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This 7 page paper examines the problems with breed specific legislation. The philosophy behind it, and actual experiences with it are discussed. Failures of the legislation are highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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instance, there is a crossbred pit bull terrier in the middle of a controversy ("Breeds," 2002). There had in fact been an appeal to save this dog from destruction
(2002). Yet, in Victoria where the owner lives, there is no such law and she is temporarily staying in Queensland (2002). Should this individual lose the dog simply because it
is the "wrong" breed? Not only that, but is it ethical to put a dog to sleep simply because there is a tendency for such dogs to be more aggressive
than others? If in fact man has the right to murder animals because they are the wrong type, then would man not also murder lions, tigers and bears for the
same reason? Some jurisdictions erroneously believe that legislating restraints on particular breeds will yield better results in the end as it concerns safety. In Queensland, Australia, this is the case.
Drastic laws against certain breeds exist in Germany as well (Moran, 2000). The more dangerous breeds would in fact be restrained or eliminated. There would be fewer dog bites. Of
course, that is all theoretical. Marcel (2000) contends "that breed-specific legislation is not the answer to dog bite prevention! " (p.12). Further, there is little credible information to back
up the claim that such legislation would reduce deaths from dog attacks. That said, in Australia, some dog attacks had made headlines, and this is something that causes certain jurisdictions
to create laws against certain breeds, and not certain dogs or behavior ("Breeds," 2002). In Australia, some breeds are supposed to be put to death where others are considered
restructured where they are allowed to live, but must be kept securely and muzzled when in public for example ("Breeds," 2002). One would think that this type of restriction
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