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Breed labeling in shelters — does it work?

Breed labeling in shelters can do more harm than good, according to a recent study. Adopting a dog? Behavior matters more than breed when selecting your new family member, according to a recent study published in PLOS One. Shelter workers aren’t always correct when it comes to breed labeling, so selecting a dog based on…

One Million Mutts to End BSL

By rescuenetworkCanine, Rescuebreed, breed specific legislation, breeds, bsl, Debbie Black, dog, dogs, laws, legislation, Pit bull, pit bulls, Rescue, Zelda Nistra

[h1title title=”One Million Mutts to End BSL” style=”underline” size=”36″] The past decade has seen a rise in breed specific legislation. With blame being put on certain breeds of dogs instead of how they are trained, negligent dog owners are let off the hook while the dogs suffer. The main breed targeted by these laws is…

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Breed labeling in shelters — does it work?

One Million Mutts to End BSL