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Staffordshire Bull Terriers won\u2019t be included on the dangerous dogs list, despite animal rights charity PETA submitting a proposal to the consultation on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 concerning the breed, saying its inclusion would help protect it from abuse.<\/p>\n
According\u00a0to iNews, PETA\u2019s argument was that adding Staffies to the list would help to protect them from gangs, abuse and crime. According to the charity, the breed is the most likely to be abducted and used by gangs, either as guard dogs or for fighting rings.<\/p>\n
A statement from PETA read: \u201cStaffies are currently flooding UK animal shelters and have become by far the most commonly abandoned breed of dog in the country. They\u2019re also one of the most abused \u2013 in fact, the RSPCA has confirmed that 80 per cent of its cruelty-to-animals prosecutions concern Staffies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Staffie owner Steve Quinn launched a petition after PETA submitted its initial proposal, calling on the government to reject it \u2013 with his petition quickly garnering 160,000 signatures in support. He explained that there are many people in the UK who have the pleasure of owning this type of dog and from his own personal experience he can say that they\u2019re \u201cloving, loyal and caring, far from dangerous they are great companions\u201d.<\/p>\n
He went on to observe that people \u201care the problem\u201d since people \u201ccreate dangerous dogs\u201d.<\/p>\n
Currently, it is against the law to own certain types of dog here in the UK \u2013 pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas, dogo Argentinos and fila Brasileiros. It is also against the law to sell, abandon, give away or breed from a banned dog.<\/p>\n
But interestingly, whether or not your dog is banned depends on what it looks like, instead of its breed or name. So, for example, if a dog matches lots of the characteristics of a pit bull terrier, it\u00a0may actually be banned.<\/p>\n
Should you have a banned dog, be aware that the police or your local council dog warden can take it away and keep it even if a complaint hasn\u2019t been made or if it isn\u2019t acting dangerously.<\/p>\n
If the dog is in a public place, the police don\u2019t need a warrant but if it\u2019s in private property, they will do. Either the police or a council dog expert will judge what kind of dog you have and decide whether it is, or could be, a danger to the public. It will either then be released or kept in kennels while the police apply to a court. You will not be allowed to visit your dog while you await the court decision.<\/p>\n
Another point to bear in mind is that you can give up ownership of your dog but you cannot be forced to. Should you choose to give up ownership, your dog could be destroyed without you even having to go to court.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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