Can some one please tell me the exact breeds on the dangerous dog law?

Question

I need to know all breeds that are listed in this law for the state of Kansas.

Answer 1

It varies not only by state but also by county and city. In some cities in Kansas there is a ban on Rottweilers and Pit Bulls -- but it's not statewide.

Answer 2

You should check your state government page. I did a report on breed specific legislation, but I don't remember Kansas specifically. I think Doberman, Rottweiler, "bully" breeds/pit bulls, and German Shepherds, but that might be a different state.

Answer 3

Right now the BSL has banned Pitbulls, they are trying to outlaw Huskys and Chows....The issue should be addressed because the people up here do not chain or confine their dogs. They run loose so when one breed gets in trouble they ban it....

Try to go to the State and ask which ones they will actually allow in a few years....no one will have dogs soon...

Answer 4

To: Mayor
To: Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes
To the Honorable Mayor Kay Barnes

We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens from throughout the United States. While recognizing the concerns of Kansas City residents, we are extremely concerned regarding the possibility of Breed Specific Legislation which has a negative impact on responsible, law-abiding dog owners . This legislation has an impact on not only Kansas City citizens, but also those who choose to visit Kansas City to show their dogs in legal events, to do business in the community, or to visit family and friends. Following are listed our specific concerns.

(1) Breed Specific Legislation bans or restricts particular breeds or mixes. A dog of a banned breed can be confiscated by the authorities and killed. A dog of a restricted breed must be confined, muzzled, chained, or restricted in other ways and owners must provide proof of liability insurance that covers dog bites. Available data indicates that a dog of ANY breed can bite. Studies published in JAVMA conclude that there is NO reliable data identifying biting dogs by breed.
As well, the American Temperament Test Society has available results of dogs tested by them. As of December 2002, the following results were found:

(Number of dogs tested) [Percent of dogs passed]

American Pit Bull Terrier (405) [83.2%]
American Staffordshire Terrier (437) [82.6%]
Collie (722) [78.8%]
German Shephard (2577) [82.3%]
Golden Retriever (612) [82.5%]
Labrador Retriever (597) [90.6%]
Rottweiler (4311) [82.1]
Shetland Sheepdog (426) [66.2%]


This can be verified with the A.T.T.S. by calling them at [phone] or on the web at www.atts.org.

(2) Cities that have tried to solve their dangerous dog problem by restricting or banning breeds have discovered that such laws do not work. Cincinnati, OH has repealed its ban on specific breeds and Baltimore, MD has removed all breed specific references from its ordinance.

(3) There is no reliable method by which to scientifically determine the breed of a dog. It is impossible to determine whether a mixed breed dog is 50% of any particular breed. To require the owner of a mixed breed dog to prove that the dog is NOT 50% of a targeted breed places an impossible burden on that citizen. The question of constitutionality comes into play here.

(4) The majority of the owners of targeted breeds are responsible, law-abiding citizens. The ordinance unfairly brands these people as unreliable and irresponsible, solely because they own a targeted breed. Again, there is a question regarding the rights of citizens in regard to personal property.

(5) These restrictions make it difficult, if not impossible, for owners of the targeted breeds to participate in most dog events, especially events which require off-leash exercises to be completed. Examples of these events include obedience, agility, flyball and many others. Dog clubs and dog show participants have become increasingly unwilling to sponsor and enter events in communities with breed specific ordinances.

(6) It is the consensus of knowledgeable dog experts (as reported in the JAVMA article, "A Community Solution to the Dog Bite Problem") that targeting the owners and the specific dangerous dog, not breeds of dogs, is the key to addressing the dog bite and "dangerous dog" problems.

(7) It takes a large amount of funding for these ordinance provisions requiring the training, testing, and property examination. Passing laws that cannot be enforced increases citizen cynicism regarding effective government.

(8) Finally, what needs to be done is punishing the deed not the breed. Dogs are not born aggressive. They are made that way by irresposible owners. A person can torture an animal to death or abuse an animal so badly that all it knows is hate and all those people get is a slap on the wrist. However, a dog that has been abused, improperly trained and handled bites and that animals loses its life. To us their is something wrong with this picture. To do nothing, is to stop nothing!!

In summary, Breed Specific Legislation is not the answer to solving the problems with some dangerous dogs. Punishing the breed for the deeds of a few is not the answer. Many cities are starting to realize that. I hope you will become one of them!!



Sincerely,