So what is BSL?

BSL stands for Breed Specific Legislation.  Laws that affect our rights to own our chosen breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier.  These laws can be anything from as simple as mandatory spay and neuter all the way to the banning and execution of these dogs in specific city's and states.  In a nutshell, ANY form of BSL is wrong.

While BSL is primarily targeted at the American Pit Bull Terrier, or APBT, it usually also includes many bully breed dogs including American Bulldogs, Mastiffs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers or ANY dog that resembles any of those breeds.  What's even scarier is that BSL is based on looks, so if the public sees your dog as a "pit bull" then this affects your dog as well!  BSL is serious and it CAN happen.  Educating yourself and combating it before it comes to your town is what any responsible dog owner should do!

BSL is being proposed in my town, what now?

So your lawmakers are taking about passing some sort of Breed Specific Legislation.... what now?  If you haven't already get your dog it's Canine Good Citizen certification.  Also, find the next Temperament Test in your area and sign up!  Write all your local city council members, your Senate and your House reps too... it pays to be persistent!

Read!  Education is key when it comes to fighting BSL.  Here are some websites and links we recommend.

Local BSL Groups

Portlanders Against Breed Bans

Families Against Breed Bans

National BSL Awareness

StopBSL.com

National Dog Owners Association

Recommended Reading

KC Dog Blog

National Canine Research Council

Pit Bull Rescue Central

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