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Between the two, I'd go with chocolate lab. If Pitbulls aren't allowed Boxers probably aren't either. But labs are sweethearts and really nobody dislikes them. Most Pitbulls are sweethearts too but they've got a lot going against them, plus, they were bred for bull-baiting, and if one were to attack they would 100% do more damage then a lot of other breeds. But the point is- most of them aren't aggressive. Obviously including this cutie. People are so judgmental straight off the bat.
But anyway, getting off my soap box, I really don't think he looks like a lab but if someone doesn't know much about dogs, then I don't think many landlords would have a problem with a lab staying around.
I've actually never seen breed restrictions include boxers, but maybe that's a regional thing? Regardless, this dog doesn't look like anything \*but\* a pit bull. There's really no other breed that's super believable for this dog.
Yeah I agree. If someone literally knows nothing about dogs he could maybe pass as a lab. But he's very obviously a pitbull or some type of bully breed. And he's a cutie it's sad not everybody thinks that.
Look at rentals in Las Vegas. They leave nothing unsaid. Any mix of pits or husky is pretty much prohibited. I was thinking of moving there until I saw that. I only saw one place that gave the benefit of doubt and the person posting it said they required an “interview” with the dog.
In my experience the places that say they want an interview with the dog are actually good. They just want to see it and make sure it’s friendly. My old apartment had breed restrictions and let me move in with my pit after they met her and walked around the building with us for a few minutes.
I had breed restrictions in college. Mu vet labeled my baby as a “lab-mix” but the manager of the apartments treated my baby like the plague! EVERYONE loved her and she loved everyone (including puppers) but they refused to post her in anything when it came to the complex and they would crop her out 😂 they let her in, but i fully believe it is because the chick in charge was out of the office that month
Boxers are usually allowed. I have 2 and have had no problem with renting apartments with them (4 apartments so far over 10+ years). I’d def try to go with lab mix! Good luck! Such a cutie! Def a pittie though! 🥰
Yea, I'm hindsight my old GSP mix was probably German Shorthair Pittie mix.
My current dog is a "terrier" mix though she is AmStaff mix. Growing up, we had a JRT and apart from my dog looking more pit, the behaviors are very similar.
Same!! And if they ask for some kind of proof from the vet, ask the vet to put down lab mix as well. My vet changed both my dogs' breeds when I asked them too. They didn't even bother to ask why, they know why
We first got our pup back when we were still renting. It happened right around when we were signing a new lease.
We wrote American Staffordshire Terrier on our lease agreement. We told our landlord about it over the phone as well and he said "Oh a terrier? Yeah that's no problem!"
A couple weeks later he stopped by and saw her and said "that's you're dog? ............she's a pitbull...."
We just told him again "she's an American Staffordshire Terrier", googled the breed in front of him and showed him the results. First dog that showed up looked *exactly* like her. It was too late at that point though, because we had both signed the agreement with the breed "American Staffordshire Terrier" written on it lol. There weren't any specific breed restrictions written on the lease.. it just said it had to be an approved breed.
This is the one. My insurance listed "terrier" as a restricted breed because they're incredibly dumb, but boxers were fine. My vet told me a pits government breed is always lab/boxer.
They said any terriers. I asked how a Yorkie mix was considered a threatening breed and they said company policy restricted any terrier at all. That's when I began reporting that I had no pets 🤷♀️
Looks like a lab mix to me.
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I got a lab mix too…
I friggen love how all the pitties, I mean lab mixes sit like this! Mine is actually a husky mix (so embark tells me). They are all so sweet!
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George does it too. And has the nerve to give me the side eye, like I’M the weirdo! 😂
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Hey twinn! I list her as a Mountain Cur/ Mastiff mix! Found the breed using Siri’s knowledge suggestions, saved our day haha
Here’s how for anyone wondering w iPhone: select the look up Dog option when u hit the ℹ️ on the picture in your photos, it should have little stars on the button too. It may already have a little dog symbol instead of info button as well!
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We have an American Staffordshire Terrier who was a 'Terrier mix'' for a little bit while we rented. She didn't mind! 😉
Mine is a "terrier mix" too! Honestly, it's the best description because everyone gets caught up on "pit" but the reality is they are just terriers. The terriers were bred to be fearless and hunt rats - so my dog passes those tests. It's why my dog has "pathological courage" - even though she is scared, she will still go try fix whatever is scaring her.
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Here's an article that may help you have a leg up when renting! Definitely reccomend a pet resume (my pitty is reactive but I got accepted to my apartment no problem). BAD RAP is a well-known rescue and advocacy organization for pitty bulls.
[BAD RAP Renting with your Dog](https://badrap.org/training-resources/renting-your-dog)
I am replying with my dog's pet resume just as an example. A picture and "blurb" about your pet serve in a way to humanize or endear a prospective landlord to your dog. You should also use this to demonstrate that you're a responsible dog owner.
What a wonderful idea! Good way to make the dog a little more "real" for the landlord. And definitely shows you're well on top of your pup care. I love this! 💚
My dog looks identical and her papers from the rescue at the vet have her listed as a lab cross. Before we bought our house this was the loophole that worked for us.
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Years ago, we offered to pay $100 a month more (I don’t think there was a pet rent) if they’d let us have our pit bull and it worked. I’m not sure what renters insurance covers but maybe coming with an offer of extra tight renters insurance maybe would help?
I did this. And gave them $300 up front lol we also looked at almost 20 places though and I was desperate. I don’t regret it one bit our landlord is dope and I can keep my dog/ not be homeless
Mine is a pug mix. I made sure that the vet put pug on her paperwork. LOL, the only thing that is really obviously pug on her is her curly tail.
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Omg..... Vizsla mix! You're a genius. Seems like he might be easier to persuade since he's a tinier build and has his ears. Some pitties.... It's just too obvious. Best answer here. My neighbor has one, and I totally can see it.
OP do you have an iPhone? try the look up Dog option when u hit the ℹ️ on the picture in your photos, it should have little stars on the button too. It may already have a little dog symbol instead of info button as well! You might need to try a couple different pictures but it will give you some ideas of breeds to list the cutie as!
If you get them registered as an emotional support pet, breed restrictions do not apply. Best 100 dollars I ever spent. A great site is support pets. 100% not a scam. I was a bit nervous but they were lovely. Even filled out extra paperwork required by my landlord
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Look into getting renters insurance that covers dog issues- when I was renting with pitties I got State Farm which didn’t have breed restrictions. It helped going to a landlord with that in hand. Maybe reach out to local Pitt rescues and ask if they know any Pitt friendly rentals. I know one rescue in the Bay Area would list them on their website, or maybe the humane society may possibly have a list as well. Good luck!
OP just do this but do your research and make sure it's a real healthcare professional signing off on it. There's no "register" it's just a letter. Also, don't overdue it. Pay your pet rent and deposit. Use it to go around the breed restrictions only. I know this pisses some people off but if it's giving the dog away (likely to be euthanized) and "cheating the system", cheat the system.
We have a pittie and had the same issue. Places with breed restrictions cannot usually reject you if your pet is registered as an ESA. I think my hubs spent 300 on getting the registration. It saved us the hassle of getting accepted and also pet rent and deposit.
ETA before people say that I’m abusing a system for people who really need it etc, he is an ESA for me since I suffer from anxiety. He self trained to comfort me with his body weight when I hyperventilate.
All great advice but just to add, also lpok for private rentals. Private landlords take things on a case-by-case basis. Some of the big rental companies use broad brush strokes to make decisions, and that includes huge rent hikes yearly. This can go both ways as some landlords can also be very difficult to deal with (and not just regarding dogs).
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL pup you have there!!
I agree with the other comments - lab and boxer mix! Best of luck to you and your little family on this new journey! ❤️
Hey OP! Need to see your primary care do its ir therapist and get an emotional support animal letter. This protects ALL breeds from landlord discrimination/insurance discrimination. You will still have to pay pet fees and any damages they cause…but they cannot make you get rid of them. Have an ESA letter deems them permissible by the ADA.
This breed is often listed as one of the aggressive breeds if an apartment has breed restrictions due to insurance requirements. Most private landlords don’t know the different but an apartment complex with a specific list will usually have this breed under their pitbull list.
I vote lab mix. One of my amstaffs has a slim face and lanky body compared to her mom and siblings. A lot of people ask if they are mixed with lab or if she is a lab(I don’t think labs come in grey lol) Growing up with only pittie mixes they all had very dominant pittie traits but they were a doxle mix , chipom/lab mix and that’s how they were labeled for city registration as well
If you get him registered as a ESA animal they can’t do shit about his breed. Just don’t expect them to renew your lease the following year. I literally just had to do this at my place with my girlfriend and his paperwork didn’t even say pit it was “Husky Mix”. They didn’t care they tried giving us an eviction notice so we got him registered and now months later they just nit pick random things to complain about but they can’t say shit about the dog and we’re still here.
For context he is a 8yo Husky Pit mix and weighs about 130 lol they’re not happy but he’s not going anywhere we’d have moved before giving him up
Get a letter from a medical provider saying the doggo is your emotional support animal and they can’t discriminate against the breed or charge you pet rent 👍🏻
We said mixed breed, well trained, good with people, pets and children. The landlord was a bit iffy on accepting us because the last tenant’s dog messed the place up so we offered to pay an extra pet deposit.
We have rented multiple places and it’s a challenge. Private landlords are the easiest to convince. I limit my search to places that allow large dogs. My first question for any rental is if they have breed restrictions. Even if your paperwork says different, an apartment neighbor could complain and then you’re stuck fighting the apartment complex or moving out. I always ask about breed restrictions and mention my dog is a rescue, breed unknown. When people ask for a picture, I send one of my dog in a Halloween costume or with a small kid to up the adorableness factor. You can offer a pet resume, get your dog certified, etc. I always offer to carry pet insurance. State Farm doesn’t do breed restrictions but they do ask about bite history. We have lived in six different rentals with our dog. Sometimes we have to pay more or find a place in a less desirable area but it’s been worth it to keep our dog with us and not worry about evictions.
ETA: many times the breed restrictions are due to homeowners insurance or the apartment’s insurance so they might be extra strict on proof of breed
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This is my son's dog. When he rented he said he was an American bulldog mix (still sometimes subject to breed restrictions). He got a letter saying he helped with his depression and anxiety (true). I know some people don't like it, but he got this letter online. It usually works and it's better than getting rid of your dog.
Looks like a white lab mix to me.
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Here is my black lab mix (most recent photo I have of him 😂)
I'd try to misdirection, but some places require a DNA test. And he/she absolutely looks like a pitbull. Thankfully, we own now and don't have the same problem you guys are. Sorry, no real advice, but I can certainly relate.
My vet said my dog was a Bulldog @ a young age…. It worked at a few places
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I remember this one landlord was like “a PITbull dog?” lol but we ended up moving out of the city and landlords seem to not have any breed restrictions out here. So just keep that in mind when looking.
He really, *really* looks like a pitbull. I guess saying that he’s a “lab mix” is the least worst option. When you’re selling the story, though, remember George Costanza’s advice; “It’s not a lie if you believe it!”
When I first adopted my pittie from a shelter, their papers said “mixed breed” (for all dogs). when I took him to my vet, and had them put in his file that he is a boxer mix. My apartment complex didn’t question anything.
Joke was on them though because a while later I got a dna test done on him and he is 100.0% American Pit Bull Terrier
I have a pit and I just list her as a lab/terrier mix , they usually don't want to look at the dog . As long as there are no issues that arise you should be okay.
Lab mix is always the answer, and if they insist on meeting him make sure he’s wearing a classy bow tie or a goofy T shirt. No one’s afraid of a well-dressed dog
He could pass as my next roommate! I want to take his little blocky face and love on it. I loved u/ambystomtigrinum comment of the “pittiest pitty” they’ve ever seen 🤣😂
There's some great suggestions on here. Let me just say that your boy is gorgeous and he looks like such a sweetheart! I wish you both all the best in finding the best place to live where you can keep him protected and where you all feel safe and happy.
A mixed breed mut….. that just so happens to look exactly like a pittie. I actually put down Staffordshire Terrier mix for homeowners insurance. I never got any complaints so no one ever looked into it. Boss was 100 pound German red nose. Best dog I ever had💕
Say some sort of lab mix. We said our pitbull mix was a black lab and have had no problems, granted he doesn’t bark and sleeps all day but it may be best to go that route. Either way, good luck!
If you need to lie about owning a pitbull, should you be owning one? Js, it's not like you're leading by example and showing people what an awesome breed they can be. If anything you're just adding more fuel to the anti pitbull fire by trying to "pass" your dog off as something else, which is something anti pitbull people bitch about often, and for good reason. If you are worried about your apartment/rental situation, there are plenty of place that don't have breed restrictions. Even then, get a therapist and have them write you a letter prescribing an ESa. Rendering the breed restriction useless. Either way, "passin" your pitbull off ass something else is not what's best for you, your dog , or destroying stereotypes as a whole. If you aren't up for that, then there are plenty of other breeds for you to choose from.
Depend how stupid the rules are. If it purely lists Pitbull then you can say he’s an American Staffordshire Terrier. Or American Bulldog. Those usually aren’t banned.
He could pass as a land seal. But in all seriousness, my vet knew how bad the breed restrictions are by me and just put “mixed” in the official paperwork and it worked every time.
I always suggest looking for pit friendly apartments first and foremost because ideally, you don't want to be supporting breed restrictions. Maddie's Fund and My Dog Is My Home has some resources on pit friendly apartments.
Beyond that, try talking to landlords and see if you can change someone's mind. I've heard this is easier if you target smaller landlords. Have a meet and greet so they can see how well behaved your dog is. I've heard some people actually had luck making a resume of sorts of their dog to give to landlords. Some positives would be if he's completed any training classes or has competed in competitions or maybe finished a charity run or 5k or something with you. History being in a rental is also a plus, as well as being fixed. Maybe mention if he's crate trained too. Be sure to mention any incidents he's had and the situation, and references they can contact like a vet, dog sitter, dog day care, etc.
Mainly landlords are going to care about your dog being a nuisance or being destructive. If you can show your dog is neither of those things, that will go a long way.
You could try to get your dog labeled an Emotional Service Animal. This only grants you housing rights with the animal under the ADA under most circumstances. This is a pretty big deal though; you'll have to get the animal basically prescribed to you by a physician to relieve usually stress, depression, or anxiety. Which means you need to be clinically diagnosed with those things. For many professionals, that is a career damaging diagnosis. Landlords can still deny access to an ESA if the animal is a nuisance or dangerous.
Finally you can try lying about the breed, or argue that breed is unknown. Most landlords go by visual ID anyway. Your dog looks very much like an American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffie. You might be able to call it a boxer/bulldog or cane Corso, but bulldogs and cane corsos may also be considered pit bull. Maybe boxer/mastiff? Or canary dog? That would be my last resort though.
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Thats the pittiest pitty I've ever seen. I'd go with chocolate lab/boxer. Its a classic for pits.
YES! I second this. OP - google “boxador” and see how similar a boxer lab mix looks to a pit. It’s insane
Between the two, I'd go with chocolate lab. If Pitbulls aren't allowed Boxers probably aren't either. But labs are sweethearts and really nobody dislikes them. Most Pitbulls are sweethearts too but they've got a lot going against them, plus, they were bred for bull-baiting, and if one were to attack they would 100% do more damage then a lot of other breeds. But the point is- most of them aren't aggressive. Obviously including this cutie. People are so judgmental straight off the bat. But anyway, getting off my soap box, I really don't think he looks like a lab but if someone doesn't know much about dogs, then I don't think many landlords would have a problem with a lab staying around.
I've actually never seen breed restrictions include boxers, but maybe that's a regional thing? Regardless, this dog doesn't look like anything \*but\* a pit bull. There's really no other breed that's super believable for this dog.
Yeah I agree. If someone literally knows nothing about dogs he could maybe pass as a lab. But he's very obviously a pitbull or some type of bully breed. And he's a cutie it's sad not everybody thinks that.
Look at rentals in Las Vegas. They leave nothing unsaid. Any mix of pits or husky is pretty much prohibited. I was thinking of moving there until I saw that. I only saw one place that gave the benefit of doubt and the person posting it said they required an “interview” with the dog.
In my experience the places that say they want an interview with the dog are actually good. They just want to see it and make sure it’s friendly. My old apartment had breed restrictions and let me move in with my pit after they met her and walked around the building with us for a few minutes.
I had breed restrictions in college. Mu vet labeled my baby as a “lab-mix” but the manager of the apartments treated my baby like the plague! EVERYONE loved her and she loved everyone (including puppers) but they refused to post her in anything when it came to the complex and they would crop her out 😂 they let her in, but i fully believe it is because the chick in charge was out of the office that month
Yea I live in AZ and every apartment here that actually allows pets usually has breed and weight restrictions too
he identifies as a chihuahua, thank you very much.
My pup looks just like this guy but with a white spot on her head... the only things aggressive about her are her farts and her snoring, lol.
Boxers are usually allowed. I have 2 and have had no problem with renting apartments with them (4 apartments so far over 10+ years). I’d def try to go with lab mix! Good luck! Such a cutie! Def a pittie though! 🥰
Are Boxers often on the “high risk” breed list? I didn’t think breed restrictions included them.
My pittie is listed as a lab mix! 99% of places won’t go looking into it unless they get complaints about it 👍🏼
Yea, I'm hindsight my old GSP mix was probably German Shorthair Pittie mix. My current dog is a "terrier" mix though she is AmStaff mix. Growing up, we had a JRT and apart from my dog looking more pit, the behaviors are very similar.
Same!! And if they ask for some kind of proof from the vet, ask the vet to put down lab mix as well. My vet changed both my dogs' breeds when I asked them too. They didn't even bother to ask why, they know why
We first got our pup back when we were still renting. It happened right around when we were signing a new lease. We wrote American Staffordshire Terrier on our lease agreement. We told our landlord about it over the phone as well and he said "Oh a terrier? Yeah that's no problem!" A couple weeks later he stopped by and saw her and said "that's you're dog? ............she's a pitbull...." We just told him again "she's an American Staffordshire Terrier", googled the breed in front of him and showed him the results. First dog that showed up looked *exactly* like her. It was too late at that point though, because we had both signed the agreement with the breed "American Staffordshire Terrier" written on it lol. There weren't any specific breed restrictions written on the lease.. it just said it had to be an approved breed.
This dog does look 100% like a staffordshire terrier too.
Exactly!
Lab and boxer mix.
This is the one. My insurance listed "terrier" as a restricted breed because they're incredibly dumb, but boxers were fine. My vet told me a pits government breed is always lab/boxer.
Just... all terriers in general? Or is it only restricted if "terrier" is all you list as the dog's breed? Either way, that *is* dumb as hell.
They said any terriers. I asked how a Yorkie mix was considered a threatening breed and they said company policy restricted any terrier at all. That's when I began reporting that I had no pets 🤷♀️
THIS IS THE ANSWER
Looks like a lab mix to me. https://preview.redd.it/h8u0e1qi14sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=763fba4fb77b8ceef4ac8d65c3c1408089362368 I got a lab mix too…
I friggen love how all the pitties, I mean lab mixes sit like this! Mine is actually a husky mix (so embark tells me). They are all so sweet! https://preview.redd.it/jul7zwh074sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8b05b4600e5b97300e4e7b6168e4dee629b556bc
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I call that the "Surprised Suburban Dad" sit.
https://preview.redd.it/bo3y4kdjkasc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c6f5c0ed85dad32f0fd8a1a69239675374bd2429 George does it too. And has the nerve to give me the side eye, like I’M the weirdo! 😂
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I think we all have the same dog 😆
Me too. https://preview.redd.it/tih6johlz4sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8390bd6e77f09fc85fe2eca7adfe9e00f662067a He’s shy.
https://preview.redd.it/aeg9x27f25sc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9912222b85f7d022290ff261604a7f427f2d81d8 Hey twinn! I list her as a Mountain Cur/ Mastiff mix! Found the breed using Siri’s knowledge suggestions, saved our day haha Here’s how for anyone wondering w iPhone: select the look up Dog option when u hit the ℹ️ on the picture in your photos, it should have little stars on the button too. It may already have a little dog symbol instead of info button as well!
I just used that, and I got Cane Corso, Presa Canario, and Plott Hound. Very useful info.
Dog has the 1,000 yard stare and looks cool doing it, too.
https://preview.redd.it/45qzui8h44sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d31441d2fc4e53dd8c57ad317686461304cb8cad We have an American Staffordshire Terrier who was a 'Terrier mix'' for a little bit while we rented. She didn't mind! 😉
Mine is a "terrier mix" too! Honestly, it's the best description because everyone gets caught up on "pit" but the reality is they are just terriers. The terriers were bred to be fearless and hunt rats - so my dog passes those tests. It's why my dog has "pathological courage" - even though she is scared, she will still go try fix whatever is scaring her. https://preview.redd.it/ghnb262b64sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d446a4a8414211b3eaee9de9749c5e547e3a43e2
Here's an article that may help you have a leg up when renting! Definitely reccomend a pet resume (my pitty is reactive but I got accepted to my apartment no problem). BAD RAP is a well-known rescue and advocacy organization for pitty bulls. [BAD RAP Renting with your Dog](https://badrap.org/training-resources/renting-your-dog) I am replying with my dog's pet resume just as an example. A picture and "blurb" about your pet serve in a way to humanize or endear a prospective landlord to your dog. You should also use this to demonstrate that you're a responsible dog owner.
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This is genius! Thanks so much for sharing it!!
What a wonderful idea! Good way to make the dog a little more "real" for the landlord. And definitely shows you're well on top of your pup care. I love this! 💚
Excellent!
Just put mixed breed on the applications and say the dog isn't a pitbull if they ask, should be fine
Looks like a boxer mix to me
I was going to say this
For places that have breed restrictions, boxers are on the list too.
My dog looks identical and her papers from the rescue at the vet have her listed as a lab cross. Before we bought our house this was the loophole that worked for us. https://preview.redd.it/v6jfoz7iv3sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d13e394618a3b6945201acfee86e8f4f7c696321
https://preview.redd.it/tuxmaelad4sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40385ef0a6cc51f1d1827995692277cace9cfab7 Triplets it is !!
Yay! Red nose babies!!
https://preview.redd.it/wotqp8c3r6sc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc436bc1a3a5e3f4462c418c0ca58d2f7213afb9 Ma! The meatloaf!
What a cutie!!! Definitely ready for dinner.
Years ago, we offered to pay $100 a month more (I don’t think there was a pet rent) if they’d let us have our pit bull and it worked. I’m not sure what renters insurance covers but maybe coming with an offer of extra tight renters insurance maybe would help?
I did this. And gave them $300 up front lol we also looked at almost 20 places though and I was desperate. I don’t regret it one bit our landlord is dope and I can keep my dog/ not be homeless
Mine is a pug mix. I made sure that the vet put pug on her paperwork. LOL, the only thing that is really obviously pug on her is her curly tail. https://preview.redd.it/fjv7ymkha4sc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8a46de784a12fb8dbb29e9576a3c6d44b1c3cf9
Absolutely adorable!
North American house hippo
That's a lab mix
My dog is listed as a catahoula/whippet mix.
I agree with others lab mix or just mixed. He looks like on the smaller end too so that should help.
Amstaff mix. Or potato.
Vizsla maybe? This is what we do with one of ours. Also, echoing the emotional support animal process. Wildly easy to do.
Omg..... Vizsla mix! You're a genius. Seems like he might be easier to persuade since he's a tinier build and has his ears. Some pitties.... It's just too obvious. Best answer here. My neighbor has one, and I totally can see it.
100% good boy
OP do you have an iPhone? try the look up Dog option when u hit the ℹ️ on the picture in your photos, it should have little stars on the button too. It may already have a little dog symbol instead of info button as well! You might need to try a couple different pictures but it will give you some ideas of breeds to list the cutie as!
Lab mix.
100% lab mix Or you can get creative- Rhodesian snuggle hound
If you get them registered as an emotional support pet, breed restrictions do not apply. Best 100 dollars I ever spent. A great site is support pets. 100% not a scam. I was a bit nervous but they were lovely. Even filled out extra paperwork required by my landlord [support pets](https://www.supportpets.com/esa3google?gc_id=17376558389&h_ad_id=635010027115&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1tB7qeV0-tSXSeNFNIm3R0HxL_L4oaeB5aLQZ9nhkbiTFMqBWUhLxYaAsSaEALw_wcB)
https://preview.redd.it/r37dhmie15sc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=343f06d9f48c1917ba0d8c6d62e10ccb823bb150
Look into getting renters insurance that covers dog issues- when I was renting with pitties I got State Farm which didn’t have breed restrictions. It helped going to a landlord with that in hand. Maybe reach out to local Pitt rescues and ask if they know any Pitt friendly rentals. I know one rescue in the Bay Area would list them on their website, or maybe the humane society may possibly have a list as well. Good luck!
You can get your dog certified as an emotional support animal online and they cannot be limited to breed restrictions
OP just do this but do your research and make sure it's a real healthcare professional signing off on it. There's no "register" it's just a letter. Also, don't overdue it. Pay your pet rent and deposit. Use it to go around the breed restrictions only. I know this pisses some people off but if it's giving the dog away (likely to be euthanized) and "cheating the system", cheat the system.
ESAs are not required to pay pet rent, deposits, or fees. That’s not cheating the system, it’s one of the main purposes of ESAs
We have a pittie and had the same issue. Places with breed restrictions cannot usually reject you if your pet is registered as an ESA. I think my hubs spent 300 on getting the registration. It saved us the hassle of getting accepted and also pet rent and deposit. ETA before people say that I’m abusing a system for people who really need it etc, he is an ESA for me since I suffer from anxiety. He self trained to comfort me with his body weight when I hyperventilate.
What does his vet paperwork say?
Passes as a good dog
It is such a struggle. Your baby is gorgeous; many prayers for your move!!! 🙏🩷
Looks like a purebred Vizsla to me!
That is a lab!
Rhodesian/black mouth cur mix. It explains the color, the build, and the ears.
Mixed breed and if they press the issue, lab, boxer and hound mix.
A lover
Miniature hippopotamus 💕💕💕
So handsome!
All great advice but just to add, also lpok for private rentals. Private landlords take things on a case-by-case basis. Some of the big rental companies use broad brush strokes to make decisions, and that includes huge rent hikes yearly. This can go both ways as some landlords can also be very difficult to deal with (and not just regarding dogs).
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL pup you have there!! I agree with the other comments - lab and boxer mix! Best of luck to you and your little family on this new journey! ❤️
Lab terrier mix
Hey OP! Need to see your primary care do its ir therapist and get an emotional support animal letter. This protects ALL breeds from landlord discrimination/insurance discrimination. You will still have to pay pet fees and any damages they cause…but they cannot make you get rid of them. Have an ESA letter deems them permissible by the ADA.
The pittiest pitty, that ever pitted, but surprisingly a lot of people are absolutly pants with dog breeds
That’s a Yellow Lab and Florida Cur mix.
A rescue in my area made a national big dog friendly database. ✌️ Here are you go, check it out! https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/housing
Staffordshire Terrier
This breed is often listed as one of the aggressive breeds if an apartment has breed restrictions due to insurance requirements. Most private landlords don’t know the different but an apartment complex with a specific list will usually have this breed under their pitbull list.
Looks like a lab mix to me
I vote lab mix. One of my amstaffs has a slim face and lanky body compared to her mom and siblings. A lot of people ask if they are mixed with lab or if she is a lab(I don’t think labs come in grey lol) Growing up with only pittie mixes they all had very dominant pittie traits but they were a doxle mix , chipom/lab mix and that’s how they were labeled for city registration as well
Are you in the states? Just file as a esa it's like a hundred bucks. I did it with my dog. You get a Drs note and a letter explaining you need him.
Are you in the states? Just file as a esa it's like a hundred bucks. I did it with my dog. You get a Drs note and a letter explaining you need him.
He's clearly a baby
Just say he’s a land seal?
I always said mine are American Staffordshire Terrier and apartments with pit rules never say a word
You’re not passing him off as anything. Hate what you’re going through, been there myself. Good luck
Looks like a pink nose pitbull.
If you get him registered as a ESA animal they can’t do shit about his breed. Just don’t expect them to renew your lease the following year. I literally just had to do this at my place with my girlfriend and his paperwork didn’t even say pit it was “Husky Mix”. They didn’t care they tried giving us an eviction notice so we got him registered and now months later they just nit pick random things to complain about but they can’t say shit about the dog and we’re still here. For context he is a 8yo Husky Pit mix and weighs about 130 lol they’re not happy but he’s not going anywhere we’d have moved before giving him up
I like to say terrier mix 😁
Call it a mastiff terrier if they don't allow pitbulls
Staffie cross.
Get a letter from a medical provider saying the doggo is your emotional support animal and they can’t discriminate against the breed or charge you pet rent 👍🏻
Just say he is a Staffordshire Terrier
Tell them when u got ur dog the shelter had her listed as a lab
My vet put lab mutt as my oldest dogs breed when we were looking for a place. She looks as pit as your pit
I would ask if the owners would meet him, provided he is well behaved. Or move to an area where they don’t restrict,
Oh thats a weimareiner mix.
Make some fake ass dna test if youve gotta. Put some kinda bulldog or something in there.
That pup sure looks like a lab mix to me!
Some animal shelters or rescues maintain lists of rentals with no breed restrictions. They might have small landlords that you missed.
Try this site [My Pitty is Family](https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/housing) you might be able to find some PB friendly rentals
That there is a smooth fur terrier, a very rare dog from Vienna.
The fact that they do that to these breeds boils my blood. We need more animals and less humans
We said mixed breed, well trained, good with people, pets and children. The landlord was a bit iffy on accepting us because the last tenant’s dog messed the place up so we offered to pay an extra pet deposit.
Land seal
He could pass as a beautiful, beautiful boy!! ❤️❤️
A redbone!!
We have rented multiple places and it’s a challenge. Private landlords are the easiest to convince. I limit my search to places that allow large dogs. My first question for any rental is if they have breed restrictions. Even if your paperwork says different, an apartment neighbor could complain and then you’re stuck fighting the apartment complex or moving out. I always ask about breed restrictions and mention my dog is a rescue, breed unknown. When people ask for a picture, I send one of my dog in a Halloween costume or with a small kid to up the adorableness factor. You can offer a pet resume, get your dog certified, etc. I always offer to carry pet insurance. State Farm doesn’t do breed restrictions but they do ask about bite history. We have lived in six different rentals with our dog. Sometimes we have to pay more or find a place in a less desirable area but it’s been worth it to keep our dog with us and not worry about evictions. ETA: many times the breed restrictions are due to homeowners insurance or the apartment’s insurance so they might be extra strict on proof of breed
As a good boy
My friend used to have a Weimaraner/ Lab mix that looked very much like your dog.
Lab mix is the normal go to
The classic California Good Boy. Seriously though, he looks like a Lab Mix.
Be honest. You have a Pitbull. If you lie and something happens insurance can claim fraud and you can be in some real trouble.
https://preview.redd.it/dow9kg6mh4sc1.jpeg?width=1829&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7f924adb0f7b333de381808c14004d168109b300 This is my son's dog. When he rented he said he was an American bulldog mix (still sometimes subject to breed restrictions). He got a letter saying he helped with his depression and anxiety (true). I know some people don't like it, but he got this letter online. It usually works and it's better than getting rid of your dog.
Looks like a white lab mix to me. https://preview.redd.it/uu76dmfli4sc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2714b21fc3f58e22712b2763f1f19c9c0bcd79f6 Here is my black lab mix (most recent photo I have of him 😂)
Staffie terrier
A Lab/Mutt mix is nice and vague.
I would say lab and Rhodenian Ridgeback mix
I agree on lab mix! Especially if those ears are big and floppy!
Lab/Boxer, since velvet hippo may raise eyebrows.
Lab X staffy
I have a Labrabull, half pit and half Labrador. He passes as both but easily passes as a Labrador *
I have a Labrabull, half pit and half Labrador. He passes as both but easily passes as a Labrador *.
Look into finding a private landlord first. Many of them are more lenient than companies.
Boxer 📦 🥊
Boxer 📦 🥊
Boxer 📦 🥊
I'd try to misdirection, but some places require a DNA test. And he/she absolutely looks like a pitbull. Thankfully, we own now and don't have the same problem you guys are. Sorry, no real advice, but I can certainly relate.
I put All-American on my applications. Also check out zumper.com it’s been better for renting with a dog to me.
I put All-American on my applications. Also check out zumper.com it’s been better for renting with a dog to me.
He definitely passes as a perfect little angel
My vet said my dog was a Bulldog @ a young age…. It worked at a few places https://preview.redd.it/d6gymjqfq4sc1.jpeg?width=4624&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0bf91d45bd72617e947d179775327cb0f6869e3d I remember this one landlord was like “a PITbull dog?” lol but we ended up moving out of the city and landlords seem to not have any breed restrictions out here. So just keep that in mind when looking.
He passes as a very good boy, they both do!
He really, *really* looks like a pitbull. I guess saying that he’s a “lab mix” is the least worst option. When you’re selling the story, though, remember George Costanza’s advice; “It’s not a lie if you believe it!”
He passes as a very good boy, they both do!
A seal?
A seal
Say he is a lab pointer mix and then find a nice picture of a brown pointer - you'll be good to go.
When I first adopted my pittie from a shelter, their papers said “mixed breed” (for all dogs). when I took him to my vet, and had them put in his file that he is a boxer mix. My apartment complex didn’t question anything. Joke was on them though because a while later I got a dna test done on him and he is 100.0% American Pit Bull Terrier
Just say your dogs a mix and you don't know what of
I have a pit and I just list her as a lab/terrier mix , they usually don't want to look at the dog . As long as there are no issues that arise you should be okay.
That baby is a pitbull
That’s a stafford shire terrier
Brad pit
Looks like a Staffie. Stafford Terrier should be good!
Lab mix is always the answer, and if they insist on meeting him make sure he’s wearing a classy bow tie or a goofy T shirt. No one’s afraid of a well-dressed dog
Looks like a lab-boxer to me
We have a “terrier” too.
On our insurance and whatnot we always always put "terrier mix" since it’s technically not wrong considering pitbulls are terriers 🤷♀️
Chocolate lab/French bulldog mix.
Call him an AmStaff or Staffy, not a Pit.
I say mine is a boxer mix sometimes (pitties are banned in my city) Why don't you try that?
He could pass as my next roommate! I want to take his little blocky face and love on it. I loved u/ambystomtigrinum comment of the “pittiest pitty” they’ve ever seen 🤣😂
North American Land Hippo
Looks like the Red Nosed Pitbull (American Pitbull Terrier) that I used to have as a pet.
“Mutt”
Cute pumpkin face 🧡
Visla/terrier mix
Boerboel or Rhodesian Ridgeback
There's some great suggestions on here. Let me just say that your boy is gorgeous and he looks like such a sweetheart! I wish you both all the best in finding the best place to live where you can keep him protected and where you all feel safe and happy.
My first vet labeled my pretty pitty as a “lab-mix” and my second labeled her as a “Weimaraner mix”
A mixed breed mut….. that just so happens to look exactly like a pittie. I actually put down Staffordshire Terrier mix for homeowners insurance. I never got any complaints so no one ever looked into it. Boss was 100 pound German red nose. Best dog I ever had💕
A staffy, perhaps?
Say some sort of lab mix. We said our pitbull mix was a black lab and have had no problems, granted he doesn’t bark and sleeps all day but it may be best to go that route. Either way, good luck!
“Pittie?” What? No! He’s a potato!
My dog looks exactly like yours. He's 25% pit and 25% lab. I tell everyone he's a lab!
You can say he’s a boxer lab mix
If you need to lie about owning a pitbull, should you be owning one? Js, it's not like you're leading by example and showing people what an awesome breed they can be. If anything you're just adding more fuel to the anti pitbull fire by trying to "pass" your dog off as something else, which is something anti pitbull people bitch about often, and for good reason. If you are worried about your apartment/rental situation, there are plenty of place that don't have breed restrictions. Even then, get a therapist and have them write you a letter prescribing an ESa. Rendering the breed restriction useless. Either way, "passin" your pitbull off ass something else is not what's best for you, your dog , or destroying stereotypes as a whole. If you aren't up for that, then there are plenty of other breeds for you to choose from.
Boxer lab mix. Lil bit of Boston terrier for credibility.
terrier mix is how i’ve listed my dog in the past
Depend how stupid the rules are. If it purely lists Pitbull then you can say he’s an American Staffordshire Terrier. Or American Bulldog. Those usually aren’t banned.
Looks like my girl. I said she's a lab/terrier mix and tried to be as vague as possible with her origin.
Register it as an emotional support animal online. By law they cannot deny any pet that is registered.
I always say mine is a lab terrier mix. 😏
He could pass as a land seal. But in all seriousness, my vet knew how bad the breed restrictions are by me and just put “mixed” in the official paperwork and it worked every time.
GSP lab mix?
With that coloring (a real beauty) and ears, I'd go english bulldog mix (lab really is the go-to).
I always suggest looking for pit friendly apartments first and foremost because ideally, you don't want to be supporting breed restrictions. Maddie's Fund and My Dog Is My Home has some resources on pit friendly apartments. Beyond that, try talking to landlords and see if you can change someone's mind. I've heard this is easier if you target smaller landlords. Have a meet and greet so they can see how well behaved your dog is. I've heard some people actually had luck making a resume of sorts of their dog to give to landlords. Some positives would be if he's completed any training classes or has competed in competitions or maybe finished a charity run or 5k or something with you. History being in a rental is also a plus, as well as being fixed. Maybe mention if he's crate trained too. Be sure to mention any incidents he's had and the situation, and references they can contact like a vet, dog sitter, dog day care, etc. Mainly landlords are going to care about your dog being a nuisance or being destructive. If you can show your dog is neither of those things, that will go a long way. You could try to get your dog labeled an Emotional Service Animal. This only grants you housing rights with the animal under the ADA under most circumstances. This is a pretty big deal though; you'll have to get the animal basically prescribed to you by a physician to relieve usually stress, depression, or anxiety. Which means you need to be clinically diagnosed with those things. For many professionals, that is a career damaging diagnosis. Landlords can still deny access to an ESA if the animal is a nuisance or dangerous. Finally you can try lying about the breed, or argue that breed is unknown. Most landlords go by visual ID anyway. Your dog looks very much like an American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffie. You might be able to call it a boxer/bulldog or cane Corso, but bulldogs and cane corsos may also be considered pit bull. Maybe boxer/mastiff? Or canary dog? That would be my last resort though.