Sentences with phrase «illegal dog breeding»

The report detailed the historic ruling obtained against Fernando Contreras, who ran an illegal dog breeding facility in La Union.

After volunteering in the wake of several puppy mill rescues, her passion lies in helping to educate Montrealers about the importance of adoption and putting an end to illegal dog breeding operations in Quebec.

Not exact matches

However, after these sports became illegal, then these dogs were used for dog fighting, which is why the breed has been known as an aggressive breed.

Police and Humane Society representatives indicate that some of our problem dog owners may have this view of Lawrence, particularly for the breeding / training of vicious dogs for illegal dog fighting uses.

Some precautions are needed to make sure the home conditions comply with local laws (breed X requires a 6 foot fence, breed Y is illegal to keep) as well as to keep dogs out of labratories and fighting rings.

Even though such activities are now illegal, these dogs are still thought to be the most commonly used breed in illicit dog fighting.

It seems you are blindly defending a type of dog purposely bred for the cruel and illegal sport of dog fighting.

The Court of La Unión de Tres Ríos made a major ruling in favor of animal welfare in Costa Rica after convicting a person for breeding dogs in an illegal breeding facility, or puppy mill.

Do you really think that the thousands of dogs of various breeds overseas, in countries where tail docking is illegal for very good reason, are all running around with damaged or broken tails?

This breed has become favoured and exploited by, small groups of people that enjoy watching dogs fight, or that wish to use dogs to protect their own illegal activities.

His specialty is roosters but he gives TheDogPress.com readers valuable tools and information to help defend against illegal animal seizures of their show dogs and breeding stock.

The sport of dog fighting has been illegal for some years in Britain but the practice still goes on in places, and some bull terrier breeds are bred and trained for this unpleasant purpose.

This can be directly attributed to the number of backyard breeders who, having recognized the Pit Bull's natural strength and courage, decided to begin breeding the most aggressive specimens they could find to develop dogs for the illegal fighting trade.

Bred for illegal fighting, this dog is similar to the American bull terrier but heavier.

Bull baiting become illegal in 1835, and the breed was kept alive by some enthusiasts, who began selectively breeding the ancestors of our modern dogs.

Under the American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other various laws world wide used to protect individuals with disabilities, discrimination against an individual's Service Dog breed of choice is illegal.

The Animal Health and Welfare Act makes it illegal to own, import, breed or sell the unpredictable and sometimes savage dogs, Agriculture Ministry spokesman Benno Bruggink said.

Although Maryland state law already prohibits the sale of dogs and cats bred by illegal «puppy mills,» it does not ban the retail sale of animals bred at large - scale commercial breeding facilities which, many will argue, are merely federally inspected, legal puppy mill operations.

Unfortunately, negative media attention and the fact that particular breeds of dogs are used in illegal dogfighting has given these dogs a bad reputation.

Shocking as it is, this practice is not illegal — the Humane Society mentions that «in most states, a breeding kennel can legally keep dozens, even hundreds, of dogs in cages for their entire lives, as long as the dogs are given the basics of food, water, and shelter.»

HOLLY HILL — Twenty dogs, including 18 puppies about 6 weeks old, were put up for adoption Wednesday after being rescued from an illegal puppy - breeding business two days earlier, according to Animal Control authorities.

Used for Illegal Activities: Some excellent breeds are unfortunately used for illegal activities like dog fighting and are, therefore, Illegal Activities: Some excellent breeds are unfortunately used for illegal activities like dog fighting and are, therefore, illegal activities like dog fighting and are, therefore, banned.

If a certain breed is banned, mixing it with a legal breed will also make the mixed dog illegal.

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.

Because dog fighting is illegal, the American Kennel Club could not register a breed that was formed around dog fighting.

Many pit bull breed types were bred specifically for dog fighting, which is illegal today.

This breed is known, unfortunately, for dog fighting bouts which are illegal.

«BSL results in punishing and ultimately driving away responsible owners of the targeted breed (s) while having little to no impact on the actual cause of problems, those using dogs for illegal or immoral purposes.

Illegal dog fighting rings exploit pit bulls more than any other breed, subjecting them to torture, abuse and forcing them to fight.

Dogs are now trained to be able to detect different currencies, discernable by the inks and the papers used as well as certain breeds of animal that may be subject to illegal importation.

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It is illegal to own this breed in many places and many insurance companies will not cover owners of these dogs.

What needs to happen is a law making it illegal to own a dog or cat that isn't sterilised unless you are a registered breeder and then you are only allowed to breed once every 5 years.

In fact, they are among the breeds exploited in illegal dog fighting around the world.

Short of taking a mobile surgical unit out to Lancaster and spaying and neutered their breeding dogs, which I'm pretty sure is illegal and impossible as we don't have a mobile unit, we felt strapped as to how we could help.

I have been criticized for being a closet racist — not only for singling out a particular breed of dog, but also the people who live in violent communities where these dogs are kept for personal protection, often left in outdoor yards, and forced into illegal dog fights.

Under current legislation, some breeds of dog are banned and it is illegal to breed or keep one of these breeds unless a court places it on the Exempted Dog Index which requires the animal to be neutered, tattooed, micro chipped, muzzled and on a lead in publdog are banned and it is illegal to breed or keep one of these breeds unless a court places it on the Exempted Dog Index which requires the animal to be neutered, tattooed, micro chipped, muzzled and on a lead in publDog Index which requires the animal to be neutered, tattooed, micro chipped, muzzled and on a lead in public.

We are horrified by the inhumane treatment of dogs at illegal, unregulated breeding operations.

The bylaw made it illegal to own any dog the city deems a pit bull - loosely defined as American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American pit bull terriers or any mix of these breeds.

Communities that have instituted such bans often find that the irresponsible owners and the criminals who use dogs for illegal purposes simply switch to another breed.

The bylaw makes it illegal to own any dog the city deems a pit bull - loosely defined as American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American pit bull terriers or any mix of these breeds.

I lived in a state where it was once illegal to own a specific breed of dog based solely on how they looked.

Although people seeking a dog to compensate for their own insecurities or for use in illegal activities seem to be drawn to pit bulls these days, this should not be considered a reflection upon the dogs, as anyone with such motives shouldn't have a dog of any breed.

When dog fighting and bull baiting became illegal in the 1900s, the dogs began decreasing in numbers, but breeders from the Spanish mainland saved the breed and began showing it at European dog shows.

In 1885, when dog and bull fighting became illegal within England, some fanciers of the breed attempted to preserve it.

These fighting dogs were bred for ferocity, strength and fearlessness - qualities highly valued in hunting and illegal sports, such as bull - baiting and dog fights.

So much so that Breed - Specific Legislation or laws are enacted which range from making it illegal to possess certain breeds, to regulating ownership with the intention to reduce dog attacks.

A Costa Rican made the first ruling in favor of animal welfare in Costa Rica after convicting a person for breeding dogs in an illegal breeding facility, or puppy mill.

Now that dog fighting is illegal in all of the civilized world, responsible pit bull breeders (aka American Staffordshire Terriers) are breeding for balanced, loving temperaments — and are slowly removing the dog - aggressive trait that used to be valuable.

Based on all of the reports (from the USDA, Better Business Bureau and the State Auditor's department), this single act alone would do more to solve the primary issues with illegal and unethical dog breeding in the state than Prop B. It's a good first step.