I was so touched by Echo's story. As far as Pedigree possibly avoiding pitties, in this video, is this not a pittie type at about 10 seconds into this one?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KQ_vcv5I_KA&feature=related

Looks like one to me.

It always varies by region, but overall statistically what I have read is that lab mixes and German shepherd mixes are the most common dogs that fill up shelters. I know the local shelter where I adopted Raven rarely had any bully breeds and when they did they were snatched up fast. But it was always filled with young lab mixes, usually black, between 8 weeks and 2 years old. Tamara has mentioned it is mostly husky and husky mixes at her shelter. I suppose it's all in where you are at, and the popularity of the breed in those regions. They all need homes though, and each and every one of them deserves a home with someone who has taken the time to understand dogs and provide them what they need.

Just my meandering thoughts on the subject.