spouse. You start off attracted to the appearance, then get to know the individual and then decide if you can live together. With a dog, the getting to know them part is when you do research on breed and then line.

I like Colby dogs. If that's the look that attracts you then I say go for it. Just make sure you discuss the common personality traits of the breed and the line with the breeder so you know what you're getting into.

I am no expert on lines and traits bred into them, but others might be able to help. What are you looking for in a particular dog? Do you want a pet? A show dog? A working dog? If working, what sport? Do you mind a potentially very dog aggressive dog? Do you have the time and energy to put into wearing out and training a very driven dog? Tell us whatever you think will help us help you.

Of course health is an issue to me. I would like a pit that is loyal, obedient, not for show or sport. Mainly just a great companion. I love the look of the colby but not necessarily stuck on that line. I have six fenced acres and time to train him. I wouldn't want an overly DA dog. He would be treated I'm sure as many of the posters treat their dogs here. Like I said I am open to suggestions or ideas. Thanks for responding.

[VYholden]

I'm not so much a fan of Colby dogs, though they are beautiful no doubt. My opinion of them is neither here nor there which is why I was curious as to the reason the OP is specifically interested in Colby only.

I'm not necessarily stuck on a colby. Just love the look and the history of that line. I am always open to other peoples ideas. That's why I'm on this forum. What is your favorite? Thanks for responding.

[replrobin]

Psst, that fine looking dog in JoeBingo's avatar is a Colby dog

[JackieC]

I'm asking why you want a Colby dog specifically, out of all of the APBT bloodlines. It's not an outrageous question. If you only want it for looks, then say so.

Why does it matter so much why this person wants a Colby dog?
Obviously they want a dog with good health and lineage they can follow, probably on top of being a family pet first.
Is it really that important to know why else they want a Colby?

[Uojeyak]

Why does it matter so much why this person wants a Colby dog?
Obviously they want a dog with good health and lineage they can follow, probably on top of being a family pet first.
Is it really that important to know why else they want a Colby?

It's just a question. I don't know why you and the OP are being so defensive about a simple question.