Restricted breeds

So I am looking at the City Of Edmonton bylaws and such. This doesnt make sence So if my Am Staff (Lets say I had one) was regestered by the CKC it isnt a restricted dog but if it wasnt reg it would be

Am I reading it right or is the fact that its 2am catching up to me.

That's how it reads to me - will be interesting to see what others answer.

Edmonton brrrrr

I think they are trying to say that if it has unknown breeding and looks like a Staffie it is restricted

So if it looks like a staffie its restricted. So logicaly why arent reg staffies restricted too. Im so confused

Oh, I think that's exactly what it says, and I see why. Because they don't have a "standard" for the ABPT, which is what they want to ban, they are using other breeds as a proxy. Anything that could be, but isn't, a purebred Am Staff, Staffie or bull terrier is a "pit bull." Purebreds, of course, don't count, because we all know purebred dogs are wonderful and harmless, right?

It sounds like the CKC or some breeders had a chat with them and convinced them that CKC registered dogs aren't the problem (correct) but they then tried to come up with away to ban "pit bulls" anyway (never mind that being a "pit bull" isn't the problem either) . . .using the CKC standards. Its bizarre, but I see what they are trying to do. They're presuming that registered "pit bulls" are owned by responsible people, while the non-registered ones are owned by irresponsible people . .. a step up from banning the lot, but also totally crazy . . . seriously over/under incluive . . .

I'd consult a lawyer, but if your dog is registered, you're probably fine. Better keep a copy of his papers in your wallet though . . .

At least, that's how I'd read what the statute means and how it got that way. Its possible that Canada has different rules of statutory construction from the USA though.

That's how it read to me, too. If it LOOKS like a Staffy or an Amstaff it's banned, but if it IS a Staffy or an Amstaff it's allowed.

Makes you wonder when bully breed rescuers are going to get smart and start going to the fake registries when their dogs are young and purchasing papers. It sounds to me like it would be well worth the money to have a registered Bullydoodlepoo.

The fake registries wouldn't work, because they have to be registered (or registerable) with the CKC as one of those breeds (One wonders what would happen if you had AKC or UKC registration . . . on the face of the text, you're screwed). However, if the CKC has an equivalent of the AKC's ILP system, then you're set . . . any dog that looks plausibly like one of those breeds is registerable . . . there's a loophole you could drive a truck through . . .