I determine her dogs facial structure displays a strong jaw - must be mixed with pit bull…

So I’ve gone from being a wonderful PM with perfect availability for a family in need to “dog whisperer” tonight. Lady messages asking about availability, says she has two dogs, request a picture, determine her dogs facial structure displays a strong jaw - must be mixed with pit bull. Inform her they are on our restricted breeds list (mixed or pure) and we wouldn’t be able to accept them unless she had vet records stating otherwise. Does everyone else go on looks or just the paperwork?!? Are you required to submit pictures or retain them with the resident file?

A dog’s breed is almost impossible to determine from looks once it is mixed with anything.

This one is part Rottweiler, yes, but also cattle dog and chow. And 100% Popeye.

Golden retriever, Pekingese, and chihuahua. I thought for sure she was at least part shiba inu but I was wrong.

Pictures along with vet records detailing the breed, weight and to ensure they are up to date on shots.

That’s why it’s best practice to ask for vet records on every pet, every time.its like canine fair housing lol

Never asked for a picture before showing an apartment!

I do actually know my dog breeds but require vet papers instead. I don’t claim to be a dog expert so it takes that argument right out.

Square jaw could be a boxer.

Recently had someone bring in vet paperwork for a lab and I am certain it is a Pit. The guy kept screaming at me asking if I was a vet. ????

Going on looks is impossible to tell accurately what breeds are mixed into a dog. In fact liter mates for mixes can look like completely different dogs. Also the fact that it’s 2019 and you still have pit bulls restricted says a lot. Any dog behavior expert would second that. My wife is an aggressive dog behavior specialist and she gets more aggressive labs and Golden retrievers at work than she ever gets pit bulls.

What about Staff often confused at first glance to be a pb

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Staffor...6DHmEHFYkOSEFKJL21Pw

Personally I am more fearful of chiauaus... horrible ankle biters ????

Just paperwork. Lots of dogs have similar features to a pit. And in my experience pits are better behaved than other dogs. The breed restrictions are quite honestly BS and I always hated having them. It’s more about the owner and training than anything else. If paperwork doesn’t say pit(or any other restricted breed). Do your due diligence with a pet interview. Aggressive dogs not allowedx

Paperwork only. Opinions don’t count

Paperwork unless you’re a veterinarian!

As many people here know, vets will fib. I don't ask about the dog until it's time to sign papers.

t really sounds like you weren’t concerned with breeds and then moved more on the guest, Deborah just let people live.

“Strong jaw” smh. If you’re going to have a stupid policy at least make it objective.

Why are we all gonna act like vets don’t lie when it comes to dogs that are on the aggressive breed list? Not sure how or why it is legal or ethical but have seen american Staffordshire terrier looking dogs listed as poodles or labs. The vets need to be held accountable.

Try petscreening.com takes all the liability off

Shame to discriminate on “how they look”. Hopefully the family found a home where all the family members are welcome.

We require a picture and shot records. We have a long list of restricted breeds. Mixed or pure.

How about stop restricting breeds? It's an antiquated, inaccurate, and unfair practice. If you're going to do it, you should rely on vet records only, your "assessment" by photo will probably get you sued eventually.