on February 23, 2013: Pug? They're built like any other dog. In addition to dog breed restrictions, there may be age, size, and weight restrictions. Contact information is available on the North Carolina General Assembly website. (sarcasm!). German shepherds, Akitas, Rottweilers, Pit bulls and Terriers are considereddangerous or aggressive in manyCalifornia cities. 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. I have to admit I don't believe this list is at all accurate. Pit bulls are restricted inConnecticut. My little Pitbull Thomas is the sweetest guy ever, and im sure my mixed breed has some of these "banned breeds" in her. We need to stand up for our furbabies. Some of those dogs are some of the most gentle breeds! . Asheville United States North Carolina Collectible Topographical Postcards, Collectible Holiday & Seasonal Ornaments Christmas 1920-1949 Time Period Manufactured . Wolf-dogs are banned in the cities ofBaker andBillings,Montana. Of all the fumb duckeryLabrador Retrievers and Samoyeds are on this Verboten List, aka The Feces Roster in some US geographic region. We are moving from Cali to NC and are finding it difficult to find a house to rent over there. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, Tundra Shepherds, Bull Terriers, Presa Canarios, and Dogo Argentinos are banned or restricted in severalKansas cities includingArkansas City, a city in Cowley County, Kansas,Abilene, Anthony, Argonia, Attica, Augusta, Blue Rapids, Bucklin, Burlingame, Chanute, Chapman, and Cherokee County. We can remove his food while he eats without a problem, he sleeps with us in our bed and is a family member to us. 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. Whitney from Georgia on January 31, 2008: K- there's no such thing as lock jaw. If one group of people cant have the breed of their choice, let's make it fair for all. I belong to many places that fight the BSL and am constantly signing petitions against it and writing letters to city officals who are trying to pass the BSL and things like that. In 2017, Delaware Governor John Carney signed a bill that put an end to breed-specific legislation throughout the state. 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. Property owners have the freedom to choose which specific dog breeds they want to ban.
, Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com, Pit bulls, rottweilers and chows declared potentially vicious. My Chi-Poo was more aggressive than my Rottie (she never bit anyone, but thought she was bigger than the Rott). 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? I have one and he is the best friend I have ever had! 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. 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. A bill will likely be introduced in May when the General Assembly convenes for its short session. Owners of intact animals will face higher fines if their dog is found at large than will owners of altered animals. He will also always be muzzled in public as an adult so no one can say he bit someone. Pit Bulls are banned or restricted in the followingIdaho cities:Ashton, Cascade, Georgetown, and Jerome. It is absolutely true. We volunteer at the hospital and library. I do see why the Boston terrier is on the list as of its history and such, as with the great dane, as it was one a feared dog like today's "pit bull." You must remember that not all of these breeds are banned or included in every BSL admendment, but many of them are groups together. I wonder when the are going to ban mentally ill people to have brick and toothbrush in a leach? Rep. Moore says he has gotten some flack from animal welfare organizations and other anti-Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) activists, but he remains firm in his feelings in favor of targeting certain breeds. The Plott is named after a family of German immigrants who moved to North Carolina, and the breed was created in America. monitoring_string = "c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc". I have a staffordshire terrier, and no one will let us move in. I am a cat person. Somehow they know more than me, the owner. There is no backstabbing, alterior motives, or hidden agends. Certain cities, counties, and states may have specific legislation that bans certain breeds in certain ways. 3. This list is a joke! Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Wolf hybrids, Chow chows, Siberian Huskies, Akitas, German shepherds, Pit bulls, Alaskan malamutes and Great Danes are often restricted byHomeowners Insurance inMassachusetts. Has no one ever read the temperment of a Siberian Husky! In Portugal, these dogs are prohibited from public housing. I currently have a Rottie that my husband gave me for Christmas 2009 after my ex took my other one in the divorce 4 years ago. I have to tell you I was shocked by the list. Texas state prohibits its counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. But they are also extremely obedient. They are the sweetest fur folk I know, they'd maybe lick you to death! I actually prefer animals over people. There are also others on the list that is you do a search on google NOTHING comes up with them being banned. I had no problem finding information on the web about BSL. Rottweilers, Pit bulls, Akitas, Alaskan malamutes, German shepherds, Doberman pinschers, Chow Chows, Siberian huskies, Presa Canarios, Wolf-hybrids, and Bull terriers are banned or restricted in manyLouisiana cities and towns includingAddis, Bastrop, Berwick, Breaux Bridge, Bunkie, Crowley, DeQuincy, Franklin, Gretna, Jeanerette, Kindner, Leesville, Lincoln Parish, and Lutcher. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) bans OR restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance because they are perceived as "dangerous" breeds or types of dogs. These countries are not in favor of banning breeds of dogs. I would, however, very much like to see references at least to the jursidictions that have banned the 'less-likely' breeds. That kennel that I'm referring to disagreed with the lawmakers but had not option to the law. She's in a kennel missing her family and we go to see her every week. Going by media on any dog is a poor idea. BSL began in the 1980s in response to several fatal dog attacks, according to PetPlace, an information website. I'll search for it, and post it back here as soon as I find it! (5) (a) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a municipality from adopting any rule or law for the control of dangerous dogs; except that any such rule or law shall not regulate dangerous dogs in a manner that is specific to breed. A bill has been introduced in the North Carolina House that would "regulate the ownership of aggressive dog breeds.". Lindsay Claire Fine Pewter POODLE Dog Breed Christmas Ornament. I don't think they realize that to most of us are pets are our children and it makes me mad that people are so flippant and tell you to get rid of them, as if they were less than nothing. I also have a hard time with someone telling me my dog is vicious when they have never even met him. North Carolina. But its a pug. That made me laugh that it would be banned. Hahahahaha! Attention North Carolina dog owners and breeders! Good thing is I own my house so I shouldn't ever have to run into that. Tabitha you are wonderful. bans or restrictions in individual states and counties is available on Wikipedia. PeekABoo, I've known cities filled with ignorant country-bumpkin officers that take people's pets because they think they're Pit Bull. Peek-A-Boo420_420 (author) from Seattle on March 22, 2008: You know what I could totally see that happen, as it sits right now there many places that are adopting new ordinances that say a dog or cat is considered a stray if it is over 4 months old and does not have a rabies tag on it. Pit bulls,Rottweilers, Wolf-Dogs,Presa Canario,Bull Rottweilers, and Terriers are banned or restricted by cities inAlabama, includingAlbertville, Center Point, Fayette, Gadsden, Irondale, Jacksonville City, Lanett, Midfield, Tarrant, and Weaver. Virginia has a state-level law that prohibits its counties and cities from enacting breed-specific laws. - have weight restrictions 60-70 lbs. Doberman pinschers, Wolf-dogs, Presa Canarios, Mastiffs, Dogo Argentinos, and Pit bulls and banned or restricted in several Wisconsin cities including Abbotsford, Arcadia, Antigo, Augusta, Bloomer, Chetek, Cudahy, Dodgeville, Fox Lake, Greenwood, Lancaster, Mayville, Milwaukee, Montello, Neillsville, New Lisbon, Oconomowoc, Ripon, St. Croix Falls, St. Francis, and Shullsburg. I have had him around my grand daughter since his birth, she is five, he is two, they are the best of friends. Its just to let people take responsibility for owning those breeds because theyre good dogs all of them but they have the potential.. :(. I cant see any of them giving their babies up too easily. I swear if anyone comes knocking at my door for my dogs, I will fight with my life. A properly raised pit bull will yield to his owner's command. Where are they coming up with this list? Rep. Moore explains that the ideas in his bill are rooted in the complaints of a concerned North Carolina resident from his district. of the. I've also known a pug that I swear was from Satan and attacked my dogs with intent to kill. some dogs are harmless its how you treat them that makes them go like that sometimes. Interestingly, recent attempts to measure a dog's jaw strength have indicated that pit bulls have much lower bite pressure than some other breeds, putting lie to the idea that pit bulls have more bite power than any other breed. Here were the 5 most adopted dog breeds in North Carolina: 1. Thank you for posting this. 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! 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. They love to hold on to things! He would die for her. Some apartments also impose restrictions based on size, weight, age, and exercise needs. We encourage you to contact the property directly for any pet policy . If you just look up the info you'd see that most of the things you hear abot pit bull type dogs is wrong. If you know of a city that has added or repealed laws, please send us an update with the form below. 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. I would say alcohol kills more people than any dog breed ever did. I could understand if it was a weight limit, but that is not what the woman told me. The following list contains dog breeds, in alphabetical order, that are either banned from ownership, or restricted so as to make ownership more difficult than owning other breeds, in legislation either passed, proposed, or tabled in venues throughout the United States of America. American Bulldogs, Cane Corsos, Canary Dogs, Tosa Inus, Presa Mallorquins, Terriers, Dogo Argentinos, and Fila Brasileiro are banned or restricted in many Colorado municipalities including Aurora, Castle Rock, Commerce City, Fort Lupton, Louisville, Simla, Denver, Commerce City, and Fort Lupton. I am very disappointed and frustrated. As for cats.. I don't know if its the fact I had a trainer. This list is ridiculous! I have been turned down at three apartment communities and this last one even got $250 from me before telling me that my dog is banned. Rottweilers are also banned from Ecuador. Once again someone is dictating what we can and can't have . Maybe people should be banned and placed on an ugly list, some people are not nice, but nothing is done to them, so they'll stop abusing dogs, cats, and many other species of people. Although this might be part of the reason to ban certain dog breeds, it is . It saddens me to see how this country is becoming so anti-animal. Good responsible law abiding citizens shouldn't be treated like criminals who use animals in criminal ways. House Bill 956 defines as an "aggressive dog breed" any of the following: any mixed breed dogs that are "predominantly of those breeds.". Did you know that there are some countries where German Shepherds are restricted or banned? Here are the 10 dog breeds most often on prohibited lists: Pit bull Rottweiler Chow chow Presa Canario Akita Doberman Pinscher Wolf hybrids Mastiff Wolf German shepherd Click through our slideshow to see the banned dogs and how often they're on banned lists. View the. So keep fighting against the ignorence off these people:)). DON'T BE SO CRUEL LEAVE THE POOR INNOCENT DOGS ALONE! I live in NC and just got my Annabelle (rottie) registered through our state. Israel bans the importation of Rotties as well. Doberman pinschers, German shepherds, Pit bulls, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in manyTennessee municipalities includingAdamsville, Baileyton, Brownsville, Ducktown, Dyer, Estill Springs, Etowah, Fayetteville, Grand Junction, Greenbrier, Halls, Hardeman County, Harriman, Henderson, Jefferson City, Lafayette, Madisonville, Manchester, and Middleton. Italian mastiff and cane corso? I am sick about this.now what do I do? That is just an old wives tale one might say. Dogs are social pack animals, and follow the lead of the political alpha, which in the case of the pet, is the owner. Here are 11 countries that have certain laws and regulations around this "dangerous" breed. While these include the dog's size and individual jaw strength, the severity of a bite is primarily determined by the dog's intent (i.e. 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. Proud owner of two bullmastiffs, both are therapy dogs. Connecticut Pit bulls are restricted in Connecticut. HB 956, a bill to "Regulate Ownership of Aggressive Dog Breeds," proposes an amendment to North Carolina's dog laws that would impose restrictions on the following breeds and " dogs that are predominantly of any of the following breeds :" Rottweiler Mastiff Chow Presa Canario wolf hybrid There might be 50 breeds that are banned if you takeaway the repeats. My children were 4 and 8 at the time and were taught how to handle him correctly from the start. This fear may not be entirely misplaced. How can we end this injustice? They DO NOT make good watch dogs, because they love everyone so much! WHAT'LL I DO!! We save, treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year through adoption, reclaim and community partners. 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. I'd stick around. Animal control came out twice and both times told us nothing was wrong, he's sweet and yes protective but not vicious at all. Most of us have had our dogs before we had our children. Pit bulls, Wolf-dogs, Chow Chows, Doberman pinschers, Bullmastiffs, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in the followingKentucky cities and counties:Auburn, Augusta, Bracken County, Butler, Covington, Cresent Springs, Erlanger, Elsmere, Falmouth, Flatwoods, Flemingsburg, Fort Thomas, Franklin, Fulton, Horse Cave, Lewis County, Ludlow, Mayfield, Maysville, Morehead, Newport, Paris, Pendleton County, Silver Grove, Southgate, Union County, Vanceburg, Walton, and Williamstown. Anyone whose background check is not suitable for the ownership of a dog belonging to an aggressive dog breed would be automatically denied the required license. Under the bill, prospective "aggressive breed" owners would have to undergo a criminal background check, apply and pay for a special state permit, notify the property insurer and take a four-hour education course before adopting, buying or "otherwise taking possession of" one of the dogs. trakker14 from franklin on January 11, 2008: I want to know where you got this ridiculous list of dog breeds..I have search the internet and have not found any such listas a breeder I should know this. I think it's been proven by now that being breed biased doesn't get you wanywhere. According to, Arizona is one of the few states that prohibit breed-specific legislation. In my years of work I have been bitten or come in contact with many aggressive dogs. Pet Gear Easy Step II Cat and Dog Stairs. American bulldogs, Canary dogs, Pit bulls, Presa Canarios, German shepherds, and Doberman pinschers are banned or restricted in many Ohio cities and villages including Akron, Ashtabula, Barberton, Bedford Heights, Bellefontaine, Bellville, Broadview Heights, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Canal Winchester, Carlisle, Chardon, Cheviot, Cleveland Heights, Columbiana, Conneaut, Elmwood Place, Englewood, Elucid, Fairfield, Fairlawn, Fairview Park, and Gallipolis. That's why we work hard to make your pet feel as welcome in their new home as you do with no breed restrictions! Oh, did you guys know that the world organization to help and save animals are the ones who promote BSL. Specifically, the committee was charged with studying North Carolina's animal population concerns and recommending reform. Thank god i live in The Netherlands we have fight 15 years against this law in 2009 we have won. Do i do n't know if its the fact i had no problem information. 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