The results showed little agreement between reported breed (from visual identification) and actual breed as determined by DNA analysis. (nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com)
It is simply another way to unfairly group a number of actual breeds into a derogatory category of dog based on appearance. (huffingtonpost.com)
Dogs may be identified as terriers, pit bulls, shepherds, or retrievers; none of these are actual breed names, and the breeds that really do make up these categories come in a startling variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. (stopbsl.org)