The CDC strongly recommends against breed -
specific laws in its oft - cited study of fatal dog attacks, noting that data collection related to bites by breed is fraught with potential sources of
error (Sacks et al., 2000).
Certainly
errors can occur, but it is critical to keep
in mind that background checks are done only with the
specific written authorization of consumers, who also receive detailed disclosures about the process and their rights as required by existing federal and state
law.