Well, a friend of mine who has Cardigan Welsh Corgis for sure doesn't call her dogs simply "corgis" when referring to her dogs or when asked their breed. When there are several breeds known by a common nickname you have to specify.
This applies to APBTs as well, the world seems to view 'pit bulls' as one of a great number of different breeds. Why wouldn't you specify breed as it's obviously necessary by what gets called "pit bull" these days.
This applies to APBTs as well, the world seems to view 'pit bulls' as one of a great number of different breeds. Why wouldn't you specify breed as it's obviously necessary by what gets called "pit bull" these days.
Everyone I've ever met thinks that a "pit bull" is a shortened name for an "American Pit Bull Terrier". I guess it all depends on who you know. :dunno:
The Dobermans are called "dobes" about 99% of the time in the house - I practically never say "Doberman Pinscher" - always just "Doberman" when referring to their breed.
No abbreviated names allowed!! It might change the breed.