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My city has breed specific regulations, targeting bully breeds and Rotweilers, that require the dog to be walked on a chain leash, and walked by someone 16 years old or older and of sufficient strength to control the dog. It specifies what sort of fencing you have to have, and how high it has to be. If the dog gets loose or attacks someone, the fines for these infractions are double for the targeted breeds. The owners also had to attend a class at the humane Society or Animal Control to make sure they understand the regulations. This is mostly to crack down on those who keep large nasty dogs (almost always bully breeds) for intimidation or to look tough, and dog fighters. If they tried to crack down on the owners instead of the dogs, they would scream discrimination and threaten law suits, so they have to target the breeds instead.
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