Sentences with phrase «bull breed due»

Note that some very large dog breeds such as the bull mastiff may be mistaken for a pit bull breed due to their appearance, but they are not pit bulls.

Not exact matches

Breeds with a higher rate of deafness due to improper breeding include Australian shepherds, pit bulls, Great Danes, Dalmatians and American bulldogs.

Part of our advocacy efforts includes educating the public on various aspects of living with dogs, with or without disabilities, to encourage adoption, especially of these ostracized breeds that are in great numbers in shelters everywhere due to overpopulation and the bans on pit bulls (read more about Breed - Specific Legislation and other BS discrimination).

While in many shelters Pit Bulls are over represented in comparison to other pure breeds this is not due to an over population issue but more due to bad internal adoption policies within many humane organizations and of a lack of understanding about the breed resulting in an unnatural deflatation in demand.

I think that Miami would be the LAST place it should be homed, due to the fact that they have BSL that target the bull breeds...........

Dogs who have flat - noses, called brachycephalic, like English bulldogs, French bulldogs, Shih Tzus and pugs; heavily - muscled dogs like pit bulls and boxers; large breed dogs; and any overweight animal is at an increase to suffer from overheating due their poor ability to dissipate heat.

Critics of breed - specific legislation argue that these laws are not only discriminatory, penalizing all pit bulls regardless of their behavior, but also ineffective in preventing dog bite fatalities and injuries; further, such laws raise concerns about due process rights.

By the time of the early 1800's due to selective breeding a dog had emerged, which was very similar to the American Pit Bull of today.

Most Pit Bull owners feel although in some cases we may have to keep our love for the breed hidden from society in general due to the discrimination often faced by those ignorant of the breed in today's society.

Due to the protective nature many Pit Bull owners had at the time many refused to register even though the breed standard had become officialized.

These dogs are sometimes called «bully breeds» due to their lineage coming from bull - and - terrier types for dogs — not because some people think they are mean dogs (or bullies).

Due to their high intelligence and strong desire to please, pit bulls are easier to train than most breeds.

«It's a common myth that that all or a vast majority of pit - bull type dogs are inherently more aggressive than other types of dog breeds due to genetics.

Although incorrect breed identification plays a large part in this, it is also due to the fact that many people who bring a Pit Bull into their family should not have done so.

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Crossing the Atlantic to the United States in the 1920's, the bull mastiff became one of the most popular breeds due to the breed's rich and powerful patrons.

While some American Pit Bull Terriers were bred for this purpose, due to their athleticism and strength, they also found their way into other roles, including helping on farms.

Due to its distinctive physical and mental characteristics along with its natural desire to be the total companion and working dog, an American Bulldog should never be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Most attacking pit bulls are not due to bad owners but naïve owners who do not understand the dangerous pit bull breed traits.

American pit bull terriers, often referred to simply as pit bulls, are one of the most talked about dog breeds due to their popularity as household pets and their rich history.

Although «Staffies» might have a bad reputation due to their visual similarity to the often aggressive «bully breeds», Staffordshire Bull Terriers are actually mild and friendly and generally have a very sweet temperament.

Due to the abolishing of bull - baiting, the breed was endangered and came to the brink of extinction.

I agree... it's how there raised PERIOD.Something somewhere went wrong if your pit is aggressive before you adopted, could of been when they were pups.I have a blue and Tia on pit bulls and paroles says... mostly aggressive due to over breeding to get the blue.Wrong, I have 4 different breed dogs and also, raised sharpies years ago, my liberty is the sweetest, laidback love bug I have ever owned.Just putting that out there.

Essentially, this ruling now makes breed specific legislation in Ohio for anything beyond «purebred» American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers very problematic — meaning that they would have to go through all due processes and puts more pressure on cities with laws pertaining to mixed breeds and other breeds, like cane corsos, that declaring these types of dogs dangerous without due process is «unreasonable and arbitrary.»

In Broward, a ban on pit bull - type dogs was considered at one time, but was dropped due to a Florida state law against breed - specific bans.

Some breeds of dog are known for drooling due to unique anatomical characteristics, such as Mastiffs, St Bernards, and English Bull Dogs.

American Pit Bull Terrier puppies are becoming more difficult to find due to breed bans in an increasing number of localities.

To make matters worse, the dogs involved in court cases (due to owners disputing breed ID) clog the local shelter, causing the shelter to euthanize dogs that are not suspected «pit bulls» due to lack of space.

Some negative opinions may be due to the Pit Bull breed bias as well as the fact that Pit Bulls are often viewed as muscle - heavy aggressive dogs.

Note To Pit Bull Dog Owners: Due to the fact Society insurance does not cover dog attacks, we can not deal with breeds known for aggression.

Even as shelter statistics have continued to improve, large - breed and pit - bull type dogs remain at - risk in shelters due to persistent and pervasive misinformation and misconceptions that prejudice people against them.

Due to the laws governing Pit Bull breed dogs in Prince Georges County, at this time Social Tailwaggers can not accept Pit Bull breed dogs in their classes.

Some dogs like the pit bull are more predisposed to certain traits due to breeding, history, etc..

The overbreeding of pit - bulls has also created a social dilemma as many end up in shelters and due to the over population of this breed, they are often the most likely to be euthanized.

In general, pit bulls make excellent pets, but like other breeds, it's possible that some of them may have undesirable traits such as human aggression, shyness, instability, etc., due to indiscriminate breeding and / or irresponsible / abusive ownership.

In general, Pit Bulls and AmStaffs make excellent pets, but like other breeds, it's possible that some of them carry undesirable traits such as human aggression, shyness, instability, etc, due to poor breeding or previous irresponsible / abusive ownership.

Due to the breed's bad reputation and the attraction these dogs have on undesirable individuals, * many * shelters across the nation have a «non-adoption» policy on Pit Bull type dogs and will not put them up for adoption at all.

«(M) any of the pit bull attacks are due to a skyrocketing number of poorly bred and badly trained dogs raised by backyard breeders, who are trying to cash in on the pit bull's growing reputation as a cheap, but deadly effective guard dog, particularly in urban areas.»

Please note: Due to Prince George's County's strict breed specific legislation, we are unable to adopt pit bull - type dogs to residents of this county.

Background In some regions of the country, unplanned litters of puppies have nearly been eliminated, due to aggressive spay / neuter campaigns, and shelters in these areas are now filled with large breeds, pit bulls and guarding - breed mixes who take longer to adopt and may not be recommended for first - time guardians.

LIMITS ON BREEDS: Unfortunately, due to liability issues, we can not accept the following pure - breeds or mixes where these breeds predominate: Pit Bulls, American Bull Dog, Chow - Chow, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and WolfBREEDS: Unfortunately, due to liability issues, we can not accept the following pure - breeds or mixes where these breeds predominate: Pit Bulls, American Bull Dog, Chow - Chow, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Wolfbreeds or mixes where these breeds predominate: Pit Bulls, American Bull Dog, Chow - Chow, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Wolfbreeds predominate: Pit Bulls, American Bull Dog, Chow - Chow, American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Wolf Dogs.

That's due to the tendency in the United States to falsely stereotype pit bulls as innately more dangerous than other dog breeds.

Pit bulls, in particular, end up in shelters in large numbers due to the myths and negative media and public perceptions that are associated with the breed.

Due to the Ontario Pit Bull Ordinance in Ontario, Canada which went into effect on August 29, 2005, DogFriendly.com Recommends against travel into the Ontario province with your dog whether it is a Pit Bull, other breed or any mixed breed that could in any way be «confused» with a Pit Bull.

In addition to raising funds, Aubrey wanted people to learn that often misunderstood, stereotyped, and targeted for dog fighting, pit bulls are prevalent in local shelters due to irresponsible breeding and ownership.

* Please also note: At this time we are unable to adopt out dogs to anyone living in Prince George's County due to current Breed Specific Legislation banning Pit Bulls.

Pit Bulls are often the most frequent breed at animal shelters due to their ability to jump high and escape from backyards, so consider putting in a fence that's at least 6 feet tall.

Often, that's due to strong feelings about certain «aggressive» breeds, such as pit bulls and Rottweilers, which may not be based in reality.