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Pit bull bans: Media

Should breed-specific legislation (“pit bull bans”) be enacted?

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American Pit Bull Terrier.
Should breed-specific legislation ("Pit Bull bans") be enacted?
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XL Bully.
The XL size of the American Bully, a strong, muscular, controversial breed frequently...
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American Pit Bull Terrier.
The American Pit Bull Terrier is the namesake of “pit bull bans.”
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Akita.
Akitas are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Alaskan Malamute.
Alaskan Malamutes are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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American Bulldog.
American Bulldogs are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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American Bully.
American Bullies are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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American Pit Bull Terrier.
American Pit Bull Terriers are included in “pit bull bans.”
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American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terriers are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Boxer.
Boxers are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Bull Terrier.
Bull Terriers are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Bullmastiff.
Bullmastiffs are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Cane Corso.
Cane Corsos are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Chow Chow.
Chow Chows are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Dalmatian.
Dalmatians are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Doberman Pinscher.
Doberman Pinschers are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Dogo Argentino
Dogos Argentinos are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Fila Brasileiro
Filas Brasileiro are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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German Shepherd.
German Shepherds are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Great Dane.
Great Danes are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Mastiff.
Mastiffs are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Mastiff.
Mastiffs are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Presa Canario.
Presa Canarios are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Presa Canario.
Presa Canarios are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Rottweiler.
Rottweilers are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Shar Pei
Shar Peis are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Siberian Husky.
Siberian Huskies are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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St. Bernard.
St. Bernards are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Tosa.
Tosas are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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Wolfdog.
Wolfdogs are frequently included in pit bull bans.
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