Dutch Agriculture Minister scraps pit bull ban

11 June 2008

THE NETHERLANDS - Dutch Agriculture Minister Gerda Verburg has announced she will scrap the ban on owning and breeding pit bull terriers and related breeds.

The ban was introduced in 1993 after three children were bitten to death by pit bull terriers. The ban allowed police to seize dogs and have them put down purely on the basis of their appearance.

The minister has decided to scrap the ban because it has not led to a reduction in the number of biting incidents.

Verburg wants to introduce a new measure in which dogs are judged by their behaviour rather than breed. She also wants to increase the information provided to dog owners.

http://www.expatica.com/nl/articles/...-bull-ban.html

It's funny how some folks just gotta learn the hard way. Reminds me of my young son. Got it all figured out and as cluless as he could be.