Based upon Koda's size and coloration, I am going to guess that he is a Dogo de Argentino, or mix of that breed. They have American Pit Bull Terrier in the original founding stock as well as several other breeds such as the Great Dane. They were bred for hunting, protection, and guarding.
American Kennel Club - Dogo Argentino
Some pictures:
https://www.google.com/search?q=dog...1Carm2QX-muW1Dw&ved=0CGEQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=743
In cities and municipalities that have BSL laws, they are often, unfortunately, banned as 'pit bulls'. With my girls, I have
three of the breeds that are also lumped under the 'pit bull' heading. Domino is an American Pit Bull Terrier - ADBA registered, as was Otis, (they were full siblings). She weighs about 35lbs. Gracie is an American Staffordshire Terrier - AKC registered and weighs just under 50lbs. Doja is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and is UKC registered. She weighs in at about 40lbs. They each hold
multiple obedience titles and are all three working TDI certified therapy dogs. Domino is also a certified SAR dog and has worked in search and rescue - most recently in Joplin, MO last year, when the tornadoes went thru there and tore up that area.
Sadly, even with all of their training, awards, and all of their certifications, if BSL were enacted here in Texas, (and I will fight to my last breath and my last dollar to make certain it never happens), my girls could be taken from me and executed - just like what happened in Denver and the surrounding areas. Not because of anything that they, or I have done - but just because of how they look. I
despise BSL. >:-{
~Tiger
