I have had my german shepherd dog for 7 years and he has never even attempted to bite. He works with kids with ASD (Autism spectrum disorder). Some dogs have aggressive natures, Moore insists. full blooded white boxers with the excuse of boxers aren't white. I had a vet (the first vet I took him to, mind you he was just 3 months old) who was terrified of him and was determined to convince me my dog was aggressive and forced me into these behavioral courses. It looks like Mothers Against Everything has been stirring up the irrational fear stew again and threw in an additional measure of prevarication, a pinch of sophistry and a heaping amount of non sequitur contextual isolation to get this particular Free Meal fundraiser to effectively agitprop those two essentially gentle breeds into being seen as an imminent jeopardy threat. Israel bans the importation of Rotties as well. Some places allow only dogs that are over two years old, some places will turn down dogs that weigh more than 25 pounds, and some places will refuse large-sized dogs. This makes no sense. Pit bulls, Rottweilers and Chow chows are consideredpotentially vicious in twoNorth Carolina cities:Lumberton and Edenton. Chow chows, Doberman pinschers, and Pit bulls are restricted in the followingSouth Carolina county and cities:Beaufort County,Dillon,Travelers Rest, andWare Shoals. That's why we work hard to make your pet feel as welcome in their new home as you do with no breed restrictions! In fact, some states do not have restrictions or bans on any specific breeds at all. At least that's what some people belive. Prospective owners of aggressive-breed dogs would also have to apply for a $25 state license and take a four-hour education course before adopting, purchasing, or otherwise taking possession of one of the regulated dog breeds. All will turn 13 y/o this year. People will accept people that have 10 destructive, unruly kids but no cats or dogs. Hahahahaha! 2. . Pretty soon they will come up with a reason for us not to own cats or horses. For instance a pug!! There is no accurate way to determine the pressure of a dog's bite. I have nine cats and because I can't have children they are a wonderful substitute. I have a neo mastiff cross and we trained him well he has never hurt anyone ever he's so loving and we trained him so that we kan take his food off him while he's eating we can take him away from his food we can leave him on the back of our ute and trust him completely to know better than to bite anyone or get off he has never hurt anyone or any of out other pets it's all to do with the owners they need to see that! Restriction #1 - Legislation. As for cats.. $14.95 . I have noticed aggressive/dominant traits in the mastiff but we have been training and socializing like crazy. Try finding home insurance when you have 'exotic' pets. Lock jaws is the biggest myth. Breed specific legislation has been making the headlines for years. You may be surprised to see that a majority of the states in the U.S. either have BSL or allow BSL in some form either through being grandfathered in or in or as a part of a homerule exemption. It will be a sad day when they target our cats as well. Last fall, North Carolina co-speaker A breed ban usually requires that all dogs of a certain . We volunteer at the hospital and library. The Wake County Animal Center strives to create a humane community for pets and people that live here. Where did this list come from? What does that leave us? If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. They are gentle giants. Lol actually my cat also thinks she's bigger than my mastiff. The breeds are listed by name exactly as they appear in legislation. They are also known as "American dingoes" or "Dixie dingoes" because they resemble the famous Australian dingo.But rather than being from the land down under, this breed is actually descended from wild dogs found in the United States, but with a gentle nature that makes it an ideal . If this is allowed to continue what is next i have owned many dogs and never had a problem . . I'm in the process of moving to Georgia and looking for an apartment there. Is an intelligent dog the same as a trainable dog? Whitney from Georgia on January 31, 2008: K- there's no such thing as lock jaw. Teach the people how to raise them instead of letting no one have them. I can not believe that people are going to tell an owner that they have to give up their furbaby just to have a place to live. Pit bulls andfighting breeds such asDogo Argentinos and Canary dogs are deemeddangerous inMalheur County,Oregon, Heppner,Morrow County, Oregon, and Malin, Klamath County, Oregon. I have a Siberian Husky and a woman told me that the dog was not allowed there and it won't be allowed in most apartments, so I searched for banned dog breeds and came upon this list. None of this is based in reality. In the past 20 years over 25 different breeds have been involved in dog bite fatalities. I cant see any of them giving their babies up too easily. You are sick people labs newfies, danes retrivesthese are people who no nothing about them What gave me that whiff was Samoyed. The. House Bill 956 classifies the Rottweiler, Mastiff, Chow Chow, Perro de Presa Canario, Pit Bull (including the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier), and all wolf hybrids as aggressive breeds. These states include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Florida and California. And most horrible of all, my breed, the Samoyed. Connecticut Pit bulls are restricted in Connecticut. DON'T BE SO CRUEL LEAVE THE POOR INNOCENT DOGS ALONE! Hello :) This list is really making me mad. I am not willing to give her up. Finally, information on this site is not intended to be used as legal advice. Constantly moving because counties have banned my breed of choice (American Pit Bull Terriers) and we refuse to give up our family members to some stupid law made by cowardice people who don't know a damn thing, especially those wh actually think for a second that bite statistics are close to accurate. It's called "Breed Specific Legislation" or BSL. We agree with some additional suggestions proposed by the committee, including strengthening of animal cruelty laws and expanding low-cost spay-neuter programs. Allstate, American Family, Auto-Owners, Nationwide, Progressive and Travelers have a long list of restricted dog breeds: Akita Alaskan malamute American bulldog* Chow chow Doberman pinscher Mastiff Pit bull breeds Presa Canario Rottweiler Wolf hybrid *Restricted for all except Travelers Alternatives to home insurance for restricted dog breeds I'd be willing to bet that any dog that kills someone is simply trained to be very mean. They are telling me that huskies are aggressive. Pit bulls are banned or restricted in the following Maryland cities and counties: Prince George's County, Edmonston, Ridgely, and Port Deposit. In my years of work I have been bitten or come in contact with many aggressive dogs. I don't know if its the fact I had a trainer. Most of the property management companies have mastiffs on their ban list. That's the same dog. It saddens me to see how this country is becoming so anti-animal. i'll get a pug, that'll show 'em!! Where are they coming up with this list? I am a big dog lover and I'm glad that there are people standing up for these innocent pups being ripped away from their families because they were born the same breed as another who was trained to be nasty. Breed-specific legislation laws restrict or ban certain dog breeds. Recently a woman saw my son playing with Shy .. she loves to grab hold of a rope and he swings her around, it's a game they play and she loves doing it. Wolf-dogs are restricted in the followingVermont towns:Brookline, Castleton, Hyde Park, Jamaica, Newfane, Pittsford, Putney, Rockingham, Waterford, and Westminster. Never bite or be aggressive. We encourage you to contact the property directly for any pet policy . I am in Canada and fortunately, the only animals that are banned from being within my city's limits are lions. And as we all know that is all it takes for a stereo type to began and that is how our beloved animals become out lawed in the eyes of the BSL and other animal haters. Rottweilers,German Shepherds, and Pit bulls are, Pit Bulls,Chow Chows,Akitas, Doberman Pinschers, Bull Terriers, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers and Wolf-dogs are banned or restricted in the following. When people find out you have more than two they practically alienate you. So keep fighting against the ignorence off these people:)). If you look at the top 20, you find the Pit Bull listed on there by five of the different names used for the breed. But looking on the list, the top 20 is pretty accurate for the Chicago area metropolitan cities that have restricted them or banned them. Has no one ever read the temperment of a Siberian Husky! PetPlace may be compensated when you click on or make a purchase using the links in this article. PeekABoo, I've known cities filled with ignorant country-bumpkin officers that take people's pets because they think they're Pit Bull. We take multiple steps to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date. If your dog is not on this list, it might just be a matter of time before they are. Now people who didn't know can better understand. The list was compiled by the Responsible Dog Owners of the Western States, a not-for-profit group that promotes responsible care, ownership, and treatment of dogs. All it takes is common sense. I love big dogs and have had a At Bernard, 2 Boxers, a Great Outbreak, an adopted Greyhound, two Great Dames and currently have an Irish Wolfhound God help anyone trying to tell me I cannot have my dog of choice, they better start running because they will be facing a shotgun, and other weapons fully loaded. In addition to dog breed restrictions, there may be age, size, and weight restrictions. Last fall, North Carolina co-speaker of the House Jim Black established the House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition. That is so not fair for the dogs. AC&C Officers are charged with the responsibility of enforcing all City, County and State laws pertaining to the welfare of animals. I own a blue heeler(acd) the red coated ones are calledwait for itred heelers. If the proposed legislation should pass, these new regulations would take effect in January 2014. WOW!!! It looks like Mothers Against Everythibg has been stirring up the irrational fear stew again. - have weight restrictions 60-70 lbs. Pit bulls are restricted in the followingPennsylvania cities and townships:Clairton, Camden, Collingdale, Glenolden, Deerfield, and Marple. My parents have pictures of our Great Dane "babysitting" my brother and I and also when I was a baby she would sleep by my crib & wake my parents when I started to cry. Why would my Husky be banned. as a former dog owner and dog lover i find this web site offensive it isn't the breed that makes a dog dangerious or vicious it is the dog owner most dogs are following commands of a human owner. They just have strong muscles and a determination to keep hold. After reading this list I am positive that the people who are making these lists have never been involved with animals probably in their entire lives. AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. With this list it only leaves us one choice, a rabbit. First time I've ever been asked if I had a dog! The breed has restrictions and bans in several cities. Owners or prospective owners of dogs who fall under any one of these breeds or are mixes that are predominantly of those breeds would be subject to certain restrictions and stipulations under the proposed legislation, including criminal background checks and the required notification of their property insurer. Those people never received their pets back, but the lady I volunteered for saved them from being put down and found homes for them. This is totally ridiculous!!!! Although I did not know that the Boston terrier, lab, great dane, and the golden retriever were on the list. Moore said the idea was brought to him by a concerned constituent. I am a veterinary technician and have been for 11 years now. Many were common like American Bulldogs and St Bernards. Such could be the case in states that allow municipalities to self-govern outside of state laws. Romania considers Rottweilers a dangerous breed subject to strict ownership requirements. States such as California, Florida, and Massachusetts expose any dog owner to liability for the dog's conduct. However, the AKC opposes the concept of breeding permits, breeding bans and mandatory spay/neuter of purebred dogs. They can get quite a grip but their jaws are made just like any other dogs only they have alot of muscles there so they can hold it longer and harder. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. I just want to say that I will be showing my support in August and I thank god that I can keep Shy for him until the time when she can be with him somewhere again. I have owned large breed dogs my entire life. . Enforcement activities range from investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty and neglect cases, leash law violations, to investigating potentially dangerous dogs. Humans TRAIN dogs to be nasty. Ive a good deal of experience with both beeeds and they are both the most unassuming, friendly breeds of dog that Ive encountered in my 54 years. Check out this list of smartest breeds and learn about the shortcomings of the obedience test this list was based on. Most often apartments will impose restrictions on breeds not only based on behavior but also on size, weight, age, and amount of exercise needed. Texas state prohibits its counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. View the full list. And anyone who takes offense can post a comment and say so although I don't really see why they would be offeneded. aggression, fear, warning snap, playful nip), the victim's behavior (twisting or yanking the body part being bitten can increase the damage), the dog's training, and so on. A Change.org petition urging lawmakers to stand up against Breed Specific Legislation in the state of North Carolina is also making the rounds online. The Leonberger is known for being a gentle giant that is great with kids! It's amazing that there are so many bans on breeds instead of the people that have violated the law or given their dogs a terrible life forcing them into undesired traits. I don't belive this dogs it all about how they are rasied you love you feed to tell them what oyu want them to do, and i would like to see were this is posted because i don't belive this is true. No breed of dog is born evil. Sure most dogs are protective but that is bred into them the dogs that kill or bite are trained to do so buy us they r mans best friend and yet we treat them like this when all they give us is unconditional love. My pup is the sweetest thing in the world. View the full list. I did rescue for these dogs. thats what the main dog problem is. When I heard of this list I had to see it, and was shocked to read most of those breeds. As you know The list above has dogs on there that are not much bigger than a picnic basket. These are known as strict liability states, where the dog owner is strictly liable for their dog's conduct. Some of the breeds probably should not be on the list, but if you do a search for the number of reported dog "attacks" in the United States, the majority of these breeds are on it. People need to educate themselves and take action. All rights reserved. I live in Maine and was wanting to move to Seattle. It is the person, not the breed that makes for a dangerous dog! I am sick about this.now what do I do? Well at the behavioral courses the instructor put on this spiked choke collar and yanked on it of course my dog growled at him, I would have bit him in all honesty if you did that to me even! I have a 6 month old pure bred Siberian Husky, just found out that it is a "banned breed" of dog! They just want to be loved. The law bans municipalities in the Blue Hen State from enacting discriminatory ordinances against specific dog breeds. In the United States, the laws regarding dangerous dog breeds vary by location. The Department of Insurance could also add rules requiring additional risk insurance for the dogs. Now everyone knows how i've felt my entire life. Wolf-dogs, Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Chow chows, German shepherds, Doberman pinchers, and Belgian Malinois are. I wonder when the are going to ban mentally ill people to have brick and toothbrush in a leach? I wish I could do more because we aren't being heard!! Some dogs clamp down hard on prey objects - hence the popularity of tug toys, stuffed animals, and rope toys. BSL identifies a dog as dangerous based upon its breed alone and not based on any action or offense that the individual dog has ever committed. Moore says he's already getting "beaten up" over the proposal but hopes it will start a conversation. What exactly is a cat going to do? American bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Chow chows, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in manyMissouri cities includingBellefontaine Neighbors, Berkeley, Bethany, Bloomfield, Bonne Terre, Branson West, Branson West, California (a city Moniteau County, Missouri), Camdenton, Carl Junction, Carthage, Caruthersville, and Chaffee. If they leave alcohol to the responsibility of the person, they shoud do the same with dog breeds. Its just to let people take responsibility for owning those breeds because theyre good dogs all of them but they have the potential.. We also have had troubles moving and such, but we would never give him upNEVER!! I saw it somewhere last year, but can't remember where. Dogs like Rottweilers, Dobermans and chows are also frequently also affected by the laws. I don't even understand this list! The thing that bothers me most about this list is that I have done research and found the 3/4 of all primary home insurance companies do not adhere to any breed based discrimination. He's a Rottie/Husky/ Austrailian shepherd mix, and there isn't a mean bone in his body. A bill introduced Tuesday in the North Carolina House of Representatives aims to designate six "aggressive" dog breeds and to regulate the ownership of those breeds and breed mixes. If one group of people cant have the breed of their choice, let's make it fair for all. But anyway. It's not fare to our family members to have to choose whether to keep your friend or put them down due to others. And even dogs that are 100% mix-breed just because they thought the dog had some pitbull type dog in it. They're not banning them from the country are they??? This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Under the proposed bill, owners of dogs deemed to be an "aggressive breed . German shepherds, Akitas, Rottweilers, Pit bulls and Terriers are considereddangerous or aggressive in manyCalifornia cities. The politicans need to bann alcohol before dog breeds. It makes no sense. Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Even the smaller breeds aren't protected. "Ive gotten a lot of feedback about it, saying Im trying to blacklist these dogs, and thats not the intent. You can Contact him at: All Right Reserved Copyright 2023 The Pet Zealot, Man's New Puppy Bit Him and Laughed Turns Out Its a Hyena, California Man Sets Up Camera Under Deck And Discovers Why His Dogs Were So Worried, Cat Surrendered By Owner Because She Wanted To Cuddle Finds Forever Home, Woman Accused of Animal Abuse After Grooming Her Dog to Be The Grinch. PetPartners, Inc. is an indirect corporate affiliate of PetPlace.com. 75 banned or restricted dog breeds is a lot, isn't it? Your site was very interesting. Of all the fumb duckeryLabrador Retrievers and Samoyeds are on this Verboten List, aka The Feces Roster in some US geographic region. Yes, he is protective of any unknown person that tries to enter my fenced, and beware of dog ..posted, yard. Copyright 1999 - 2023. Its genocide and it needs to stop. Alright, so the pretty and maybe even handsome folks on 6 o'clock news have convinced you that pits, Doberman, Rots, and German Shepherds are all evil. The dog can be aggressive due to poor training from its owners. I really find it funny some of these dogs that r on this banned list !!!!! Good responsible law abiding citizens shouldn't be treated like criminals who use animals in criminal ways. Any suggestions? House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition You have very harsh incidents of these dogs maiming children, maiming older folks and sometimes even turning on their owner. You do have a right to own whatever breed you want if you are responsible, as we are, and no one can just take that awaywe are americans dammitthe land of the free, right? Others might ban high energy or noisy breeds. What a surprise that most of them have a drink daily. I have an american bully and a staff, ive had them for years and they've never bitten anyone. He is 130lbs, updated with ALL shots, HW & Flea/Tick prevents and loves to be outside. 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