Works Cited

Alessandra, S. (1991, March 12). New York Acts to Lift Pit Bull Controls. New York Times, p. 1. Retrieved
from Academic Search Premier database.

The main topic of this article is the repeal of the breed specific legislation in New York City. The
repeal of this law enabled many residents of New York to once again own a pit bull and other
dangerous breeds as a pet.

Campbell, D. (2009). Pit Bull Bans: The State of Breed–Specific Legislation. Retrieved from:
http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=1029

This website provided important information regarding the current state of breed specific
legislation. Written by a lawyer, the information in this article greatly benefited the information
needed to support the legal studies aspect of this research project.

Duffy, D., Hsu, Y., & Serpell, J. (2008). Breed differences in canine aggression. Applied Animal Behaviour
Science, 114(3-4), 441-460. doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2008.04.006.

The main focus of this study is in regards to the differences in aggression among canine breeds.
The information in this study provided great information about dog aggression and fully supported
the notion that pit bulls are not an aggressive breed. The biggest finding of this study was that
dachshunds are more inclined to attacking strangers than breeds that were more expected to (pit
bull, German Shepherd, etc).

Fiala, J. (2007). Louisville nixes breed ban from dangerous dog law. DVM: The Newsmagazine of
Veterinary Medicine, 38(1), 19. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.

This article provided information about another community that had repealed their breed ban on
pit bulls. The information in this article proved to be helpful as it was in favor of removing all
breed specific legislation and discriminate laws against pit bulls.

Macejko, C. (2009). Ohio moves to collar pit-bull law. DVM: The Newsmagazine of Veterinary Medicine,
40(6), 19. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.

This article is focused upon Ohio’s willingness to keep pit bulls from being labeled as vicious.
This article also discusses other states and their opinions and actions in regards to breed specific
legislation.

Morrow, D. Personal Communication. (October 24, 2010).

This was an interview that was conducted with the volunteer coordinator from the SPCA of
Central Florida shelter in Sanford, FL. This interview provided insider information regarding the
topic of breed restrictions and pit bulls.

Pit Bull Rescue Central. (2010). Breed Specific Legislation. Retrieved from:
http://www.pbrc.net/breedspecific.html

This website provided information regarding the topic of breed specific legislation and some of
the reasons for why it may be ineffective and how it may not solve any issues at all.

Ragatz, L., Fremouw, W., Thomas, T., & McCoy, K. (2009). Vicious Dogs: The Antisocial Behaviors and
Psychological Characteristics of Owners. Journal of Forensic Sciences (Blackwell Publishing Limited),
54(3), 699-703. doi:10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01001.x.

This study provided information regarding whether dog owners with antisocial behaviors
 influence the behaviors of their animals. The information in this article provided substantial
evidence supporting the issue being researched, stating that in most circumstances the animal is
merely vicious because it is trained to be.

Senatori, M. (2009). Challenging Denver’s Pit Bull Ban. Retrieved from: http://www.aldf.org/article.php?
id=988

This article provided important information regarding several court cases that were pursued
against Denver’s breed specific legislation. This article also provided follow up information
regarding the appeals of these cases.

Wogan, L. (2006). Pit Bull Myths. Retrieved from:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2002810196_pitbullside19.html

This source provided important information regarding the common misconceptions that people
have towards pit bulls. Most of the information is regarding their physical appearance and
personality traits but there is also information regarding why these reasons may be myths.