why pitbulls should be banned?
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Pit bulls are widely seen as extremely aggressive and dangerous dogs. ... Critics say pit bulls are just too high of a risk to have in society. There are no real reasons to own a pit bull beside companionship. Banning the breed would protect humans from unnecessary harm.
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Under Denver's Ordinance Sec. 8-67, pit bull breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier) are banned in the City and County of Denver.
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or pit bull mixes. ... Pit Bulls are banned in 12 countries around the world: New Zealand, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, France, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Norway, and the U. S. territory of Puerto Rico. The lack of U. S. government's concern regarding the danger of pit bull breeds is disheartening and disturbing.
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The law which has banned certain types of dogs is called 'breed specific legislation' and makes it illegal to own, breed, sell or give away certain dogs. ... Often confused with the banned Pit Bull terrier breed, the Staffordshire Bull terrier is NOT banned in the UK, despite being labelled by some as 'dangerous'.
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It includes 20 pedigree breeds such as Rottweilers, various varieties of pitbull and bull terrier, bull mastiffs and the Akita. ... The Netherlands introduced a ban on breeding pitbulls and similar dogs 20 years ago after three children were savaged to death. But the ban was rescinded in 2008.
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Cities and counties in Georgia will continue to be able to place bans on pit bulls or other dogs. A bill that would have prohibited local governments from making laws about specific breeds of dogs failed to gain passage this legislative session. The bill passed the Georgia Senate, but never got a vote in the House.
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The American Pitbull Terrier derives from a breed of dog that was used in events called ratting where rats were placed in a pit. The dogs are placed in there to capture or kill more rats than their opponent, hence the word pit in the name Pit Bull.
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A number of breeds have been restricted or banned, including Rottweilers, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers ("Pit Bulls"), Chow Chows, German Shepherd Dogs, and Doberman Pinschers, and the list is growing.
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The rules vary from state to state in Germany, but most consider Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers too dangerous. Their import is banned.
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Dogs, not breeds, are 'dangerous' In Pennsylvania, 255 American pit bull terriers and pit bull mixes are considered "dangerous" by the state. According to state law, a dog is considered dangerous if it has severely injured or attacked a person or severely injured or killed a domestic animal without being provoked.
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Some people are wary of all pitbulls, but of all pitbull breeds, American bullies are some of the friendliest and best with children. ... These dogs are also sometimes viewed as an aggressive breed since they are very protective and loyal, so they serve to deter potential criminals who might harm any kids.
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Advocates of wolfdogs say they can be wonderful pets, while opponents argue that they're unpredictable, untrainable and inherently dangerous. They're permitted in some places, forbidden in others and are showing up on breed ban lists, along with Pits and other so-called “dangerous breeds.”
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In 1991 the government introduced the Dangerous Dogs Act to try and stamp it out. The act bans four breeds. The first of these, the Pit Bull terrier, originated in England, and was bred with fighting in mind. ... The Japanese Tosa is also banned in the UK.
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In fact, AKC does not recognize the “pit bull” as a specific breed. However, across the country, ownership of dogs that match these vague physical characteristics are being banned – regardless of their parentage. ... Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) affects everyone.
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The short answer to the first part of the question is yes — pit bulls are banned in Ontario. The reason you might see them around town is because it's difficult for law enforcement and bylaw officers to determine the breed of a dog. And owners of mixed-breed dogs may have difficulty knowing if the dog is banned.
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Under UK law, American Bully Dogs are not banned. The four banned types of dog banned in this country are: Pit Bull Terrier. Japanese Tosa.
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“There is not any breed of dog that is inherently more dangerous,” said Marcy Setter of the Pit Bull Rescue Center. “That's simply not true.” But critics say that pit bulls are inherently dangerous no matter how they're treated, because violence is in their DNA.