known as Breed Specific Legislation. Breed-specific legislation (also known as BSL), also referred to as breed-discriminatory legislation (also known as BDL), is a law or ordinance that prohibits or restricts the ownership of specific breeds of dogs, and/or dogs presumed to be mixes of one or more of those breeds (Breed-specific legislation (BSL) FAQ, n.d.). The harshest of the BSL laws is a complete ban, which prohibits breeds of dogs to be kept within state borders. Breed specific legislation also
Dog Discrimination BSL stands for “Breed-Specific Legislation”, and the only problem with this is that it bases its reasoning off of the looks of the animal (Kray 1). Legislation is beginning to be passed in different parts of the world, that discriminates dogs just because of their looks. There are many different opinions about this and its effectiveness. The main reason that cities and states pass this law is because there are often multiple cases of dog attacks, and BSL is supposed to improve
Breed-Specific Legislation Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) has been embraced by some communities, shunned by others, and strongly opposed by a number of dog owners and canine organizations. Breed-Specific Legislation is a regulation that is directed toward many specific breeds of dogs. The majority of BSL is focused on breeds traditionally known as “dangerous,” or those that have demonstrated a tendency for aggression and violent behavior. Most breed-specific laws are created as a misguided response
are the major target of legislation that bans or restricts certain types of dogs based solely on appearance and stereotypes. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is a ban or restriction on certain types of dogs because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs. Pit bull type dogs are the major target of such legislation but there are many other breeds targeted as well. The name pit bull is used loosely to categorize many “bully breeds” of dogs. Several breeds that are often referred
its easy to tell whether or not a dog has a leash on, unlike the difficulty of trying to determine the breed of some dogs. If a dog is on a leash the owner has control of it, even if said dog does lunge at someone. But leash laws can't just say you must have your dog on a leash. They also need to address dogs being tied out and left outside alone. Do... ... middle of paper ... ...d Dog Breeds." PawNat ion. 7 Dec. 2012. 16 Feb. 2014 . Picture Citations: Fig 1. "Ban on Pit Bulls
Specific Purpose Statement: To invite my audience to explore the advantages, disadvantages, and the alternatives associated with breed specific legislation. Thesis: Breed specific legislation is a controversial topic in which I am very interested and would like to explore both sides of the issue to perhaps learn something new. Pattern of Organization: Multiple Perspectives Introduction I. [Attention Getter] Imagine you were told you couldn't do something or live somewhere for the sole reason
The term “breed-specific legislation” is not one that comes up often in day-to-day discussion for most people. Breed-specific legislation refers to all laws that seek to restrict or eliminate ownership of certain animal breeds, most often dog breeds. It was first conceived as a method of controlling and reducing animal cruelty, as well as mitigating the occurrence of dog-related human injuries and the illegal activities of dog-fighting and related crimes. Breed-specific legislation is distinct from
Breed-specific legislation is a broad term that includes laws that ban or restrict the type of dog a person can own. Bree- specific legislation, or BSL for short, is often described as something that protects people or makes the world a safer place. In reality, there are many issues with this type of legislation. The whole premise of BSL is based off of misconceptions, it punishes innocent people and animals, and it does not ultimately lower the amount of people bitten each year where it is implemented
Every year an estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur in the U.S. BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) is a law that suggests that certain breeds are more prone to aggression than others. By banning or restricting the breeds in question, it is believed to help reduce the number of attacks. BSL determines which breeds are dangerous using statistics. These statistics cannot be relied on for two reasons. One, there is no concrete method to determine a dog’s pedigree. Thus, a victim, animal control officer
society because of breed specific legislation, to do so would be cruel and unnecessary. Many people, when they think of Pitbull’s, automatically associate them with poverty, crimes, and gangs. however, the truth though, is that many Pitbull’s are either owned by people you know; or, sadly, in shelters, who, because of breed specific legislation, give them only a few short days to live before that are euthanized. Breed specific legislation is a term for laws that ban certain dog breeds in an effort to
Breed specific legislation is a blight, born by fear unto the world. Prejudice mixed with ignorance and fear sparked the end of the reign of “America’s breed” in the 1980s (Flanagin), and began the pit bull genocide that continues to this day. Unfortunately, breed specific legislation is an ineffective attempt to kill that which is not understood. Used as a recruiting agent in both world wars, the pit bull became a symbol of the American ideal (Flanagin). Strength and perseverance, traits associated
Breed Specific Legislation (BLS) is not widely know to most people, but it is a topic most dog owners are accustomed to. Breed Specific Legislation is important for everyone to know for safety of themselves and the safety of the animal. BLS are regulations against specific breeds of dogs. It can be a highly controversial topic, many communities embrace the laws, some believe it is not effective, and others strongly dislike the laws. There have been a number of cases where it was helpful, but also
There are plenty controversial issues about bully breeds and whether they are acceptable or safe dogs to own. In July a woman was mauled in her yard and killed by a dog in Montreal. Due to this unfortunate incident the mayor Denis Coderre created a bill called BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) which was approved by the legislation. This bill states that determined by their breed or pitbull features “American Pitbull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs
great arenas long before the bully breed ever came into existence (Hsu & Sun, 2010). Thankfully, society has evolved, and so has the ideas behind the fight of dogs. Fighting is no longer thought of as just a game or entertainment by the majority of humans. The descendants of those various animals once used so barbarically, have now evolved to be therapy dogs, service dogs, and beloved family pets (Preis, 2014). Regardless of the history of the pit bull breed, and the lack of knowledge in the field
Specific Purpose: To bring attention to the issue of dog breed discrimination through Breed Selective Legislation (BSL) and inform the audience how they can change it. Introduction I. Open with Impact: Raise your hand if you own or have ever owned a dog. A. Now raise your hand if they come to mind when you hear the word “discrimination”. B. They most likely won’t because human social interaction is often considered while a whole system for structured discrimination amongst dogs exists. II. Thesis:
Pitbulls What dog breed do you think is the meanest? Many people like to believe pit bulls are mean dogs. Pit bulls are actually one of the most caring dog breeds. Pit bulls were used back in the day for dog fighting. People still dog fight but it is highly illegal. Some pit bulls were selected and bred for their fighting ability. (ASPCA) I have had 3 pit bulls throughout my life and all 3 of them were very good and loving dogs. Pit bulls have a bad reputation because people can turn them into mean
the Jewish people during Hitler’s reign. They were considered to be less than human, and perfectly fine to destroy, just because they were different. In comparison to BSL laws, we say that “ pit bulls”, rottweilers, and other so called aggressive breed dogs are dangerous compared to “regular” dogs who are not dangerous. The media makes this worse because they are constantly classifying these dogs as being nasty fighting dogs that are owned by gang members, drug dealers, dog fighters, thugs, and other
was discriminated against based only on what he looked like? Canine breed discrimination is a real problem in today’s society in the United States. There is always an enormous amount of hype when one hears about a dog attack. The first thing people want to know is what kind of dog was involved in the attack. That breed of dog then gets labeled as “dangerous”, quietly forcing people to change their opinion on a certain breed based on an action of only a couple of dogs. Dogs are bred and born to
common breed in shelters throughout the United States. Over 700 cities in the U.S. have banned pit bulls within their communities giving them the name, “America’s most reviled dog” (Tullis). Steps to prevent the prejudice of not only pit bulls but all dog breeds have proven effective. As of 2014, 17 states passed laws which prevented “breed-specific legislation” (Madhani) within their towns and cities. Regardless, pit bulls still remain the least adopted and most commonly euthanized breed in the
behavior and hold owner accountable for their animals. These types of ordinances are referred to Breed Specific Legislation or BSL. When lawmakers impose BSL on communities they are singling out specific breeds of dogs without allowing the animal to prove that it is a good citizen. The legislation ranges from an all out ban on the animal to heavily restricting the targeted breed. In Sioux City, the legislation currently will not allow any new pit bulls to enter city limits and all existing pit bulls