Comments on: 5 Breeds Outlawed – Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, Dobermans, German Shepherds and Bull Mastiffs

By: Karen Capon

Karen Capon — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:41:28 +0000

When are they going to learn its not the breed but the idiot human that owns them. Banning certain breeds isn’t the answer. Bringing down the unwanted dog population is! Laws need to be brought in to sort out the mess we are in. Bringing out dog licences is also not the answer, it didn’t work the first time around so what makes people think it will work this time? Those that don’t care just won’t pay and us responsible owners will be the ones that suffer, besides how do they hope to police it? They can’t even police laws already passed such as fining owners that let their dogs fowl the payment. Money would be better spent providing dog bins and bags on every street not just in the affluent areas, but around the council estaes as well. Also bringing in a individual dog licence could actually increase the amount of unwanted dogs and strays, as those on low income, that would struggle to pay a licence, are more likely to get rid of their dog/dogs.
Dog breeding is where the law needs to be changed. Breeders should have a licence and part of that fee should go to the breed rescue society. In my contract my pups are to come back to me, but there could be one that slips through the net and I feel as I bred that dog I am responsible for it for its entire life. The kennel club need to change its policy, and not register puppies from either non health tested parents or from parents with known hereditary problems such as epilepsy etc. And also from a bitch that has been bred on a back to back litter. The breeding age of a bitch should be raised from one to two years of age, as they are not mature enough at the age of one. And all dogs not registered to a licened breeder should be neutered. I just spent last friday travelling with a friend for our local GSD rescue society to pick up three 18 week old girls, from a lady that hadn’t had either her dog or bitch neutered and resulted in an unwanted litter of ten puppies, 3 of which she couldn’t rehome. They had no registration papers and neither of the parents had been health tested. This could of been avoided with the right laws in place. Back street breeders and puppy farms need to be stopped it dogs from these breeders that are more likely to end up in a rescue or attack someone as the homes they go to havn’t been vetted what so ever, they are just advertised in the local paper and sold to the first buyer. Breeders should have a ppovide a proper paper work trail, a genuin, legally binding contract should be produced and made law, breeders should have to provide proof of everything such as worming etc to prove things are being done correctly. Breeders should also only be allowed a certain amount of litters. All puppies, should be chipped and register to the breeder as well as the new owner. Yes the price of the puppies will go up but maybe only those that truely want the dog will find the money for it?

By: Gone Country

Gone Country — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:27:51 +0000

Taken from buzzle.com, had to see it to believe it.

“The whispers are true. Leola, South Dakota has indeed, tragically, passed Breed Specific Legislation, banning certain ‘types’ of dogs in their town. A summary of the details are as follows:

• The breeds involved are pit bulls, bull mastiffs, Rottweilers, Doberman
pinchers, German shepherds, and any mixes of those breeds.”

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:16:49 +0000

Put the blame where it belongs.. On the owners and not on the dogs…
The owners should be fined and banned from owning dogs of any breeds..

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:10:58 +0000

I agree. Some idiot politican in MN tried that, got voted down…
Let’s enforce the law for all breeds vs just banning certain breeds…

By: Ben king

Ben king — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:41:00 +0000

Ya know its a shame that even in a frontier state, a beautiful state like SD can be run by the same IDIOTS as the ones in DC, you get out of a dog what you put into it, plain and simple !! if it wasnt for these individuals ( Criminal ) who train these dogs to do the destrruction they are fully capable of, nothing would have been said, however its the Dogs fault ???? where in the hell do they find these polititans???? I have seen more fortitutde out of a jar of mayonaise, and more common sence from a comic book. I guess someone forgot to remind them that a collie, springer spaniel and lets not forget the Mighty and fearsome Beagal could do just as much damage as one of our breeds can do well before I get to riled up I will get off my soap box and calm down, and for those in SD next time the vote comes around……………. Vote them out!!!!

By: Annette

Annette — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:09:22 +0000

I think there is a problem with the article. I do not believe these breeds were banned in the entire state, just one town which the author omitted. Quoted is a Mayor, not a governor or other state official.

I think Ryan’s oversight is causing a panic. Granted, the ban is stupid for even just one city, but I have not heard it is for the entire state.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:21:55 +0000

I agree with you Di I would never get rid of my 2 GSD….they are extremely friendly, and have manners, all at 6 months old…..we work with each pup for an hour the day….they sit to be petted by strangers without being told and never jump on a new friend. I have seen here in this area more bites from smaller dogs than large breeds. People really need to start looking at what is truly going on instead of assuming the problems are caused by large breed dogs

By: Dianna Wolfe

Dianna Wolfe — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:16:45 +0000

I agree Steven…

By: Dianna Wolfe

Dianna Wolfe — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:15:21 +0000

I am absolutely amazed by the stupidity of our law givers.

The breeds aren’t the problem nor are the responsible owners. You really need to rethink this law. The breeds you have banned have served our country and our service men for years. Outlaw the trash who abuse the breeds.

There are more dog bites/attacks from small breed dogs. The cute ones can break skin and cause more damage than most people expect.

Maybe we need to ban the law givers and get some people in office who have a shred of common sense.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:03:25 +0000

Well this law is some major BS!!!!! I have 2 companion GSD, they are friendly to everyone and all other dogs. My GSDs also play frequently with a Pit Bull and Rottweiler, and there has never been an issue. Maybe the people making these laws need a reality check because last I knew it takes an owner to make a dog either aggressive or friendly. Also here are some stats regarding Pit Bulls (which are lovable dogs):

About 40 people (children) per year die by drowning in 5-gallon water pails. A person, during their lifetime, is 16 times more likely to drown in a 5-gallon water pail than to be killed by a Pit Bull; Approximately 50 children in the US are killed every year by their cribs – 25 times the number of children and adults killed by Pit Bulls; Approximately 150 people are killed every year by falling coconuts. Therefore, you are more than 60 TIMES MORE LIKELY to be killed by a PALM TREE than a Pit Bull; Each year, 350 people drown in their bathtubs. You are 151 times more likely to be killed by your bathtub than you are by a Pit Bull; Every year, more than 2,000 children in the U.S. are killed by their parents or guardians either through abuse or neglect. A child is more than 800 times more likely to be killed by their caretaker than by a Pit Bull; It can be estimated that for every Pit Bull who kills, there are 10.5 MILLION that DON’T

Now onto temperament testing……..

According to the American Canine Temperament Testing Association, 85.3%of the American Pit Bull Terriers that took the temperament test passed, compared to a 81.9% passing rate for all breeds on average. In the test a dog is placed in a series of confrontational situations. The first sign of aggression or panic is a failure of the test. Pit Bulls have achieved the fourth highest passing rate of all 122 breeds tested

Now this are just comparisons for just pit bulls…..Never-mind if these were compared to say GSD and Rottweilers and the Gentle Giant Bull Mastiff. Whomever looked up the stats on dog bites and attacks really should have looked at all the facts…..Never-mind the fact that my 92 yr old neighbor (whom my dogs will sit and allow him and his senior dog to walk by) was recently bit by a Maltese. The smaller breed dogs although not all do but most depend on being snippy for protection and are more apt to bite ….Come on America and STOP RESTRICTING BREEDS THAT ARE LOVING CARING MEMBERS OF A FAMILY.