Sentences with phrase «bull type group»

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Another group of breeds that clustered genetically included the mastiff - type dogs such as the Bull Mastiff, Bulldog and the Rottweiler.

``... Controlled studies have not identified this breed group [pit bull - type dogs] as disproportionately dangerous.»

Because the term has become associated with such a genetically diverse group of canines, Mr. Cleary demonstrated that there is no basis for making behavioral predictions that could consistently to apply to every pit bull - type dog.

So you'll have the bichon frise»; a lap dog that was bred for precious pampering, but is too big to be categorized in the toy group, the poodle; a versatile breed that was utilized as a retriever, truffle hunter and then circus performer, and then you have two types of bulldogs; breeds who were once used for bull baiting, but since this practice has been outlawed, they technically can't be categorized under the working dog category.

Philanthropist Dwight Lowell and his wife, Kimberly, have endowed the Lowell Fund, a grant program intended to assist shelters and rescue groups help dogs who are large, of mixed breed, of the pit bull type, and large senior dogs who have been abused, neglected or otherwise are in need.

On Saturday, October 26th, the Montreal SPCA invites the public to come by and meet Pit Bull type dogs available for adoption through the Montreal SPCA and PitStop Montreal and to learn about the truths and myths surrounding this often discriminated against group of dogs.

Owners of pit bull - type dogs deal with a strong breed stigma, however controlled studies have not identified this breed group as disproportionately dangerous....

While rescues and advocacy groups focus on eliminating the shadow cast on pit bull type dogs such as My Pitbull is Family, the effects of frenzy from media headlines on public opinion and legislation is difficult to reverse in the court of public opinion.

Classification FCI: Group 3 - Terriers Section 3 - Bull type Terriers, without working trial.

Next is the group of laws that bans or restricts particular breeds, usually pit bulls (a type of dog, not a single breed) and sometimes Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Akitas, Dobermans, Chow Chows, and a few others.

Staffordshire Terriers, sometimes referred to as «pit bull» type, are intelligent and trainable dogs, but unfortunately can be labelled as an aggressive breed group.

Later, Meghan joined forces with Lydia Zaidman, another one of the active meetup members, to transform the meetup group into a vehicle to change minds and fight negative stereotypes surrounding pit bull type dogs.

Ring Dog Rescue is a rescue group dedicated to «Pit Bull type dogs», which are defined as any dog having bulldog lineage.

About the organization: Plenty of Pit Bulls (POPB) is a group of volunteers working to help pit bull type dogs in and around Alachua County, Florida through rescue, adoption, and education.

Some people include the Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Bulldog in this group because these breeds share similar head shapes and body types.

Atlanta Underdog Initiative Foster: dogs, specifically pit bull type dogs and mastiffs Website: www.atlantaunderdog.com Area: Metro Atlanta Information: Atlanta Underdog Intiative, or A.UD.I, is a 501 (c) 3 pit bull and mastiff advocacy and rescue group.

Some pit bull - type dogs have found their way out of Montreal shelters ahead of the law with the SPCA, along with rescue groups, racing to find spaces for them in regions that don't enforce a breed - specific ban.

All the models from the series are shelter dogs who were waiting for adoption at the time of the photograph, and were thought to belong to the pit bull group (studies have shown that most of the time, the identification of pit bull - type dogs by shelter staff is inconsistent).

Breed Specific Bans: A group of laws that bans particular breeds, usually pit bulls (a type of dog, not a breed) and sometimes Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Akitas, Dobermans, Chow Chows, and a few others.

The lock - jaw stereotype was created and is perpetuated by anti-Pit Bull - type dog groups and the media.