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Breed Specific Legislation

Breed Specific Legislation. By Lisa Kolf. Breed Specific Legislation. Over 80 cities in Iowa and 9 cities in Illinois have banned pit bulls, including East Dubuque. Pit bulls have been unfairly labeled as a “vicious breed” based on the actions of a few, and should not be banned. The Facts.

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Breed Specific Legislation

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  1. Breed Specific Legislation By Lisa Kolf

  2. Breed Specific Legislation • Over 80 cities in Iowa and 9 cities in Illinois have banned pit bulls, including East Dubuque. • Pit bulls have been unfairly labeled as a “vicious breed” based on the actions of a few, and should not be banned.

  3. The Facts • American Temperament Test Society tests dogs for aggression, fearfulness, friendliness, and behavior. • Pit bulls passed the tests at an above average rate compared to other breeds. • Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, and Jack Russel Terriers are the three breeds most likely to bite a human.

  4. The Real Problems According to the ASPCA: • “78 percent [of dogs involved in dog bite cases] were maintained not as pets, but rather for guarding, image enhancement, fighting or breeding. • 84 percent were maintained by reckless owners—these dogs were abused or neglected, not humanely controlled or contained, or allowed to interact with children unsupervised. • More than 70 percent of all dog bite cases involve unneutered male dogs. • An unneutered male dog is 2.6 times more likely to bite than is a neutered dog. • A chained or tethered dog is 2.8 times more likely to bite than a dog who is not chained or tethered. • 97 percent of dogs involved in fatal dog attacks in 2006 were not spayed/neutered”

  5. Don’t Punish Good Dogs • Officer Jim Sack, disabled veteran and retired police officer. • Service dog named Snickers • City banned service dog because of his breed.

  6. Don’t Punish Good Dogs • “Squeaker” was rescued from Michael Vicks dogfighting ring in 2008 • She and many others have happily settled with new families as loving pets.

  7. Opposition and Rebuttal • “Pit bulls are the number one breed involved in lethal dog attacks” • Hasty generalization: Just because some pit bulls are dangerous doesn’t mean all are. • False cause: attacks are assumed to be because of the breed of the dog, when actually it is because of the individual dog’s background.

  8. Opposition and Rebuttal • “Lawmakers should step in to prevent dog attacks.” • Rebuttal: This can easily be done with legislation that does not ban specific breeds. • According to ASPCA, 2003 study found pit bull ban did not improve public safety, and other laws were sufficient to address dog aggression without profiling.

  9. Conclusion • Pit bull bans are not a reasonable way of dealing with dog aggression • Ignoring real causes of aggression and punishing good dogs and families

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