809:"American Research Foundation", initially established by an individual who capitalized on crossbreeds that long-established breed registries do not recognize because they failed necessary breed standard requirements for recognition. There is no verification available without having to do OR. Further, this registry received numerous complaints and is out of business. For verification see included references: Rip Off Report Big Paws Only Blog See comments wherein NLDA states on July 24, 2017: "Hi Lolly, unfortunately we have not had any correspondence with ARF. I would also love to know who has the old records. All of my leads have gone cold." Working Lacys no verifiability.
371:"But in the 1970s, there was this well-intentioned move by the humane movement to stamp out what was left of illegal dog fighting. In order to do that, they partnered with the media to put dog fighting on the front page of every newspaper in America. In doing so, they encouraged wild speculations about these dogs that were not based in science or historical fact—things like they have 5,000 pounds of jaw pressure. And the more terrified everyone became, the more people who probably should not have had these dogs, wanted them.
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were used historically; they have not maintained their century-old heritage. Unfortunately, many are still misidentified as pit bull types for no other reason than looks. There are clandestine markets for fighting dogs - crime does exist - but if discovered, responsible breeders and breed registries take proper action against them, including banning those who are members and filing police reports on anyone who is engaged in such activity.
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