Jump to content

Pit bull

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 148.87.1.167 (talk) at 17:49, 9 June 2011 (spelling). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

For other uses, see Pitbull (disambiguation).
A Staffordshire bull terrier, one of the three breeds commonly recognized as a Pit Bull type dog.

A Pit bull is any of several breeds of dog in the molosser breed group.

Many jurisdictions that restrict[clarification needed] pit bulls, including Ontario, Canada,[1], Miami, Florida, U.S.[2] and Denver, Colorado, U.S.,[3] apply the restriction to the modern American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, or any other dog that has the substantial physical characteristics and appearance of those breeds. However a few jurisdictions, such as Singapore[4] and Franklin County, Ohio, U.S.,[5] also classify the modern American Bulldog as a "pit bull-type dog", while in the United Kingdom a pit bull is an American pit bull terrier.[6] All of the breeds share a similar history, with origins rooted from the bulldog and a variety of terriers. The dogs called bull terriers before the development of the modern Bull terrier in the early 20th century may also be called pit bulls. Pit Bulls are popular breeds used in dog fighting, due to their fierce loyalty to their owners. These dogs are often indiscriminate when it comes to loving people.

Widely reported pit bull attacks have resulted in breed-specific legislation being enacted in several jurisdictions, and in increased premiums for liability insurance. Some airlines have placed restrictions on air travel for pit bulls, though in some instances the restrictions are in place for the dogs' own well-being.

History

Though the pit bull type dogs were all created with similar crossbreeding between bulldogs and terriers, each individual breed within the type has a somewhat different history. There are an estimated 77.5 million owned dogs in the United States;[7] however, the number of pit bull-type dogs has not been reliably determined.[8]

Breeds

American pit bull terrier

Main article: American Pit Bull Terrier
American pit bull terrier

The American pit bull terrier is the product of interbreeding between terriers and a breed of bulldogs to produce a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog.[9] These dogs were initially bred in England, Ireland, and Scotland, and arrived in the United States with immigrants from these countries. In the United States, these dogs were used as catch dogs for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, to drive livestock, and as family companions[9]. Some have been selectively bred for their fighting prowess.[10] [11]

The United Kennel Club (UKC) was the first registry to recognize the American pit bull terrier.[12] UKC founder C. Z. Bennett assigned UKC registration number 1 to his own dog, "Bennett's Ring", as an American pit bull terrier in 1898.[9]

American pit bull terriers today successfully fill the role of companion dog, police dog,[13][14] and therapy dog.[15] Terriers in general have a higher tendency towards dog aggression[16] and American pit bull terriers constitute the majority of dogs used for illegal dog fighting in the United States.[17] In addition, law enforcement organizations report these dogs are used for other nefarious purposes, such as guarding illegal narcotics operations,[18] use against the police,[19] and as weapons.[20]

The fighting reputation of pit bull-type dogs led the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1996 to relabel pit bull terriers as "St. Francis terriers" (not associated with the "terrier" mascot of St. Francis College in New York) so that they might be more readily adopted;[21] 60 temperament-screened dogs were adopted until the program was halted after several of the newly adopted dogs killed cats.[22] The New York City Center for Animal Care and Control tried a similar approach in 2004 by relabeling their pit bull terriers as "New Yorkies", but dropped the idea in the face of overwhelming public opposition.[23][24]

American Staffordshire terrier

Main article: American Staffordshire Terrier
File:Amstafford.jpg
American Staffordshire terrier

The American Staffordshire terrier was the product of 19th century interbreeding between bulldogs and terriers that produced the "bull-and-terrier dog", "Half and Half", and at times "pit dog" or "pit bullterrier," the last named becoming the "Staffordshire bull terrier" in England. The bulldog of that time differed from the modern Bulldog, having a full muzzle and a long, tapering tail. There is some debate whether the White English terrier, the Black and Tan terrier, the Fox terrier or some combination thereof were used. These dogs began to find their way into America as early as 1870 where they became known as pit dog, pit bull terrier, later American bull terrier, and still later as Yankee terrier.[25] They were imported primarily, but not exclusively, for pit fighting.[26]

In 1936, they were accepted by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as "Staffordshire terriers". The name of the breed was revised effective January 1, 1972, to "American Staffordshire terrier" since breeders in the United States had developed a type which is heavier in weight than the Staffordshire bull terrier of England and the name was changed to distinguish them as separate breeds.[25]

Staffordshire bull terrier

Main article: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire bull terrier

The Staffordshire bull terrier had its beginnings in England many centuries ago when the bulldog and Mastiff were used for the sports of bull-baiting and bear-baiting; in the Elizabethan era, breeders produced large dogs for these sports but later on the 100–120 pound animal gave way to a small, more agile breed of up to 90 pounds.[27]

The sport of dog fighting gained popularity in England in the early 19th century and a smaller, faster dog was developed. It was called by names such as "bulldog terrier" and "bull and terrier". The bulldog at that time was larger than the modern-day English bulldog we know today, weighing about 60 pounds. This dog was crossed with a small native terrier, related to the present-day Manchester terrier to produce the Staffordshire bull terrier weighing on average between 30 and 45 pounds.[27]

James Hinks, in about 1859, crossed the Old pit bull terrier, now known as the Staffordshire bull terrier, and produced the all-white English bull terrier. The Kennel Club in Great Britain recognized the bull terrier in the last quarter of the 19th century, but the Staffordshire bull terrier's reputation as a fighting dog was such that The Kennel Club did not recognize the breed until 1935, a century after the sport of dog fighting became illegal in Great Britain under the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835.[27]

The Staffordshire bull terrier was admitted to registration in the AKC Stud Book effective October 1, 1974, with regular show classification in the Terrier Group at AKC shows available on and after March 5, 1975.[28]

Public perceptions

The ASPCA states that along with over-reporting, false reporting is a major contributor to public perceptions about the breed.[29]

Related human fatalities

A limited number of studies have been performed on the number of human deaths due to bite trauma caused by dogs, and have generally surveyed news media stories for reports of dog bite-related fatalities. This methodology is subject to several potential sources of error: some fatal attacks may not have been reported; a study might not find all of the relevant news reports; and the potential for misidentification of dog breeds,[8] although courts in the United States[30][31] and Canada[32][33] have ruled that expert identification, when using published breed standards, is sufficient for the enforcement of breed-specific legislation. It is possible to distinguish dogs by breed using DNA testing,[33] but test results for any one dog can vary widely depending upon the laboratory that performs the test and the number of purebred dog breeds in the laboratory's DNA database.[34]

There is no evidence for the existence of a physiological "locking mechanism" in the teeth or jaw structure of normal pit bull-type dogs,[35] although a dog's jaws can be locked in a closed position by surgically correctable jaw abnormalities.[36] Despite the lack of a physiological "jaw locking" mechanism, pit bull-type dogs often exhibit "bite, hold, and shake" behavior and refuse to release when biting;[18][26][37] methods to force pit bull-type dogs to release their grip include breaking an ammonia ampule and holding it up to the dog's nose,[26] or using a "break stick" to lever the dog's jaws open if it bites a person or animal.[16][38]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2000)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in 2000 a study on dog bite-related fatalities (DBRF) that covered the years 1979–1998. The study found reports of 238 people killed by dogs over the 24-year period, of which "pit bull terrier" or mixes thereof were reportedly responsible for killing 76, or about 32 percent, of the people killed by dogs in the attacks identified in the study. The breed with the next-highest number of attributed fatalities was the Rottweiler and mixes thereof, with 44 fatalities or about 18 percent of the study-identified fatalities. In aggregate, pit bulls, Rottweilers, and mixes thereof were involved in about 50% of the fatalities identified over the 20-year period covered by the study, and for 67% of the DBRF reported in the final two years studied (1997–1998), concluding

"It is extremely unlikely that they [pit bull-type dogs and Rottweilers] accounted for anywhere near 60% of dogs in the United States during that same period and, thus, there appears to be a breed-specific problem with fatalities."[8]

The report's authors went on to say:

"Although the fatality data are concerning, one must broaden the context to consider both fatal and nonfatal bites when deciding on a course of action. ...[A] 36% increase in medically attended bites from 1986 to 1994 draws attention to the need for an effective response, including dog bite prevention programs. Because (1) fatal bites constitute less than 0.00001% of all dog bites annually, (2) fatal bites have remained relatively constant over time, whereas nonfatal bites have been increasing, and (3) fatal bites are rare at the usual political level where bite regulations are promulgated and enforced, we believe that fatal bites should not be the primary factor driving public policy regarding dog bite prevention."

The report's authors suggested that "generic non–breed-specific, dangerous dog laws can be enacted that place primary responsibility for a dog's behavior on the owner, regardless of the dog's breed. In particular, targeting chronically irresponsible dog owners may be effective."[39]

The latest CDC "Dog Bite: Fact Sheet" includes a disclaimer regarding this study, saying that

"it does not identify specific breeds that are most likely to bite or kill, and thus is not appropriate for policy-making decisions related to the topic. Each year, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. These bites result in approximately 16 fatalities; about 0.0002 percent of the total number of people bitten. These relatively few fatalities offer the only available information about breeds involved in dog bites. There is currently no accurate way to identify the number of dogs of a particular breed, and consequently no measure to determine which breeds are more likely to bite or kill."[40]

Canadian Veterinary Journal (2008)

An electronic search of newspaper articles by Dr. Malathi Raghavan, DVM, PhD, found that pit bull terriers were responsible for 1 of 28 (3.6%) dog bite-related fatalities reported in Canada from 1990 through 2007.[41]

Legislation

Main article: Breed-specific legislation
A muzzled pit bull-type dog.

A large number of jurisdictions have enacted breed-specific legislation (BSL) in response to a number of well-publicized incidents involving pit bull-type dogs, and some government organizations such as the United States Army[42] and Marine Corps[43] have taken administrative action as well. These actions range from outright bans on the possession of pit bull-type dogs to restrictions and conditions on pit bull ownership, and often establish a legal presumption that a pit bull-type dog is prima facie a legally "dangerous" or "vicious" dog.[44] In response, some state-level governments in the United States have prohibited or restricted the ability of municipal governments within those states to enact breed-specific legislation, though these prohibitions on breed-specific legislation do not affect military installations located within these states.[45]

It is now generally settled in case law that jurisdictions in the United States and Canada have the right to enact breed-specific legislation; however, the appropriateness and effectiveness of breed-specific legislation in preventing dog bite fatalities is disputed.[46][47] One point of view is that pit bulls are a public safety issue that merits actions such as banning ownership, mandatory spay/neuter for all pit bulls, mandatory microchip implants and liability insurance, or prohibiting people convicted of a felony from owning pit bulls.[48][49] Another point of view is that comprehensive "dog bite" legislation, coupled with better consumer education and legally mandating responsible pet keeping practices, is a better solution to the problem of dangerous dogs than breed-specific legislation.[50][51]

A third point of view is that breed-specific legislation should not ban breeds entirely but should strictly regulate the conditions under which specific breeds could be owned, e.g., forbidding certain classes of individuals from owning them, specifying public areas from which they would be prohibited, and establishing conditions, such as requiring a dog to wear a muzzle, for taking dogs from specific breeds into public places.[52] Finally, some governments, such as in Australia, have forbidden the import of specific breeds and are requiring the spay/neuter of all existing dogs of these breeds in an attempt to slowly eliminate the population through natural attrition.[53][54]

Commercial restrictions

Liability insurance

Dog owners in the United States can be held legally liable for injuries inflicted or caused by their dogs. In general, owners are considered liable if they were unreasonably careless in handling or restraining the dog, or if they knew beforehand that the dog had a tendency to cause injury (e.g., bite); however, dog owners are automatically considered liable if local laws hold an owner strictly liable for all damage caused by their dog, regardless of carelessness or foreknowledge of a dog's tendencies. Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically provide liability coverage from US$100,000–300,000 for injuries inflicted by dogs;[55] however, some insurance companies limit their exposure to dog bite liability claims by putting restrictions on dog owners that they insure. These restrictions include refusing to cover dog bites under the insurance policy; increasing insurance rates for homeowners with specific breeds; requiring owners of specific breeds to take special training or have their dogs pass the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test;[56] requiring owners to restrict their dogs with muzzles, chains, or enclosures; and refusing to write policies for homeowners or renters who have specific breeds of dogs.[55] In Ohio, which has declared all pit bull-type dogs to be legally "vicious",[57] the cost of special liability insurance that covers only the damage inflicted by a pit bull-type dog can exceed US$575 per year.[58]

Owners of rental properties may also be held liable if they knew an aggressive dog was living on their property and they did nothing to ensure the safety of other tenants at the property; as a result, many rental properties forbid pit bull-type dogs and any other breeds if the rental property's insurance will not cover damage inflicted by that type of dog. The dog breeds most often targeted by insurance companies include pit bull-type dogs, Rottweilers, German Shepherd Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas (Akita Inu and American Akita), and Chows.[59]

Air carrier restrictions

Several air carriers embargo certain dog breeds due to the effect of high temperature and humidity on brachycephalic animals, or concerns for the safety of airline property, personnel, and passengers. The following table has a sampling of air carrier embargoes on pit bull-type dogs.

Airline Reason Details
Air France Safety The Staffordshire terrier, mastiff (boerboel), tosa, and pit bull may not be transported or shipped by air.[60]
Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air Health American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, and other related dogs fly at their owner's risk, with no additional compensation if the dog suffers injury or dies during transit. The airline may refuse to accept the dog if it feels outside temperatures are too extreme for the animal's safety.[61]
American Airlines Health American Airlines will not accept brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs and cats as checked luggage, list includes pit bull. [62]
British Airways Safety American pit bull terriers are prohibited.[63]
Continental Airlines Safety American pit bull terriers over six months old or weighing more than 20 pounds (9 kilograms) are embargoed.[64]
Continental Airlines Health American bulldogs or American Staffordshire terriers over six months old or weighing more than 20 pounds (9 kilograms), or any dog of these breeds when the temperature at the departure point or any stop along the travel route is expected to be at least 85 °F/(29.4 °C).[64]
Delta Air Lines Health "Snub-nosed dogs", including pit bull type dogs, are embargoed when the temperature at the departure point or any stop along the travel route is expected to exceed 75 °F (24 °C).[65]

References

  1. ^ "An Act to amend the Dog Owners' Liability Act to increase public safety in relation to dogs, including pit bulls, and to make related amendments to the Animals for Research Act". Government of Ontario, Canada. 2005-08-29. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  2. ^ http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/pit_bull_law.asp
  3. ^ "Revised Municipal Code – City and County of Denver, Colorado". City of Denver, Colorado. 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  4. ^ "Veterinary Conditions for the importation of dogs/cats for countries under Category A (1/4)" (PDF). Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore. 2008-08-04. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
  5. ^ "Pit Bull Information". Franklin County, Ohio. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  6. ^ Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2009-03). "Dangerous Dogs Law: Guidance for Enforcers" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-05-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "U.S. pet ownership statistics". Humane Society of the United States. 2009-12-30. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
  8. ^ a b c "Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998" (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  9. ^ a b c "American Pit Bull Terrier". United Kennel Club (UKC). 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  10. ^ "Pit Bull Cruelty". American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  11. ^ "Dog Fighting FAQ". American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
  12. ^ Stahlkuppe, Joe (2000-09-01). American Pit Bull. Complete Pet Owner's Manual. Barron's Educational Series. ISBN 978-0764110528. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  13. ^ "Cool K-9 Popsicle retires". U.S. Customs Today. 38 (10). 2002. Retrieved 2009-08-07. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  14. ^ Lewin, Adrienne Mand (October 12, 2005). "Protecting the Nation – One Sniff at a Time". ABC News. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  15. ^ Simon, Scott (2008-06-21). "Trainer turns pit bull into therapy dog". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  16. ^ a b "Break Stick Information". Pit Bull Rescue Central. 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
  17. ^ "Dog Fighting Fact Sheet". Humane Society of the United States. 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  18. ^ a b Swift, E.M. (1987-07-27). "The pit bull: friend and killer". Sports Illustrated. Vol. 67, no. 4. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  19. ^ Baker, Al; Warren, Mathew R. (2009-07-09). "Shooting highlights the risks dogs pose to police, and vice versa". The New York Times. New York, NY. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
  20. ^ "'Dangerous dogs' weapon of choice". BBC News. 2009-12-02. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  21. ^ Cothran, George (1997-06-11). "Shouldn't we just kill this dog?". San Francisco Weekly. San Francisco, CA. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  22. ^ "Bring breeders of high-risk dogs to heel". Animal People News. 2004-01. Retrieved 2009-09-04. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ Haberman, Clyde (2004-01-13). "NYC; Rebrand Fido? An idea best put down". The New York Times. New York, NY. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  24. ^ Laurence, Charles (2004-01-04). "Q: When is a pit bull terrier not a pit bull terrier? A: When it's a patriot terrier". The Daily Telegraph. London, UK. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
  25. ^ a b "American Staffordshire Terrier History". American Kennel Club. 2009. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
  26. ^ a b c Clark, Ross D., DVM; Stainer, Joan R.; Haynes, H. David, DVM; Buckner, Ralph, DVM; Mosier, Jacob, DVM; Quinn, Art J., DVM, eds. (1983). Medical & Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs. Edwardsville, KS: Veterinary Medicine Publishing. p. 27. ISBN 978-0964160903.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link)
  27. ^ a b c Lee, Clare (2000-09). Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Pet Owner's Guide Series. Ringpress Books. ISBN 978-1860540820. Retrieved 2010-03-01. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  28. ^ "Staffordshire Bull Terrier History". American Kennel Club. 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  29. ^ ASPCA. "Pit Bull Bias in the Media".
  30. ^ "Toledo v. Tellings, 114 Ohio St.3d 278, 2007-Ohio-3724" (PDF). Supreme Court of Ohio. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
  31. ^ "Certeriorari – Summary Dispositions (Order List: 552 U.S.)" (PDF). United States Supreme Court. 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  32. ^ "Cochrane v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2008 ONCA 718" (PDF). Ontario Court of Appeal. 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  33. ^ a b "Who let the dogs out?". Center for Constitutional Studies, University of Alberta, Canada. 2009-06-12. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  34. ^ Szuchman, Paula (2009-09-18). "Beagle or Bichon: Can Dog Drool Provide Insight?". The Wall Street Journal. New York, NY. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  35. ^ "Toledo v. Tellings, -REVERSED-, 2006-Ohio-975, ¶25" (PDF). Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District. Retrieved 2009-10-02.
  36. ^ Frazho, J.K.; Tano, C.A.; Ferrell, E.A. (2008-09-01). "Diagnosis and treatment of dynamic closed-mouth jaw locking in a dog". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 233 (5): 748–751. doi:10.2460/javma.233.5.748. PMID 18764710. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  37. ^ "Breaking up a fight". Pit Bull Rescue Central. 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
  38. ^ "Pros and cons of owning a pit bull". Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls (BADRAP). 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
  39. ^ "Breeds of dogs involved in fatal human attacks in the United States between 1979 and 1998" (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2000-09-15. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  40. ^ "Dog Bite: Fact Sheet". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  41. ^ Raghavan, Malathi (June 2008). "Fatal dog attacks in Canada, 1990–2007". The Canadian Veterinary Journal (La Revue vétérinaire canadienne). 49 (6): 577–581. PMC 2387261. PMID 18624067.
  42. ^ "Garrison Policy Memorandum #08-10, Mandatory Pet Micro-Chipping and Pet Control". US Army Installation Management Command, Fort Drum, NY. 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  43. ^ "Marine Corps Housing Management" (PDF). United States Marine Corps. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  44. ^ Palika, Liz (2006-01-31). American Pit Bull Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet. Howell Book House. ISBN 978-0471748229. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
  45. ^ "States prohibiting or allowing breed specific ordinances". American Veterinary Medical Association. October 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
  46. ^ Campbell, Dana (July/August 2009). "Pit Bull Bans: The State of Breed–Specific Legislation". GP-Solo. 26 (5). American Bar Association. Retrieved July 30, 2009. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  47. ^ "Why Breed Specific Legislation Misses the Mark and Doesn't Work". Pitbulls.org. 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
  48. ^ Lynn, Colleen (2009). "About dogsbite.org: Common Sense Laws". dogsbite.org. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
  49. ^ Nelson, Kory (2005). "One city's experience: why pit bulls are more dangerous and why breed-specific legislation is justified" (PDF). Municipal Lawyer. Vol. 46, no. 6 (published August 2005). pp. 12–15. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
  50. ^ "HSUS Statement on Dangerous Dogs". Humane Society of the United States. 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
  51. ^ "A community approach to dog bite prevention" (PDF). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Vol. 218, no. 11. June 1, 2001. pp. 1731–1749. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
  52. ^ Phillips, Kenneth (October 10, 2008). "Breed Specific Laws". dogbitelaw.com. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
  53. ^ Barlow, Karen (2005-05-03). "NSW bans pit bull terrier breed". Sydney, Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2009-12-23.
  54. ^ Hughes, Gary (2009-10-20). "Pit bull bite prompts call for national approach to dangerous dog breeds". The Australian. Sydney, Australia. Retrieved 2009-12-23.
  55. ^ a b "Dog Bite Liability". Insurance Information Institute. 2009-09. Retrieved 2009-09-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  56. ^ "Homeowners Insurance Available to Breeds Previously Excluded with CGC Certification". American Kennel Club. 2004-10-01. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
  57. ^ "Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 955 (Dogs)". State of Ohio. 2008-06-15. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  58. ^ Ganz, Katy (2009-03-19). "Counties have special rules for pit bulls". The Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  59. ^ Sodergren, Brian. "Insurance companies unfairly target specific dog breeds". Humane Society of the United States. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  60. ^ "Frequently asked questions". Air France. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
  61. ^ "Traveling with pets". Alaska Airlines. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  62. ^ "Traveling with pets". American Airlines. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
  63. ^ "British Airways Pet Policy". British Airways. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
  64. ^ a b "Restrictions". Continental Airlines. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  65. ^ "Pet Travel Requirements and Restrictions". Delta Airlines. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pit_bull&oldid=433418260"