I have two wonderful, friendly, large dogs who could easily be impacted by BLS legislation and I think i’s abominable. The older, at 6.5 yr., weighs 85 lb. and is half Black lab and half Pit. There’s never been a more wonderful, funny, loving dog. The other is a 1 yr., 4 mo. old Great Dane, also a breed that’s sometimes condemned, even though they’re some of the most lovable, friendly dogs in the world.
I understand and sympathize. One of our dogs is a Chow mix, although we could probably disguise that fact a little — esp. if he doesn’t open his mouth and no one sees his tongue, lol! I remain vigilant and wary every time I see or hear of some ridiculous politician pandering with nonsensical BSL legislation to recent reports of dog attacks and those with irrational fears.
In the past year or so another part of our state proposed one of the worst pieces of BSL nonsense I’ve seen in some time and the list of dogs on it was virtually every medium to large sized dog breed (something like 50 breeds were listed!) The only thing left were lap-sized dogs (ironically sometimes the worst biters!) Don’t think it passed.