Breed Specific dog legislation?

What are your opinions on regulating population control, dangerous dogs and diseased animals??

I%26#039;m talking about propositions to force people who want to breed their dogs (ANY BREED) to obtain a kennel license and adhere to regulations such as inspections for kennel cleanliness, vaccinations, and general health of the animals. AND for those who don%26#039;t want to breed, tax credits for spay/neuter proof.

And legislation calling for Certain breeds deemed %26quot;dangerous%26quot; to have fence criteria and insurance and registration (or microchip) so the owner can be held accountable for the dogs actions.

ETC, ETC, ETC

I realize some people call this %26quot;doggie racism%26quot; but all dogs were NOT created equal. A Great Dane and a Chihuahua can be equally vicious, however the effects of their viciousness are in no way similar. Think about it before you answer

PLEASE no one under 18 who can%26#039;t vote and probably has little or no clue what it%26#039;s like to be responsible for lives other than your own

Breed Specific dog legislation?

I am over 18 and a dog owner.

You can not be racist against a dog. Dogs are not people and are not protected against discrimination.

I would not support tax credits for spaying and neutering, as that would be much money, almost everyone owns a dog. Instead I would support additional fees for not spaying/neutering. My city already charges different amounts for licensing based no this.

I also support that ALL breeders have licenses and are regulated. Back yard breeding should be illegal, it creates more harm then good and the cost of euthanizing the mutts is very expensive.

microchips cost 10 buck, retail, it might be a good idea to microchip ALL dogs instead of those little tags that they loose. I am sure cities could be the chips wholesale and the cost would not be more then the present day (outdated) tags.

I also have no problem with cities completely outlawing dangerous breeds. There are HUNDREDS of non-dangerous breeds, including Great Danes.

Breed Specific dog legislation?

I agree totally, except for the %26quot;racism%26quot; comment. We MUST be racist, if you will, when it comes to ALL animals. Animals (even dogs) behave on instinct. Dogs were once wolves and their behavior is based first on the insinct passed down through generations and second on the influence of man. Report It

Breed Specific dog legislation?

Look at statistics for bites and such.

Im all for your idea, but put the chips in all dogs. Toddlers have died from chihuahua bites.

Besides, if ANY dog bites my kid Id like it dealt with, not just if its a %26#039;dangerous breed%26#039;-all of whom are among the best for family dogs based on temperment testing as long as they arent mistreated.

As for regulations for breeding-sounds great to me! Then we wouldnt have poorly tempered dogs hurting the image of otherwise good breeds and people like you would form intelligent informed opinions instead of just blindly assuming that the dangerous breeds actually do more damage beccause thats what you were told.

Breed Specific dog legislation?

On your suggestion that people who want to breed their dogs should have a kennel license and be inspected for safety and sanitation, I agree.

On tax credits for spay/neuter, I disagree.

All dogs can be dangerous not just certain dogs. So all people that own dogs should have insurance and all dogs should be registered. Microchipping should be voluntary.Yes, I know that if you get bitten by a large dog you will have a larger injury. If a dog is a biter that owner should be held to higher degree of responsibility that the owner whose dog never bites. But, be aware that any dog can bite if the right provocation comes along.

Breed Specific dog legislation?

It is bull. It is not the dog that is the problem it is the OWNER not training it properly.

Breed Specific dog legislation?

breeders should probably be regulated more. The chip is a good idea for more than accountability. I don%26#039;t agree with labeling a whole breed dangerous. Can you name one place that considers a German shepherd as a dangerous/vicious dog?

Breed Specific dog legislation?

i think the owner definately should be held accountable for their dogs and their children(off subject). most dogs act the way they do because of the way they are taught or treated.

im assuming this is mostly because of pitbulls and that is particularly true of the bad owner bad dog syndrome. I went and got a dog from the pound a couple weeks ago and more than half the dogs there were pits. so.........go figure

Breed Specific dog legislation?

I think that people who choose to breed dogs should be held accountable for their actions, and should be required to obtain a license and maintain certain standards. Breeders should be able to guarantee the health and well-being of their dogs, and breed solely because they love the breed, not to make a profit.

The dangerous dog legislation is bull, IMO. I agree that pit bulls tend to be more agressive and when you hear of dog attacks, it is generally a pit. BUT, like you said, all dogs were not created equal, and while I don%26#039;t 100% trust a pit, I think it%26#039;s wrong to deem the entire breed %26quot;dangerous%26quot; due to the actions of a few. ALL dogs should be microchipped and have some form of containment while at home, be it a fence or a chain. Specific breeds should not be deemed dangerous when it is not the specific breed that makes a dog dangerous, it is how it was raised, and often is genetic as well. If you have a line of chihuahua%26#039;s that have been bred to be mean and aggresive, you are going to get mean and aggressive pups. It%26#039;s that simple. Personally, I would trust a Great Dane sooner than I would a Chihuahua simply because 1, I LOVE big dogs, and 2, little dogs tend to be more anal and snappy.

The whole dangerous dog debate will continue on for years, and I don%26#039;t think it will ever be resolved. Labeling a dog dangerous just because it is a pit or a rot is like labeling a person dangerous because of their race. It%26#039;s not fair either way. A dog should be judged on it%26#039;s character, just as people should.