What kind of Dog/Cat do you own? Options

[HaysoosKreesto]

This isn't a post a pic of your pet forum (I know there is one like that somewhere), this is a breed specific thread.

I own a pit-bull mix named Bella, as pictured below in my signature.

She is a mature 1.5 years old female, and so far has not developed any negative behaviors towards other dogs (as so well documented in news reports). In fact, she has been one of the easiest dogs to train not to be aggressive. Many pit-bulls are very easy to train and are not aggressive at birth. Yes they are very strong and will use that strength if need be (I've seen her in action), but for the most part, she is a very mild tempered dog and most of the breed is like this. She is a mid to high energy dog, very typical of pit as they needed a lot of energy for what they were designed for.

She has a smooth coat, and is about 50 pounds. Typically a pure-bred pit is about 40 pounds and a bit more muscular. They are intelligent and typically want to please their masters, though she does retain a bit of independence and when given the chance loves to use her nose to sniff and find stuff. She likes it when she has stuff to do and a job, as most of the breed likes it when they have a defined job to do.

What type of dog do you own and what are some of its breed's characteristics?

[GriffGirl]

English Mastiff, her name is Lola. She's incredibly cuddly and snuggly and unbelievably loyal and wishes she was a little tiny lap dog so she could sit in my lap. But to strangers, she'd just about rip their heads off if she could sometimes. I have to put her away when people she doesn't know come to my house, and in order to make friends with her, you basically have to already be here when she's let out so she can check you out and you can give her treats. Once she gets to meet someone though, she's very sweet and lovey, unless she just flat out doesn't like that person. And to other dogs? Forget it. She's totally aggressive toward other dogs, despite my best efforts to socialize her as a puppy.