Andrea Rosebrock 
When people think about BSL – Breed specific Legislation, they automatically think “pitbull.” Some of the slightly more knowledgable know that it also affects other breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermen, Akitas, Chow and wolf-hybrids to name a few but very few people know that BSL in the US actually affects at least 75 different breeds of dogs and not just specific “breeds” but is dogs are also affected based on how their “look” because some breeds are not easily identifiable, the pitbull for instance, so any dog that resembles what the “Powers that be” think a pitbull looks like is automatically grouped in the ban, just for safety’s sake, of course.
From URDOG
The following list contains dog breeds, in alphabetical order, that are either banned from ownership, or restricted so as to make ownership more difficult than owning other breeds, in legislation either passed, proposed, or tabled in venues throughout the United States of America. The breeds are listed by name exactly as they appear in legislation. Redundancy, or misnaming is due to the wording of codes, and/or ordinances. Some breeds are named specifically, some breeds are included by physical description. All dogs are subject to being named.
1.AIREDALE TERRIER
2.AKBASH
3.AKITA
4.ALAPAHA BLUE BLOOD BULLDOG
5,ALASKAN MALAMUTE
6.ALSATIAN SHEPHERD
7.AMERICAN BULLDOG
8.AMERICAN HUSKY
9.AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER
10.AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER
11.AMERICAN WOLFDOG
12.ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD
13.ARIKARA DOG
14.AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
15.AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
16.BELGIAN MALINOIS
17.BELGIAN SHEEPDOG
18.BELGIAN TURVUREN
19.BLUE HEELER
20.BOERBUL
21.BORZOI
22.BOSTON TERRIER
23.BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
24.BOXER
25.BULLDOG
26.BULL TERRIER
27.BULL MASTIFF
28.CANE CORSO
29.CATAHOULA LEOPARD DOG
30.CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD
31.CHINESE SHAR PEI
32.CHOW-CHOW
33.COLORADO DOG
34.DOBERMAN PINSCHER
35.DOGO DE ARGENTINO
36.DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
37.ENGLISH MASTIFFS
38.ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
39.ESKIMO DOG
40.ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG
41.FILA BRASILIERO
42.FOX TERRIER
43.FRENCH BULLDOG
44.GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
45.GOLDEN RETRIEVER
46.GREENLAND HUSKY
47.GREAT DANE
48.GREAT PYRENEES
49.ITALIAN MASTIFF
50.KANGAL DOG
51.KEESHOND
52.KOMONDOR
53.KOTEZEBUE HUSKY
54.KUVAZ
55.LABRADOR RETRIEVER
56.LEONBERGER
57.MASTIFF
58.NEOPOLITAN MASTIFF
59.NEWFOUNDLAND
60.OTTERHOUND
61.PRESA DE CANARIO
62.PRESA DE MALLORQUIN
63.PUG
64.ROTTWEILER
65.SAARLOOS WOLFHOND
66.SAINT BERNARD
67.SAMOYED
68.SCOTTISH DEERHOUND
69.SIBERIAN HUSKY
70.SPANISH MASTIFF
71.STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
72.TIMBER SHEPHERD
73.TOSA INU
74.TUNDRA SHEPHERD
75.WOLF SPITZ
Is yours included on this list?? I can tell you right now that mine are, English Springer Spaniels, a breed known for friendliness, nicknamed the “velcro dog” because of their attachment and bonding to their person. This I can personally vouch for! 
One of the scariest things, aside from the fact that BSL exists in the first place and every day you hear more and more idiots clamoring to jump on the BSL bandwagon because of hype and myths and irresponsible owners, is that once BSL for one breed is passed in a community, it’s very easy for another breed to be added… and another… and another… often without even informing the community beforehand.
Y’know, most people who advocate BSL, specifically pitbulls, couldn’t even pick a pitbull out of a lineup. One of my favorite thing to do when someone talks to me about pitbulls, some who buys into the BS and hype, I ask them if they even know what a pitbull looks likes, considering “pitbull” isn’t even a breed but a blanket tern that can cover a number of breed or breed mixes. Can you? Do you think you could pick a pitbull out of a lineup? Ok, try it! Click HERE, see if you can pick out the 1 from the 25 then come back and let me know how you did.
One of the worst things about BSL is that it hasn’t even really made a difference in communities that have enacted it. Does BSl really work?
Now lets talk about Denver and BSL. Denver has been at the forefront since they enacted BSL in 1989. There were two attacks, one in 1986 which resulted in the death of a young child and another in 1989. The ban was in effect from 1989-2004 when Gov. Bill Owens signed a bill prohibiting local municipalities from enacting breed-specific legislation. Denver challenged the bill and BSL was back in Denver.
Since 2005 at least 1667 pitbulls have been killed but there is still a question of whether BSL is working there. Have there been any more pitbull attacks? No… but then there were only two to start with.
What about other dog bites of attacks? Yup, and it’s quite interesting too.
Between 1995 and 2006, Denver had almost six times as many dog-related hospitalizations compared to Boulder, even though Denver’s population is less than twice that of Boulder. During that 12-year period, Denver experienced 273 dog-related hospitalizations, while Boulder experienced only 46, according to statistics provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
By the way, Boulder has no BSL.
In the Denver metro area, what is the most dangerous breed? Believe it or not, Labrador Retrievers.
Labrador retrievers are the most likely dog to bite, at 13.3 percent, according to data provided by the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers and released last week by the Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs.
Pit bulls follow, at 8.4 percent, which is then followed by German shepherds at 7.8 percent.
The likelihood of a dog to bite also has to do with the popularity of the breed. Labrador retrievers are an extremely popular breed. But Michaela DeGraw, spokeswoman for the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, points out that labradors are biting more than pit bulls, and there’s no ban on labs.
“Are we going to ban labs just because they are at the top of the list?” asked DeGraw. “I think not.”
Karen Delise, founder and director of research for the National Canine Research Council, said breed-specific legislation does nothing to educate owners on their responsibilities for owning a dog. She said without that component, there is no way to keep dog bites down.
“I find it interesting that the only area, region, county or city in Colorado with a breed ban happens to be the only county with a higher than normal rate of dog bite hospitalizations,” she said. “The breed ban isn’t working, it’s not addressing education or irresponsible owners.”
Englewood Mayor Jim Woodward said his city decided against breed-specific legislation because the research he conducted indicated that banning pit bulls would not cut back on dog bites. Because Englewood wanted a component that involved educating and holding owners responsible for their actions, it decided last summer to beef-up its dangerous dog laws rather than impose a ban.
“I have not seen any proof that (breed-specific legislation) is the way to go,” said Woodward. “I think what we have come up with is much more progressive.”
The mayor added that in speaking with code enforcement officers, they find the stricter dangerous dog ordinance much more effective because it supplies them with additional tools to go after irresponsible owners, as well as educate the owners on their mistakes. (Denver Daily News)
Even Denver Animal Control Director Doug Kelley can’t come out and say that BSL is actually working.
Do you see what that says? Labrador retrievers are the dog most likely to bite. A dog well known as a family dog, friendly, intelligent, highly trainable and one of, if not the most, popular breed in the US today. Does this mean Labs should be banned in the Denver Metro area?
Interestingly enough, Denver is actually considering revising the ban after all these years, not ending BSL, just making is possible for some owners to have pitbulls in Denver providing they follow some strict guidelines.
“It wouldn’t really be the ban going away,” said Madison. “It would be an amendment to the ban saying that if you do these steps you can get a permit for a pit bull in the city.”
Madison said anyone wanting to own a pit bull within Denver city limits would be required to attend obedience classes, obtain a $1 million insurance policy and agree to home inspections, just to name a few. She said it’s a compromise for pit bull owners and those who do not want the breed in the city. (The Denver Channel)
With the some of the toughest and longest standing breed specific legislation, will Denver’s rethinking of BSL cause other communities to take a second look? We can hope but I don’t hold my breath as I see more and more communities discussing it and passing it.
But the bottom line and point I want to make here, before you jump on the BSL bandwagon, think! It may be pitbulls today, but tomorrow… who knows? Maybe the lovable Labrador retreiver. Somewhere in the US the Lab is already a banned breed, will it hit your community next? What breed of dog or dogs ahre your home? Will they be next? Are they already banned somewhere?
Take a second to read about the BSL Virus and beware!! It can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime!!
Well this pretty much constitutes 95 percent of household dogs.
A smaller list would be dogs you CAN HAVE
Deanna
Could you share with me where you got the list from,(or whioch sources you combines to create the list) that is the largest list I have ever seen. Absolute madness. Please contact me via email
Terry
Hi Terry, you’ll see a link to the source for this specific list at the top of it. There are many such lists around and I’ve seen this one for a number of years. They may have complied it, not sure. Hope that helps.
D.
And what do they do with all these dogs no one will be able to have?!!!! Murder them!!! I say this should be included in the Tea Parties along with our constitution!!!! This is just an excuse to Cull most of our dogs in this country!
Okay D….hopefully nothing bad will happen to my puter for doing this. I guess it boils down to……no one, not a single human, will be allowed to own a dog of ANY kind. That is a totally ridiculous list! It sounds like they want to destroy all dogs! AND…why the hell aren’t Chi’s and Dachshunds on that list???? Every time I meet one of these dogs they growl and snap at me. They are nasty little pups (not all, mind you), but some are. So why aren’t they on the list? Have they all had their teeth removed? Maybe these fools that put these dogs on this type of list own these type of dogs? God forbid, that their dogs should be put on a list like this. Well, mine is! My beloved, loveable labrador. Yup, I’m sure if provoked, she could bite someone as well. ANY dog can. HELL! My CAT has bitten me numerous times (she’s a little b***, but I love her). So, I guess next, they’ll be banning cats. Hell! Lets ban ALL animals…..let’s destroy them all! Why not? The world would be a better place if we didn’t have the companionship of our pets. NOT!!!!!! What a f***ed up world we are living in. Time to move up into the trees and mountains. God! People are stupid!
Jess, first off, welcome back, you have been sorely missed my dear friend!!
I almost added a comment about Chis and Doxies considering they are listed as two of the most aggressive breeds in a past study but like any breed, it largely depends on training. But about the only pooches that I have ever been snapped at or nipped by have been the little ones too. No offense to those who share their lives with these little breeds
D.
that list is insane thats almost every dog we have here in the states. bad ownership and bad breeding is to blame not the breeds themselves. i have two of the three dogs on that list and they are loving and friendly dogs. is that a crime or will it be?
I can’t believe how many breeds are on that list. I tried to pick out the pitbull in the 25 photos and it took to at least number 10 before I got it right! I have a rottweiler and can tell you that it is difficult to deal with ignorance on a daily basis. My dog is the sweetest 90 pound baby! However, if she senses any threats toward her family or house, she will protect it like anyone else would.
What a rediculous list. yes all 3 of mine are on there and 2 of them are registered therapy dog.
It is so sad to see all these beautiful breeds on this “list”. I think they are targeting the wrong species.
Where is the list of bad pet parents, because in reality, there are no bad dogs. Just bad pet parents.
I’m owned by not only a bannable dog, the dreaded black lab, lol…who might at any moment lick someone to death, but the vicious and terrible australian shepard who is intimidating me by sleeping with her head on my feet at the moment and the ruler of the roost, she who must be obeyed is the chihuahua-doxie mix!
Honeslty, any dog can be a sweet heart or a terror, depends on the owner and the training. And if they ban my dogs I swear I will hide out in the wood with them or something, I can’t live without my pack.
Oh Vida, you’ve got a seriously vicious little pack there!! Better be careful!! LOL
D.
There is more to this, i dont believe it has anything to do with the breed at all, and eventually it will be ALL dogs. Just look at how this list has grown in just a SHORT time. No there is more to this. They are planning something for Americans and starting with the animals first. Wake Up! Everyone better start yelling from the rooftops, it never should have been ALLOWED when they started with the pitties.
Thank goodness my dogs are not on this list.I have 2 chihuahuas,and they are sweet as can be.This list is not fair.I’m sure most of the dogs on this list are harmless if they are raised to be nice.
Thanks D. It’s good to be back. It’s still an if’y computer at this point, but at least I can say Hi and voice my opinion.
Ancil….I’m glad your little Chi’s are not on this list, but, as I said before, this is one breed that has growled and snapped at me, more than any other. Yes, their little teeth hurt as well. After all, a puncture wound is just that, and very painful. Don’t be surprised Ancil, when this list comes out again that your beloved little Chi’s (that I think are so cute, BTW), will be on that list as well. Nina is absolutely correct. We should be yelling from our roof tops! I too believe they are planning something for the American animal lover. Just another way to control us as they see fit. All and I mean ALL creatures of God can harm and be aggressive. Everyone of them. It’s all in how they are brought up and conditioned. Little or big….can all be dangerous. There isn’t a canine in this world that can not seriously injure a human in some way.
wow what a list and not seeing one breed on there mystifies where are the jack russell’s? I have 2 blue heeler female dogs and they wouldn’t hurt a fly. Ok maybe a fly but people no way, we also recued a lab, min. poodle and jack Russell, the poodle (with no teeth) has actually bit my son’s girlfriend’s ankle! The jack is just a year old and the 2 houses he’s been in must have let him be nippy, but we are getting there. By the way the phone call about the HHS I never got an answer or answering machine seems it wouldn’t have done any good anyways. Sorry I tried
It seems human madness is climbing to the top. What comes next?.