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Sweet pics of the clan, Kyra Is just stunning

Go Redbubble and at the end of the year, you could cut of the monthly bit and even frame some of those pics, It's really well done and at a good price too

Unfortunately this boy has been Euth already :D As for arguing the breed, not a chance In The Lost Dogs Home Hell

I can't believe he Is still incarcerated, It's been so long now The system Is just a joke ;) Poor Bruce, and poor family who must be not only exhausted fighting this but heartbroken being apart for so long

Hi Joel, this Is the Breed Specific Legislation BSL section You would get more responses If you move this to the general section, Just ask Troy to have It moved there

LINK DNA Testing In Salina Saves Pet By DAVID CLOUSTON Salina Journal SALINA, Kan. | Animal-control officers knew the dog they saw looked like a pit bull. It didn't matter that the dog in question, Angie Cartwright's family pet Lucey, had never bitten anyone. Nor had she ever acted aggressively. Lucey's troubles began when Cartwright was pet-sitting her brother's dog, which got loose. Someone called animal-control officers, who picked up the brother's dog and collared Lucey in the process. The officers explained that they were taking Lucey to a veterinarian for a breed check — a professional opinion to determine Lucey's breed. Since 2005, Salina has had a ban on owning unregistered pit bulls and mixed breeds that are predominantly pit bull. Today, Lucey is home, and Cartwright credits a genetic test kit that helps pet owners identify the heritage of their mixed-breed dogs. The test found that a minor amount of Lucey's DNA came from Staffordshire bull terrier genes — a little more than 12 percent, not close to a predominant percentage. "Maybe this can save someone's animal, hopefully," Cartwright said. Without the test results, Cartwright and her family would have been faced with finding Lucey a home outside Salina, or leaving her at the animal shelter where she might be have to be destroyed. At least three retail genetic tests are on the market for dogs. One is the Wisdom Panel MX mixed breed analysis, which is offered by a Salina clinic, Town & Country Animal Hospital. Wisdom Panel is the only one that uses a blood test; two others use cheek swabs for DNA samples. Cartwright asked the animal control officers who were taking Lucey away if she could check with her own vet, Karen Hale Young, owner of Town & Country, for a second opinion. Cartwright didn't know then that the clinic had the genetic test available. Town & Country charges $168 for the service. "I was actually pretty desperate and I watch a lot of medical shows," Cartwright said. "I said, 'Do you guys do DNA testing on dogs?' It was actually just a grasp (at a solution). We didn't want her to go, we didn't want her to be put to sleep. I was angry and upset, and I was just trying to find a different solution." The family had acquired Lucey as a puppy just a couple of months earlier from a family in Hutchinson that couldn't care for her anymore. Young said she thought that, given the shape of Lucey's head and ears, particularly, Lucey was predominantly pit bull. "She said, 'Prove me wrong — please prove me wrong.' " Cartwright said. "I said, 'I hope I do.' " The test showed that Lucey had no more than 12.5 percent each of bull terrier DNA, boxer, and Staffordshire bull terrier. The largest percentage of DNA, 25 percent, was Bernese mountain dog. "Berners" are a Swiss breed originally bred as farm dogs and companion animals, used for driving cattle. The American Kennel Club defines pit bulls as American pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers or any mix of those breeds. All of the genetic testing companies, in their literature, urge that their products not be used to enforce breed bans. None have reached the point of being challenged in court. Still, Rose Base, director of the Salina Animal Shelter, accepts the test results. "It's provided through a veterinary clinic. And if they're that strongly supporting something like that, we feel it must be a quality product," Base said. Salina veterinarian David Atherton offers the Wisdom Panel test to his customers curious about their dog's characteristics. He said he thinks the test has validity. "If I was going to have a beloved dog taken away, I would demand it," he said.

It makes me wonder why you'd want to name your dog after a someone convicted of rape, criminal assault and with a history of spousal abuse and very poor record of dog ownership. Maybe just maybe some people just like the name, It doesn't mean that their dog Is named after that particular person. I'm sure there are plenty of Tyson's out there without that reputation. A name Is a name, It's doesn't make the dog, this argument Is just ridiculous and just nit picking

Bruce's case Is being heard at the court of appeal tomorrow Sorry tis all the info I have atm Fingers crossed for Bruce that he finally gets to go home where he belongs

Gosh, tis heartbreaking :D Again so sorry for your loss Run free Memphis

I'm so sorry for your loss :D Run free Cujo

Thanks for that kja, I thought It was worth a shot asking people in the know

Thanks for trying tlc, that's about as I got It too, maybe It's just not savable

Can anyone please tell me how I can save this pic? That Is, If It Is savable, I've tried In LR but I can't seem to define her head, and I can't get rid off whatever It is she's got happening around her eyes?? This Is untouched atm, I can fix everything else except head and eyes Any suggestions If any much appreciated

:D This has brought tears to my eyes, I'm so sorry for what you had to experience, and your devastating loss Run free beautiful Bella

I'm so sorry you and your brother had to go through this :D If It was indeed the Lost Dogs Home that he ended up In, he never stood a chance from day 1 Fly free now boy, you've touched the hearts of many

:D Touchy! Having my breed hammered down on at the drop of every hat!!! you bet I'm touchy It's nothing but nit picking just to cause shit, who cares what the dog's name was

:D well said Tony, well said

I'll put it another way to try and help you understand :D Do you think he would he have considered a name like Cuddles or Blossom for a Pit Bull or Bull terrier? Do you think a Rotty or Mastiff owner just to name a few other breeds, would call their dogs Cuddles or Blossom or Tinkles??? It's just a name FFS get over It And Cordy that's really non of your business, and shouldn't even be asked on a forum. This whole thread has just gone overboard as usual I'm sick and tired of being classed as a redneck because of my chosen breed too For all of those who find It hard to believe on how It's not that easy to Id APBT are, maybe you need to get on some other forums where even experts In the breed for many years sometimes have problems Id the pure APBT If It don't have papers. Get out of the DOL square, and do some research

How I see It too, It's a matter of personal taste too, What works for some may not work for others, what looks great to some, may not look that crash hot to others. I didn't do the poll, but I enjoy editing most of my pics

Thank you for helping this boy, as he may have ended up as road kill or in the wrong hands, It's a shame he wasn't chipped so could be traced back to owner. I think you've done the best you could possible do, in these circumstances, BSL sucks, and is just beyond sad to see so many of these guys PTS based purely on looks alone I hope he is given a chance of re homing, fingers crossed

;) Nope I don't have a huge waiting list, I'm really just starting out- and still learning so I'm happy to do all the drawings I can at the moment. have afew portraits I've promised to do, but just send me a pic Doyou like graphite or pastel? Awesome I'll PM you

Very nice for a quickie Do you have a huge waiting list for these ? Wouldn't mind getting my girl done, when you've finished all your orders

A lot of positive stuff happening worldwide with BSL lately, It Is awesome to hear

Another one bites the dust!

How can you say you're against BSL, when In actual fact you are pro BSL The reason I say you're pro Is that you're willing to have the Fila on the BSL list, purely based on what you've Googled, You just can't say I'm against It, but glad the Fila's are on the list! Here Is your quote from another thread! If this Is NOT an anti Fila campaign, I'd hate to see what actually Is one by you