SPRINGFIELD A House committee voted down a proposal allowing local governments to adopt breed-specific animal controls as a defense against possible vicious dog attacks. "We've still got a problem," ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

In neighborhoods across America, discussions about breed-specific legislation (BSL) have become increasingly heated. These laws, aimed at regulating or outright banning certain dog breeds, claim to ...

Controversial plans for a dog breeding kennel in Tulpehocken Township hit a roadblock when township officials rejected the property owner’s request for zoning relief. The township zoning hearing board ...