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	Breed Dogs - Breed Dogs
		Originally, many dog breeds were first developed for specific uses, such as hunting, companionship, herding, etc. Today, because man has created such a large variety of dog breeds, there is a dog out there to make almost anybody happy.
		Currently, the most popular dog breed in America is the Labrador Retriever, with the Golden Retriever coming in second.
		They are assigned to one of the groups based on what the breed of dog was originally developed for.
	www.aboutdogbreeds.info (580 words)

	Living On Tulsa Time > Pit Bull Pets
		The breed was bred to work, adding that another role was to offer their owners protection.
		Rottweilers are another breed that was bred to work, such as herding animals and providing protection, he continued.
		It will cause insurance companies to blacklist breeds, forcing people to choose between their homes or their best friend.
	www.livingontulsatime.com /blog/archives_cat_14.html (3291 words)

	:: STAND UNITED :: Help Support the Fight Against Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
		:: STAND UNITED :: Help Support the Fight Against Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
		*The link above goes to a website that gives you BSL either pending or already in the books State by State and Canada.
		group has been started for action on the California BSL
	www.standunited.ca /links.html (62 words)

	SearchEgg.com - Issues Web Site Directory
		Articles on pet overpopulation, puppy mills, shelters, vaccination and registration laws, breed specific legislation, limit laws, and leash laws.
		Reproduced articles and related links for topics including off highway vehicles, endangered species, property rights, and land use.
	www.searchegg.com /society/issues (405 words)

	MINI FOXIE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA : : ABOUT US
		The political climate suggested that Breed-Specific Legislation (laws or ordinances which affect one dog breed or one category of dogs) to restrict the breeding of non-pedigreed dogs may have been imminent, and it was felt that formal organization would be necessary to safeguard the breed’s future.
		Registered MFCA breeders take steps to try to eradicate the health problems that are sometime found in small dog breeds.
		The MFCA believes it is vital to the longterm success of the breed to have a large and diverse gene pool.
	www.minifoxie.org /about (405 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide: Summary Topic List
		Dogs & the law, breed specific legislation, limit laws, just what is the AKC?
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	Michigan
		ADOA has again been in touch with the Township of Oxford, MI in regards to their pending breed specific legislation.
		A Township committee met on 3/6/02 to discuss the Breed Specific Ordinance that first appeared in early February.
		We recommend all of the ADOA members in Michigan send letters to that city council urging them to repeal the unfair breed specific ban.
	www.adoa.org /states/mi/mi.shtml (1115 words)

	Formal Request to CKC to fight BSL Petition
		In addition, we request the CKC’s assistance with providing legal representation for any CKC member in good standing, who may be threatened with breed-specific legislation (BSL) in Canada.
		We feel the CKC is contravening its mandate by failing to take a strong position against breed-specific legislation (BSL) in Canada.
		As of this date,January 27th,2004, we, the undersigned, are formally requesting the CKC write and uphold a position denouncing any breed-specific ordinances in Canada.
	www.petitiononline.com /DLCC/petition.html (340 words)

	Fighting Dog
		Fighting Breed Specific Legislation An association dedicated to opposing breed specific legislation (BSL) and poorly thought out dog legislation in North America, while encouraging responsible dog...
		Hokkaido or Ainu Dog The Hokkaido or Ainu Dog is one of the traditional breeds of Japanese dogs along with the Akita, Shiba and others.
		Help STOP Humans Attacking Pitbulls and AmStaffs Provides breed information to help people understand the breed and information for owners to stay abreast of laws that effect them.
	www.dogs-now.com /go/fightingdog (983 words)

	DOMINO
		Welcome to the web site of the DOMINO Campaign against Breed Specific Legislation.
		The aim of our campaign is to raise public awareness regarding the unfairness of various forms of legislation around the world that discriminate against dogs based on their breed rather than dealing with individual owners and their dogs that are involved in dog bite incidents.
		Hence the emergence of DOMINO reflecting the Domino Effect where one after another Country after Country, breed after breed has fallen victim to these unjust breed specific laws.
	www.dominodogs.org (287 words)

	Stafford Mall - The place to be on the web for all Staffordshire Bull Terrier lovers!
		Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), the lazy politician's simple-minded solution to a complex human/canine problem, has never worked and never will work.
		Not breed specific - just like legislation shouldn't be.
		We offer up-to-date news, insider's scoop and feature articles by eminent breed writers on myriad subjects, including the history, breeding, training, feeding, care and conditioning of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
	www.staffordmall.com (259 words)

	Hero Dog Saves Family
		Roger Helmer MEP continued, "As well as Germany and other countries in Europe, we have now learnt that Norway is considering adopting similar breed specific legislation.
		As part of the visit, the Kennel Club took the opportunity to speak with MEPs regarding the continuing 'dangerous dogs' issue in Europe, particularly with reference to the possible further adoption of breed specific legislation in Norway.
		A private meeting was also arranged with two MEPs now well known for their support of the Domino campaign - Theresa Villiers and Roger Helmer - who were, once again, sympathetic to the campaign call of 'Punish The Deed Not The Breed' and eager to assist.
	www.dominodogs.org /kcpr04.html (518 words)

	DOMINO
		However, with many other Countries across the globe introducing similar Breed Specific Legislation it was felt that the campaign needed to be expanded to fight BSL wherever it arose.
		Hence the emergence of DOMINO reflecting the Domino Effect where one after another Country after Country, breed after breed has fallen victim to these unjust breed specific laws.
		Update on BSL from Europe and around the world
	www.dominodogs.org (518 words)

	Iowa
		We have received a fax of proposed legislation by the city of Villisca, Iowa that is breed specific.
		Originally, the state of Iowa had proposed breed specific legislation, but has since withdrawn it and submitted a Dangerous Dog bill.
		On Friday, August 29th, a lawsuit challenging the city's ban on pit-bull terriers was filed in Wapello County District Court by the Iowa Pet Breeders Association, Satacy Lynee Mathias and the American Canine Foundation.
	www.adoa.org /states/ia/ia.shtml (560 words)

	MINI FOXIE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA : : ABOUT US
		The political climate suggested that Breed-Specific Legislation (laws or ordinances which affect one dog breed or one category of dogs) to restrict the breeding of non-pedigreed dogs may have been imminent, and it was felt that formal organization would be necessary to safeguard the breed& future.
		The breed standard of the Tenterfield Terrier has different conformation points from that of the Miniature Fox Terrier.
		Miniature Fox Terriers were very well known, having existed in Australia for over one hundred years but the varying types all lumped together as Mini Foxies or Little Foxies had not been standardized.
	www.minifoxie.org /about (803 words)

	PitBulls on the Web
		People ready to put their heart and soul into fighting unfair breed specific legislation, while recognizing that solutions must be found to assure the safety of the dogs, as well as the safety of the public.
		Millions of dogs are rotting in animal shelters waiting for someone to love them, millions are dying because there are no homes for them, millions are tortured, starved, fought, abused, neglected, etc. Pit Bulls have it the hardest as most dog shelters in North America have a non-adoption policy on this breed.
		Dogs available for adoption, breed-info, cool Pit Bull items for sell, and more.
	www.pitbullsontheweb.com (1479 words)

	THE REAL PIT BULL--Your online source for American Pit Bull Terrier info!
		Breeds that are typically referred to as pit bulls (including in breed-specific legislation): American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers and American Bulldogs, also any mix of the above mentioned breeds, or dogs that look similar to the above mentioned breeds.
		This is a purebred breed of dog, recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA).
		This breed is a bit smaller than the Pit Bull and AmStaff, never has cropped ears, and as a rule tends to be much less dog-aggressive (although some strains have retained that traditional combat-dog nature).
	www.realpitbull.com /terms.html (1057 words)

	MINI FOXIE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA : : ABOUT US
		The political climate suggested that Breed-Specific Legislation (laws or ordinances which affect one dog breed or one category of dogs) to restrict the breeding of non-pedigreed dogs may have been imminent, and it was felt that formal organization would be necessary to safeguard the breed’s future.
		An informal meeting to discuss the parameters of the breed and possible Australian National Kennel Council recognition was held at the St. Ives Showground between owners and representatives of the Royal New South Wales Canine Council - Mr Bill Polley, Mr Wes Stacey and Dr. Harry Spira.
		To comply with New South Wales government requirements the Miniature Fox Terrier Club became incorporated as The Mini Foxie Club of Australia in 1992.
	www.minifoxie.org /about (803 words)

	MINI FOXIE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA : : ABOUT US
		The political climate suggested that Breed-Specific Legislation (laws or ordinances which affect one dog breed or one category of dogs) to restrict the breeding of non-pedigreed dogs may have been imminent, and it was felt that formal organization would be necessary to safeguard the breed& future.
		The breed standard of the Tenterfield Terrier has different conformation points from that of the Miniature Fox Terrier.
		Miniature Fox Terriers were very well known, having existed in Australia for over one hundred years but the varying types all lumped together as Mini Foxies or Little Foxies had not been standardized.
	www.minifoxie.org /about (803 words)

	Miniature Fox Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		By the 1980s, the interest in dog fancy, the looming spectre of proposed breed-specific legislation, and increasing concerns about the need to protect purebred dogs led a group of enthusiasts to begin meeting informally to consider the future of these little dogs.
		The founding members, in conjunction with members of the Canine Council of New South Wales, wrote a breed standard for their breed and laid out a Constitution for the Club.
		It is akin to the Toy Fox Terrier, a breed that developed along similar lines in the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miniature_Fox_Terrier (803 words)

	MINI FOXIE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA : : ABOUT US
		The political climate suggested that Breed-Specific Legislation (laws or ordinances which affect one dog breed or one category of dogs) to restrict the breeding of non-pedigreed dogs may have been imminent, and it was felt that formal organization would be necessary to safeguard the breed’s future.
		An informal meeting to discuss the parameters of the breed and possible Australian National Kennel Council recognition was held at the St. Ives Showground between owners and representatives of the Royal New South Wales Canine Council - Mr Bill Polley, Mr Wes Stacey and Dr. Harry Spira.
		On the 20th July 1986, several prominent breeders including Mr Gordon Grant and Mr Lou Aarons met at Warwick Farm, Sydney and formed the Miniature Fox Terrier Club of Australia.
	www.minifoxie.org /about (803 words)

	American Pit Bull Terrier - Pit Bull - Sporting Dog Online
		We also support the efforts of some of the finer Pit Bull Rescue groups in trying to place this breed, and those that are working hard against breed specific legislation (BSL) that specifically targets the American Pit Bull Terrier.
		This is a world problem, not just a local problem, and we encourage all our visitors to speak up against this type of discrimination based solely on a well marketed campaign of fear of this breed.
		Hundreds of sites have come and gone over the years, but no site has been as dedicated to this breed as we have.
	www.sporting-dog.com (803 words)

	CKC > News Article
		The task force established by the CKC Board of Directors to deal with Breed Specific Legislation along with other presenters were successful in persuading changes which will move Bill 55 from being breed specific to one which will deal with all dangerous dogs.
		Following two days of public hearings and several months of consultation with dog owners Kelly Lamrock (MLA Fredericton Fort Nashwaak) says he is looking at a new Dog Owner Responsibility Act.
	www.ckc.ca /Default.aspx?tabid=148&NewsID=8 (803 words)

	Operation K9 Rescue
		We also work closely with legislators to educate and fight (BSL) Breed Specific Legislation, and the biggest portion of our effort is to rescue our beloved breeds.
		We are a 100% volunteer-based organization that offers a variety of public education programs, such as our "Safety First Program" (dog safety program for children and adults), our breed-specific education events held a couple times a month, and our free weekly obedience training for our volunteers and rescue owners who wish to participate.
		Operation K9 Rescue is a rescue organization whose objective is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome the abused, neglected and abandoned American Bulldogs, Rare Mastiffs and Bulldog breeds.
	www.operationk9rescue.com (506 words)

	Press Releases Index
		The presentation had been co-ordinated by Theresa Villiers MEP, who has been extremely proactive with lobbying against Breed Specific Legislation in Europe and with her UK Parliamentary colleagues has attended Kennel Club events to show her support for the Domino Campaign and even handed a petition into 10 Downing Street.
		Proceedings were opened by Mrs Villiers, who outlined the current situation in Germany, having commented on the flawed UK Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991 and the problems that this piece of ‘knee jerk’ legislation had caused.
		Germany, a country considered largely responsible for this issue due to the draconian canine legislation that has been implemented there, were not represented.
	www.the-kennel-club.org.uk /pressoffice/releases/kcPressRelease.asp?prId=345&page=14&type=undefined&q= (884 words)

	American Pit Bull Terrier - Pit Bull - Sporting Dog Online
		We also support the efforts of some of the finer Pit Bull Rescue groups in trying to place this breed, and those that are working hard against breed specific legislation (BSL) that specifically targets the American Pit Bull Terrier.
		Hundreds of sites have come and gone over the years, but no site has been as dedicated to this breed as we have.
		Try to educate your local SPCA on the positive nature of the American Pit Bull Terrier, and hold the media accountable for their poor reporting practices, that have only served to line their pockets.
	www.sporting-dog.com (384 words)

	Pit bull - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Breed specific legislation that restricted "pit bull" ownership in Toledo, Ohio was struck down on March 3, 2006, by a 2-1 vote of the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals.
		The “Pit Bull” is not a breed of dog itself, it is a term used to describe several breeds of dogs with similar physical characteristics.
		Still others maintain that pit bulls as a breed are invariably more unpredictable and dangerous than other dogs even when properly trained, and have no place in society.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pit_bull (3830 words)

	American Pit Bull Terrier - Pit Bull - Sporting Dog Online
		We also support the efforts of some of the finer Pit Bull Rescue groups in trying to place this breed, and those that are working hard against breed specific legislation (BSL) that specifically targets the American Pit Bull Terrier.
		Hundreds of sites have come and gone over the years, but no site has been as dedicated to this breed as we have.
		Try to educate your local SPCA on the positive nature of the American Pit Bull Terrier, and hold the media accountable for their poor reporting practices, that have only served to line their pockets.
	www.sporting-dog.com (384 words)

	The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) FAQ
		Both Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Mayrland are considering breed specific legislation against pit bulls.
		This breed of dog, commonly referred to as the pit bull, is largely misunderstood and misrepresented by the public today.
		It is the hope of the authors that this page will debunk some myths and falsehoods widely perpetuated about the American Pit Bull Terrier as well as provide a good starting point reference guide for those who want to learn more about the breed.
	www.nyx.net /~mbur/apbt.html (398 words)

	American Pit Bull Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In jurisdictions where breed-specific legislation threatens ownership of Pit Bulls, owners are often advised by their peers to refer to their Pit Bulls and Pit bull crosses as 'Staffys' or 'Amstaffs', which are generally exempt from such regulations.
		The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bulls.
		The three “pit bull” breeds all have nearly identical standards, with only the acceptable sizes and colors varying.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier (1311 words)

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