Dreambarks Annotated Links Page
BSL
For a comprehensive American links page to information about breed-specific legislation (BSL), check out the Special Needs Doberman Site.
Proposed breed-specific legislation in Ontario is only the beginning—things will get worse! This kind of legislation is simplistic–we need thoughtful, effective dangerous dog legislation. Punish the deed not the breed . . . The proposed legislation allows research facilities to use innocent dogs just because they are believed to belong to a certain breed. Animal control facilities are notorious for the misrecognition of dogs by breed. Ontario is on its way to becoming a police state; please read the very-well written article above and visit the resources listed on that page; it also features some good photos.
While pit bull attacks are sensational, studies have shown that dog bite incidents are directly related to ownership by criminals. In other words, socialization is more important than genetics or breed--how the dog is raised determines how it behaves. Statistically, there are much more significant threats to childhood than pit bulls. Scroll down the linked page to view the video dated November 17, 2004, of Attorney-General Bryant's statement: "That's as much as I know . . ."
Most Canadian citizens interviewed understand that Bryant's statistics and logic are wrong.
The saddest thing about this legislational travesty is that public funds are wasted, funds that should be put to use in eliminating the real criminals: individuals who rigorously train pitbulls to attack other animals. Read the account in National Geographic Magazine.
Health
For health information specific to the Doberman breed, refer to the Yahoo group, Health Dobes, for a comprehensive list. Links include articles on DCM, CVI, thyroid, diet, bloat, cancer, skin problems, longevity, and immune system concerns.
For information on incontinence and potential herbal treatments, visit this clearly written site. Please let me know if you find something that works for your dog.
Philosophy
For an alternative view on animals and spirituality, visit Sonja Fitzpatrick’s website.
For beautiful stone or cloisonne cremains urns, visit OurPals.com.
For Doberman Pinscher greeting cards including sympathy cards, visit The Emerald Forest.
Breeders
Beautiful Danish dobes with drive, substance, and bone can be seen at Sanguesa.
Shopping
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