In other words, targeted dogs are often subject to BSL not because they are in
fact a specific breed, but because they simply look similar to a particular breed or have a general physical appearance that someone might consider «targeted breed - like.»
Not exact matches
If this was not enough of a reason to choose this company, then the
fact that they offer foods that are age, stage and
breed specific, as well as foods for dogs with
specific dietary and health needs should tip the balance.
In
fact, Jason was so moved by this deaf bait dog that he and Heidi spoke up at their local council meetings in opposition to
breed specific legislation.
In
fact, they are probably making a conscious decision to acknowledge that there are
specific aspects of your
breed that people find desirable.
In
fact, they exist because they were
bred to have characteristics that make them well suited for
specific tasks.
The sole known published reference to the «nanny dog» notion, before the rise of opposition to
breed -
specific laws in recent decades, came in a 1922 work of fiction, Pep: The Story of A Brave Dog, by Clarence Hawkes, a blind man who wrote by dictating his stories and, though able to spin a gripping yarn, routinely muddled his
facts.
But it is a
fact that different dogs have always been
bred for
specific qualities.
In
fact, eye color is so genetically defined that some
breeds of cat have
specific colors allowed by the
breed registry.
In
fact, some consumers will not purchase shelter animals as they are looking for a
specific type of animal or
breed, which may not be available in the shelter;
In
fact, rescue is one of the best ways for a Border Collie to find the right home, suited to this
specific breed.
Not to mention the
fact that people, such as dog fighters, who abuse and train dogs to be violent and vicious are almost never deterred by
breed -
specific legislation.
How legitimate you find it to be is up to you, but it is in
fact a
breed like many others and considerably more defined than most with breeders,
breed specific activities and shows and moderate recognition in some kennel clubs.
In
fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) even maintains a list of recommended
breed -
specific genetic health tests for breeder and pet owner reference!
The following ASPCA article, re-printed here in its entirety, provides a good overview of the issues implicated by
breed -
specific legislation and highlights the
fact that such legislation is ineffective at best and harmful at worst:
The
fact is,
breed specific legislation (BSL) has been proven time and time again to be completely ineffective at achieving its actual goal of limiting dog bites and attacks.
Find out if BSL is affecting your city or state: BSL Listings Try to identify the Pit Bull by playing the «Find the Pit Bull» game: Find the Pit Bull Read about the cost of implementing BSL: Expense of BSL Find out how BSL targets and kills innocent dogs: Punishment of the Innocent
Facts, statistics and resources from StopBSL.com Help support the fight against
Breed Specific Legislation: Stand United — For Dogs Worldwide Bull
Breed Coalition Registry: BBCR Fight Against BS
These differences in growth rates explain why large and giant
breeds have a greater risk of disorders associated with growth and highlight the
fact that the requirements of puppies of different
breeds are not the same and must be tailored to
specific needs.
Then, last night, the Toledo Blade reported that Toledo has in
fact ceased enforcing their current
breed specific regulations.
In
fact, LESS problems since the mixed
breed dogs as a whole seem to have a hybrid immunity and are not prone to as many
breed specific diseases and mutations.
Many of our professional members interact, either personally or professionally, with many, if not all, of the
breeds affected by
breed specific legislation and will bear witness to the
fact that animal learning is not
breed specific.
In
fact, if you aren't concerned with knowing
specific lineages and
breed composition, shelters are great to make sure you aren't supporting the wrong people.
In
fact, according to PetMD, «
breed -
specific dog foods are little more than a marketing gimmick and do not have sound nutritional science backing them».
I always try to talk people into adopting from a shelter, but the
fact is that there are people who are in love with a
specific breed.
In
fact, the CDC says its own 20 - year study is not an appropriate tool for making
breed -
specific policies or legislative decisions.
In
fact, these parasites can be found most anywhere in the world, and they are not
specific to any
breed, age or type of animal.
In
fact, more than 700 U.S. cities have enacted
breed -
specific laws.
«
Breed - specific legislation does not address the fact that a dog of any breed can become dangerous when bred or trained to be aggres
Breed -
specific legislation does not address the
fact that a dog of any
breed can become dangerous when bred or trained to be aggres
breed can become dangerous when
bred or trained to be aggressive.
(Source: The Journal of American Veterinarian Medical Association)
Fact:
Breed specific rescues and shelters purchase puppies from commercial breeders as well as import puppies from countries such as Mexico, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
While many think that calling a dog a bully
breed would have little to no harmful effects, the
fact is that many of these
breeds are then systematically discriminated against through
breed -
specific legislation, housing and landlord restriction and insurance barriers.
In response, Rene Cadieux, the city's legal representative, referenced the
fact that Ontario's courts have already determined that scientific evidence is not needed for
breed specific legislation.
There is also the
fact that the AKC is encouraging
specific activities to actually see if these various
breeds can still do what they were
bred to do.
In
fact, about 25 percent of dogs in shelters are purebred; if you can't find the
breed you're looking for in a shelter, try reaching out to one of the many
breed -
specific rescue groups offering pets for adoption.
We liked the
fact its made in the USA with real veggies, have
breed specific foods and uses flax seed in there food.
The proportion of mixed -
breed and subclassifications of purebred dogs for each of those conditions was determined to distinguish what
specific backgrounds may contribute to the inherited conditions seen with higher prevalence in the purebred population or if in
fact, purebreds as a whole were more at risk than the mixed -
breed dogs.
The idea and sentiment are cute and fun for social media... but lets face
fact: To reverse or detour legislation like a ban on a
specific breed of dog takes alot more than a mural.
LCPBR educates through
breed specific historically correct
facts, dog training, specifically bully
breed training classes and individual training sessions, and youth based educational material and meetings against dog fighting and animal cruetly.