Rainy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Has this been made official? I know there has been alot of discustion about this lately but i just got sent this LINK Anyone know for sure? Copy and pasted: Under Victorian Legislation the following breeds are identified as "restricted"; meaning they can't be bred or imported into the state. Dangerous dog legislation is not the same as the restricted breed regulations. Any dog may be declared dangerous (from a small Chihuahua to a Great Dane). The dog's size or breed is not the issue; it is the dog's behaviour. Staffordshire bull terrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) that photo wasnt a SBT by any means ... I think the reporter jumped the gun and had no idea what he was talking about but he printed anyway! send the link to the staffy club of Vic ETA I emailed News.com.au about the mistake and especially about the photo which was meant to represent a SBT Edited August 28, 2011 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby-001 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Did you flick through the gallery? They've included American Staffordshire Terriers and then the existing restricted breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Yeah i know, its really getting frustrating trying to find the correct information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I had this moved as it is more a news topic then genral. Has any one heard any more information about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I believe it is just a reporting error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Looks like they have now changed the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 This is the email i sent to SBTCV and the reply: From: Rainy Sent: Sunday, 28 August 2011 8:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SBTCV WEBSITE ENQUIRY Hello, I've just been sent an internet link that states that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are now restricted breed in victoria. I was not sure who to contact to find out more information about this matter so i decided to contact the SBTCV. I am trying to find out information on this matter as my husband is in the defence force and we move in and out of states regularly including victoria. This is the link i was sent : http://www.news.com.au/pictures/gallery-e6frflv9-1226117286575?page=1 Copy and Pasted : Under Victorian Legislation the following breeds are identified as "restricted"; meaning they can't be bred or imported into the state. Dangerous dog legislation is not the same as the restricted breed regulations. Any dog may be declared dangerous (from a small Chihuahua to a Great Dane). The dog's size or breed is not the issue; it is the dog's behaviour. Staffordshire bull terrier. Any information on this matter you can pass on i would greatly appreciate. Or if you could point me to the correct place to find the correct information Thank You for your time Rainy. Hello Rainy, Thanks for your email. Not sure where you copied and pasted the information in your email, however the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not a restricted breed in Victoria. Hope this helps. Regards Carol. ----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapferhund Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 One breed that needs to be added to the restricted breeds list is the American Bulldog......the next disaster waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Umm... NO dogs need to be added to the restricted breeds list. I fail to understand how in one thread you can lament BSL and compare it to the nazi's and in the next thread talk about adding breeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Interesting result from a breed club....the dogs are registered as Staffordshire Bull Terriers, not English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. i find the people who are promoting ESBT are usually those who dont know any better. No wonder Joe Public is confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 One breed that needs to be added to the restricted breeds list is the American Bulldog......the next disaster waiting to happen. Are you serious? why? because they don't suit everyone or because you think the wrong type of owners will be attracted to them, just like staffies, rottis, dobe's,mastiffs, amstaffs (just look at how many puppies are available!)Akitas etc.. Adding dogs to the restricted list is plain ignorance and as someone has mentioned not in line with other comments you have made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Pfft why not the X's of them as well, are you serious? nah blowing off hot air I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapferhund Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 One breed that needs to be added to the restricted breeds list is the American Bulldog......the next disaster waiting to happen. Are you serious? why? because they don't suit everyone or because you think the wrong type of owners will be attracted to them, just like staffies, rottis, dobe's,mastiffs, amstaffs (just look at how many puppies are available!)Akitas etc.. Adding dogs to the restricted list is plain ignorance and as someone has mentioned not in line with other comments you have made? Yes I am serious! Look...I don't like the idea of lists of dog breeds to be banned anymore than anyone else here does and that includes the PB....but the fact is a great many (irresponsible) PB owners have brought what has happened on themselves and we ALL, regardless of what breed we own, are going to suffer for it. Like it or not MANY PB owners ARE the 'wrong type of owners' as you put it (yobbo's)....are attracted to this type of dog....and in that category of 'that type of dog' is the American Bulldog. I am seeing more and more AB's and NONE, so far, have good temperaments or dispositions. A friend of mine's GSD was attacked by two while my friend was walking her dog on the beach. Fortunately the two dogs took off before too much damage was done. The breed is large, powerful and IMO is a disaster waiting to happen...just like that of the PB..and look at the disaster :rolleyes: that breed has now got us ALL in to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I suggest you look at the history of your beloved breed and you will see that a huge percentage of the fatal and serious attacks in the 60s-70s in the states were by GSD's. Want to know why? Because the media huped them up as 'killers' so all the arseholes went and got one. There was ONE fatality from a pit bull in that time. Different breeds throughout history have been targeted by the media and shitty owners. You seem to understand this and were bleating about the horror of dogs being seized by the stormtroopers so to be honest I'm not sure what your argument is or whether you think breed bans are good or not. Or maybe you just want the AmBull banned but nothing else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 what about patterdale terriers, jagd terriers, If people want game like game as ned kelly dogs they don't have to look far for the traits game APBT possess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapferhund Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I suggest you look at the history of your beloved breed and you will see that a huge percentage of the fatal and serious attacks in the 60s-70s in the states were by GSD's. Want to know why? Because the media huped them up as 'killers' so all the arseholes went and got one. There was ONE fatality from a pit bull in that time. Different breeds throughout history have been targeted by the media and shitty owners. You seem to understand this and were bleating about the horror of dogs being seized by the stormtroopers so to be honest I'm not sure what your argument is or whether you think breed bans are good or not. Or maybe you just want the AmBull banned but nothing else? Well from one 'bleating' dog owner to another "bleating" dog owner ;) .....no point in "bleating" on and on about it here is there MelsieWelzie. I'm off to write my thoughts on the matter to the Premier himself. Not that he would take any notice of any dog owner,but its worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Well from one 'bleating' dog owner to another "bleating" dog owner ;) .....no point in "bleating" on and on about it here is there MelsieWelzie. I'm off to write my thoughts on the matter to the Premier himself. Not that he would take any notice of any dog owner,but its worth a try. I hope you leave out the part where you want ABs banned, and the APBT didn't get us into any mess, you can thank many other people but don't blame the breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I suggest you look at the history of your beloved breed and you will see that a huge percentage of the fatal and serious attacks in the 60s-70s in the states were by GSD's. Want to know why? Because the media huped them up as 'killers' so all the arseholes went and got one. There was ONE fatality from a pit bull in that time. Different breeds throughout history have been targeted by the media and shitty owners. You seem to understand this and were bleating about the horror of dogs being seized by the stormtroopers so to be honest I'm not sure what your argument is or whether you think breed bans are good or not. Or maybe you just want the AmBull banned but nothing else? Well from one 'bleating' dog owner to another "bleating" dog owner ;) .....no point in "bleating" on and on about it here is there MelsieWelzie. I'm off to write my thoughts on the matter to the Premier himself. Not that he would take any notice of any dog owner,but its worth a try. Just to clarify there have been no fatalities In Australia by an APBT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I suggest you look at the history of your beloved breed and you will see that a huge percentage of the fatal and serious attacks in the 60s-70s in the states were by GSD's. Want to know why? Because the media huped them up as 'killers' so all the arseholes went and got one. There was ONE fatality from a pit bull in that time. Different breeds throughout history have been targeted by the media and shitty owners. You seem to understand this and were bleating about the horror of dogs being seized by the stormtroopers so to be honest I'm not sure what your argument is or whether you think breed bans are good or not. Or maybe you just want the AmBull banned but nothing else? Well from one 'bleating' dog owner to another "bleating" dog owner ;) .....no point in "bleating" on and on about it here is there MelsieWelzie. I'm off to write my thoughts on the matter to the Premier himself. Not that he woany notice of any dog owner,but its worth a try. Just to clarify there have been no fatalities In Australia by an APBT Yup exactly right - you'll see I wrote 'in the states'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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