Buying a Dog

[Eloquent pilgrim]

15 hours ago, StillCurious said:

Pit bulls really shouldn't get a bad reputation because of how their owners train them.

 

And you sound like you would be the worst possible owner imaginable .... get a hamster and call it Terminator ... 

[Eloquent pilgrim]

26 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

You got in there quickly, before I edited it to get TWO of these. Cheers.

 

you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube 

 

 

 

 

 

[StillCurious]

15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You are one of those.

 

?

 

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, StillCurious said:

?

 

 A question mark. You kidding.

Try Google "list of countries that ban pit bull dogs'

Even in USA check out how many cannot obtain home insurance if having bit bulls. 

Check out deaths and maulings from pit bulls. 

One born every minute (not referring to dog, referring to owners) 

Enough. 

[GammaGlobulin]

Would it not be wise to also consider a French Poodle, Standard?

These are more user-friendly dogs, and rarely turn on their masters.

Very intelligent.

 

And, if you live on the beach...then....

They are very good swimmers.

 

They can also retrieve Frisbees and tennis balls from aquatic envirionmens, such as ponds and open ocean, and almost any body of water.

 

Keep them closely trimmed, the hair, in hot climates, maybe....

 

Standard Poodles are very fine dogs for bird hunting, as well....

All kinds of birds.

 

 

[StillCurious]

10 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

 A question mark. You kidding.

Try Google "list of countries that ban pit bull dogs'

Even in USA check out how many cannot obtain home insurance if having bit bulls. 

Check out deaths and maulings from pit bulls. 

One born every minute (not referring to dog, referring to owners) 

Enough. 

Maybe I have to start reconsidering my options

[DrJack54]

22 minutes ago, StillCurious said:

Maybe I have to start reconsidering my options

Now you have me confused.

I assumed you were having a stir.

Pit Bull ownership is very divisive topic.

 

One thing is for sure. If I was your my neighbor and you purchased a Pit Bull you would in go straight into my looney bin.

They are a threatening dog and even when fenced are territorial and in general unsettling.

Not for owner or owners children until day they snap. 

 

Plenty of Soi dogs in Thailand.

Adopt one and will end up lovely companion.

 

Places like Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket just one example.

Equivalent exists throughout Thailand. 

[Kinok Farang]

3 hours ago, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

Do you have lots of tattoos and a small todger ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

 

 

No that's me but with no tattoos.

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

You sound like you may be a first-time dog owner. Have you owned dogs before?

 

A dog is a long-term commitment. Most dogs live between 10 and 15 years. That's longer than many marriages last. Are you established well enough to make that kind of commitment?

 

Do you have time every day to walk the dog several times? Is there a safe place to walk the dog?

 

Do you have a garden where the dog can stay during the day so that it is not in the house all the time?

 

Is there someone else who can look after the dog if you need to be away for a while? Would that person be capable of taking care of a high-energy dog like a pitbull?

 

Dogs are wonderful creatures and deserve to have a good owner and a good life.

 

 

 

 

[arick]

Save money and your mental health and be kind to animals and get yourself a black tide dog female rich hair mixed. It will kill anything even a Pitbull

[newbee2022]

On 1/4/2025 at 7:30 PM, StillCurious said:

I currently reside in Thailand and have made the decision to get a dog, specifically a Pitbull (doesn't have to be purebred). However, I’m unsure about where to begin my search.

I hope not serious 😡

[Thingamabob]

If you are serious about having a dog maybe you could consider taking in a stray. 

[No Forwarding Address]

On 1/4/2025 at 2:30 AM, StillCurious said:

I currently reside in Thailand and have made the decision to get a dog, specifically a Pitbull (doesn't have to be purebred). However, I’m unsure about where to begin my search.

Chatuchak has a good selection of pure bred and mixed dogs for sale w/papers showing inoculations.  or better yet, visit TMWRD.ORG I I donate to his foundation, they will ensure you get a good dog and already trained.  Since you live in Rayong, not far from Bang Serae where his kennels are.

[kingstonkid]

On 1/4/2025 at 7:30 PM, StillCurious said:

I currently reside in Thailand and have made the decision to get a dog, specifically a Pitbull (doesn't have to be purebred). However, I’m unsure about where to begin my search.

Where do you live

 

City country 

 

House apartments 

 

Land to run no land

[ChrisKC]

On 1/5/2025 at 2:17 AM, StillCurious said:

Pit bulls really shouldn't get a bad reputation because of how their owners train them.

Pitbulls have a "bad reputation" for good reason!  They are unpredictable and for this reason alone, they are banned completely in some countries.

 

There are a few stories on this forum where pitbulls have been responsible for killing their owner, even children and babies, who claimed vehemently, their dog wouldn't hurt a fly!!

 

[Grumpy one]

On 1/4/2025 at 7:30 PM, StillCurious said:

I currently reside in Thailand and have made the decision to get a dog, specifically a Pitbull (doesn't have to be purebred). However, I’m unsure about where to begin my search.

No need to buy one.

I am happy to rent out my ex-wife, she will protect any valuables you may have, even from you 

[oxo1947]

On 1/5/2025 at 1:05 AM, StillCurious said:

I've lived in Thailand my entire life, being born in Bangkok.

I don't know where to buy a dog----- but anyway my other problem is about how much Sin Sot I should pay................

 

. ... But I'll ask about that one latter.....

[chuang]

Get a pitcow😄

[cheerz]

Nothing wrong with pitbulls only the owners. Pitbull always get bad reviews because inexperienced owners.

[cheerz]

Nothing wrong with pitbulls only the owners. Pitbull always get bad reviews because. If you going to get a pitbull start with a puppy only then train, untrained pitbull pick-up bad habits that are hard to change good luck don't listen to some of these posts

[mokwit]

1 minute ago, cheerz said:

Nothing wrong with pitbulls only the owners. Pitbull always get bad reviews because inexperienced owners.

The owner can make a very large difference, but it is still a breed still being bred as a fighting dog, and anyway how do you stop Pitbulls being bought by inexperienced/incompetent owners?

 

Friend had a Staffordshire Bull terrier bitch - lovely dog. Just stood guard over his kids all day. They were bred for fighting up until the 1930's, and probably have had much of that bred out of them, but one day I saw it with it's jaws clamped on a stick held up high and saw how it started rippling its body in a way that would have resulted in a bite sized chunk of flesh being pulled out if it had hold of a another dog/human.

[proton]

17 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You are one of those.

They are legal in USA. No surprise there.

Illegal in so many other countries.

For a good reason.

My guess is troll thread.

You want a pit bull then easy to find.

 

 

Pit Bulls are illegal in 15 states and more will follow, even California does not allow these killers to be owned

[fredwiggy]

3 minutes ago, proton said:

 

Pit Bulls are illegal in 15 states and more will follow, even California does not allow these killers to be owned

Not sure where you heard that but I know of at least 5 friends in different states who own them I know some cities do.............https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/are-pit-bulls-banned-in-the-us.

[proton]

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Not sure where you heard that but I know of at least 5 friends in different states who own them I know some cities do.............https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/are-pit-bulls-banned-in-the-us.

 

Meant to post this link

 

https://dogsandclogs.com/states-with-pitbull-bans/

[fredwiggy]

1 minute ago, proton said:

 

Meant to post this link

 

https://dogsandclogs.com/states-with-pitbull-bans/

Yes, it's certain cities in some states which have ordinances, but no state completely bans them from what I can see. It might come if enough people back it, but in the US that's hard to do.

[proton]

5 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Yes, it's certain cities in some states which have ordinances, but no state completely bans them from what I can see. It might come if enough people back it, but in the US that's hard to do.

 

Seems they can't make up their minds, maybe Trump could help?

 

 

[StillCurious]

2 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Where do you live

 

City country 

 

House apartments 

 

Land to run no land

Single story, detached house on the beach with a garden (and the beach)

[StillCurious]

15 hours ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

You sound like you may be a first-time dog owner. Have you owned dogs before?

 

A dog is a long-term commitment. Most dogs live between 10 and 15 years. That's longer than many marriages last. Are you established well enough to make that kind of commitment?

 

Do you have time every day to walk the dog several times? Is there a safe place to walk the dog?

 

Do you have a garden where the dog can stay during the day so that it is not in the house all the time?

 

Is there someone else who can look after the dog if you need to be away for a while? Would that person be capable of taking care of a high-energy dog like a pitbull?

 

Dogs are wonderful creatures and deserve to have a good owner and a good life.

 

 

 

 

1) I had a dog when I was around but that probably doesn't really count

 

2) Yes

 

3) More than enough time

3b) I live in a gated community so I think the dog will be safe

 

4) Yes

 

5) My neighbors happens to also be my friend so I could ask them to take of the dog when I'm away

5b) They also have a dog so I would assume they're capable

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

21 minutes ago, StillCurious said:

1) I had a dog when I was around but that probably doesn't really count

 

2) Yes

 

3) More than enough time

3b) I live in a gated community so I think the dog will be safe

 

4) Yes

 

5) My neighbors happens to also be my friend so I could ask them to take of the dog when I'm away

5b) They also have a dog so I would assume they're capable

 

Very good.

 

Just wanted to make sure you were in a good position to be a dog owner. Not everyone thinks of these things in advance.

 

With respect to 5b), you'll possibly have the issue of the two dogs getting along.

 

Good luck.

 

 

[In Full Agreement]

19 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

 A question mark. You kidding.

Try Google "list of countries that ban pit bull dogs'

Even in USA check out how many cannot obtain home insurance if having bit bulls. 

Check out deaths and maulings from pit bulls. 

One born every minute (not referring to dog, referring to owners) 

Enough. 

 

 

The OP doesn't seem capable of delving that deeply into topics.