Breed Specific Legislation Facts Updated 1-15 08

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BSL bans and places restrictions on dogs based on breed and appearance alone.

BSL has been proven to be ineffective.

BSL does not care if you are a responsible dog owner.

Some Australian States require that Greyhounds wear muzzles in public.

Bermuda recently banned 23 dog breeds.

In Great Britain, 4 dog breeds are currently subject to BSL under the DDA.
Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier and any "types" of these breeds.
[ More information can be found here. PDF File ]

14-29 dog breeds due to be banned across different regions of Germany.

Hesse (Hessen, Germany) has bans against 16 dog breeds.

Italy has also passed bans and restrictions against 92 dog breeds.

In the Netherlands the "pit bull" has been banned since 1994.

Ontario, Canada passed a province-wide ban on "Pit Bull Type" dogs.

The United States has bans and restrictions against 75 dog breeds.

Massachusetts is researching the possibility of a state wide "Pit Bull" ban.

Minnesota is getting ready to propse a 2008 state wide ban against 5 breeds.
Akitas, Chow Chows, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Wolf-Hybrids and any mix of these breeds.
[ More information can be found here. ]

The Ohio Supreme Court has held that Toledo's BSL ordinance is constitutional.

There are 25 dog breeds that are commonly mistaken for "Pit Bulls."

In the 70's, German Shepherds were the main target of BSL.

In the 80's, Doberman Pinschers were the main target of BSL.

In the 90's, Rottweilers were the main target of BSL.

Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA, supports BSL against "Pit Bulls".
A.K.A. Pit Bull Genocide & The Pit Bull Holocaust



BSL is no joke. It will effect us all in some way or another.