 Breed Specific Legislation
I've been reading a lot recently on the Dangerous Dogs Act we have in the UK as this pertains directly to my puppy (Yorkies are often victims of attacks here - particularly by the bull terrier breeds). The law here makes it illegal to own American Pitbulls, Japanese tosas, Dogo Argentinos and Fila Brazilieros.
The law in Germany is even tighter and pretty much any fighting breed is now banned including Staffordshire Bull Terriers and any of the mastiffs. Those that are already in the country have to pass a strict 'temperament' test which involves two hours with a court appointed official. Those that do not pass the test are euthanised and those that do have to undergo mandatory neutering/spaying and have to be muzzled and leashed at all times they are outside
What are your views? Is this legislation too much? There is talk in the UK of banning even more now because these dogs are often used as 'weapons' by drug dealers and gangs
My personal view is that it's a good thing. These breeds were designed as fighting dogs and no matter how much training and care they may receive, it's never enough to counteract the innate viciousness in their temperaments |