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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.
In Miami-Dade County, Florida, where the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (or any other dog that substantially conforms to any of these breeds' characteristics) is banned, [9] the Dogo Argentino has become the main fighting dog of choice, being used at both organized and street level ...
These such laws have been termed "breed-specific legislation" and are often successfully challenged within the courts. [26] A minimum of 2 states - Minnesota and Oklahoma - don't enable their municipalities to control possession of dogs in line with breed.
The breed has been at the centre of a public outcry following a number of high-profile attacks which included a 10-year-old boy being killed last year by one of the dogs at a friend’s house in ...
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That is highly disproportionate for one type of dog that is banned, and it underlines the need to be cautious about change in this area." [30] The RSPCA have been criticised for their opposition to breed-specific legislation, and their own pet insurance excludes certain breeds from coverage. [31] [32]
Top 10 Largest Dog Breeds. According to the American Kennel Club’s 2023 registry of dogs, here are some of the most popular large breeds: 1. Cane Corso