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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.
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."
Marie-Claude Malboeuf, reporter for Montreal's La Presse, described the pit bull lobby led by Animal Farm Foundation as comprising five different levels, [7] [a] with the National Canine Research Council playing a pivotal role in producing studies that lobbyists can use as ammunition in arguing for laws repealing breed-specific legislation and pit bull supporters can use to argue that pit bull ...
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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]
When responding law enforcement arrived, they find there are at least five pit bulls on the property. Only one dog is taken after Neighbor #3 identifies it as being one of the dogs that chased them.
Additionally, Dogster warns that local laws may restrict certain breeds from entry, such as Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds. Before planning a Nordstrom visit, it ...
Within the meaning of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991), a type of dog had a broader meaning than a breed of dog; therefore, in order for a court in the United Kingdom (UK) to conclude that a type of dog was a pit bull terrier, the breed standard set forth by ADBA for American Pit Bull Terriers was used as the axiom for all pit bull ...