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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 Lacy Dog or Blue Lacy Dog [1] is a breed of working dog that originated in the U.S. state of Texas in the mid-19th century. [2] The Lacy was first recognized in 2001 by the Texas Senate . In Senate Resolution No. 436, the 77th Legislature honored the Lacy as "a true Texas breed."
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
Labrador Retriever portrait This article lists the most popular dog breeds by registrations in the US. Note: registrations shown are not the same as annual registrations, or as living individuals. Change over time Between 1915 and 1945, American Kennel Club statistics were collected on a five-year basis instead of every year. These figures show that between 1905 and 1935, the Siberian Husky ...
An Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey earned his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-living cattle dog at 29 years old. Agency Animal Picture - Getty Images Greyhound
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 ...
Unlike some breeds of hunting dog that use sight to locate their prey, coonhounds use their sense of smell alone. [10] The hunt typically ends when the raccoon climbs a tree. Upon reaching the tree, the dog or dogs will stop baying and begin the "tree" bark, also referred to as the chop bark for its short, sharp sound.
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