{"id":24399,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:06","slug":"why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are Pit Bulls so common in shelters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_Pit_Bulls_so_common_in_shelters\" title=\"Why are Pit Bulls so common in shelters?\">Why are Pit Bulls so common in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_there_so_many_Chihuahua_in_shelters\" title=\"Why are there so many Chihuahua in shelters?\">Why are there so many Chihuahua in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_breed_of_dog_is_most_likely_to_be_adopted_from_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?\">What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_do_shelters_have_so_many_Pit_Bulls\" title=\"Why do shelters have so many Pit Bulls?\">Why do shelters have so many Pit Bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_percent_of_shelter_dogs_are_Pit_Bulls\" title=\"What percent of shelter dogs are Pit Bulls?\">What percent of shelter dogs are Pit Bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_Chihuahuas_in_shelters\" title=\"Why are Chihuahuas in shelters?\">Why are Chihuahuas in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_do_so_many_people_have_Chihuahuas\" title=\"Why do so many people have Chihuahuas?\">Why do so many people have Chihuahuas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_dog_breeds_end_up_in_shelters_the_most\" title=\"What dog breeds end up in shelters the most?\">What dog breeds end up in shelters the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_there_so_many_pit_mixes_in_shelters\" title=\"Why are there so many pit mixes in shelters?\">Why are there so many pit mixes in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_is_the_most_common_dog_to_find_in_a_shelter\" title=\"What is the most common dog to find in a shelter?\">What is the most common dog to find in a shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_dogs_are_least_likely_to_get_adopted\" title=\"What dogs are least likely to get adopted?\">What dogs are least likely to get adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_is_the_easiest_dog_to_adopt\" title=\"What is the easiest dog to adopt?\">What is the easiest dog to adopt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_is_the_most_abandoned_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most abandoned dog breed?\">What is the most abandoned dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_there_so_many_Pit_Bulls_at_the_shelter\" title=\"Why are there so many Pit Bulls at the shelter?\">Why are there so many Pit Bulls at the shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_percent_of_dogs_are_Pit_Bulls\" title=\"What percent of dogs are Pit Bulls?\">What percent of dogs are Pit Bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_most_shelter_dogs_Pit_Bulls\" title=\"Why are most shelter dogs Pit Bulls?\">Why are most shelter dogs Pit Bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#How_many_Pit_Bulls_are_in_shelters_in_the_US\" title=\"How many Pit Bulls are in shelters in the US?\">How many Pit Bulls are in shelters in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_percentage_of_dog_owners_own_Pit_Bulls\" title=\"What percentage of dog owners own Pit Bulls?\">What percentage of dog owners own Pit Bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_Chihuahuas_always_in_shelters\" title=\"Why are Chihuahuas always in shelters?\">Why are Chihuahuas always in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_do_people_adopt_Chihuahuas\" title=\"Why do people adopt Chihuahuas?\">Why do people adopt Chihuahuas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#What_breed_of_dog_gets_put_down_the_most\" title=\"What breed of dog gets put down the most?\">What breed of dog gets put down the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Do_Chihuahuas_get_euthanized\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas get euthanized?\">Do Chihuahuas get euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_are_Chihuahuas_so_popular\" title=\"Why are Chihuahuas so popular?\">Why are Chihuahuas so popular?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Why_would_anyone_buy_a_Chihuahua\" title=\"Why would anyone buy a Chihuahua?\">Why would anyone buy a Chihuahua?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-pit-bulls-so-common-in-shelters\/#Are_Chihuahuas_the_dumbest_dogs\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?\">Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Pit_Bulls_so_common_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why are Pit Bulls so common in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But as far as I can tell, there are two primary reasons for Pit Bull intake in shelters being as high as it is. One, overpopulation: Whether it&#8217;s backyard breeding or casual breeding or just plain breeding, there&#8217;s way too much breeding of Pit Bulls going on.  <b>Breed Specific Legislation and Pit Bull Prejudice<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_so_many_Chihuahua_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why are there so many Chihuahua in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are there so many Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas in shelters? There are so many Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas in shelters because <b>more of these dogs are being bred, because of breed characteristics like a tendency towards boldness and bravery, and because of public misinformation and misconceptions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_is_most_likely_to_be_adopted_from_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Staffordshire Terriers (Pit bulls) are the most often adopted shelter dog simply because they are the most surrendered and the most found as a stray by Animal Control Officers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_shelters_have_so_many_Pit_Bulls\"><\/span>Why do shelters have so many Pit Bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But as far as I can tell, there are two primary reasons for Pit Bull intake in shelters being as high as it is. One, overpopulation: Whether it&#8217;s backyard breeding or casual breeding or just plain breeding, there&#8217;s way too much breeding of Pit Bulls going on.  <b>Breed Specific Legislation and Pit Bull Prejudice<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percent_of_shelter_dogs_are_Pit_Bulls\"><\/span>What percent of shelter dogs are Pit Bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15%20% of dogs in shelters are Pit Bulls. That said, it&#8217;s challenging to come up with an accurate number as the definition of the breed is quite broad. 80% of Pit Bulls are euthanized each year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Chihuahuas_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why are Chihuahuas in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are there so many Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas in shelters? There are so many Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas in shelters because more of these <b>dogs are being bred, because of breed characteristics like a tendency towards boldness and bravery, and because of public misinformation and misconceptions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_so_many_people_have_Chihuahuas\"><\/span>Why do so many people have Chihuahuas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are affordable and low maintenance. It&#8217;s easy to love and to be with them. They are very light in weight as two pounds and rarely exceed six pounds. Chihuahuas are a healthy breed and excellent companion dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_end_up_in_shelters_the_most\"><\/span>What dog breeds end up in shelters the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Dog Breeds Most Often Found in Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Pit Bull Terrier. American Pit Bull Terriers are lumped into the Pit Bull or bully breed family.  <\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.  <\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.  <\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.  <\/li>\n<li>Jack Russell Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.  <\/li>\n<li>Boxer.  <\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_so_many_pit_mixes_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why are there so many pit mixes in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But as far as I can tell, there are two primary reasons for Pit Bull intake in shelters being as high as it is. One, overpopulation: Whether it&#8217;s backyard breeding or casual breeding or just plain breeding, there&#8217;s way too much breeding of Pit Bulls going on.  <b>Breed Specific Legislation and Pit Bull Prejudice<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_dog_to_find_in_a_shelter\"><\/span>What is the most common dog to find in a shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1  <b>American Pit Bull Terrier<\/b> <b>The American Pit Bull Terrier and various Pit Bull-type dogs make up the vast majority of purebred dogs found in shelters. In fact, there are nearly 18,000 dogs waiting for their forever homes listed on the website. That&#8217;s a huge number of homeless animals for just a single breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_least_likely_to_get_adopted\"><\/span>What dogs are least likely to get adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The American Staffordshire Terrier is the least likely breed to be adopted. The chances are even worse for Staffordshire Terrier&#8217;s who are not babies, as they get adopted at a rate of less than 50%. Chihuahuas and pit bull terriers are the two most common breeds available, and also among the least likely to be adopted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_dog_to_adopt\"><\/span>What is the easiest dog to adopt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 21 Easiest Dog Breeds to Own<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Basset hound. Puppy basset at the beach | imantsu\/iStock\/Getty Images.  <\/li>\n<li>Beagle. Beagle | Alaskla\/iStock\/Getty Images.  <\/li>\n<li>Bichon frisxe9 Bichon frise | Eudyptula\/iStock\/Getty Images.  <\/li>\n<li>Border terrier. Two border terriers | iStock.com\/shellhawker.  <\/li>\n<li>Bulldog.  <\/li>\n<li>Cavalier King Charles spaniel.  <\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.  <\/li>\n<li>Collie.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_abandoned_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most abandoned dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In her experience, <b>Labradors and Retrievers are most commonly abandoned. They are followed closely by Pugs and St Bernards. Pugs are another breed which animal rescuers see commonly abandoned. People tend to get them believing they are a smaller, low maintenance breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_so_many_Pit_Bulls_at_the_shelter\"><\/span>Why are there so many Pit Bulls at the shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But as far as I can tell, there are two primary reasons for Pit Bull intake in shelters being as high as it is. One, overpopulation: Whether it&#8217;s backyard breeding or casual breeding or just plain breeding, there&#8217;s way too much breeding of Pit Bulls going on.  <b>Breed Specific Legislation and Pit Bull Prejudice<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percent_of_dogs_are_Pit_Bulls\"><\/span>What percent of dogs are Pit Bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bulls are <b>less than 6% of all dogs in the USA<\/b> There are approximately 4.5 million pit bulls in the United States, making approximately 5.8% of the country&#8217;s canine population.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_most_shelter_dogs_Pit_Bulls\"><\/span>Why are most shelter dogs Pit Bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s why. When going to pick out a new dog to adopt, many owners find their options at the shelter are filled with pit bull breeds. That&#8217;s because those dogs <b>have a stigma associated with them since historically they&#8217;ve been bred for fighting or other aggressive activities. <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Pit_Bulls_are_in_shelters_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many Pit Bulls are in shelters in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 million Pit Bulls<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_dog_owners_own_Pit_Bulls\"><\/span>What percentage of dog owners own Pit Bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no mistaking the popularity of pit bulls. According to statistics, there are approximately 18 million pit bulls, or <b>20 percent of the larger dog population, owned in the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Chihuahuas_always_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why are Chihuahuas always in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are there so many Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas in shelters? There are so many Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas in shelters because more of these <b>dogs are being bred, because of breed characteristics like a tendency towards boldness and bravery, and because of public misinformation and misconceptions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_adopt_Chihuahuas\"><\/span>Why do people adopt Chihuahuas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like any other dog, they <b>can be socialized and trained to get along with kids and other dogs. That&#8217;s one less Chihuahua in the shelter &#8211; One of the most rewarding feelings is knowing you saved a life. Adopting a dog will save overpopulation in shelters and make room for more homeless dogs in need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_gets_put_down_the_most\"><\/span>What breed of dog gets put down the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Why are Pit bulls the Most Euthanized Breed in Shelters?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It pains us to say that pit bulls are by far the most euthanized breed in shelters, as reported by the Save-a-Bull Rescue.  <\/li>\n<li>Arm The Animals has surmised that pit bulls are put down more than any other breed due to the following factors:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_get_euthanized\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas get euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas are <b>the second most euthanized breeds in America, second only to Pit Bulls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Chihuahuas_so_popular\"><\/span>Why are Chihuahuas so popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because they <b>are small intelligent dogs and can be kept in a small appartement. However, a lot if people don&#8217;t treat them like a dog and that&#8217;s were a lot of issues start. People forget that it&#8217;s still a dog in a small package and need just as much socialization, training and exercise as their bigger counterparts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_anyone_buy_a_Chihuahua\"><\/span>Why would anyone buy a Chihuahua?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chihuahuas Come in Many Breeds and Breed Mixes. Finally, the chihuahua breed has a lot of diversity.  If you&#8217;re looking for a pet that&#8217;s easy to love and to live with, chihuahuas and chihuahua mixes are your best bet! Not only are they loyal and fun, but they are also <b>affordable and low-maintenance<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_the_dumbest_dogs\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas the dumbest dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, are Chihuahuas smart? According to canine psychologist Stanley Coren, <b>Chihuahuas are below average for working  obedience intelligence. In fact, they&#8217;re the 125th smartest dog breed (out of 138) as shown in Coren&#8217;s trials.  Here&#8217;s the spoiler: they&#8217;re a lot more intelligent than you think.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are Pit Bulls so common in shelters?Why are there so many Chihuahua in shelters?What breed of dog is most likely to be adopted from an animal shelter?Why do shelters have so many Pit Bulls?What percent of shelter dogs are Pit Bulls?Why are Chihuahuas in shelters?Why do so many people have Chihuahuas?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24399"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24399"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24399\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}