Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) literally means laws which only apply to a section of the canine population.
These laws usually place restrictions on breeds or types. Restrictions may take many forms, though typically include mandatory muzzling and on-lead only exercise in a public places, enforced registration on indexes, breed-specific bans and substantial licensing fees. Across Europe, the breeds targeted vary greatly, currently encompassing much of the canine spectrum from Corgis to GSDs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers to Border Collies.
In the mainland Great Britain, four breeds are currently subject to BSL under the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA):

• The Japanese Tosa
  
• The Pit Bull Terrier
  
• The Dogo Argentino
  
• Fila Braziliero
  

We must, however, also be aware that 'types' of these dogs are also affected. This means that your dog doesn't have to be a Pit Bull or Tosa to be subject to the DDA: it simply has display physical and behavioural characteristics similar to those displayed in breeds covered by the act.

Here is a link to the "dog control page of DEFRA

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/domestic/dogs.htm

Here is a link to a website opposing the DDA (Dangerous Dogs Act)

http://deednotbreed.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=26

Finally, a link to a video featuring the Rottweiler in an attempt to highlight some peoples thoughts about BSL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BmUkgmzEhc

Why not make this into a sticky Paula, never know when it maybe handy for someone hun

the DDA and bsl is absaloot bull i hate it it needs changing could go really into it but havent the time :san42:

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I would do but cant find the option for it :2445: