The AKC wasn’t the only group to attempt a rebranding. In the ’90s, San Francisco tried to change the dogs’ name to St. Francis terriers. (8/15) by Judy Powell September 6, 2020, 8:25 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 8/15 Next View full list See more Previous article This name distinction was created in an effort to separate the breed from its negative past. Next article Sadly, the plan was a flop. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.