Sentences with phrase «as dangerous breeds»

You'll want to check to see what your insurer defines as a dangerous breed of dog — different insurers vary on this.

Pit bulls have earned an unfortunate reputation as dangerous dogs, and some apartment complexes or cities ban these dogs as a dangerous breed.

Yet we do not see them as a dangerous breed over all.

Shall the ordinance repealing the County's 23 year old law prohibiting the ownership of pit bulls as a dangerous breed of dogs become effective?

If your dog has been identified as a dangerous breed or has a history of attacks, your insurance company may not be willing to offer coverage.

Not exact matches

Breeds such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs and Rottweilers are being unfairly vilified and labelled «dangerous dogs».

BSL restrictions may include a total breed ban, or some lesser rules such as (but not limited to): higher licensing fees, registering the dog as dangerous with local governments, liability insurance coverage, mandatory sterilization, muzzling on public property, placement of warning signage on private property, and standardized caging requirements.

The series follows Ryan as he uncovers a pattern in terrorist communication that launches him into the center of a dangerous gambit with a new breed of terrorism that threatens destruction on a global scale.

If you own a breed of dog that has been identified as a dangerous dog by your insurer, your premiums will reflect a higher rate or your coverage may be dropped.

Some renters insurance policies will charge higher premiums to owners of dogs classified broadly as «dangerous breeds.»

Chows can be good with children but are not usually recommended, as they were once considered one of the most dangerous dog breeds, mostly due to bad breeders, puppy mills and the isolation they experienced as puppies.

There may also be bans on breeds considered dangerous such as Staffordshire (Pit) Bull Terrier, Akita, Presa Canario, and others, but these differ from country to country.

Giant breeds can be prone to orthopedic troubles, heart problems and what's known as bloat, a dangerous stomach condition.

``... Controlled studies have not identified this breed group [pit bull - type dogs] as disproportionately dangerous.»

«Dangerous dog breeds» are outlined in IATA's guidelines as aggressive pets that may escape their travel container during flight.

Not blaming the breed generically, as the mother left the infant alone with the dogs while she went outside to smoke - that's a dangerous thing to do with many breeds - but I wonder if the intense prey drive described here by many posters might have been a contributing factor.

In fact, an article in the local paper even quoted a staff member of the SPCA as saying Pit Bulls were a dangerous breed of dog.

Because small and toy breeds of dogs have a high metabolism, they need frequent, small meals throughout the day to prevent a dangerous drop in their blood sugar level known as hypoglycemia, according to petMD.

In addition, seeing a well mannered dog sets people's mind at ease, especially with breeds of dog thought to be dangerous, such as Doberman, Rottweilers and Pit Bulls.

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) published a position paper in September 2014 that supports the use of appropriate legislation regarding dangerous dogs as long as it is education - based and not breed - specific.

For example; small breeds such as dachshunds, chihuahuas and miniature pinchers are all highly susceptible to potentially dangerous dental disease.

While there are no hard and fast rules to label any dog breed as dangerous, it's hard not to take Dobermans,...

It's kind of ironic and sad that the breed is banned or labeled as dangerous in some municipalities / countries.

None of the three dogs were, in fact, Pit Bulls, and none of them were dangerous dogs, but because they were visually identified as restricted breeds they lost their lives.

GRAEME SMITH, veterinarian My views about associating a breed with dangerous behaviours were challenged over time as I saw the impact of Pit Bull attacks.

This muscular breed has a muscular, sturdy build that makes it well - suited for hunting dangerous game, such as bears, boars, and even raccoons.

The Center for Disease Control, the Department of Justice, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Animal Control Association, and the American Bar Association have all spoken AGAINST labeling dogs as «dangerous» or «aggressive» based solely on breed.

This breed of dogs can, however, be very dangerous if placed in the wrong hands, as they are trained to follow instructions from only their handlers and no other person.

No dog as such whether a big breed or small is dangerous until it feels threatened.

They are generally the same breeds attributed with the highest rate of attacks on people, and they are often listed as dangerous dogs.

Of those six to eight million, one in four animals surrendered to shelters is a Pit Bull, likely because these dogs are falsely listed as «world's most dangerous breed» by a number of unreliable media outlets.

We have cared for many German shepherds, Rottweiler's, Husky's, Dobermans, and most of the so called top 10 most dangerous dog breeds, these dogs are not dangerous as a breed, they are only a product of their owners training or breeders incompetence, so don't blame the breed, blame the humans!!

National Geographic has nothing about noting specific breeds as dangerous.

«These breeds should be regulated in the same way in which other dangerous species, such as leopards, are regulated.»

Since the 1980s, the media have falsely portrayed the pitbull as a bloodthirsty monster, inherently more dangerous than other strong breeds of dog.

 That is an outdated myth, and when it is repeated as in a case like this, it contributes to tragedy not only for these dogs, but also sends a message to animal control, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts and the public that pit bulls are dangerous because of breeding and should be killed. Â

We've talked before about how BSL (breed specific legislation) only perpetuates perceptions of pit bulls, American bulldogs or other targeted dogs as being dangerous.

Although sometimes classified as a «dangerous» dog — for those of us that love and support the bully breed we know then as fun - loving, goofy snuggle - bugs!

About 7 months ago, Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Bill 13 which specifically prohibits dogs from being labeled as dangerous based only the breed of the dog.

Poachers were dangerous as they punishment for their crime was hanging so the dogs needed to be brave and tenacious characteristics that remain in the breed to this day making them a challenge for the novice owner give them an inch and they will take the proverbial mile.

The breed is significantly misunderstood, and portrayed in the media as dangerous,...

Labeling a breed as dangerous may even give people a false sense of security around other breeds.

Pit bull terrier dogs and puppies are the most frequently and unjustly targeted by breed discriminatory legislation as inherently vicious, aggressive and dangerous, though this is not the case, as shown by research, studies and policies from the National Canine Research Council, the Center for Disease Control and the American Bar Association.

The following dog breeds are sometimes labeled as dangerous:

Whenever there are serious dog attacks, especially by dogs identified as pitbulls or Rottweilers, the press and the other media immediately raise the question as to whether the problem is a product of dangerous breeds or bad owners.

Around 75 dog breeds are categorized as dangerous or banned.

The FNC identifies the German Shepherd as a potentially dangerous dog breed, and they are restricted in the country.

Every country has breed - specific legislation (BSL) to ban specific breeds that are identified as being potentially dangerous in public places or used for illegal activities like dog fighting.

German Shepherds are listed as a dangerous dog breed and Ukrainian laws forbid owning them due to their large size and aggressive / protective nature.

Aside from being slightly embarrassing as a dog owner, pulling while wearing a flat collar can be dangerous for your pet - especially if he is a small breed.