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Posts tagged "American Staffordshire Terrier"

Are Friendly Skies Not So Canine Friendly?

Are Friendly Skies Not So Canine Friendly?
Is United Airlines profiling dog breeds? If so, I’m a logical person to ask for help. I’ve stood up against local governments banning specific breeds (usually municipalities seeking to ban any dog looking like a Pit Bull). Breed bans have never demonstrated success at lowering the number of dog bites. Recently, over a 24-hour period... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 13, 2012 at 9:13 pm
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Superstar Pitcher Is Not Allowed to Move to Miami with a 'Pit Bull'

Superstar Pitcher Is Not Allowed to Move to Miami with a 'Pit Bull'
When Mark played for the White Sox in Chicago, Mark and Jamie Buehrle were much involved with animal welfare related issues. Jamie was hands-on arguably more than most player wives. It’s clear this couple cares. As a few consider Pit Bull bans in Chicago and/or elsewhere – maybe they will take note. For all his... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 8, 2012 at 11:53 am
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Bark for Chicago's Astounding Dog Show

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The International Kennel Club of Chicago dog show is one of the best in the nation for the dogs, and most important for people who attend. Being a benched show, you can walk up and down aisles and meet the canine athletes. Aside from the conformation competition – which leads to Best in Show –... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 28, 2011 at 9:16 am
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Pit Bull Myths

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From the American Humane Association, here is a list of common myths about Pit Bulls,all referenced and backed with science. Click the gallery to read through FACT and FICTION about Pit Bulls. I posed this, in great part, because of a noon news segment on WGN TV which had it wrong... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
November 21, 2010 at 9:44 am
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Dog Breeds Made In America

Happy Independence Day! Here are 16 dog breed made in the U.S.A. These dog breeds truly are All-American... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 4, 2010 at 12:36 am
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Where Pit Bulls Are Banned, Dog Bites Rise

Breed Specific Bans have done nothing to lessen dog bites in Norfolk, England. In fact, the number of people requiring hospital treatment for dog bites has increased by almost a third since the breed bans went into affect. Clearly, the breed bans didn’t do what they were supposed to.   One public official described the... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 4, 2010 at 3:14 pm
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