Reply To Breed Specific Legislation.

I want to thank you for your comment. I understand your feelings. I feel the reason that some, and I stress some, of the breeds listed are being targeted is because of the backyard breeding that is done. I have groomed many Pits, Staffie's, Rotties, German Shepherds and Dobie's in my career. I can honestly say that I have only run into 2 Pits that I could not groom. All but the Shepherd's require only a bath, toenails and ears cleaned. And, the two that I couldn't do, were horribly bred. I actually called animal control because these two dogs were so abused. The people were, in my opinion, fighting these dogs because of the scarring that was on each. This occurred in Charleston, WV. My first dog, after I left home, was a Rottie that my ex-husband bought from Cratty Kennels in Marion OH. He was such a delight and a super companion to me, as my ex was a construction pipeliner, and worked out of town 3 wks. at a time. If we, as a society, would stand up and put a stop to the abuse and back-yard breeding, these beautiful breeds would be able to live a happy and normal life, free of abuse.