85mm Prime, Day 5.
The ASPCA had their animal truck parked in my neighborhood. This little female (a pitbull / bull mastiff mix, according to the volunteer) was understandably getting lots of attention. Her orange vest says "Adopt Me" on the back.
I googled pitbull/mastiff mix and according to several sources it's considered a potentially dangerous mix (if the pup inherits the bad traits from the breeds rather than the good traits). This little pup seemed so sweet, I hate to think of her growing up and attacking someone.
[Note: As Jutilda points out in her comment below, nurture counts more than nature. My comment was based on threads in several dog forums where people asked if this would be a good breed combination and were unilaterally accused of trolling! I meant no offense to dog lovers.]
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Excellent photo! I love the DOF and also the sharp and clear features of the face. Those eyes sell it! Definitely a face that needs a new home. Hopefully it has inherited some of the gentler traits of those breeds :)
Good job on the DOF to showoff the pooch. The brightly colored leashes are a bit distracting, but I know there's nothing you could have done about them. I don't think B&W to get rid of the bold colors would have worked here either.
Pit bulls were originally companion animals. They are very loyal. Pedey from the Little Rascals show was a pitbull. I would take this little sweetie in a hearbeat!
Great DoF and spot on focus! I like the composition, too!
Fabulous DOF. Great focus. I hope she found a home. Usually it is the owners that create the troubles with a "dangerous" breed, not the dog. The American Kennel Club's description of the mastiff's personality is: A combination of grandeur and good nature, courage and docility. Dignity, rather than gaiety, is the Mastiff's correct demeanor. American Pit Buils get a bad name but if properly trained, can be loyal and wonderful companions.
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