Don’t forget other forms of breed discrimination such as housing and insurance. We were turned down for an umbrella poicy because one of our dogs is an akita.
It’s all part of the same apple as far as I’m concerned. Any law that allows discrimination based on breed, or perceived breed or size should not be permitted and should be fought against every way possible. Once these evil micro-management tactics get a foot-hold they tend to bring in other types of nasty legislation. All part of the same idea and for the same reasons: power and a burning desire to micromanage the lives of others.... Hmmmm... Sounds familiar for some reason.
I’m sorry you had this happen to you, but not surprised. Dog lovers need to push for legislation making this kind of discrimination illegal. (I think I read somewhere that such legislation has been introduced, at least in some states.) (Sometimes, contrary to what many conservatives think, legislation can be a good thing - esp. when used to protect the truly innocent.) What an inhumane choice: get the protection you need or give up your family member! Truly evil.
I wonder what the actuarial tables say about Akitas. Do you think it is really discrimination or smart business?