[kiwitini]

We adopted Chloe from the shelter, she was going to be put to sleep the next day! She is 2 yrs old, full grown. She is smaller than pure pit bull. She sometimes shows the terrier-traits, by being dominating and chewing her toys, but she is also very vocal (example: whines in the snow) and shivers when nervous. Her fur is VERY short, not sure if pics show that accurately, much shorter than pure pit bull. Parts of her personality and her body type remind me of an Italian Greyhound. Only her face is bully looking. Thoughts?

If you have a pit bull mix please show pics!

[Blizzard]

Chloe looks like she has some Staffy in her but I can't be sure.

[Mr Pooch]

She looks like a pit bull to me and has the same coat as one,no shorter than your average pit bulls.

[jcd]

Originally Posted by kiwitini

We adopted Chloe from the shelter, she was going to be put to sleep the next day! She is 2 yrs old, full grown. She is smaller than pure pit bull. She sometimes shows the terrier-traits, by being dominating and chewing her toys, but she is also very vocal (example: whines in the snow) and shivers when nervous. Her fur is VERY short, not sure if pics show that accurately, much shorter than pure pit bull. Parts of her personality and her body type remind me of an Italian Greyhound. Only her face is bully looking. Thoughts?

If you have a pit bull mix please show pics!

she is definately pitty. mix or pure i can't tell. as far as the hair i believe pitty hair is as a short as it gets almost smooth. i have a pit mix with hair that is slightly longer than a purebred and we aren't sure what our boy is mixed with. anyway you asked for pics so here is bello . hope it helps.

here is a profile where his ears are in the down position, he looks like a different dog when ears are down but its a good body shot for you.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

You're little girl reminds me of a dog I worked with in the rescue; Ozzy. He was a pit mix.



This was my last foster Britches.


And this was my second foster Runzel a Boxer/ Pit mix

[trumpetjock]

Mr. Britches!!!!!!

[Mac'N'Roe]

Britches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by kiwitini

We adopted Chloe from the shelter, she was going to be put to sleep the next day! She is 2 yrs old, full grown. She is smaller than pure pit bull. She sometimes shows the terrier-traits, by being dominating and chewing her toys, but she is also very vocal (example: whines in the snow) and shivers when nervous. Her fur is VERY short, not sure if pics show that accurately, much shorter than pure pit bull. Parts of her personality and her body type remind me of an Italian Greyhound. Only her face is bully looking. Thoughts?

Hey Kiwitini! Thank you for saving Chloe..she looks like a great dog that deserved it! Your little girl definitely looks like a pit mix. She's gorgeous! I don't think she's much smaller than an average pit bull, as pit bulls generally range between 35-55 lbs...a pure bred. Looks like your girl is around that. The pit bull's coat (as Mr. Pooch mentioned) is very short, like Chloe's...she may be a little cold in the snow. That may be why she's whining a little, you may think about getting her a little coat if you are out with her for extended periods in the cold. I have a neighbor that has an Italian Greyhound, while they can come in a brindle color, they are MUCH smaller than your girl...a LOT more petite. Typically around 6-10 lbs. It may be the picture, but how much does Chloe weigh?

I'm so glad you saved her, and she's definitely a beauty. Be PROUD to own a pit mix...and do a lot of research on the breed. Owning a pit bull comes with a lot of responsibility to do the breed right. Keep her safe! Train her well...and she can be a great ambassador for the breed.

BTW - personally I don't see staffy...i see american pit bull terrior mix. But that's just me.

Originally Posted by kiwitini

If you have a pit bull mix please show pics!

Here are my two bullies!!! Mac and Roe

[smileypits]

I think she's pure.... she'll thicken up really quick once she gets some exercise and some muscles on those bones. She beautiful and +++++ to you for saving her! She needs a good diet and some moderate exercise and she'll put on 10-20 lbs I'd bet.

Her nails are really long w/ a long quick which indicate that she's never gotten a lot of exercise in the last 2 years.... go slow with her on the body building

[Spicy1_VV]

Your dog looks like a pure bred American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT mix.

What is her weight/height. In the photos she looks the size of a pure bred female APBT, but it is hard to tell with pics.

Lots of breeds chew toys, not just terriers. Labs, Rotts, GSDs and sure those little terrier breeds too. Many dogs can also be "dominating". Either of those can be seen in APBTs (which are bull and terrier and traits that belong to both bull breeds and terrier breeds).

Yeah some of mine are very vocal, mostly the ones who are related are all the vocal ones. APBTs will sometimes whine, screech or scream. Other times they grumble, like this little growly complaining sound. Bot different then growling aggressively. Other times they will bark. Other times they put their lips together and make a little brrrrr grrrr sound. It is cute.

Dogs sometimes pant or shake when nervous. Its a sign that they are stressed out.

In the pics it does look normal Pit Bull length, they have a short, slick, smooth coat.

"Shivering" I know many Iggys do. Although other breeds can do it too. It is really hard to say.

I don't think she looks like a Staffy, but it isn't impossible she is a Staffy mix. You just never know. APBTs are much more common so it is why I lean that way.

She looks heavy enough and couldn't imagine putting more weight on her. Diet and exercise are good though so you might want to consider that. Although typically might (I believe most others too) drop a few lbs with diet and exercise, lean out, loose fat and gain muscle. I'm not going to judge you by your dogs nails either, I've one biked with everyday on pavement and his nails still grew really long. I cut his about every other week to try and keep them trim. I was so hoping the biking would help keep them filed them down!!!! What exercise do you do, what does she like? How long have you had her? Any more pics?

I have APBTs, here are the girls. Which are 25-35lbs. The last 2 in the 2nd post are both boys however. They are a little bit bigger 39-41lbs and 45-47lbs.

[Spicy1_VV]

[pugmom]

I agree w/spicy....My APBT female is a little on the big side at 55lbs and she is only 10mo....but I have seen many a pure pit that was in the 30-35 pound range

My girl is also very vocal ...she makes all kinds of crazy sounds....imagine a higher pitched Chewbacca LOL

[LPinNYC]

My Tucker is almost 3 years old!

I won a free mutt dna profile and he came back as an Italain Greyhound mix...Pitbull was not a breed that was recognized on the test.

[Toby4Life]

I really don't see anything other than APBT, but I'm the furthest thing from an expert. This is my newly adopted guy - I'm actually leaning towards SBT mix, but I can already tell that most will probably just call him a pit. He's a runt, only about 30 lbs at 6 mos.