Since 2005, the nearby province of Ontario had banned pit bulls, and Quebec was also considering similar legislation. If the pit bulls are not grandfathered in, they face euthanasia. Groups like Ban Pit Bulls and Dogs Bite endorse such bans by arguing pit bull breeds are genetically more dangerous than other dogs. It is “quite common for a pit bull to show no signs of aggression,” he said, until the animal attacks. The organization also warned the new rule is too vague in definition of a pit bull.

Source: Washington Post September 29, 2016 08:06 UTC