Ohio pit bull law, just a question...?

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If you have legitimate registration papers or some other proof that he is a purebred Presa, then you should be okay, unless the law covers your breed as well.

If not, then you could have an issue. We have a pit bull ban in Ontario, and here if an animal control officer (who is NOT an expert on identifying dog breeds) THINKS your dog LOOKS LIKE a pit bull they can seize it and destroy it. They tried to sieze a Labrador Retriever, but fortunately the owners had a registration certificate proving she was a purebred Lab.
 
We own a presa, ohio has that stupid pit bull law mandating $100,000 dollar liability ins for pit bulls, or breeds know as pit bulls or pit mixes... does my guy fall under that law. He's not a pit, and he's not a mix... but his ears aren't cropped so he tends to look like a BIG pit bull... I was just wondering the law is sooo vague
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Thats about three or four months ago, he's a much bigger boy now
Edit- RDude, your right it's not a stupid law to have liability ins. in case your dog injures someone... it's a stupid law because it targets a specific "type" of dog, all dogs are able to bite and do damage, if they are going to have a law it should be for ALL dog owners
 
It is a biased law that targets dogs instead of the real culprits: People. Specifically, those who breed improperly, train dogs to fight, improperly socialize their dogs, have "outdoor" dogs by themselves, and tethering their dogs. Instead of punishing responsible dog owners, they should have much higher fines (I am talking fines of $5000 or more, not the piddling $500) for the irresponsible ones, and put that money towards education, and funds that help those who have been attacked. The more expensive you make it to keep a potentially dangerous dog, the less likely it is for people to train their do to be dangerous.


This law should go for everyone. From chihuahua owners whose dogs snap at everyone because some dumb Paris Hilton wannabe decided to have a fashion accessory instead of a dog, to those who buy a dog without researching the breeds needs, and end up having a seriously aggressive husky in an apartment (dumb move),to those who train fighting dogs.
 
If someone like, say the cops, looked at your dog and thought it was a big pit bull or big pit bull mix then yeah the law covers you guys. Basically the law gives the dog warden authority to determine if your dog is a pit or a mix thereof.
From my understanding this law doesn't just apply to pit bulls anyways. It applies to all potential "fighting breed" or "dangerous breed" dogs. SO dobermans are under fire, as are rottweilers, cane corsos, etc. etc. You know, all the dog breeds that are the ones most often implicated in attacks that result in serious disability or death of a child or adult.
 
Its not a stupid law- but of course you have not been atacked by one yet. This law was put into effect because people that have aggressive dogs that are capable of doing great damage dont respect this. I am for the muzzle law but thats beside the point. You could try to contact your vet or the AKC to see if there is some way for a vet or professional to classify your dog and get paperwork to prove it.
 
If you register your dog with the state of Ohio as a Presa, and make sure that you have veterinary signed papers (or from a breeder/registration) that have been checked and passed by a state official, you should be fine.
 
Your dog isn't a Pit or Pit mix, so it shouldn't apply to you. Make sure you have proof of your dog's breed available, however, because Pits are probably misidentified by authorities more often than not. It's still not a bad idea to have the insurance. I have $300,000 liability, and my dogs aren't considered "dangerous" because of breed. I just like to know that I am covered in case something happens-any dog can bite, and it's not a bad idea to be prepared.
 
Unfortunately, if someone saw your dog, they would probably consider him a pitbull, and unless you have papers to prove otherwise, you're going to have a HARD TIME fighting this. Perhaps get a signed letter from your vet (if you don't have papers) and talk to some professional Presa breeders who may, or may not, be able to confirm your dog is a Presa.
 
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