Why have they not banned pit bulls.?

Question

BLS is a flawed concept from the moment it is conceived. In most cases the dogs are targeted leaving the owner, which is the responsible, rational thinking party out if it. Some impose fines along with their laws but are often no enforced to the maximum so the owner gets a slap on the wrist.

Dogs are not the problem and BLS dose not recognize this. People are the problem and until we find a way to punish people for their neglectful actions which allow dogs to bite and terrorize the public we will never stop the problem.

First problem is take one breed away, these people will find another breed to replace it. In most places were APBT have been ban the rottweiler is now on the rise as the most popular breed. Now they are taking the heat from BLS and its supporters. They will agin restrict a breed just to have another take its place. This will happen till they run out of large breed dogs and we have lost our right to have the breed of dog we love. BLS can be compared to gender and racial profiling.

Media reports lead the public to believe that packs of roaming Pit Bulls are more likely to bite than the neighborhood dog on his leash. Over 80% of dog bites occur when the dog is with its owner or ON his owner’s property. A large number of small children are bitten by dogs they know while visiting the dog’s home. Because stories of pit bulls stimulate fear, the media is likely to report all cases of biting pit dogs or pit mix but oit stories of injury by poodles and spaniels [which is the most frequently reported biters]. In addition, the media reports “attacks” when guarding breed barks at or chases someone even when no one is injured. This adds to the public’s perception that this type of dog is more dangerous than any other dog. Some statistics lump several breeds into one category and report that “ PIT Bulls” cause more serious bites that any other breed. This would be similar to counting all bites inflicted by Retrievers [Golden, Duck Tolling, Flat Coats, Lab, etc.] and comparing that total to bites inflicted by miniature wirehaired Daschunds. It would appear that Retrievers are much more dangerous than the Daschunds.

A report about the local Labrador Retriever that attacks and maims a child isn’t considered newsworthy No one wants to believe that any family dog, the cute and fuzzy kind, are capable of biting. It’s much easier to blow up and sensationalist a story about a vicious dog when it’s a member of a breed who’s reputation precedes it. Pit Bull are already considered the demons. All reporters have to do is stand in front of the camera, look horrified and say, “A pit bull did it.”


So why is it then that more BLS laws are implement daily? God forbid a person have to take responsibility for their irresponsible actions and BLS supports these people by not placing very harsh punishments on them.

To the man who asked if I had ever seen a wound a pit make. Yes I use to do UC work for AC to stop dog fighting. Have you ever seen the wound a chocolate lab can make on the face of the two year old child of the woman who raised him from a puppy. By the 90% of shelter works I know think pits get a bad rap.

Answer 1

VERY WELL SAID!
I c o m p l e t e l y agree.
They will start to fight other breeds. Taking away the tool isnt going to stop the action. Its the same as "the gun didnt kill anybody, the person holding the gun killed people" The pit bull didnt kill/ hurt anyone, the stupid people that trained it to be like that killed/hurt those people.

Answer 2

Very good statement and I agree completely.

The reason why more laws are implemented daily is because the whole idea of BSL is to eventually end all dog ownership all under the guise of protecting people from vicious, mean dogs. The bottom line is until the law starts making people responsible for their actions and the actions of their dog, BSL will change nothing.

In Italy they started out with a list of 13 dogs on the dangerous dog list and the list has now climbed to 92 and the dogs on the list are not all large breed dogs there are dogs on the list such as Corgis, Schipperkes and Schnauzers.

People who believe that BSL will end with only pit bulls or similar type dogs need to wake up and see what can and will happen. It doesn't matter what breed of dog you own, your breed of dog can easily with one incident become a target for BSL. Every dog owner needs to fight against BSL, it could be your beloved breed next! I fear that eventually we have have to visit dogs in the zoo with the rest of the wild and dangerous animals.
amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Very good statement and I agree completely.

The reason why more laws are implemented daily is because the whole idea of BSL is to eventually end all dog ownership all under the guise of protecting people from vicious, mean dogs. The bottom line is until the law starts making people responsible for their actions and the actions of their dog, BSL will change nothing.

In Italy they started out with a list of 13 dogs on the dangerous dog list and the list has now climbed to 92 and the dogs on the list are not all large breed dogs there are dogs on the list such as Corgis, Schipperkes and Schnauzers.

People who believe that BSL will end with only pit bulls or similar type dogs need to wake up and see what can and will happen. It doesn't matter what breed of dog you own, your breed of dog can easily with one incident become a target for BSL. Every dog owner needs to fight against BSL, it could be your beloved breed next! I fear that eventually we have have to visit dogs in the zoo with the rest of the wild and dangerous animals.

Punish the deed not the breed.

Answer 4

Standing ovation. You are absolutely right. Get the word out!

To the guy above me: I've never seen a wound that pit bull makes because I've never known a pit bull (even though I know many, and I know quite a few breeders) to bite ANYONE. EVER. PERIOD.

I have, however, EXPERIENCED, personally, the wound that a shepherd/labrador cross makes when she bit me in the face as a five year old child.

The surgeon who stitched me up said my face looked like ground hamburger.

She did it again almost exactly a year later, on the other side of my face.

BOTH times, *I* was at fault. *I* provoked the dog, even when I thought, with my child's mind, that I was being affectionate or not provocative at all.

Thankfully, I have a mother with brains in her head who didn't think that her child was a perfect, do-no-wrong sainted angel, and realized that as well. No one threw fits about vicious dogs, no one tried to sue anyone..

The dog lived out her life peacefully and never bit anyone again (she had never bitten anyone previously).

Answer 5

You said it. Breed Specific Legislation aka BSL is plain wrong and discriminatory. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, and similar breeds are banned due to irresponsible owners and the media! It doesn't deal with the issue of why the breeds are banned: public safety. Punish the deed not the breed!

Answer 6

Amen. Amazing coment.

I am the proud owner of an APBT and he is by far the swetest and most calm dog I ever owned in my 25 years owning dogs. I had chows, rottweilers, great danes, mastiffs, etc and he is the most calm and completely not agresive.

Is not the breeds is the owners.

Answer 7

I was worried when I read this question. Whew! Very well-stated, and I couldn't agree more.

happypitbull.com is a GREAT site with lots of good info, but there is one link in particular that I think would be of interest and relevant to this post: http://www.stopbsl.com/neighborhoodbsl.htm

Same author as happypitbull.com, and here she takes a hypothetical look at how BSL would affect her neighboorhood. Very insightful.

Thanks for a great post.

Answer 8

Great article! Thank you from all the people who are AGAINST Breed Specific Legislation (BSL).
Punish the deed, not the breed.

Answer 9

Sorry, but as a volunteer at my local shelter, I can tell you differently. Have you ever seen the wounds a pit bull can make? I have, and I can tell you they are not the same as the one inflicted by the poodle.

Answer 10

Why would anyone volunteer at a shelter if they didn't care for specific breeds? Find something better to do with your time.