Old law naming Pitbulls as vicious ends

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Posted: 05/22/2012

OHIO - A 25-year-old Ohio law that labeled all pit bulls as vicious will end on Tuesday.

The change means a stronger focus on behavior, rather than breed, in determining if a dog is to be considered vicious.

The new system puts all dogs on the same playing field and establishes 3 different categories for labeling a violent dog, of any breed.

The current law in our state labels all put bulls as vicious, and advocates hope through education we can eventually have a law similar to Ohio’s.

What are the most dangerous dogs?  See a list here: http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/15-most-dangerous-dogs

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