New member of the family
 

No it's not a baby, sorry to disappoint
We, myself and the 4 guys I'm living with, have decided to adopt a 2 year old, super playful, pit bull mix breed! We are getting her from a young family who is moving and cannot take her with.

We're living in a 2100+ sqft townhouse with a completely fenced in back patio area thingy

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Wondering if anyone else has had one of these dogs before (advice?) and if this is ample play room for a breed that I've read has very high energy levels and needs lots of aerobic exercise.
I've had a dog (female Alaskan eskimo/chow) for about ten years now at home, so I know about care and whatnot, but I also know that every dog is different.

Terriers need a lot of attention, and a firm hand start him young and don't be afraid to use gentle discipline. Set parameters and stick to them establish yourself as the alpha dog and maintain that position.
Pit Bulls are very loving and loyal, and will be a wonderful companion. Don't let him rule the house, because he will destroy the place, not out of spite, but just being rambunctious.
I can't see him, is he taking the pictures?

bullitt: psst, that guy you're living with has breasteses. ;)

Want to see doggie!

Frankly B, I think this is a bad environment for a pitbull. Because they can be dangerous, consistent discipline is critical. Four guys in a temporary housing situation probably won't provide that.

you may also want to reinforce that fence. he's gonna be under that bad boy in no-time.

Here's the pooch:
[[sorry will get pictures up soon hopefully. I'm currently in Antigua and our internet connection is a far cry from dialup]]

Apparently the previous owners made sure to get the dog under control ASAP (they have owned her since she was a puppy), so she is well behaved and has been living with a young child for some time. Never barks, never makes any aggressive moves towards people or other dogs. @ Griff, we are all going to be living there for minimum two years straight, so that will be a non-issue I think.
@ shawnee, well I would hope so, otherwise I guess I didn't get breastfed as a youngster (IOW, that's my mom haha)

I gots one of those. Ask me anything.

If you and your house mates intend on giving her 2 walks a day, I would say it would suffice.

Pitbulls are awesome, loyal, loving and gentle (IMO), but sometimes boisterous and yes, energetic.

If she is going to be cooped up in there daily with no walks...I'd say no.

Get her some toys, but those ones that will keep her occupied on her own, not ones that require you to throw to entertain her.

If she gets bored, she will be destructive and I agree she will be under that fence in no time.

Dont forget, there isnt much room for poop/pee build up in that backyard.

Okay here's the gal!

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I should clarify, the fenced in area will be for her to run around outside for a little bit with her leash off. And yeah we will have to reinforce the bottom of those fences, but we don't plan on leaving her out there by herself ever. All 'business' will be taken care off across the street of the front of our place (open grassy lot).

What kind of food would you feed a two-three year old? Is that into the "adult" range of food? Specific toys they like?

Yes, that's adult.

Not breed specific advice, but I can highly recommend James Wellbeloved kibble.

Well, my first impression was "Awwwwww, so cute".
My second impression was "Wait a minute, it's a pit bull, it's mouth is open, and it's nose is pointed at my balls!!:eek:"

She is incredibly, one might even say dangerously, cute.

She's gorgeous Bullitt.

Congrats on the new addition.

Thanks, yeah she's a real cutie. Sorry those are just cell phones pics, I'll give her a proper photo shoot when I get back. We're all uber excited about her, so she will def. not be starved for attention!