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Denmark Proposes Breed Bans

Vicki

Administrator
Too dangerous to live?

Tuesday, 04 August 2009 08:50

Three dog attacks in three days increase the likelihood of complete ban on certain dog breeds.

A proposal to completely ban dangerous dog breeds is likely to go through parliament later this year after the third attack in three days.

Debate has long simmered over how to control the rising popularity of dangerous breeds. The Justice Ministry has even set up a commission to study the issue.

And after the most recent attacks, which involved an American Bulldog, a Staffordshire terrier and a dog of unknown breed, spokesmen from the government’s Liberal and Conservative parties indicate they are in favour of a ban on the breeding, importing and selling of violent dog breeds.

Spokesmen for the two parties said they would introduce legislation to ban vicious breeds during the autumn session of parliament.

In addition, the Danish People’s Party, a key government ally, has allied with the opposition Social Democrats and Socialist People’s Party to come up with proposals for stiffer penalties for dog owners who violate dog ownership statutes. The proposals do not include a ban, but Malene Harpsøe, a spokesperson for the Danish People’s Party, said they would support a ban.

The Justice Ministry committee was established earlier this year to determine whether a ban would work, which breeds should be outlawed and what rules should apply to cross breeds.

The opposition, however, has used the continuing attacks to criticise the committee, whose findings are expected in December, for dragging its feet and delaying a decision.

Dog owner advocates argue that a ban would unfairly punish responsible owners, and could lead to the introduction of other violent breeds not covered by the ban.

The number of dogs considered dangerous breeds has exploded in recent years. In 2002, the number of pitbulls and Staffordshire terriers in Denmark was estimated at 1,000. Today the number is about 20,000, according to the Danish Kennel Club.

Too dangerous to live?
 

Vicki

Administrator
Denmark mulls ban on vicious dog breeds

By A. Rienstra on Aug 16, 2009

After a recent spate of vicious dog attacks on humans, Denmark’s parliament looks set to finally pass a long-simmering ban on breeds of dog that are considered dangerous. The debate over this touchy issue has been going for many months, with the country’s Justice Ministry even creating a special commission to study the problem.

But after three violent dog attacks in as many days, a complete ban on certain breeds will almost surely be passed by the Danish government before the end of the year. The latest incidents involved a Staffordshire terrier and an American bulldog, both of which are breeds that have become quite trendy in Denmark in recent years.

The Copenhagen Post states the ban has solid support from both the Liberal and Conservative parties within the government. In addition to the ban, the proposal would also make breeding, importing and selling violent dog breeds illegal.

Earlier in the year, the Justice Ministry committee studying the issue came up with a list of breeds that should be outlawed, as well as the rules that would pertain to cross breed dogs. Dog owners naturally feel that the ban would unfairly punish owners of well-behaved pitbulls.

The number of certain dangerous dogs in Denmark has skyrocketed in recent years. Just seven years ago, there were around 1,000 Staffordshire terriers and pitbulls in Denmark. But today, the Danish Kennel Club estimates that number stands at around 20,000.

Denmark mulls ban on vicious dog breeds | IceNews - Daily News
 

Vicki

Administrator
n Brief: Dog cull proposal provokes outrage

Saturday August 22 2009

A proposal in Denmark to cull all mongrel dogs has provoked a furious response from owners, animal welfare groups and MPs.

Denmark is considering a new law that would ban aggressive breeds, such as pit bulls and mastiffs, but an MP has gone one step further and suggested that all cross-breeds be killed. Flemming Moller, from the governing Liberal Party, is steadfast in his calls for a mass slaughter. “We will surely see lots of press photos of sweet puppies being put down but we must be determined,” he said.

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/in-brief-dog-cull-proposal-provokes-outrage-1867033.html