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Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.
The early 19th century saw the development in England of the Bull-and-Terrier, [6] first imported into the United States ca. 1817, becoming the foundation stock of the later American Pit Bull Terrier. [6] Organized dog fighting became a part of American culture, and was promoted by the United Kennel Club. [7]
Animal Farm Foundation (AFF) is a pit bull and anti-BSL (anti-breed-specific legislation) animal advocacy group set up by heiress Jane Berkey as a 501(c)(3) charity. It started as a horse rescue in 1985, then shifted focus to pit bull dogs when the founder adopted a pit bull and "discovered that 'pit bull' dog owners were not welcome in a lot of communities and spaces."
A federal appellate court agreed that Council Bluffs had rational grounds to ban certain breeds. Dog bites dropped 25% after the ordinance passed.
A wildlife warning was issued in Sylmar over the weekend after a mountain lion attacked and killed a pit bull when the dog was on a walk with its owner. ... Southern California Pit Bull Rescue ...
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DogsBite.org is a nonprofit organization that publishes accounts of and compiles statistics of dog bite related fatalities throughout the United States, victim testimonies, an overview of breed-specific legislation within the United States, and advocates for victims of dog bites by promoting breed-specific legislation as a means to reduce serious dog attacks.
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