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A friend of mine asked me a question today about rescuing APBT's from shelters or rescue groups that I can't answer. I'm new to the breed my self as far as owning 1, and I know they have changed a lot since I was a kid. I was raised with a pit that was my Grandmothers. But Until I got mine recently I haven't been around them. And I know the breed has changed a lot since the 70's.
Any way he has come to like my Amber and wants to get a APBT of his own, and wants to rescue 1 but isn't sure if it is a good idea. Reason being is you hear of all the BYB (back yard breeders) dogs ending up at the pound or rescues.
And a lot of the info you read about pits says not to buy from BYB's because of genetics and such. I guess he doesn't want a dog that's going to be prone to hip dysplasia or any other bad traits. Any thoughts on what to tell him is greatly appreciated!
Any way he has come to like my Amber and wants to get a APBT of his own, and wants to rescue 1 but isn't sure if it is a good idea. Reason being is you hear of all the BYB (back yard breeders) dogs ending up at the pound or rescues.
And a lot of the info you read about pits says not to buy from BYB's because of genetics and such. I guess he doesn't want a dog that's going to be prone to hip dysplasia or any other bad traits. Any thoughts on what to tell him is greatly appreciated!