Dog not allowed into KCK competition because of Pit Bull characteristics

"We're not really sure what breed Annie is," said Amanda Morrisey, the dog's owner.

Morrisey and Annie compete in "dock dog" competitions.

Annie, who is 2 and a half years old, was adopted from the KC Pet Project.

KCK does have an ordinance on the books that bans dogs that have Pit Bull characteristics.

Originally told no, Morrisey heard from the department earlier today that the answer could change.

"He wondered if that decision was made too rashly and that it wasn't necessarily run through all the proper channels," Morrisey said. "He indicated he was going to take it to the Chief of Police."

However, KCKPD ultimately said Annie is not allowed in the city this weekend for the competition.

Morrisey said she reached out to the city so she could work with them because the dog would not be staying in KCK.

"I was hoping there would be some sort of exception," she said. "Some cities do have an exception."

That exception was not granted.

Even though she cannot bring or compete Annie on Saturday, she is still planning on going. Morrisey wants to be a breed ambassador for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes.

Morrisey said she has never once seen Annie be aggressive toward anyone.

Annie and Morrisey competed a few weeks ago in Overland Park. That city said they couldn't tell what breed Annie is.