Guest Author - Debra Kelly Shelters across the country are
feeling the consequences of the popular yet negative images that
some dog breeds are suffering under. These breeds, from the pit
bull to the bull mastiff and even the bulldog, are often
overlooked for adopted and unfairly euthanized because of the
stigma that has been attached to them. In spite of the fact that
the pit bull was once America's dog, many now find themselves in
dire circumstances because of an image that has been nurtured by
pop culture and a small percentage of the population. Some of
the reasons for the tag of bully breeds include the dogfighting
culture and the media hype that has gone along with it. Many --
if not all -- of the stereotypes associated with bully breeds
just aren't true. The next time someone brings up one of these
arguments against the safety of owning a dog commonly thought of
as a bully breed, counter with some of these facts. Myth: Bully
breeds are not good around children, families, strangers or
other pets because