24,059 signatures toward our 50,000 Goal 48.12% Complete. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor of Law at Cardiff University and in 2012 he was named by The Times as one of the Top 100 Influential Lawyers of 2012 in the UK. This includes 1052 United States cities, 38 counties, and 292 military bases which impose breed specific laws. It focuses on specific breeds, which fails to appreciate a dog is not aggressive purely on the basis of its breed. Registered address Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF. All this for dogs who are the only canines ever to have passed a state behavioural assessment; no other dogs who are right now enjoying an off-lead run though woodlands, or playing a retrieving game in a field, have had to pass such a test, and they live life without these restrictions. "Hence why this is deemed by canine experts and scientists to be so illogical, as the shape of a dog’s eye has no influence on whether he can bite or not. These laws judge a dog based solely on their appearance and not their actual behavior. Classing a dog as illegal based on looks alone means that half of the puppies in a litter of crossbreeds could be illegal types, when the other half of the litter is legal types. He is also a spokesperson and legal advisor to Queen Guitarist, Brian May’s ‘Save Me’ Trust which campaigns and lobbies for the protection of animals. "DEFRA’s guidelines state there are 32 measurements that dogs must conform to 'in the majority' to be classified as a type. Professor John Cooper explains how to us how Section 1 of The Dangerous Dogs Act, 1991 (amended) can affect any dog owner. Instead, UK legislation bases the decision on whether a dog is illegal on looks alone – a dog’s breed, a dog’s parents’ breeds, DNA testing and behaviour don’t come into it. [Above: Archie must be muzzled in a public place. your own Pins on Pinterest In some areas, regulated breeds also include a variety of other dogs like American Bulldogs, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, Dalmatians, Chow Chows, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers or any mix of these breeds—and dogs who simply resemble these … Find out more about cookies. It allows seizure of other breeds, but the rules are not applied homogeneously by councils. Deeply impressed by their commitment and professionalism, when asked he became a patron without hesitating. Owners should not face the suggestion it is best to kill their pet. “On a logistical basis for a normal person with an illegal type as a pet, it’s incredibly difficult,” says Jo-Rosie. Learn more about fighting BSL in our advocate toolkit. One of the unfortunate results of breed stereotypes, misinformation, and irresponsible ownership is breed-specific legislation, also known as breed discriminatory bans.For canine regulation, it is important to understand the differences between the two major forms of regulation - breed-specific legislation (BSL) and breed-neutral legislation (BNL). Watch our video to find out how!]. Becky added: “We need a piece of specific dog control legislation, enabling enforcers to step in and take action before dog attacks happen, as well as sufficient resources and training to allow them to do so.”. Although Archie had already passed the court behavioural assessment and his owner had kept up to date with all the paperwork, his measurements were taken again. According to DogBite.org, 2016 data estimates a total of 36 states have adopted breed specific legislation. He explains the mood of the country to us at the time of it's introduction. “You have to measure things like the circumference of the bottom of the back leg, from the nose to the tip, from the tip to the top. "Also, we have been highly distressed by DEFRA disputing cases where the judicial system has granted an exemption. A company limited by guarantee. "Do not allow fear to hamper your enjoyment of your family pet, but be proactive in ensuring they have the best training and that the whole family, including children, know how to behave around dogs.". Professor John Cooper tells us the focus is on the word 'type' and the interpretation of this. - Dogo Argentino It passed through the Houses of Commons and Lords much more quickly than legislation usually does, and is considered by legal experts to have moved through too fast to be subject to the normal levels of scrutiny. Although BSL is enforced in the UK, statistics released by Born Innocent recently as part of their #Haveaheart campaign (see story here) show that the number of dog bites are on the rise. Real life stories how Breed Specific Legislation has affected some dogs in the UK and what happens to them. One such organisation is the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, which establishes breeding advisory councils that issue guidelines for each breed of cat. "Most importantly, anyone that is worried about their dog should also seek to fully understand the law, research solicitors and have a trusted number to hand, as well as following Born Innocent so they can support campaigns and raise awareness. Milo has been seized as a pit bull type dog, he is a family pet who belongs to two older ladies. Many states in America started introducing breed specific legislation and investigations started to be made in the UK. We use cookies to make this service simpler. This is often referred to as ‘breed specific legislation’, or ‘BSL’, but actually the law doesn’t recognise a dog’s family tree, or pedigree. There should be at the very least, … The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom prohibiting or restricting certain types of dogs and codifying the criminal offence of allowing a dog of any breed to be dangerously out of control. "Firstly and foremost, unless a serious bite has occurred, dogs that clearly have a responsible owner should stay at home under the interim scheme. We have had too many reports of people being told not to fight for their dogs through the legal system and to give them up. Section one of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) outlaws four types of dog; the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasilerio. Breed specific regulation seeks to regulate a certain dog breed to prevent future attacks and fatalities. This includes 1052 United States cities, 38 counties, and 292 military bases which impose breed specific laws. He explains the mood of the country to us at the time of it's introduction. To do just this, we recently spoke with Born Innocent Patron, Professor John Cooper QC who specialises in human rights and criminal law and has spent much of his life utilising the law and advising on reform for both the protection of humans and animals in his capacity as a member of the Queen's Counsel. If a substantial amount of these measurements meet the American breed show standard, the dog is a pitbull type. 2. These laws — known as breed-discriminatory or breed-specific legislation — target certain dogs by breed or even just by appearance. Breed Specific Legislation Is Tearing Families Apart. Read More. Registered company in England and Wales under company number 00363197. In the UK, BSL bans the ownership of four different types of dogs traditionally bred for fighting: pit bull terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Braziliero. - Fila Brasileiro, He continued, "As this determination is done based solely on measurement and proportion, this act can affect any dog owner, as 'type' dogs can be any cross breed or even affect certain pure breeds. "The issue behind this is that any dog can have, say, the same head or tail shape as specified. This is despite the fact that the majority of these dogs are gentle, loving, affectionate and friendly family dogs, and completely innocent of any wrong doing. He’d get under your skin if he could,” says Jo-Rosie Haffenden of her beloved pet Archie. Places such as Ontario in Canada have noticed similar with fatal dog bites continuing to rise and they are preparing to repeal their 11 year old breed specific legislation due to its ineffectiveness. This should be a first choice, rather than a vague possibility. Failure to keep up with this could lead to him being euthanised. Learn how your comment data is processed. 02/07/2010. PPG considers BSL to be ineffective in dog bite prevention and the safety of the public at large, and opposes any law or regulation that discriminates against dogs based purely on breed or appearance. "It is important to note the word 'type' as this means that any dog that fits most of the characteristics associated with one of the banned breeds can fall within this classification. There is no standard set of measurements on which to benchmark the other three banned types; it is open to interpretation. ”. While breed specific legislation can be frustrating and unfair, the unfortunate fact is that many people wanting to move or travel with their dogs will have to comply with these rules and regulations. “The process of taking the measurements is incredibly intrusive for the dog,” says Jo-Rosie. Supporting #HaveaHeart and sending a Valentine’s card to DEFRA asking them to repal BSL is a different, fun and positive way of making voices heard.". May 1, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by S James. The officer did an assessment on Lola and confirmed she was a well balanced, obedient, gentle dog that showed no aggression what so ever. Breed-specific legislation prohibits ownership or places restrictions on dog breeds categorised as ‘dangerous’ or ‘able to inflict greater injuries’ . The Dangerous Dogs Act is often cited by lawmakers as an excellent example of how not to enact legislation. That’s what it came down to in that case. Under this law, a dog that looks like an illegal type can be seized and killed based on looks alone – the dog doesn’t have to have behaved aggressively or injured anyone. Section one of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 outlaws four types of dog based on their physical appearance, regardless of whether or not the dog has ever behaved dangerously. 23 talking about this. A: Breed-specific legislation (BSL), also referred to as breed-discriminatory legislation (BDL), is a law or ordinance that prohibits or restricts the keeping of dogs of specific breeds, dogs presumed to be specific breeds, mixes of specific breeds, and/or dogs presumed to be mixes of one or more of those breeds. DENVER (AP) — A ban prohibiting pit bulls in Denver is expected to remain in place after the mayor has announced plans to veto legislation that would have lifted the dog breed restriction. They must wear a muzzle even when travelling in a car, as this counts as a public place. However, she measured the measurements they use, he even said he did some several times to check, he could see how lovely she was. “He is the most affectionate dog I’ve ever had. Under the current Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) a dog,of any breed or mixed breed,can be seized and subject to destruction based on how he/she 'looks',and/or by certain measurements deeming them to be 'of type' . This is often referred to as ‘breed specific legislation’, or ‘BSL’, but actually the law doesn’t recognise a dog’s family tree, or pedigree. The measure passed the City Council on a 7-to-4 vote, two fewer than the nine required to override a mayoral veto. So let’s get started, I gathered most of my information from the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (DDA) and the UK government site where the legislation is outlined in the section Controlling your dog in Public.Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) was introduced as part of The Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) on the 12th of August 1991.. Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) is, in simple terms, a statute or regulation that is directed toward one or more specific breeds of dogs. Instead, UK legislation bases the decision on whether a dog is illegal on looks alone – a dog’s breed, a dog’s parents’ breeds, DNA testing and behaviour don’t come into it. But Archie is a soppy thing, and he’s used to it by now. The person is a responsible dog owner, yet fearful her dogs may be classed as type they find they are in a difficult position for training and socialisation. Find out more about our petition to end breed specific legislation, On 12 August 1991, the Dangerous Dogs Act came into force, banning four types of dog. "Pit bulls were selectively bred for "gameness," the ability to finish a fight. A lot of dogs take umbrage to this, and this can cause lots of problems. "Breed-specific" legislation (BSL) is the blanket term for laws that either regulate or ban certain breeds completely in the hopes of reducing dog attacks. Professor Cooper says, "Alas, only a trained assessor can know for sure if a dog fits type or not, hence we cannot comment on identification. Dogs who prove to the court that they are not a danger to the public are added to the Index of Exempted Dogs. Legislation which aims to protect the public by banning certain breeds, breed specific legislation (BSL), cannot be justified – the vast majority of behaviourists agree that breed is not the determining factor in dog attacks. They come to your home and take about 60 measurements using a tape measure. Mayor Michael Hancock has vetoed a proposal to end breed-specific legislation within Denver, Colorado, effectively killing a measure that would have allowed Pit Bulls within both the city and county. We were told it would prevent dog attacks, but twenty-five years on, injuries caused to humans by dogs are at an all-time high and pet dogs are killed every month simply because of how they look…. Up until 1997, being born to look like one of these types signalled an automatic death sentence for these dogs – even if they had never shown any aggressive behaviour. "All of these measurements are taken by a stranger who the dog has never met before. Does political fear for being known as the government who overturned BSL stop change? Nearly as many dogs - not banned breeds - were seized under section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act as under section 1 last year for being dangerously out of control, highlighting how important it is for government to change the legislative focus from what a dog looks like to dealing with irresponsible owners of any breed of dog to keep our communities safe.”. Under the Dangerous Dogs Act four breeds of dog are banned – the pit bull terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. According to DogBite.org, 2016 data estimates a total of 36 states have adopted breed specific legislation. Breed specific legislation and speak for and against repealing it This brief has been produced as part of the RSPCA’s Animal Welfare: The Great Debate and is a starting point for the research you will need to do into the subject in order to ensure a successful debate. After 1 October 2018, anyone breeding three or more litters and selling at least one puppy in a 12-month period will require a dog breeding licence, this is a reduction from the previous litter test of five or more litters Most experts … This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The majority of public concern over the Dangerous Dogs Act has concentrated on the breed ban in Section 1, and there have been widespread calls for it to be repealed on animal welfare grounds. Section 1 of The Dangerous Dogs Act explained, Understanding how a ‘type’ dog can be identified, even if parents are known, The introduction of UK Breed Specific Legislation received support from the political & animal world. And we're not alone. [Above: Archie's favourite thing to do is enjoy a Kong while snuggling up on the sofa. There is little evidence that breed-specific laws make communities safer, either for people or for dogs, and the bans are expensive and difficult to enforce, these groups say. On April 3, 2014, the Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval to breed neutral dog bite liability legislation that would abrogate the 2012 Court of Appeals ruling in Tracey v.Solesky, which imposed “breed”-specific liability on dog owners, custodians, and landlords.From the beginning, Maryland residents and lawmakers have been in agreement that the Tracey v. What would you advise concerned dog owners do? "It is widely accepted that this is one of our worst pieces of legislations and very difficult to implement fairly due to all the possibilities of misinterpretation.". Professor Cooper explains, "All the scientific evidence and peer reviewed research, as well as factual cases (look at Mike Vick’s dogs!) Severe injuries and fatalities have happened in confrontations with larger dogs, so this is where the focus often is in breed-specific legislation. Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious. your own Pins on Pinterest "Moreover, even following the DEFRA guideline is very subjective – the words 'majority' and 'significant' leave a lot to interpretation and are not precise enough legally. Which seems unfair, to put it mildly, because as a result, dogs have … Its an unworkable, unenforcable racist peice of legislation. ", Pictured above, Professor Cooper and his dog, Lawrence. It allows seizure of other breeds, but the rules are not applied homogeneously by councils. "In 1987, an American pit bull terrier guarding a marijuana crop in California mauled and killed a 2 year old. No information has ever been issued to enforcers about how to identify the three other banned types by the UK government. Non-breed specific legislation includes restrictions targeting irresponsible owners based on exhibited behaviour of their dogs, typically including an educational component [ 2 ]. Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious. Studies have proven that breed specific legislation is not an effective measure in preventing dog attacks. Jul 24, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Debby Morris. Jo-Rosie says that this means court cases can be long and drawn out with arguments over tiny details: “I’ve been in court before where we’ve spent over an hour arguing over one measurement. All owners should cover all these points and also train any dog to use a muzzle. It had murdered hundreds of innocent , much loved famiy pets and has cost the country millions in kenneling and court fees. The municipality’s breed-specific legislation contradicted state law; Breed-specific legislation violates the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; Believe it or not, but Prince George County’s BSL costs were some of the lowest we discovered. Becky Thwaites, Blue Cross Head of Public Affairs, said: “Many dogs that are seized as illegal breeds are in fact well-behaved dogs with responsible owners, who just have the misfortune to have the wrong measurements. We do, however, know a lot more today than we did 25 years ago about canine genetics and behaviour and it has been scientifically and empirically proven that breed is not a determinant of bite propensity. Last year we shared the story of a dog owner scared for her dogs safety. Sadly, many of those dogs would have been kept away from their owners in kennels for the duration of a costly court case, before being allowed to return home. As Alsatians and Dobermanns had been used before for intimidation, Pit bull type dogs were 'in vogue' in the late 80s in the US to be used by criminals as guard and status dogs. He is the longest serving Chair and former President of the League Against Cruel Sports and his work was central to bringing about the Hunting Act of 2004 and the criminalisation of hunting with hounds. This is why Blue Cross is calling on the government to repeal breed specific legislation. This is called BSL, breed specific legislation. From a global perspective, of 196 countries, 43 nations worldwide have some form breed specific legislation on the books. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is a blanket term for laws than restricts or bans the ownership of certain breeds, most commonly “pitbull-type dogs,” thought to be dangerous. Death was mandatory. It is not the dogs fault if it is trained to attack, is neglected or poorly trained. Related: 6 Ways You Can Fight Breed-Specific Legislation in Your Community Although the ballot measure passed, it is not completely legal for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull type dogs to live in Denver. It focuses on specific breeds, which fails to appreciate a dog is not aggressive purely on the basis of its breed. abolish current Breed Specific Legislation and replace with Canine Regulation and Breed Management Legislation (CRBML) Dog attacks and fatalities often result in the formation of breed specific legislation. Breed-specific legislation has remained an emotionally fraught issue in Denver since the city introduced a law banning pit bulls in 1989 following a string of high-profile attacks by such dogs. "It is important to remember this happened after a bout of serious bites by different dogs. Breed specific legislation is active in certain countries across the world, the UK being one. He loves going for walks with his friend Ella. In the UK, Breed Specific Legislation was introduced and owning certain dog breeds was made illegal. He says, "The Act states that 4 breed types are illegal to own breed, sell, gift or allow to stray in the UK. Experts agree that breed-specific legislation (BSL) and similar policies that restrict dogs based on appearance do not reduce dog bites in communities or enhance public safety.. In reality there is nothing specific about them. Dogs that fit the “measurements” are being seized because someone “believes” them to be “of type”. The points for or against a subject may not be RSPCA policy and represent some of the wider thinking around the subject. Darcie came to us at 6 weeks old, the house she came from was not the best, the owner wanted the puppies gone so we brought her home. However, the problem of dangerous dogs will not be remedied by the “quick fix” of breed-specific laws—or, as they should truly be called, breed-discriminatory laws. You can make muzzle training fun and simple. ... Anita mehdi started this petition to UK Parliament. “He loves to snuggle up at night and just wants to puts his paws around you. Jo-Rosie explains: “Just like any other dog believed to be of an illegal type, Archie was measured by the dog legislation officer. 2 Cat breeding is not regulated in the UK. We continue to work with the relevant Governments to improve animal welfare across the UK; including new licensing laws governing a range of jobs involving animals, making sure the ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens is effective and campaigning for an end to Breed-Specific Legislation. Breed-specific legislation engenders a false and dangerous perception that breeds not included will not show aggression. She also had personal experience of the exemption process, having been through it with her own dog, Archie. Discover (and save!) Blue Cross is a registered charity in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154). Rachael and Darcie . You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog An amendment to the law that year meant that dogs who were found guilty of looking like a banned type could be ‘exempted’ if they passed a court behavioural assessment and proved they could live happily and peacefully in the community. Breed-specific legislation does not discriminate between individual members of a breed, many of which may not be predisposed to aggressive behaviour. By Marianne Walthier Ali Mickelson, the Dumb Friends League’s Public Affairs Advisor and active supporter of Denver Ballot Measure 2J, provided me with the following background information regarding the successful repeal of breed-specific legislation in Denver. Professor Cooper is the proud owner of a rescue Lurcher, named Lawrence and it's through his work that he met the team behind Born Innocent a year or so ago. This legislation has been ineffective at preventing dog attacks. ", [Above: don't despair if your dog needs to wear a muzzle. Under the DDA, if a dog's measurements are in line with their standard for "pit bull types", the dog can be seized without warrant and sentenced to death (a recent amendment stipulates the that the dog must also be proven … They discriminate against many types of dogs, but one of the primary victims is also one … Breed-specific legislation ignores the most important factors that contribute to biting incidents, primarily anti-social behaviour by people who train their dogs to be aggressive, and irresponsible dog ownership by those who do not train their dogs properly. Dogs are being killed because of what breed they are. Professor John Cooper explains why he thinks our immediate reaction is to ban. And when you look at that part of a dog’s leg, you realise that there’s a lot of give, so when you’re putting a tape measure around it you can make it pretty much whatever you want it to be.”. The best way to stay up to date with whats going on at Blue Cross is to join our mailing list. Professor Cooper explains that sadly the introduction of breed specific legislation received support from both politicians and figures within the animal world. However, we believe that breed-specific legislation ignores the most important factors that contribute to biting incidents – primarily anti-social behaviour by irresponsible dog owners who train their dogs to be aggressive or do not train their dogs adequately. “But I once had a guy shout at me in a train station, ‘You shouldn’t have that type of dog, they’re dangerous’, which was quite intimidating.”. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. Archie must also be insured for public liability under the terms of his exemption. Owners must keep the local authority up to date with where they live at all times. Breed Specific Legislation fails to achieve what Parliament intended, to protect the public. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has given guidance to law enforcers on what to look for when ‘typing’ a dog. The biggest change to the regulations is the reduction of the litter threshold for which a dog breeding licence is required. Regulation of commercial cat breeding already exists in the Czech Republic, various US States, and the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria. Ella doesn't have to wear a muzzle, even though Archie is the one of the two of them who has proved he is well-behaved in the courts.]. In the meantime, educating others on alternatives is the best way to create progress in helping all our four-legged friends live equally. Why is our first reaction to ban without fully understanding the consequences? As a result, certain dog breeds are highlighted as being dangerous because of how they look, rather than act. 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