Spyke
Komodo Rodeo
lemmy.world

That velvet baby needs the White Hand of Saruman. Just look at that big ol' noggin' for a canvas.

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Davel23
fedia.io

Looks more pitbull than bulldog to me, but I'm no expert. I am, however, an internationally recognized expert on cute dogs, and I can absolutely verify this is one.

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potoooooooo 🥔reply
lemmy.world

She reminds me a little of the stray I took in, who is also part pitbull, I'm pretty sure and part ??? (maybe terrier of some kind?). She is the most-affectionate dog I've ever encountered and so spunky for her (presumed on my part) age.

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LilB0kChoyreply
lemm.ee

I see the pit too, but look at that left arm. Not sure if it's the perspective but it looks like a bulldog arm to me.

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StraySojournerreply
lemmy.world

I 100% agree. Me and my partner specifically considered adoption on that idea

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StraySojournerreply
lemmy.world

Are you guys in the Midwest region? If not then maybe, but it would be a long shot

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StraySojournerreply
lemmy.world

I know it's not going to fulfill your need to smooch, but she does get smooches everyday.

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Voroxpetereply
sh.itjust.works

That's OK, this little nugget will gladly accept more smooches on her behalf.

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Idontevenknowanymore
mander.xyz

That's a pitbull and I do wish people would stop adopting them because it just legitimizes the back yard breeders when they can use the rescue system to dump the dogs that didn't sell.

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BiteSizedZeitGeistreply
lemmy.world

I don't think a backyard breeder would say "well, crap, the shelter can't take older pitties, guess I won't breed them." They're probably in it for money and clout, and they'll find a way to get rid of unwanted dogs one way or another.

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BiteSizedZeitGeistreply
lemmy.world

So, like, you're wrong, but there's a lot of nuance here.

  1. Pitbulls, if raised well, can be some of the sweetest and most sociable dogs around.
  2. They're still bred for fighting and violence and no matter how friendly a pitbull is, the owners still need to be very careful around strangers, kids, and unfamiliar dogs.
  3. In the end, humans made pitbulls, and I think that gives us a responsibility to both take care of the pitbulls that exist and also not breed any more. Like a lot of dog breeds, humans have bred them to be miserable or dangerous for petty, dumb and selfish purposes. Maybe the smartest and most compassionate thing to do is to let the breeds expire while making sure the living are as happy, healthy and safe as possible.
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