I'm buying a puppy in two weeks and I'm having problems deciding on what to buy. Any of you have experiences with either of these dogs? I have always wanted a pitbull but I have a little brother and I don't want it to attack him. I''ll raise it right and not for fighting. Are pitbulls really that wild even if they are raised properly? How about boxers? Are they tamer? I want a dog that will be obedient, a good guard for the house, and good with the family. I know you guys are gonna tell me to go buy a German Shepard or another dog but I've always wanted either a pitbull or a boxer and they look great. Are there any things I should look out for? I didn't know that white boxers have some type of mutation will I read it in a post when I did a search. Any input would be appreciated.

 

watever you do, don't buy dogs from those shops in the mall. always go to a private breeder.

also, if you really want a dog that'll be obedient, you should get a jin dol. they are the most faithful/obedient dog i have ever experianced.

if i had to pick from the two choice you gave, i would get the pitbull, they're just so loveable. either one of them will be a really good pet if you take care of them.

 

Good luck with Pitbulls!

 

Both are excellent dogs, take the advice offered and go to a private breeder, look at the surroundings that the puppies are in. When we got STARR (White German Shepherd) from the breeder, his children were the ones doing the care and feeding. We got to meet her Grandfather (12 years old) her father and a couple of uncles. The pups while in pens were clean and well taken care of. We didn't get to meet the Mother because she was already back to working (she's a guard dog). All of the dogs were very well mannered there was not one bit of aggression displayed towards us as we walked into the yard, or over to the pen, although the adult dogs did come to us.

 

Boxers are a lot more fun and playful and you would not have any of the negativity that a pitbull owner will experience. There is a reason pit bulls get a lot of bad press. Why bother with that crap. Get a nice loyal boxer (great with kids btw) and have fun!

 

When at work, we intervened in a Pitbull attack on a little Shitsu. We apprehended the Pitbull right after it ripped the front leg off the little dog. If it wasn't for people watching us while we secured the Pitbull, we would have strangled that filthy beast. Guess what I think of the Pitbull choice?
ps. That little dog had it's chest and ribcage exposed for hours till the vet could do surgery on it. The old lady who owned it had a $3000.00 bill to pay. She now has a 3 legged dog.

 

Do a LOT more research when purchasing a dog. First of all, from what I've read a Pitbull is NOT a good gaurd dog. I don't know much about boxers so I can't comment on their guarding abilities.

If you're looking for a good gaurd dog that will be great around children, look into a Presa Canario. They make very good gaurd dogs and will likely deter anyone from entering foot on your property.

 

Don't let the bad rep pitbulls have prevent you from getting one. They are very loving and loyal dogs. They are probably better with kids than most toy breeds, too. Just follow the advice of the previous posts and make sure you get one with a good, verifiable background.

Also, there are two types of pitbulls - English and American (I've forgoten the proper names). The English pitbull is smaller.

Of course, never buy a dog just for it's appearance. You really need to understand the characteristics of the breed so you get a dog that suits your own lifestyle. Good luck.

 

I have no experience with boxers but have several pitbulls. Pitbulls are generally great with people, including kids, but they can sometimes be aggressive toward other animals. All of my pitbulls are fine with other dogs, but one of them will not hesitate to attack cats.

Pitbulls are not wild if raised properly. Any breed of dog can be raised to be a fighter or an aggressive dog. Pitbulls just happen to be more popular with those who breed for aggression because they are strong, muscular, and look intimidating. They are also low to the ground and therefore even more ideal for dog fighting.

My pitbulls are playful and obedient. They bark a lot when they detect unusual sounds or people, but I wouldn't really consider them to be guard dogs.

Since you are getting one as a puppy, you shouldn't have any problem training it to be obedient. Let it become accustomed to your little brother as a puppy. Animals become completely comfortable with the people they grow up with and consider them to be "family."

All in all, I'd wholeheartedly recommend a pitbull, unless you have other pets around the house. Cats are the only animals that any of my dogs have ever shown any aggression against. And that is just one dog out of many. Aside from that one dog, all of my other pitbulls are okay with cats (they don't interact with the cats but simply ignore them).

 

I'd go with a boxer.