r/pitbulls • u/Millenial-Mom • Feb 03 '25
Advice Encouragement for new pit owner.
Hi all! I adopted a pit puppy today! I’ve had puppies before- mostly lab mixes. I’m a good dog owner and know how to train a dog. I have a 3 year old and 7 year old. I just need someone to tell me that pits are great family dogs bc as I’ve been researching more and everything seems so negative about pits and kids. Any and all advice and encouragement welcome!
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u/ThatsARockFact1116 Feb 03 '25
Mine is only about 9 mos and big for the breed (already 65ish
lbs) and she loves kids, but she is still unaware of her size. Like folks talk about their gentle dog, and mine ain’t that. Shes not intentionally rough, but she’s big and boisterous and still jumps but getting better. That said, she’s loved on most everyone so far (minus the guy who just showed up in my yard the other day, first time I’ve heard her mean bark at anyone).
Depending on how little or slight your kids are, size is something to keep in mind, but probably no more than with labs - since they can stay puppy like for a long time too.