State your name, and where your kennel is located.
My name is Dandrae Pinner, owner of Steel City Kennels 412. You can fine us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What type of dogs do you breed, and what inspired you to get involved with that particular breed?
As of right now, we currently only breed American Bullies. We breed XL, Pocket, and Standard. What inspired me to get involved with the breed is I really have always been a dog lover. I grew up with them in my household throughout my childhood. Over the last 4.5 years I really started focusing on specific breeds, as I started to understand more about the pedigree and more about the American Bullies in general. Other kennels such as Zulluo Kennels, and Gullyside Kennels have always been helpful over the years and pushed me to show what I had in my yard. They taught me how to make due with what I had.
What type of diet do you keep your dogs on throughout the year?
I feed all of my dogs raw and dry food, such as Merrick Raw Infused or Victor. I try to always feed them something high in protein and fat, to keep good weight and muscle on them.
What is your favorite bloodline?
I like Gottiline the most, but they are all pretty much my favorite.
Do you currently show, any of your dogs?
I don’t currently show any dogs at the moment. However, in the future, I definitely plan to.
What advice do you have for any upcoming breeders?
All I can say is breed what you think is best, as far as your vision goes, not what you think everyone else is going for. Also, promote your dogs, and don’t be scared of what other kennels or people will say about your productions.
What do you think, is the most difficult thing for people in the bully game to overcome?
The negativity. Not everyone is going to appreciate what you do. Sometimes more exposure causes a lot more hate, which you’re going to have a lot of. You just have to be able to overcome and keep pushing.
How do you think they can overcome this thing?
Just tune them out, and focus on what is best for your kennel and dog family. As long as they’re talking, that just more exposure. Just don’t let it bring you down.
Who do you look up to in the bully game, and why?
People and kennels that I look up to in the bully game are Zulluo Kennels and Gully due to the way they present themselves. They always push what they love, and they go hard with promoting and other stuff. I respect their drive.
Describe how you would want things, in the bully Community, to be 10 years from now.
I would just like to see more people coming together, as far as the bully movement goes.
What separates your kennel from the competition?
We just do us at the end of the day, and really don’t focus on other competition. We are more about trying to make our kennel better as a whole, and take the next best step for us to improve overall.
What other hobbies or interests do you take part in?
I really just work. If I’m not working, I’m spending time with my dog family – playing, exercising, and training them.
What do you think of Bully Girl Magazine?
I think the idea of Bully Girl Magazine is great. Bully Girl is showing and doing things that other mags are not doing, and allowing people to get their vision out there, which is awesome and highly appreciated. Also, before I go, thank you for acknowledging us and taking time out to ask us a few questions. God Bless. It was a pleasure.
