Sentences with phrase «banned pit bull dogs»

His community has banned pit bull dogs since the 1980's.

Haas says his town has banned pit bull dogs for years.

Not exact matches

Interestingly, the ban on certain breeds (e.g., pit - bull types in the United Kingdom in the 1990s), invariably fails to lower the number of dog bites, which keeps rising.

And a distinction that will shift to another breed if we ban Pit Bulls but do not bring about an end to the scourge of dog fighting.

By repealing the ban, underground pit bull owners would be able to have their dogs licensed and vaccinated, furthering the protection of the people.

The original dog of choice for the «ban the breed» crowd was the «pit bull.»

Dogs of these breeds are rarely used by dog fighters, yet the stigma of past history remains and the breeds are included in pit bull bans and restrictions.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA — Australia may ban imports of pit bull terriers and other fighting dogs in line with measures taken by Britain after recent attacks.

References American Pit Bull Registry American Dog Breeders Association: The Role of a Registration Office National Dog Breeders Council Of SA: Bloodlines American Kennel Club: American Staffordshire Terrier History ASPCA: Breed Specific Legislation American Bar Association - Pit Bull Bans: The State of Breed — Specific Legislation The REAL Pit Bull, Inc.: Pit Bull Education, Advocacy, Rescue, Training

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

As has been discussed, the Kansas Supreme Court has upheld Overland Park's ordinance regulating (but not banning) pit bull dogs and dangerous dogs.

I am writing another article on preventing aggression in these dogs because if they are not handled properly they are going to be banned just like the Pit Bull and Fila Brasileiro

Michael Bryant, a former Ontario attorney - general, scripted Ontario, Canada's «draconian and heartless» ban on any dog labeled a pit bull.

For years, pit bulls were banned in Libby — when the restriction was put into effect in the mid-1990s, town officials considered pit bulls to be «aggressive» dogs.

Part of our advocacy efforts includes educating the public on various aspects of living with dogs, with or without disabilities, to encourage adoption, especially of these ostracized breeds that are in great numbers in shelters everywhere due to overpopulation and the bans on pit bulls (read more about Breed - Specific Legislation and other BS discrimination).

Dog owners and advocates in Hawaii are rallying in protest of a proposed state law to ban pit bulls.

Residents in the Montana town of Libby can legally welcome pit bull type dogs into their homes now that a longtime ban of the breed has been lifted.

PETA, the so - called People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, supports the ban: They claim they have rescued many pit bulls from abusive homes where they were badly hurt, kicked, and beaten to the point of aggression for dog fights, or they chain them up on a short chain to make aggressive guard dogs, or drug dealers use them as weapons.

Governments that have adopted BSL — such as the Montreal City Council, led by Mayor Denis Coderre — target specific breeds (primarily «pit bull - type» dogs) by imposing restrictions on owners or simply banning them outright.

In the first of several protests planned on Oahu, dozens of dog owners called Sunday for state lawmakers to dismiss a bill that would ban pit bulls, the Honolulu Star - Bulletin reported.

It's not the American Pit Bull Terrier who is dangerous, it's the people who make these dogs dangerous who should be banned and labeled as dangerous.

These laws focus on breed, not deed, and uniformly ban the various dog breeds that are collectively known as Pit Bulls.

Montreal Mayor Dennis Coderre announced Saturday morning that the city plans to amend its animal control bylaws to ban acquisition of new pit bull dogs in Montreal.

While the ban is suspended indefinitely, pit bull owners are free to walk their dogs un-muzzled, they are free to play in off - leash parks, and, best of all, the dogs currently in shelters and rescue are free to be adopted into loving homes.

The township follows a 30 - year old ordinance that bans all pit bull breed dogs.

********************************************************************************************************* The pit bull's unusual breeding history has produced some bizarre behavioral traits, described by The Economist's science editor in an article published a few years ago, at the peak of a heated British controversy over dangerous dogs that saw the pit bull banned in England.

Thank You for The Pit Bull Description its the Owners not the Dogs I am a Responsible Pit Owner and hate seeing Pit Bull Breads in the wrong hands... Train the owners don't ban the breed...

Because of the disproportionate damage they cause to other animals and humans, especially children, some 600 communities across North America have chosen breed selective legislation to ban pit - bull - type dogs.

In a November 2011, public health statistics published by Global Toronto showed that pit bull bites dropped dramatically after Ontario adopted the Dog Owners Liability Act in 2005, an act that banned pit bulls:

The law put a ban on any new «pit bull type» dogs entering the city and placed heavy restrictions on those already living there.

In light of the Province's new Dog Owners» Liability Act and associated regulations banning «pit bulls» and regulating existing «pit bulls», the City may only register / license «pit bulls» which:

Although, yes, pit bulls are in fact banned in some states based on Breed Specification Legislation, they aren't not the only types of dogs that are, and it is not effective in law in every state.

Dogs like the pit bull have a bloody track record, but their owners — not the dogs — should be the focus of local and state laws, a national expert on canine attacks said Saturday.Randall Lockwood, director of higher education programs for the Humane Society of the United States, frowns on legislation that bans breeds like the pit bull but supports laws that penalize owners for not taking precautions with aggressive animDogs like the pit bull have a bloody track record, but their owners — not the dogs — should be the focus of local and state laws, a national expert on canine attacks said Saturday.Randall Lockwood, director of higher education programs for the Humane Society of the United States, frowns on legislation that bans breeds like the pit bull but supports laws that penalize owners for not taking precautions with aggressive animdogs — should be the focus of local and state laws, a national expert on canine attacks said Saturday.Randall Lockwood, director of higher education programs for the Humane Society of the United States, frowns on legislation that bans breeds like the pit bull but supports laws that penalize owners for not taking precautions with aggressive animals.

This isn't some inner city dog fighter like Tom Skeldon would have you believe is the «typical» pit bull owner and why he needs a ban.

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Fact: The history of the pit bull far predates the time when bans on bull baiting caused blood sport fanciers to turn to fighting dog against dog.

The Florida Legislature passed a law preventing local governments from banning specific dog breeds in 1990, but lawmakers left intact Miami - Dade County's ban on pit bulls.

Breed specific legislation affecting Pit Bull dogs ranges from all - out bans to laws that require Pit Bull owners to carry costly insurance policies.

BERLIN — Thumb through the list of dogs that Germany wants to ban and you will find the American pit bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier and the Staffordshire bull terrier.

A number of states or municipalities, recognizing the unique danger pit bull dogs pose to their citizens, have enacted legislation that classify pit bull dogs as vicious, thus enabling them to control or ban this breed's presence in their communities.

Britain has gone even further: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7264620.stm BBC: «Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 four types of dog are banned: the pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino and fila Brasileiro.»

After the attack, Prime Minister John Major banned the import of pit bulls and other fighting dogs, a move that required no legislation.

Denver's infamous pitbull ban, for example, defines it as «an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any dog displaying the majority of physical traits of any one (1) or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics.»

PAWTUCKET - «The city of Pawtucket is looking to reinstate a «breed specific» ban on pit bulls after a vicious dog panel voted last week to return a pit bull - boxer mix to its owners after it mauled another dog to death in June.»

Often making the list of banned dog breeds, this handsome boy originated in the U.K., is a mix of Terrier and Bulldog and is considered part of the «pit bull» breed that is experiencing bans and restrictions for being aggressive.

Under the law, any of the banned breeds — this includes American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and any dog mixed with or sharing certain physical characteristics with a banned breed — could be «grandfathered in,» but owners must have applied for a special permit or risk having their dog seized.

The current bylaw, enacted a year ago, put a ban on any new «pit bull type» dogs entering the city and placed heavy restrictions on those already living there.

W. Bruce Cameron — the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including «A Dog's Purpose,» made into a feature film starring Dennis Quaid — discusses how he decided to make Breed Specific Legislation, or BSL (in this case, Denver's ban on pit bulls) a core element of his new novel, «A Dog's Way Home.»

When Ontario's ban was being debated in 2004, opinions split between those who saw pit bulls as uniquely dangerous, and those who argued that any big dog could be very dangerous, if mistreated or trained to be violent.

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