They cant do that!!! Under the proposed bill, owners of dogs deemed to be an "aggressive breed . Mark Lyons from Orlando, Florida on November 21, 2013: I have a 8 yr old Rottweiler and she is far from aggressive. Others might ban high energy or noisy breeds. Lindsay Claire Brand Vintage Pewter Bells Christmas Ornament Holiday In Box. We will fight against these idiots who want to ban his breed because of stupidity and false fear. According to, Arizona is one of the few states that prohibit breed-specific legislation. That made me laugh that it would be banned. Her name is Shyann and she is my sons heart. newspaper) that has invented some ridiculously high number. Disclaimer. It's amazing that there are so many bans on breeds instead of the people that have violated the law or given their dogs a terrible life forcing them into undesired traits. Whitney from Georgia on January 14, 2008: trakker this is a true list. Newfoundland is on the list?!?! Seriously? Such a shame, some of the dogs on your list are outrageous! Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, Tundra Shepherds, Bull Terriers, Presa Canarios, and Dogo Argentinos are banned or restricted in severalKansas cities includingArkansas City, a city in Cowley County, Kansas,Abilene, Anthony, Argonia, Attica, Augusta, Blue Rapids, Bucklin, Burlingame, Chanute, Chapman, and Cherokee County. PeekABoo, I've known cities filled with ignorant country-bumpkin officers that take people's pets because they think they're Pit Bull. I have several cats and am trying to move myself. There are several dog breedsincluding pit bulls, German Shepherds, and Rottweilersthat people seem to be consistently fearful of. Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Wolf hybrids, Chow chows, Siberian Huskies, Akitas, German shepherds, Pit bulls, Alaskan malamutes and Great Danes are often restricted byHomeowners Insurance inMassachusetts. If the proposed legislation should pass, these new regulations would take effect in January 2014. Instead they're trying to figure which breeds to ban next, wondering why biting hasn't been effected. I had no problems at all. BSL identifies a dog as dangerous based upon its breed alone and not based on any action or offense that the individual dog has ever committed. Sadly, some of the people commenting here are just part of the problem. Enforcement activities range from investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty and neglect cases, leash law violations, to investigating potentially dangerous dogs. But I do agree BSL is B/S. Where are they coming up with this list? We are trying to move to FL from NC and we can not find a place due to him being on the banned list. My dogs are treated just like they are my children. Anti-BSL group Bless the Bullys encourages North Carolina residents who have concerns about the bill to politely voice their opposition by contacting their state representative. Their hands are tied because it is the insurance companies that refuse to accept these types of breeds. You may be surprised to see that a majority of the states in the U.S. either have BSL or allow BSL in some form either through being grandfathered in or in or as a part of a homerule exemption. This is my 4th one in fact and it's the first time I have ever encountered a problem. We are moving from Cali to NC and are finding it difficult to find a house to rent over there. The Perro de Presa Canario would be one of the six dog breeds covered by North Carolinas House Bill 956. Remember, someday it could be YOUR breed of dog. These dogs have been around babies, kids, adults and I'd trust them with anything. 3. They are the sweetest fur folk I know, they'd maybe lick you to death! We could stay where we are at now but both of us are well above the means to move into a better neighborhood, unfortunately even Home Owners are having a hard time finding insurance if they own a German Shepard most landlords I talk to say they even own a dog on the list, they are just not allowed to rent out due to the insurance policy. Clearly this list is influenced by insurance companies who want to squeeze extra cash from their clients. Just tried to get home owners insurance for our new condo in the state of Florida! Chow chows, Doberman pinschers, and Pit bulls are restricted in the followingSouth Carolina county and cities:Beaufort County,Dillon,Travelers Rest, andWare Shoals. We need to stand up for our babies rights because they are there for us when we need a friend. I think it's been proven by now that being breed biased doesn't get you wanywhere. What did you guys make this list based off of?! Certain cities, counties, and states may have specific legislation that bans certain breeds in certain ways. Rhode Island prohibits its municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. Only a few states in the US have state laws that prohibit breed-specific legislation. It just shows how ridiculous BSL has become, and how it needs to be stopped. What the realty and apartment people don't realize is that they are loosing tenants by having such restrictions. In the United States, the laws regarding dangerous dog breeds vary by location. This makes no sense. So, my Red Heeler is okay? She was a gift from me to my son nearly 3 years ago. None of this is based in reality. And as we all know that is all it takes for a stereo type to began and that is how our beloved animals become out lawed in the eyes of the BSL and other animal haters. My vet agreed after having dealt with him only once that he doesn't see a vicious bone in my dogs body and the other vet probably shouldn't of been a vet if they feared puppies of certain breeds. Labs, Goldens and several others were on the list I saw. They're not banning them from the country are they??? And anyone who takes offense can post a comment and say so although I don't really see why they would be offeneded. Notice: We have fallen behind in keeping this database updated. I am a big dog lover and I'm glad that there are people standing up for these innocent pups being ripped away from their families because they were born the same breed as another who was trained to be nasty. I am traveling from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Orlando in two days to take my sons best friend away and bring her to live with me because she is a targeted "restricted breed" a 3 year old Pit Bull. The list was compiled by the Responsible Dog Owners of the Western States, a not-for-profit group that promotes responsible care, ownership, and treatment of dogs. Most of the property management companies have mastiffs on their ban list. Attention North Carolina dog owners and breeders! I am a cat person. I would like to copy & paste it onto my website along with a link back here. In addition, pet owners are required to keep their Pit bulls on a leash or muzzle them while in public. Some reasons RV parks have breed restrictions. Im not gonna list off a bunch of breeds, bit the #1 well known breed Labrador retriever are known family dogs! The Plott was a mountain breed, raised and trained to hunt animals such as bear and wild boar. Some restrictions include: Muzzling the dog while in public Spaying or neutering the dog Contain the dog in a specified kennel with predetermined features such as concrete floors and chain link walls Keeping the dog on a leash of a predetermined size Purchasing liability insurance of a predetermined amount Our big baby of a dog..all 160 of him, would never hurt another living thing.except squirrels for some reason,lol.He actually "babysat" the grandkids while they napped in their playpens, sleeping right next to it and alerting me when they woke up. Wow. Here are 11 countries that have certain laws and regulations around this breed. Similarly, pit bulls were once bred and taught to cling to a bull's nose despite thrashing, tossing, and gouging. ", Asked why he chose those breeds, sponsor Rep. Rodney Moore, D-Mecklenburg,answered, "I dont want to say those were the ones with the most incidents, but they were the most prevalent by the feedback that Ive gotten.". For instance a pug!! Try finding home insurance when you have 'exotic' pets. I speak from experience as a long time bully breed owner and a member of Bama Bully Rescue. But according to Arizona dog. Really? full blooded white boxers with the excuse of boxers aren't white. Breed specific legislation or as it is often called, BSL, is a law that bans or restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance or breed in an effort to decrease dog attacks on humans or other animals. They're DAAAANGEROUS. They ranked each state's most adopted dog breeds as well as ranked the most puppy-obsessed states. They are also known as "American dingoes" or "Dixie dingoes" because they resemble the famous Australian dingo.But rather than being from the land down under, this breed is actually descended from wild dogs found in the United States, but with a gentle nature that makes it an ideal . aggression, fear, warning snap, playful nip), the victim's behavior (twisting or yanking the body part being bitten can increase the damage), the dog's training, and so on. . If your dogs aren't restricted breeds, scroll on down to the "At the . I believe the pitbull has a partially locking jaw, and the current number 1 most dangerous dog in the world was bred to have a locking jaw - the Siberian Lock Jaw - it's named after it! Some states in the United States do not have any breed-specific restrictions or bans, but others do. Rep. Moore explains that the ideas in his bill are rooted in the complaints of a concerned North Carolina resident from his district. I belong to many places that fight the BSL and am constantly signing petitions against it and writing letters to city officals who are trying to pass the BSL and things like that. Proud owner of two bullmastiffs, both are therapy dogs. I got a Rottweiler and he could not hurt a fly he has cought mice but even the mice are alive. Wipe them all out or none. FYIAustralian Cattle Dog and Blue Heeler are the same breed. Happy to represent and display the dogs excellent temperment. That kennel that I'm referring to disagreed with the lawmakers but had not option to the law. We recently had a neighbor call animal control saying we were neglecting him. Oh and let's not forget they are okay with my English Bulldog. I have seen more chihuahuas and min pins that want to take my hand off then 95% of these other large breed dogs! of the. I couldn't believe such breeds were on the list, not, of course, that any should be. The Plott is named after a family of German immigrants who moved to North Carolina, and the breed was created in America. If your dog is not on this list, it might just be a matter of time before they are. Media remade them into loving family pets and heroes. But anyway. Israel bans the importation of Rotties as well. Some dogs clamp down hard on prey objects - hence the popularity of tug toys, stuffed animals, and rope toys. People need to educate themselves and take action. My Chi-Poo was more aggressive than my Rottie (she never bit anyone, but thought she was bigger than the Rott). She is a good dog, but I cannot find a place where we can live together. These countries are not in favor of banning breeds of dogs. "There needs to be some kind of accountability," Moore said. My apartment complex recently made my husband and I give up the pup of our dreams because he was considered to dangerous, an Alaskan Malamute. Most often apartments will impose restrictions on breeds not only based on behavior but also on size, weight, age, and amount of exercise needed. The Plott descends from a cross of Hanoverian and the Blevin (a black and tan hound). Crazy..where the cats then? I had a vet (the first vet I took him to, mind you he was just 3 months old) who was terrified of him and was determined to convince me my dog was aggressive and forced me into these behavioral courses. A bill has been introduced in the North Carolina House that would "regulate the ownership of aggressive dog breeds.". . There is no such thing as a bad dog breed, only bad dog owners. Sure most dogs are protective but that is bred into them the dogs that kill or bite are trained to do so buy us they r mans best friend and yet we treat them like this when all they give us is unconditional love. We did not nor do we encourage any aggression from him, he only acts aggressive towards an "outside" threat, never ever towards us or other friends and family. This just makes me sick. He told me that there were more dogs on that list than he could count. No dog of any breed has ever been found to possess a mechanism in their jaw which would allow them to "lock" their top and bottom jaw together. :( I have two California Kingsnakes have have been turned down for home insurance. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) bans OR restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance because they are perceived as "dangerous" breeds or types of dogs. Wolf-dog hybrids, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Presa Carario, Akitas, Dobermans, and Chow Chows are banned or restricted in manyIowa cities includingAlbia,Algona,Asbury, Audubon, Avoca, Bedford, Belle Plaine, Benton County, Britt, Cascade, Centerville, Cherokee, Coggon, Coggon, Columbus Junction, Council Bluffs, Creston, Dallas Center, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Dyersville, Earlham, Ely, Epworth, Estherville, Evansdale, Fertile, Forest City, Fruitland, Glenwood, Griswold, Harlan, Hartley, Hawarden, Hopkinton, Humboldt, Lake View, Laurens, Lewis, Logan, Lowden, Malvern, Maquoketa, Middletown, Missouri Valley, Monticello, Newell, Osceola, Ottumwa, Oxford, Pleasant Hill, Pocahontas, Postville, Randolph, Sac City, Sergeant Bluff, Shelby, Sioux City, Spirit Lake, Ute, Vinton, Walcott, Waukon, Wayland, Wellman, West Union, and Winterset. I'm sorry, I LOVE my dog and she deserves to be heard with more than a Damn candle. In Portugal, these dogs are prohibited from public housing. We run a website anti BSL and wish to add a poster of banned breeds. Lindsay Claire Fine Pewter POODLE Dog Breed Christmas Ornament. Doberman pinschers, German shepherds, Pit bulls, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in manyTennessee municipalities includingAdamsville, Baileyton, Brownsville, Ducktown, Dyer, Estill Springs, Etowah, Fayetteville, Grand Junction, Greenbrier, Halls, Hardeman County, Harriman, Henderson, Jefferson City, Lafayette, Madisonville, Manchester, and Middleton. I had a boxer and she was a lovable big baby not vicious at all she did love her family though. After reading this list I am positive that the people who are making these lists have never been involved with animals probably in their entire lives. Pugs? The breed has restrictions and bans in several cities. An Ivey league study was just put out that named Sibe's the most friendly dog towards a stranger. North Carolina. Come on people, ban should be on irresponsible owners, not breeds! Border Collies? Pit bulls, Wolf-dogs, Chow Chows, Doberman pinschers, Bullmastiffs, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in the followingKentucky cities and counties:Auburn, Augusta, Bracken County, Butler, Covington, Cresent Springs, Erlanger, Elsmere, Falmouth, Flatwoods, Flemingsburg, Fort Thomas, Franklin, Fulton, Horse Cave, Lewis County, Ludlow, Mayfield, Maysville, Morehead, Newport, Paris, Pendleton County, Silver Grove, Southgate, Union County, Vanceburg, Walton, and Williamstown. Mine wouldn't bite you even if you were trying to kill them. If you know of a city that has added or repealed laws, please send us an update with the form below. Most of us have had our dogs before we had our children. i know! So, why would the "BSL" whoever they are even suggest banning them? All it takes is common sense. Well at the behavioral courses the instructor put on this spiked choke collar and yanked on it of course my dog growled at him, I would have bit him in all honesty if you did that to me even! Oh, did you guys know that the world organization to help and save animals are the ones who promote BSL. It becomes really hard to find a suitable place to live in orlando with this type of breed. If you are facing BSL in your city, please reach out to your respect legislator or attorney. So kitties are next? All rights reserved. When asked by WRAL.com why these particular breeds of dog were singled out, House Bill 956 co-sponsor Representative Rodney Moore (D-Mecklenburg) says, I dont want to say those were the ones with the most incidents, but they were the most prevalent by the feedback that Ive gotten.. Purebred dog fanciers were not given representation on the task force. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports. American bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Chow chows, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in manyMissouri cities includingBellefontaine Neighbors, Berkeley, Bethany, Bloomfield, Bonne Terre, Branson West, Branson West, California (a city Moniteau County, Missouri), Camdenton, Carl Junction, Carthage, Caruthersville, and Chaffee. All rights reserved. Most of those are sweet dogs!!! I have a 2 year old English mastiff and can't believe he is on this list. I have had him around my grand daughter since his birth, she is five, he is two, they are the best of friends. In general, such restrictions apply to dogs regarded as unsuitable for apartment living, such as large, uncontrollable, dangerous, or noisy dogs. Chow chows, Dogo Argentinos, Pit bulls, Cane Corsos, American bulldogs, Presa Canarios, Doberman pinschers, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in the following Nebraska cities: Albion, Auburn, Beaver Crossing, Beatrice, Blair, Bridgeport, Ceresco, Gordon, Hebron, Loup City, Minden, Omaha, Osceola, Rushville, Schuyler, South Sioux City, Wayne, Arlington Village, and Stratton Village. This list is bsand by the way the Australian cattle dog and the blue heeler are two names for the same dog! How is intelligence measured? According to the CDC, From 1979 through 1996, dog attacks resulted in more than 300 human dog bite-related fatalities. Pit bulls are banned or restricted in the following Maryland cities and counties: Prince George's County, Edmonston, Ridgely, and Port Deposit. This is totally ridiculous!!!! I have 4 Siberian Huskies, I wasn't planning on moving until they all left me, they are all old babies. . 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