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My 6-month pit bull mix rarely barks, and it's deep. Is this okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 30 days old | 27 lbs

I have a pit bull mix who is 6 mos. old & she rarely barks & when she does its deep & gravely? Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 5th, 2018

I would not be concerned by infrequent barking, and there is no disease that comes to mind that would cause a deeper bark. Sometimes a change in the sound of the bark can be related to certain diseases but if Bella’s bark has always been this way I wouldn’t worry.

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