Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are not the only types of dogs targeted by BSL. In crueler instances, these dogs can be seized and euthanized.Owners are fined for having dogs not permitted to live in the area.Prevents these dogs from traveling through or visiting an area with BSL.
Cities, counties, states, or other municipalities that ban or limit the ownership of certain breeds. Home insurance companies that charge more if homeowners have a specific dog breed. A home insurance policy refusing to cover certain dog breeds. An apartment building refusing to rent to people who own certain breeds of dogs. On the smallest scale, BSL might look like: Breaking down BSLīreed-specific legislation (BSL) is laws or regulations that specifically target certain breeds of dogs. Regardless, pit bull-type dogs have continued to be unfairly targeted by communities and politicians. This, despite dog bite statistics that show pit bull-type dogs are no more likely to be aggressive than any other breed.Ī 2008 study conducted by researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine of Hanover Germany showed no difference in aggression between pit bull-type dogs routinely targeted by BSL, and dogs in the control group comprised of golden retrievers. Stubby became the most decorated canine war hero in WWI after he located wounded soldiers, and alerted troops to the location of enemy soldiers.Īfter the first and second world wars, pitbull-type dogs continued to be popular in advertisements as well as in television shows like “Little Rascals.” Pitbull Statistics and Breed Specific Legislationĭespite their popularity as the all-American family dog after WWII, the reputation of pit bulls shifted dramatically with the uptick of selective media coverage. One of the most notorious of these dogs was Sergeant Stubby. These dogs also became American mascots during the first and second world wars as the poster pups of patriotism. Thomas Edison, Theodore Roosevelt, and Helen Keller are amongst the famous people in history to have shared their homes with pit bull-type dogs. 
Although some were first bred as fighting dogs, they were also invaluable to their families.ĭespite the inhumane way their ancestors were treated being forced to partake in dogfighting, pit bulls became popular all-around farm and family dogs. The pit bull has a complicated and interesting history.Ī number of dog-owning British immigrants coming to America brought their pit bull-type dogs with them. Pit bull-type dogs consistently perform better on temperament tests than popular ‘family’ dogs like labs, border collies, and golden retrievers. If you are looking to adopt any breed or mix-breed, temperament tests can give you information about what that individual dog’s temperament is like.Īccording to the American Temperament Test Society’s website, the temperament test “focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog’s instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat.” Like many other dog breeds including Chihuahuas or American Staffordshire terriers, they are not always as dog-social as, say, Labrador retrievers. Then again, some favor naps, lounging and cuddles to games of fetch.Įvery dog is different.
Prospective pit bull owners should be aware that this is an energetic breed that requires a lot of exercise and enrichment.
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