Your suspicion is correct. I’ve looked for dogs twice this year, and viewed many many shelters online. A solid 60% at each and every place are pit or pit mixes. Another 20% are Chihuahas, German Shepherds, or Huskies. I’m absolutely not kidding “All other” are only about 20%
I adopted a mix that I thought was an adorable corgi blend but the DNA test showed his parents were a chihuahua and a Siberian Husky!!!!
He is so well trained, very vocal (I laugh every single day at his conversations!) and loves everyone!
I wouldn’t doubt they are difficult to adopt out. Would it make sense to take chances with these breeds and your younch children when the dogs background is mostly unknown?
American Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue has plenty of adoptable hounds. They are great with children and adults alike. We have three hounds (us no kids, neighbors kids love them).