One more reason I don't like breed-specific legislation.

[draggonlaady]

Mixed breed dogs are difficult to ID. Is it a boxer mix or an American Bulldog? Is that a Rottweiler mix or just a really blocky Labrador? Phoo. Though I have to say that unless the people in this study here were given no scaling clues, I don't see how anybody could mistake a Shih Tzu for an Old English Sheepdog.

http://www.denverpost.com/portal/news/ci_14005785?_loopback=1

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[jacksontwobears.livejournal.com]

I've seen many large and "dangerous" dogs that were sweet as can be.
I've a friend who had Rotties and they were protective, but very loving.
My old neighbor's chihuahua, on the other hand, is a vicious dog.

Cats are just as easy to mis-identify.
My new kitty looks like a Lilac Point Siamese to me.
She's got the coloring, facial structure, vocal tendancies, and trademark blue eyes. But I don't know what her family history is, so I assume she's Siamese. But I'll probably never know for sure. Doesn't mean I love her any less.

Racism in the animal kingdom is still racism.
I believe that upbringing is a crucial part of attitudes in any animal.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to love my kitty while she eats.

[draggonlaady.livejournal.com]

I think technically it'd be breed-ism ;)

And variation within the breed is one of my huge reasons for thinking that breed-specific legislation is just flat dumb. The single most aggressive dog and the single most friendly-submissive dog I've ever met were the same breed.

Dog issues should be dealt with on an individual basis.

Cats, on the other hand, are all evil and should never be kept as pets. *ducks*

[jacksontwobears.livejournal.com]

And how many cats do you have???
:P

[draggonlaady.livejournal.com]

Right now? "Too God DAMN many!!!" says Bruce.
Which translates to 4 permanent and 2 temporary.

[draggonlaady.livejournal.com]

Errr... did nobody look at his teeth? wow. That would be a considerably different size dog than they thought they were getting!