Breed Bans…Do they work?
Breed specific legislation has been enacted in more than 37 states and is garnering world wide attention. Created as a means to help control dangerous dogs, BSLs have created a firestorm of debate between proponents and opponents of specific dog breeds. With the need for public safety on one hand and the right to choose a canine companion of your choice on the other, BSLs will make headlines, just as the dog attacks that spawned their creation continue to do.