Dog Breed-Specific Legislation: Infographic

According to a survey commissioned by Best Friends Animal Society, 84% of Americans believe people should be allowed to have any breed of dog they choose.

Dogs are individuals, with individual temperaments and behaviors that are not based on what they look like. Dog breed-specific legislation is wrong, and breed ban laws do not keep the public safer.

In fact, legislation that targets certain dog breeds has been proven to be ineffective when it comes to reducing dog-bite incidents. Breed-specific legislation also infringes on people’s basic rights and is expensive to enforce.

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Learn more on our “All Dogs Are Individuals” infographic below.

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Preventing Breed Restrictions Pit Bull Terriers

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Just a few short years ago, cats and dogs were killed in staggering numbers in this country simply because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources to save their lives. That number is now less that half a million per year, but there's still work to do to ensure a bright future for every dog and cat in America.

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