gkelly
this is from same articl and reinforces what you just posted.
Another concern is that a ban on a specific breed
might cause people who want a dangerous dog to simply
turn to another breed for the same qualities they
sought in the original dog (eg, large size, aggression
easily fostered). Breed-specific legislation does not
address the fact that a dog of any breed can become
dangerous when bred or trained to be aggressive. From
a scientific point of view, we are unaware of any formal
840 Vet Med Today: Special Report JAVMA, Vol 217, No. 6, September 15, 2000
evaluation of the effectiveness of breed-specific legislation
in preventing fatal or nonfatal dog bites.
