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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.
Dog breeds originating in Ireland. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. V. Vulnerable Native Breeds (27 P) Pages in category "Dog breeds ...
After a series of eleven dog attacks in 1991, [3] Home Secretary Kenneth Baker promised "to rid the country of the menace of these fighting dogs". [4] The Act has been controversial for failing to stem the rise of dog attacks [5] and for focusing on a dog's breed or looks instead of an individual dog's behaviour. [6] [7]
There were only 37 Skye Terrier puppies registered with the Kennel Club in 2010 There are only 60 KC registered Harriers in the UK in 2023. Vulnerable Native Breeds are a group of dog breeds originating in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and identified by The Kennel Club (KC) as having annual registration numbers of 300 puppies or fewer within the UK. [1]
The Kerry Blue Terrier (also known as the Irish Blue Terrier) (Irish: An Brocaire Gorm) is a breed of dog. [1] Originally bred to control vermin including rats, rabbits, badgers, ferrets, foxes, otters, hares, deer, and even wolves, over time the Kerry became a general working dog used for a variety of jobs including herding cattle and sheep.
Read on for five breeds known to have health issues, and five that are typically the healthiest dog breeds. Nevena1987/istockphoto. Least Healthy: German Shepherd.
In Ireland, they were commonly referred to as the "Poor Man's Wolfhound." The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier received the nickname "Poor Man’s Wolfhound" because people in Ireland were prohibited from owning hunting dogs such as Irish Wolfhounds or Beagles. So, folks bred the Wheaten Terrier as a versatile farm and guard dog instead. [7]
In 2022, lifelong dog lover John Fabiano, ... he traveled to Ireland to photograph restricted dog breeds and different parts of the United States to photograph rescue dogs.