Pitbulls remain at the heart of a global controversy, with over 30 countries enforcing breed-specific legislation (BSL) that bans or restricts the ownership, import, and breeding of Pitbulls and other ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Pet owners, commercial breeders and animal rights activists packed a Missouri House hearing Tuesday as lawmakers considered whether to repeal or roll back a voter-approved law ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dog breed laws vary widely by location, making ownership complicated. Some breeds, like Pit Bulls and XL Bullies, are banned or ...

It is fairly common for media outlets to make a big splash when there is a case involving a severe dog attack in their area. This usually results in local politicians being pressured to find a ...

Local authority inspectors who issue licenses to dog breeders need clearer guidance and better support so they can more effectively protect animal welfare, a new report says. The report, by ...

Often the reduction in dog bite frequencies is quite small or nonexistent. One scientific argument that could explain what appear to be such weak effects comes from the fact that the most common ...