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M.I.A.: Blue Diamond

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Blue Pit Bull

 

The day before Christmas Eve of 2006, my fawn male APBT, was stolen from a friend of a friend's house. I was devasted. For 6 months, I cried myself to sleep in pain. He was my son. Not a dog. A child...

Because I've moved back with my parents since then, it was up to them as to wether I could bring another dog home, as I already had one and they have 3. So, around June of 2007, I started asking. I got my customary "No."

The Search for MIA 

After pleading, begging, they finally agreed, but it couldn't be an American Pit Bull Terrier. I agreed, but after long deliberation, that wouldn't cut it. I would still grief for my son.

I begged some more. Pouted. Wrote a letter explaining the importance of why it had to an American Pit Bull terrier.

The gist of the letter, stating that I would be unhappy settling for a dog that I paid for if it wasn't truly what I wanted. If I paid for a $800 American Bulldog, that's great. I'd be happy for a month, and when that was over, again find difference between the breed and be unhappy. I could rescue a APBT mix, but it wouldn't be to my standard, more than likely. I explained the crying to go to sleep and so on.

They agreed, but I was told it had to be a light colored dog, not white. We searched Pit Bull rescues, but because we already had a female dog, they would not allow me to rescue a pup from them. (I was searching for a female because I had a name picked out already, and my parents don't like male dogs.) Eventually, they agreed to look at other dogs, as the only light tan and fawn dogs were over $800.

I searched breeders and classified ads. Finally after a month, I found a breeder near Atlanta who had 13 blue APBT available, 7 females. I knew one would be M.I.A.

APBT Gifts 

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At the Breeder's 

Although, my father didn't like the blue color, we went the next day to look at the puppies. As soon as we entered the fence, my dad decided that he liked the color. As I played with the puppies, my dad talked to the man about his dogs and the breed. They discussed things from tail docking and ear cropping, to which the man replied that he thought it was mean. They discussed the recent Michael Vick situation, and the breed's bad reputation. My father was satisfied that this man was legit in his opinions, believes, and merit.

I continued playing with the puppies, one male kept following me around, but as soon as I'd turn my head, he'd pounce another puppy. I tried to focus on the females. There were two fawn and white ones, but Chance was fawn, so that wouldn't work. I worked with a few of the blue females, and finally found one that was more receptive. I had made my descision.

The small blue puppy with the white diamond on her neck, was mine. I passed the man his $400, and he got me the papers and some puppy food.

Blue Pit Bull Puppy Pictures

For more cute pictures and videos of MIA, you can check out
Blue Pit Bull Pictures: Photos of my APBT

M.I.A. Scared of Cheech 

Having suffered two losses, of my pets, and his friends, I paid even more attention to Cheech the Chinchilla than I had in a while (I say regretfully and shamefully). I put him in his ball to play and run around, and apparently that scared M.I.A., my 'Chicken Little Pup.'

Sadly, to date, Cheech, has passed away, but he remains he remains in my heart. I'm truly blessed at having him in my life. And glad that I got this last video.

Chinchilla Chases Pit Bull

Who says that all American Pit Bull Terriers are fearless? I certainly don't. I've found myself a 100% chicken! She's scared of unfamiliar noises and people amongst other things. She normally loves to play with my rats and chinchillas, when they're in the cage. But look what happens then they're out.

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First moments home 

M.I.A. was very receptive to her name and commands from the start. (Oh, her name is because her big brother went missing in action.) She had potty training problems like most puppies go, but being an APBT, she was very smart. But, being and APBT, she was stubborn and hard headed.

My mother's St Bernard/Collie mix took to M.I.A. well. My yorkie, not so great, but I didn't expect him to like her much.

The first night in the crate, wasn't the best. She didn't like it much. In the middle of the night after taking her out once or twice, she ended up in the bed. From that first week or so on, the small pup has slept in the bed with me.

The quite puppy that I brought home, isn't quiet anymore...

MIA plays with Bella 

Pit Bull Play Fighting

I was finally able to get an ok video of my APBT playing with my mom's St. Bernard/ Collie mix.

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APBT: The Breed

Remember to read about
American Pit Bull Terriers

They are truly a wonderful breed that is sadly misunderstood, judged, and discriminated against.

If only those who feel BSL and other Breed Bans are the right way to go, spend time with the dogs you want to euthanize. They're not all bad... :-(

Read about the true history of the breed. Go into things with an open mind, as you just may be able to see something you've never notice

Pit Bull Paintings 

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M.I.A. Today 

At 5 months old, born on June 5, 2007, MIA is a monster! She's about 40 pounds of fury. :-) And I love her.

She runs and plays non-stop, usually. She plays tricks on the other dogs. For example, she'll pull my mothers Collie/St.Bernard mix's tail and run, like she didn't do it. I think that she's just trying to get Bella to play.

She has learned basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, here, and leave it. We're currently working on drop it and spit it out.

She knows closer, speak, and shake. I'm, also, working on teaching her to spin on command.

I have big plans for this dog. Once I've got her trainedto a certain degree, I'm going to have her CGC certified. This will give her and me more credibility that she's not a bad dog, and that all APBT's aren't vicious.

Play Fighting 

Pit Bull Play Fighting Pt 2

MIA, the blue APBT puppy, and Bella, the St. Bernard/ Collie mix playing hard... Kinda... Ha...

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Blue Pit Bull Puppies 

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Annabell by taija lynn

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Mischief Managed by Miss Twilight

No more presents!! Time to rest.

cute puppy on waterway by transplanted mountaineer

not my dog, but it was too cute not to get a picture of it

smokey by msonn2

about 2 months old

smokey by msonn2

my blue pit bull puppy when he was 6 weeks old

"Bloodline" and "Off The Chain" 

"Bloodline" takes you to the front lines of the pitbull underworld and gives you a feel of the bloodline. This is the first 100% uncensored documentary of its kind

"Off The Chain" is an unprecedented look into the underground world of dog fighting. Beginning with a history of the American Pit Bull Terrier, the film explores the evolution of the breed. Classic film and television footage show the popularity of what was once considered a noble and trustworthy family pet.

Bloodline

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/25/2008)

Off the Chain

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/25/2008)

American Pit Bull Terrier Auctions 

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What do you think about my pup? 

CarmineT

blue pits are my favorite

Posted June 20, 2008

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