Racism!

[HappyDancer]

shes a cutie I hope it all works out...my brothers dog looks so much like her lol his is a boxer dalmation mix lol...but they so could be twins lol

[rockman0]

Quote: Originally Posted by CHERYL2121 Thank you ALL! I feel a lot better hearing what you all think of her. We still have to wait till next week or so to find out what the current manager has to say Then we'll take it from there. I'll keep you all posted. I figure as long as I'am determined not to let anyone take her from us, how ever it works out it will be fine since she will be with me!!

yea, there's someone out there who will accept her. you guys will find a pet-friendly home in no time.

[LongClaws]

ya along with everyone else, say she's a different breed. however some places don't even take boxers as they're seen as an "aggressive guard breed".
by her looks, i'd tell ppl she's a great dane mix. she doesn't have to be as big as a dane to be called a mix.

[LoveMyStaffies]

As the owner of two pittie mixes, I feel your pain. Finding a place to rent that would allow bully breeds was a pain in the rear and our older dog looks like a Bull Terrier without the egg-shaped head. Other than that, she's the spitting image of a Bull Terrier.

My best suggestion is to start looking now, call the rental agencies and ask if they have size/breed restrictions. Be prepared to bring along 'references' for your pets from previous landlords if at all possible. Check your local craigslist for pet friendly rentals, post in the wanted or pet section to see if the community can help, they can be amazingly helpful.

As a mixed breed it's easier, but be prepared to always be asked that question and even get told you are lying if you try to explain it away. I would just be honest about her breed, if you know it, that way there would be no question about your integrity should there be a question in the future. Especially if she's as sweet as she looks, if you know she's pittie, say it loud and help end the stereotypes...that's what I'm trying to do, one person or one trip to the dog park at a time. LoL.

As a military wife, we are going to get moved a lot (we've lived on base up until now) and I fully intended with the current landlord to get a 'reference' from every single one we have from here on out. No damages, no problems, hopefully will mean no future hassle about having dogs bigger than a cat! LoL.

Good luck with everything

[marmilla]

Good owners have good dogs. That's all there is to it. I've seen some of the meanest, crabby, dachshunds and some of the nicest pit bulls... Dogs are dogs. Each case should be individual. You all have my support.