HISTORY Sometime during the nineteenth century, dog fanciers in England, Ireland and Scotland began to experiment with crosses between Bulldogs and Terriers, looking for a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the Bulldog. The result was a dog that embodied all of the virtues attributed to great…
Any pit bull owner should fully admit that these dogs are not the right breed for everyone to own. Pit bulls are a breed that require a lot of attention, training, dedication, and most of all, a tough skin. With BSL rearing its ugly head in different parts of the world, it is important that…
1. Fight for stronger animal welfare Legislation. Animal abuse and neglect is very much a problem throughout the world, and believe it or not, in North America. Dog fighting and puppy mills, although illegal, have taken their activities underground, making them difficult to uncover and investigate. To make matters worse, in many states/provinces in North…
Why you should care: Dog fighting is considered illegal and a felony in many parts of the world; but unfortunately, not in all. It is a serious threat to the community. Dog fighters are often involved in other crimes such as illegal gambling, illegal possession of weapons, and the selling and possession of drugs. Most…
*information courtesy and copyright of unchainyourdog.org Guard Dog, from Patrick McDonnell’s comic strip, Mutts Life for a Chained Dog Dogs can survive on just food and water. But to be happy, dogs need exercise and daily love and attention from their guardian. There is no worse punishment for a dog than keeping him permanently chained…
So you want to be a breeder? You may think it to be a tremendous joy watching your dog give birth to a litter of sweet, adorable, little puppies; and even more joy watching them grow up: week 1, week 2, week 3…. awwwwww! BUT… Let us consider reality! There are thousands of dogs…
Nutrition: Not sure what to feed your dog? Constantly hearing different opinions and so called ‘facts’ about what the canine diet should be like? With the dog food industry being one of fastest growing industries in North America, it is no wonder that there might just be too much information out there. The problem is,…
Breed Specific LegislationIt has been evident over and over again that what we have come to know as BLS or “Breed Specific Legislation,” is absolutely pointless and non-practical. BSL is a proven failure, and has time and time again victimized innocent dogs and their responsible owners, instead of targeting the real problem(s) at hand: animal…
November 18th, 2009, MPP Cheri Di Novo from Parkdale-Highpark, Toronto took her private member’s bill to Queen’s Park for the removal of breed specific legislation. The bill has passed its first reading and will be brought back to the legislature Fall 2010. We are encouraging all supporters in favour of Cheri’s bill not to give…
Pit bulls are inheritantly dangerous and may attack at any time: According to the American Temperament Testing Society (ATTS), the pit bull is no more vicious than the golden retriever or the beagle. The ATTS test puts various breeds through a series of tests dealing with unexpected situations and strangers. Dogs that possess any signs…
