Welcome to first feature of 2012



| WHAT IS BSL? |

BSL, also known as breed-specific legislation, is a law or ordinance passed by a legislative body pertaining to a specific breed or breeds of domesticated animals. In practice, it generally refers to laws or ordinances pertaining to a specific dog breed or breeds. - @Wikipedia


| WHO WE ARE |

#stopBSL is a group solely for canine lovers & artists, a place where for canine enthusiasts can share dog related artwork in effort to raise awareness about breed-specific legislation, also known as BSL, to encourage responsible dog ownership and to demote the undeserved stereotypes among man\'s best friend, the dog.

We are for responsible dog ownership, responsible purebred breeding, we also wish to promote adoption and rescue instead of buying from irresponsible breeders and pet stores.

We believe that no dog is born bad and no breed should be discriminated against simply because of one dog\'s misunderstood actions.



Welcome to !RARE! Breed of the Month 2012!

Now in the year 2012, we are going to continue featuring a new rare breed each month like we have been, but this year we are going to be featuring a breed of dog found on The List of Targeted Breeds as well with complimentary information and photographs!


Featuring January's !RARE! Breed of the Month
the Aidi / Chien de l\'Atlas / Atlas Dog



This North-African dog, originally used as a flock guard and protection dog to defense nomads and their belongings, also exhibits strong scenting ability, making him a reliable hunting companion. His thick, dense coat is adapted to the most rigorous weather conditions, and also protects him against jackals and other predators.

More information on the Aidi Click here [link]


Featuring January's Targeted Breed of the Month

The Boerboel




The Boerboel is a molosser (mastiff) type dog found to be a victim of breed-specific laws and is banned in Bermuda and Denmark.

The Boerboel is a large dog that is strong, confident and muscular with a distinctive, blocky head. Despite its size, it is the most agile of the mastiff-type breeds. The word Boerboel means \"Farm Dog\" and it serves as a capable working dog as well as a loyal companion in its home country of South Africa. The skin of a Boerboel should be dark on his stomach and under his fur, as well as the roof of his mouth, which protects against heat and sun. The coat is short, dense coat can be brindle, brown, cream, reddish brown or tawny.

@ akc.org

Members Feature

Photography - Targeted Breeds

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Photography - Other Breeds

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Member of the Month





We are trying to make to become a SUPER GROUP we are not far from reaching our goal thanks too so many wonderful people who have donated points

A big thank you too









If you want to donate points to #stopBSL the poll is on my profile page [link]

Shelter Project

#stopBSL proudly supports the shelter project and `TeaPhotography

A portion of the proceeds WILL BE DONATED to The South Coast Humane Society, where I now volunteer, since Summer of 2011.

Thank you for supporting