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  2. Breed-specific legislation - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Animal rights by country or territory - Wikipedia

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    In 2009, Bolivia became the first country to banish animal abuse and harm in circuses. [1] The United States of America is the only country in the world that has banned killing horses for consumption, [citation needed] and India have banned killing cows for consumption in some of its states. [citation needed]

  4. What dog breeds are banned in the UK? - AOL

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    This animal is banned or restricted in a number of countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, and others. Size: Weighs between 40 to 81 kg. Height: 25 to 30 ...

  5. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - Wikipedia

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    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]

  6. England and Wales ban on XL Bully dog breed to take ... - AOL

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    A controversial ban on XL Bully dogs is set to come into force in England and Wales on Sunday, following a September announcement by the UK government amid a rise in fatal attacks involving the ...

  7. Category:Dog breeds by country of origin - Wikipedia

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    Dog breeds originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1 P) ... Category: Dog breeds by country of origin. 32 languages ...

  8. What dogs are affected by the XL bully ban and what ... - AOL

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    The government has published its plan for a ban on XL bully dogs after a series of deadly attacks this year.. The plans confirmed the breed has been added to the list prohibited under the ...

  9. List of fatal dog attacks in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    Fatal dog attacks in the United Kingdom are usually measured in single figures per year. An increasing number of serious dog attacks (both fatal and non-fatal) was the catalyst for the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, [1] [2] which ultimately led to four breeds being banned: Pitbull, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. [3]