A Pit Bull by any other name

[Rick Bassett]

We are a 'Pet Friendly' LL in our properties, at lease those without carpets and that's the majority of them, but we do limit the type and size of PETS to 40lbs max and none that are on the Insurance 'watch list'. We will occasionally grant waivers for larger dogs if they aren't on the list, we've met them, we've visited their existing environment...etc.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people try to sneak Pit Bulls past our screening process by using other names such as American Staffordshire Terrier or some other version of Terrier. I am also amazed by the vast number of renters that have PITS as the majority of LL's in this area do not allow them. We know this because prospective tenants tell us so.

We snagged 2 potential applicants with simple web searches in the past month; one that was running a PB Rescue from their rental and another that is breeding PBs from their rental, this guy even offered up his breeding service as his primary source of income.

Due diligence is time consuming process that requires the nose of a 'blood hound'.

Rick Bassett

[Nicole A.]

Yeah, Pit Bull type dogs are very common. Lots of them are mutts. Very few are a full-blood Staffordshire. Some Pits are big, others small. I have one myself.

I also have lots of potential tenants with Pits. I have even more people with dogs and cats that are not neutered/spayed. I do not allow that.

Glad you were easily able to find out about that breeder! lol As if we need more homeless Pits or other dogs in this world.

My insurance does cover all dog breeds and does not discriminate. I still am very picky about what powerful breeds can stay in my property. I meet them and need to see that they have a firm understanding of obedience commands and are easy going/lazy. The easy-going part especially goes for smaller breeds in my book because those tend to be barky and overly-assertive.

Then there is the sneaking in of pets lol. Just keep an eye on the property. :-)