Breed Specific Legislation Does Not Work

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...is a point of contention in many communities. In Queensland for example, there is a law prohibiting certain breeds and in one instance, there is a crossbred pit bull terrier in the middle of a controversy ("Breeds," 2002). There had in fact been an appeal to save this dog from destruction (2002). Yet, in Victoria where the owner lives, there is no such law and she is temporarily staying in Queensland (2002). Should this individual lose the dog simply because it is the "wrong" breed? Not only that, but is it ethical to put a dog to sleep simply because there is a tendency for such dogs to be more aggressive than others? If in fact man has the right to murder animals because they are the wrong type, then would man not also murder lions, tigers and bears for the same reason?
Some jurisdictions erroneously believe that legislating restraints on particular breeds will yield better results in the end as it concerns safety. In Queensland, Australia, this is the case. Drastic laws against certain breeds...

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