Question:
I'm writing an essay for one of my political science courses this year, and I'm going to be focusing on the international rise of Breed Specific Legislation, and how society (both International Organizations, the government, the public, the media) are reacting to it..and what they are doing about it.

It is a course of global governance - basically, how power is transferred from one part of society to another..not absolute power, but fragments of power..so for example, the rise of international organizations after world war 2, and how they are gaining power and influencing governmental decisions..

So, with that being said, does anyone have any links or sources (maybe academic) that deals with BSL as an international issue? (think of it in a similar fashion as global warming as an international issue)..

I would appreciate any imputs, comments, links, book titles, anything.

Thank you

- Violet


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I wish I could help but I don't know a lot about BSL...mostly just what's gone on in Canada.

Awhile back, in Alberta, there was at least one home insurance company that would increase premiums (or cancel insurance...I can't remember) if you kept a certain type of dog. I think that rotties, dobbies, pits, and a few others were mentioned. Does that help at all?


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Pitts are banned in Ontario. If you owned one before the ban came into effect it falls under the grandfather clause. But it is illegal to have a pitt and take it out without a muzzle. Illegal to buy one since 2005, illegal to breed. If your pitt bites or mauls someone it is instantly shot or euthanized depending on the circumstance. The owner is also fined heavily. It was actually brought to a vote in individual cities and towns and most people voted in favor of the ban because of all the maulings and child deaths. About all I know, not involved with that breed.


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actually..most people voted against Bill 132 in Ontario...according to the numbers posted by most news networks...most people thought it was a dumb idea...

It also didn't help with maulings or dog attacks..they still occur...even in places where pits have been banned for a few years now..

It was the Liberal government that collaborated together and voted FOR Bill 132..both the NDP and Conservative parties were strongly against it...and so were a majority of guest that attended the meetings prior to...the veterinary medical association, various dog clubs, trainers, dog owners, health organizations, behaviorists, etc...

Just thought I would clarify..


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I wish I could help you out but I wanted to just offer my support and say that it is a wonderful thing you are writing about (wonderful as in supporting and putting forthe the positive information people NEED to know.)
I know in my province they a few times have thought of trying for a rottweiler BSL and being a rottie lover and owner twice over that would really effect me so it would be nice to know everything I can incase I have to try and take a stand someday myself. If there is any way I could see your final work let me know, hope that is ok to ask. I wish stupid BLS's never happened but with persons putting forthe more and more knowledge it may help future BSL's from happening so thanks!
P.S- LOVE your made pittie Gif.


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Originally Posted by pitbull
actually..most people voted against Bill 132 in Ontario...according to the numbers posted by most news networks...most people thought it was a dumb idea...

It also didn't help with maulings or dog attacks..they still occur...even in places where pits have been banned for a few years now..

It was the Liberal government that collaborated together and voted FOR Bill 132..both the NDP and Conservative parties were strongly against it...and so were a majority of guest that attended the meetings prior to...the veterinary medical association, various dog clubs, trainers, dog owners, health organizations, behaviorists, etc...

Just thought I would clarify..
Actually the media like to falsify most things. The only people that were against the ban in Ontario are breeders, show people,(for money reasons of course) and the macho type on a hype. Some trainers in Ontario refuse to have them in training classes, some vets require them to be muzzled, etc. I think it would depend on which part of Ontario we're talking about. But as a non owner of a pitt, I prefer not to get involved with all the issues surrounding the controversy on Pitts.
The only thing I don't like about the whole thing is that when there is a mauling, everyone calls the owner irresponsible and I think this is grossly unfair.


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Originally Posted by ronco
Actually the media like to falsify most things. The only people that were against the ban in Ontario are breeders, show people,(for money reasons of course) and the macho type on a hype. Some trainers in Ontario refuse to have them in training classes, some vets require them to be muzzled, etc. I think it would depend on which part of Ontario we're talking about. But as a non owner of a pitt, I prefer not to get involved with all the issues surrounding the controversy on Pitts.
The only thing I don't like about the whole thing is that when there is a mauling, everyone calls the owner irresponsible and I think this is grossly unfair.

You are, of course, 100% entitled to your opinion. You should be prepared for some argument on your viewpoint though.

I am not a breeder, a show person or a macho type. I don't own a pitt, but would in a minute if I could.

I COMPLETELY disagree with your comment about it being grossly unfair that owners are called irresponsible. Of course the owners are irresponsible if they fail to properly socialize and train their animals, or fail to properly warn people of any potential risks in approaching the animal or the property an animal lives on.


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I don't like to argue about posts, I feel everyone is entitled to an opinion and I respect yours. Just wanted to say that the two attacks that I did see were from pitts that were completely socialized, had cgc, therapy dog, and cd, cdx plus agility work. Again, I don't condemn anyone's opinion, just was expressing my thoughts.


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Here in Newfoundland the SPCA and local police say they have been called to more attacks by Labs than Pitts.
They now have an order in place that any dangerous animal can be put down by the City.
Any dog has the capability of being agressive, the bigger & stronger the animal abviously the more fearful people get.
I have a brother in BC who trains dogs, and has 2 pitts himself that he claims are babies, but very obedient babies.
I have never own one, but have had Sheppards, Huskies and a couple of crosses.
One a cross had to be put down after he attacked a neighbor, and man.
It could have been a child, we couldn't take any chances.


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I've also put a Shepherd down for aggressiveness. Was our first one and we were too naive to recognize bad breeding. It felt awful but I wasn't willing to take chances with her.We did get quite a wake up call and did our homework for the next one.