This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Petition Abolish the "Dangerous dogs act 1991" and replace it with a licence to keep dogs
The so called dangerous dogs act was created in haste and without much research on the dogs themselves.
I feel any respectful owner would happily pay a 1 off fee to keep a family dog(s) and hopefully keep them from falling into the wrong hands, please sign this petition to legalise these breeds
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Small dogs are generally more agressive than any large breed, Chihuahuas are recorded with most bites but they dont do as much damage as a large breed and this is deemed to be acceptable which it is not.
Pitbulls are caring, loving, faithful family dogs where in America they are effectionally known as the "nanny dog"
Pitbulls in the uk are a very misunderstood breed and have been stigmatized because of small minded individuals that used these dogs in the wrong setting i.e fighting
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