Pitbull Websites and Resources

• Breed Identification
  Surprising results of a research project developed to compare the best guess visual identification of dogs versus the actual DNA breed make up.
• The Case against Dog Breed Discrimination by Homeowners' Insurance Companies, by Larry Cunningham, Esq.
  Many homeowners' insurance companies make underwriting and rate-setting decisions by restricting breeds rather than relying on fact and rationality. Read about why this is wrong and why legislatures have the right and duty to correct this unfair practice.
• Companion Animal Renters Program
  Compiled by The Foundation for Interdisciplinary Research and Education Promoting Animal Welfare (FIREPAW), this program offers information for both tenants and landlords about pet-friendly housing.
• The Fiscal Impact of Breed Discriminatory Laws at the Dawn of Doggy DNA by Katie Barnett, Ledy VanKavage, Esq. and Lauren Gallagher (PDF 1.7 MB)
  A discussion on how DNA impacts breed-specific legislation
• Aggression and Dogs (PDF 197 KB)
  Is there a difference among breeds and aggression levels that could be a valid rationale for concern?
• An Exploratory Analysis of the Emergence and Implication of Breed Specific Legislation: Knee Jerk Reaction or Warranted Response by Niki Huitson 2005
  A thesis on whether breed-specific legislation is warranted
• Justice for the Vick-tims by Ledy VanKavage, Esq. (PDF 677 KB)
  Breed restrictions and canine profiling is on the rise. Pit bulls and other targeted dogs need our compassion and dedication to challenge such practices, demand justice for the real victims, and make pet owners responsible, rather than the dogs.
• National Canine Research Council
  The National Canine Research Council is committed to preserving the human-canine bond. The organization publishes, underwrites and reprints accurate, documented, reliable research to promote a better understanding of our relationship with dogs. Check out their informative publications and FAQs about breed-specific legislation on their website.

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Organizational positions regarding breed restrictions

• American Bar Association
  In August 2012, the American Bar Association passed Resolution 100 calling for all state, territorial and local legislative bodies and governmental agencies to repeal any breed-specific provisions and to adopt comprehensive breed-neutral dangerous-dog/reckless-owner laws that ensure due process protections for owners, encourage responsible pet ownership and focus on the behavior of both dog owners and dogs.
• American Veterinary Medical Association
  This article recommends encouraging responsible pet ownership rather than banning breeds.
• Platte Institute for Economic Research
  This article declares that pit bull bans are a waste of tax dollars.
• U.S. Department of Justice
  The U.S. Department of Justice has ruled against breed restrictions for service animals. This article provides more information.

For a more comprehensive list of organizations that don’t endorse breed-specific legislation, click here.