Hounds on the Highway

🐾 Breed Doesn’t Equal Behavior: Breaking Down Rescue Dog Stereotypes  🐾 When it comes to adopting a dog, many people walk into shelters or scroll through adoption websites with preconceived notions about certain breeds. Unfortunately,  breed stereotypes often stand in the way of loving dogs finding forever homes —especially when it comes to rescue dogs. From Pit Bulls to Rottweilers, Huskies to Chihuahuas, dogs of all breeds are labeled with unfair generalizations. But here’s what adopters and the general public need to understand:  breed doesn’t determine behavior.  A dog's personality is shaped by a combination of life experiences, environment, training, and love—not by their DNA alone. 💔 The Truth Behind Breed Discrimination Dogs labeled as "aggressive" or "hard to train" often sit in shelters far longer than others, despite being affectionate, well-behaved, and eager to please. In fact,  dogs from certain breeds—like Pit Bulls, Dobermans, and even German ...