This is absolutely ridiculous!!! You also see numerous dogs that many of us own and would not agree with. Stop trying to take our rights away. bans or restrictions in individual states and counties is available on Wikipedia. Contain the dog in a specified kennel with predetermined features such as concrete floors and chain link walls, Keeping the dog on a leash of a predetermined size, Purchasing liability insurance of a predetermined amount, Hang vicious dog signs at the place of residence, Have the dog wear a vision dog tag or identifying marker. I have nine cats and because I can't have children they are a wonderful substitute. Never bite or be aggressive. samoyeds, labradors, collies, terriers * shocked* can't believe this but can see the point about the staffy lock jaw dogs. Outer Banks West / Currituck Sound KOA (Coinjock, North Carolina) Oklahoma. That's the same dog. Back to top Connecticut Chapter 98 Section 7-148 (D) (i) Sleep on you until you die? They are the sweetest fur folk I know, they'd maybe lick you to death! For instance a pug!! I have 4 Siberian Huskies, I wasn't planning on moving until they all left me, they are all old babies. Dog), Gull Terrier, Husky or Siberian Hus ky, Japanese Tosa / Tosa Inu / Tosa Ken, Korean Jindo, Perro de Presa Canario, "Pit Bull", Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Thai Ridgeback Wolf or Wolf hybrid, and any mixed breed dog containing any of the aforementioned breeds. I hate how people who are scared of dogs and are ignorant of their behavor try to label them as dangerous! Today they showed him the "restricted breed list" and told him she had to go or he had to go.He was appalled. . We need more than just a candlelight. Akitas, Dobermans, Huskies, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, Pit bulls, German Shepherds, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, Great Danes, Bull terriers, and Bullmastiffs are the commonly restricted breed in the state of Maine. Oklahoma City East KOA (Choctaw, Oklahoma) Texas. I have a 6 month old pure bred Siberian Husky, just found out that it is a "banned breed" of dog! Good thing is I own my house so I shouldn't ever have to run into that. Obviously you'd benefit from it. Wow. As the only open admission shelter in the county, we take in all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. (sarcasm!). I had no problem finding information on the web about BSL. The authorities have decided that these dogs should be forbidden to you. All it takes is common sense. I am not willing to give her up. She was a gift from me to my son nearly 3 years ago. It's not fare to our family members to have to choose whether to keep your friend or put them down due to others. We need to stand up for our furbabies. If one group of people cant have the breed of their choice, let's make it fair for all. All will turn 13 y/o this year. I can say rabbits are banned also because of their tendency to attack and kill humans; but I don't think it would fly. Some of those dogs are some of the most gentle breeds! Dogs like Rottweilers, Dobermans and chows are also frequently also affected by the laws. We also have had troubles moving and such, but we would never give him upNEVER!! Moore says he's already getting "beaten up" over the proposal but hopes it will start a conversation. I had a boxer and she was a lovable big baby not vicious at all she did love her family though. She's in a kennel missing her family and we go to see her every week. I find it very hard to believe that half of these breeds are on this list and many small breeds are not. This type of legislation does not make concessions for those members of the breed who are valuable assets to their communities, such as therapy dogs, assistance dogs, or advanced trained dogs such as drug dogs and search and rescue dogs. I have heard: 1000 PSI, 1800 PSI, 2000 PSI, and "10 times the strength of Rottweiler jaws". Lol actually my cat also thinks she's bigger than my mastiff. Happy to represent and display the dogs excellent temperment. Was honestly surprised to see labs on the list. We are trying to move to FL from NC and we can not find a place due to him being on the banned list. Allstate, American Family, Auto-Owners, Nationwide, Progressive and Travelers have a long list of restricted dog breeds: Akita Alaskan malamute American bulldog* Chow chow Doberman pinscher Mastiff Pit bull breeds Presa Canario Rottweiler Wolf hybrid *Restricted for all except Travelers Alternatives to home insurance for restricted dog breeds A grandfather law should work in those instances. Some states in the United States do not have any breed-specific restrictions or bans, but others do. What I don't get is why people are putting up with this. I live in New Zealand, but as I am a member of an online animal forum I have heard of the stupidity of BSL. I have seen more chihuahuas and min pins that want to take my hand off then 95% of these other large breed dogs! I'll search for it, and post it back here as soon as I find it! 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. 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. Then, the dog could be harmed or put someone else in a dangerous situation.. They would never get a hold of my dog! 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. Golden Retriever? Pit bulls are restricted in the followingPennsylvania cities and townships:Clairton, Camden, Collingdale, Glenolden, Deerfield, and Marple. But they allow Siberan Huskies. Why Mastiffs? My suggestion to anyone who is renting and doesn't want to get rid of their dog, as it was suggested to me, A)rent through a personal owner. After reading this list I am positive that the people who are making these lists have never been involved with animals probably in their entire lives. Pit bulls are restricted inConnecticut. I have a Rottweiler who is the biggest baby you would ever meet! Its just to let people take responsibility for owning those breeds because theyre good dogs all of them but they have the potential.". If you are facing BSL in your city, please reach out to your respect legislator or attorney. An Ivey league study was just put out that named Sibe's the most friendly dog towards a stranger. All I can think of is that in the past breeds like the Great Dane and German Shepherd were once just as feared, and look at them now. I think it's terrible. House Interim Committee on the Prevention and Disposition Good luck. Some apartments also impose restrictions based on size, weight, age, and exercise needs. These dog breeds are banned or restricted in the followingMichigan cities and townships:Alma, Bessemer Township, Buena Vista Charter Township, Carson City, Center Line, Claybanks Township, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, Hartford, Hazel Park, Highland Park, Kingsford, Lapeer, Melvindale, Moorland Township, Morenci, Mount Clemens, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Newaygo. ", Asked why he chose those breeds, sponsor Rep. Rodney Moore, D-Mecklenburg,answered, "I dont want to say those were the ones with the most incidents, but they were the most prevalent by the feedback that Ive gotten.". That is a different lineage from pit bull breeds. She ended up with a bloody nose and only barked at the nasty cat. Yes they have a very strong hold when they bite, but they cannot lock their jaws. I am sick about this.now what do I do? And most horrible of all, my breed, the Samoyed. Pet owners can not have more than two Pit bulls in one residence in Connecticut. 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. Either Pit Bulls,American Bulldogs,Rottweilers, and Bullmastiffs are. The "aggressive dog permit" could cost as much as $25. The Plott was a mountain breed, raised and trained to hunt animals such as bear and wild boar. My parents have pictures of our Great Dane "babysitting" my brother and I and also when I was a baby she would sleep by my crib & wake my parents when I started to cry. Well regardless I yanked him from those classes quicker than all heck, transferred vets to one who promised he didn't believe in vicious breeds and was a Rottweiler owner himself and told animal control why I discontinued the classes because yanking on my dogs throat with a spiked collar would make him mean and if they wanted to come after me I would raise one hell of a lawsuit and fight till the hells broke loose! Just tried to get home owners insurance for our new condo in the state of Florida! They cant do that!!! @Becky yeah we have a GSD also and we can't find a place to live. Constantly moving because counties have banned my breed of choice (American Pit Bull Terriers) and we refuse to give up our family members to some stupid law made by cowardice people who don't know a damn thing, especially those wh actually think for a second that bite statistics are close to accurate. But I strongly belive that too will happen. this is silly why kill inocent dogs. some dogs are harmless its how you treat them that makes them go like that sometimes. What does that leave us? That's why we work hard to make your pet feel as welcome in their new home as you do with no breed restrictions! I wish I could do more because we aren't being heard!! Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of responsible breeders and owners. American bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Chow chows, and Rottweilers are banned or restricted in manyMissouri cities includingBellefontaine Neighbors, Berkeley, Bethany, Bloomfield, Bonne Terre, Branson West, Branson West, California (a city Moniteau County, Missouri), Camdenton, Carl Junction, Carthage, Caruthersville, and Chaffee. North Carolina Breed Specific Laws We need your help! Virginia has a state-level law that prohibits its counties and cities from enacting breed-specific laws. This makes no sense. In addition, pet owners are required to keep their Pit bulls on a leash or muzzle them while in public. Hahahahaha! With greater than 190 dog breeds and selections signed up with the American Kennel Club, each dog was assigned to one of seven groups that information its certain functions . When I heard of this list I had to see it, and was shocked to read most of those breeds. Where are they coming up with this list? Nevada laws prohibit dog breed discrimination, meaning no county or city in Nevada has the authority to place a ban on a dog breed. 2. They just have strong muscles and a determination to keep hold. "Ive gotten a lot of feedback about it, saying Im trying to blacklist these dogs, and thats not the intent. Your site was very interesting. If it worked, than you would be hearing all of those places that haved used it crowing about it now. 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. In the 30 years I've owned many cats and the only complaint that could come out of my home is the smell of too much pine-sol. Dogs are social pack animals, and follow the lead of the political alpha, which in the case of the pet, is the owner. You may be surprised to see that a majority of the states in the U.S. either have BSL or allow BSL in some form either through being grandfathered in or in or as a part of a homerule exemption. Here were the 5 most adopted dog breeds in North Carolina: 1. The Doberman Pinscher is one of many breeds banned or restricted in some states or localities in the United States. So my question is what breed of dog is NOT deemed dangerous or vicious??? This is really outragous, they are banning some of the most common dogs, what are people supposed to do? Can only imagine how much harder it would be if we had a pitty or a rottie (both breeds we adore). When asked by WRAL.com why these particular breeds of dog were singled out, House Bill 956 co-sponsor Representative Rodney Moore (D-Mecklenburg) says, I dont want to say those were the ones with the most incidents, but they were the most prevalent by the feedback that Ive gotten.. Any suggestions? We did not nor do we encourage any aggression from him, he only acts aggressive towards an "outside" threat, never ever towards us or other friends and family. The American Kennel Club, Inc. 2022. Rep. Moore explains that the ideas in his bill are rooted in the complaints of a concerned North Carolina resident from his district. I've also known a pug that I swear was from Satan and attacked my dogs with intent to kill. I am a cat person. We volunteer at the hospital and library. There are no laws in New Hampshire State that ban any particular breed of dog. They are a difficult animal to own, but for only one reason - you need to spend a lot of time with them. They DO NOT make good watch dogs, because they love everyone so much! Restricted Dog Breeds In North Carolina. 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. Well case in point now hes 3 years old and the best dog I have ever owned! You would have to prove to me that a city/county/state has actually banned a non-violent breed like the Pug, Boston or French Bulldog. 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. monitoring_string = "c1299fe10ba49eb54f197dd4f735fcdc". I did rescue for these dogs. I looked up breed restrictions and I was shocked to say the least. Hello, Huskies are not aggressive at all. According to, Arizona is one of the few states that prohibit breed-specific legislation. View the full list. This fear may not be entirely misplaced. Seriously!? James Alain L. is the founder of The Pet Zealot. Bulldogs, Bull Terriers,Pit Bulls, Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers,Dobermans, German Shepherds, and ChowChows are. 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. A bill filed Tuesday in the state House would restrict ownership of six dog breeds the sponsor says are "aggressive. Name Email Message Send New Jersey law prohibits local municipalities from placing a ban on specific dog breeds such as Rottweilers and Pit bulls. That is so not fair for the dogs. Their hands are tied because it is the insurance companies that refuse to accept these types of breeds. In Portugal, these dogs are prohibited from public housing. Did you know that there are some countries where German Shepherds are restricted or banned? He would die for her. This list is bsand by the way the Australian cattle dog and the blue heeler are two names for the same dog! I have had my german shepherd dog for 7 years and he has never even attempted to bite. I saw it somewhere last year, but can't remember where. 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! 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