Breed Specific Legislation Intro

Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) refers to laws or policies which are directed towards a single dog breed or a limited number of dog breeds, while other breeds are excluded from said law/policy. BSL mainly regulates breeding and owning of specific breeds, especially the so called “pitbull-type” dogs.

Here we will discuss argumentation pro-BSL, argumentation contra-BSL and effective alternatives to Breed Specific Legislation.

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  Latest News

• Dutch Arrangement for Aggressive Animals revoked

  When the Dutch BSL(RAD) was dropped June 9th 2008, the advise of the Commission of Wises had some recommendations that are now (2009 and onwards) being implemented by Mrs. Gerda Verburg. (By Jon on 2009-07-29.)

• Italy replaces breed ban with owner responsibility

  After the Netherlands lifted their "pitbull law", now other countries follow. Italy will eliminate its list of dangerous dogs-replacing it with a law making owners more responsible for their pet's training and behavior. (By Jon on 2009-05-13.)

• Jan Dirk van Ginneke - Tribute 2008

  The work of Jan Dirk van Ginneke and tenacity and fighting spirit in the fight against the "pitbulllaw" should not pass unnoticed. Therefore is Jan - with his awarded real trophy cup - appointed "Grand Champion" with an honorable mention in the Register Of Merit on behalf of all the dogs that can be grateful! (By Don on 2008-06-25.)