[Immerito]

I am aware that it is a generic term, just as spitz is a generic term, however, the word is often misused by those who could not accurately identify a dog’s breed to save their lives.

[Irenic]

I am aware that it is a generic term, just as spitz is a generic term, however, the word is often misused by those who could not accurately identify a dog’s breed to save their lives. __________________________________________________

Yes, I have a papered Boxer and a rescue Boxer (animal control) and some would call a Boxer a Pit...drives me nuts! Scares me for their lives, too...one wrong bark and wrong judgment and that's all she wrote.

Harley

Smooth Hair Fox Terrier varied looks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Terrier_%28Smooth%29