BSL and the SBT
Important
series of anti-BSL articles titled "The Bull-Breed
Manifesto" is available for reprint and distribution to
whomever it may do some good.
The
Series
Yes, anytime a politician
anywhere in the world decides to write anti-dog breed
legislation they include the Stafford along with the other
"bully-breeds" as a vicious criminal of the
canine world that must be banned. These links will help
you understand the fight we all wage against breed
specific legislation (BSL) and how you can help. Please
let us know of any links you wish added.
Dead-Bang
on...
These letters state our position very
eloquently:
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Breed Specific Legislation
(BSL) only serves to penalize responsible owners and
innocent dogs. At the same time, it does nothing to
protect the public from the truly dangerous or vicious dog
of any breed. It does nothing to effect the actions of
irresponsible dog owners and breeders. A number of dog
breeds are currently under attack throughout the United
States and other parts of the world. Those under attack
include but are not limited to the following:
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Akita
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American Bulldog
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American Pit Bull
Terrier (APBT)
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American Staffordshire
Terrier
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Bull Terrier
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Bullmastiff
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Chows
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Doberman
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Dogo Argentino
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Fila Brasilero
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Rottweiler
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Shar Peis
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Staffordshire Bull
Terrier (SBT)
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Tosa Inu
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Included can be any dog,
purebred or mixed breed, that physically resembles one of
the above breeds.
Do you think you and your
pet are safe from breed-specific legislation? Over 24
different breeds have been banned or severely restricted
throughout various areas of the United States. Your breed
or breed mix can be next!
Going for a trip by car in
to another State or County? Plan on bringing your dog?
Please take note of the following:
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Some States, Counties and Cities
will actually seize your dog or puppy if the owner
or guardian drives through the State, County or City with
a dog in the car that
looks like any dog on the list of prohibited breeds. It
can take weeks,
months, or even years to get your dog back in your
possession. Alive if
you're lucky. If the state seizes your dog, you can be
held responsible for
fines and boarding fees while your dog is kenneled against
your wishes!
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LINKS
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Please take the
time to read every LINK
. We need YOU to help protect ALL Dog Breeds. This
page does not pretend to cover all aspects of BSL. These
other sites do a wonderful and more detailed job.
Dog Watch -
Breed-Specific Legislation Updates - Julie King
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Here are more Dangerous Dogs and BSL sites:
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Find your United
States Congressman or Senator HERE.
Find news organization links HERE.
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Here are some examples of letters and a copy of an
excellent NON-breed-specific Dangerous Dog law that
you can email, snail-mail, fax or read to your
legislators.
Please select the form letter that best suits your
needs. Feel free to change the words to better address
your specific situation. You have no excuse now. Send
something!
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Sample letters from Jan Cooper's
web site:
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