Approximately 550 jurisdictions have enacted breed-specific legislation (BSL) in response to a number of well-publicized incidents involving pit bull-type dogs, and some government organizations such as the U.S. Army and Marine Corps have taken administrative action as well.
Sekitar 550 yurisdiksi telah memberlakukan legislasi spesifik breed (BSL) sebagai respons terhadap sejumlah insiden yang dipublikasikan dengan baik yang melibatkan anjing jenis pit bull, dan beberapa organisasi pemerintah seperti Angkatan Darat AS dan Korps Marinir telah mengambil administrasi aksi juga.