What Can I Do To Save Other Innocent Dogs From The Fate Suffered By Munchie
1 / Act as a "Voice in Remembrance of Munchie" by expressing your outrage to his unjustly end and the system that condones the process: Bill 132....E -Mails / Letters etc. should be directed to: Toronto Animal Services Manager, Mary Lou Leiher at mleiher@toronto.ca and
Ontario's Attorney General, Chris Bentley at cbentley.mpp@liberal.ola.org
2 / Continue to cast your Vote For Munchie's Cause...even though he's been taken from us in body..."Munchie's Spirit is Very Much Alive and Well in All of Our Hearts""...every single vote helps in making a difference for the future.(see below)
3/ Express your concern regarding Munchie's lonely suffering and wrongful death with "Personalized On Screen Comments" located below.
4 / Encourage your family, friends and business associates to also "Band Together" to protect The Rights Of All Animals. .
5 / Munchies's owners, 2 young girls attending Ryerson University, have already been charged over $15,000.00 in legal costs for exercising their rights to protect their loving pal, Munchie.
It's no surprise that legal fees can skyrocket when challenging "The System," City Hall, but justice should not have been sacrificed as a servant of money...these girls still need your help more than ever now...both spiritually and financially.
A special "Remember Munchie" Trust Fund has been established through TD Canada Trust bank for all of us to participate in offering assistance in Munchie's name...
Munchie's Legal Fund
Account: 6252942
TD Branch: 1672
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Sadly to report that Munchie, the young "Chocolate Labrador Mix" fighting the ultimate penalty was put to death earlier this week by Mary Lou Leiher of Toronto Animal Services because he happened to resemble "according to her" a pit bull breed. Although Mary Lou Leiher and the TAS have silenced this lovable animal, they have not been able to muzzle the voice of protest against the tragic nature of this harsh sentence based on such shaky and cruel premise.
Munchie
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About Me
- My Name Is Munchie...
- I believe that my mom was a Chocolate Labrador and my father, well, I'm not just too sure about him, that was 4 years ago...but I need your help to tell the world that I am not a dangerous "Pit Bull" (Whatever that really is...it appears no one seems to know exactly what a "Pit Bull" breed is) but I've been identified as a Labrador cross (not pit bull)by International dog show judge Mike MacBeth, a well respected breeder and life-member of the Canadian Kennel Club. Mrs. Mary Lou Leiher at the Toronto Animal Services feels that I look like a "Pit Bull." If my case is not appealed I can be sent to a research laboratory under the Animals For Research Act, I'm very scared!...Please help me! My loving owners, young Ryerson students themselves, are trying very hard to protect me and already owe the City of Toronto legal fees in excess of $15,000.00... they are also terrified at what may happen to me...and need your help. "Thank-you" for taking the time to listen to my story, I truly appreciate your concern and kindness...no matter what my fate may be. Munchie
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BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT - MUNCHIE
BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT - MUNCHIE
On November 8, 2007 my associate Calvin Thompson and I conducted an assessment of Munchie in Toronto. The Assessment started at approximately 11:45 am and lasted approximately one hour and ten minutes. The location of the assessment was determined by the Toronto Animal Services and is inadequate for the purpose of Behaviour Assessment. It does not afford the appropriate space for normal interaction and as such, places undue stress on the dog. Even under less optimum conditions, Munchie did not display aggressive behaviour during the entire Assessment.
Initial observations of Munchie showed a dog under extremely high stress. His pupils were dilated and he displayed "Whale Eye" when looking up at us. His coat is not in good condition; it is dull and brittle with patches missing on several locations. According to shelter manager, Mary Lou Leiher, the diet has been changed to a gastric one in order to try improve the skin and coat condition. It was unknown if the condition existed prior to the dog's impoundment.
He is quite dehydraed. The dehydration is really apparent on the DVD where Calvin is testing the looseness of the skin at the back of the neck. When held and slightly twisted, the skin sticks together rather than immediately releasing and retracting against the muscle tissue. The dehydration is a symptom of prolonged stress as there is water readiy available to the dog. The dryness is also readily apparent indicated by the abundance of dandruff and lack of shine or gloss to the coat.
At the outset of the Assessment Munchie exhibited arousal behaviour by barking repetitively. The pitch was high which is associated with stress / anxiety and defensive behaviour. He did not charge the door and in fact shifted away from the door with elbows slightly bent. Within a few minutes he was quiet and responding to Calvin's voice in a calm manner. He also felt safe enough to approach and take a food treat. The initial interaction involved both Calvin and myself alternating our approach to the door of the kennel. It was apparent that Munchie was more comfortable with Calvin than myself at the outset. His body was less tense and he reacted more quickly to verbal cues.
When I approached to take pictures, he watched cautiously but demonstrated no aroused or aggressive behaviour. He was very wary of hand motions and became more tense on the occasions when I gave the visual signal for "Sit". This is possibly because he has not been trained to hand signals but more likely due to past experience. According to his owner, Angela, she employed a member of Bark Busters to stop Munchie from jumping up on her and guests. The technique taught was to use a loud verbal exclamation "Bah!" as an interrupter followed by throwing a pillow at the dog. This is not a technique that I would recommend. While it may suppress the behaviour, it does nothing to teach the dog the appropriate required behaviour, and it makes the dog hand shy and cautious about personal space.
Calvin and I used food rewards with Munchie to establish several things:
Did he trust us enough to come into our personal space;
To help determine Munchie's potential for training and/or behaviour modifiction;
To induce as much movement in the body as possible as he demonstrated extreme faint/freeze behaviour.
In the first part of the Assessment, Munchie often displayed a freeze response. When Calvin or I waited without increasing the threat he would then have appeasement and displacement behaviours - paw lifting, lip licking and blinking. This is the way a canine attempts to reduce what it perceives to be a potential threat. A dog will often lift its front paw when the owner leans over or crowds it. It is a dog's way of requesting the owner to move away.
After about twenty minutes, Munchie was showing a more relaxed body and curiosity, particularly with Calvin. Often dogs are more comfortable with women than men, but in Munchie's case, the majority of his physical exercise and activities he enjoys have been with Sheila and/or Angela's brother. According to his owner, Munchie really enjoyed his walks and Sheila said that "he liked her brother better than her".
At this point, Calvin loped a leash around Munchie's neck and led him outside the kennel into the aisle between the kennel rows. Munchie's body began to relax more with the continued movement. When the camera operator was moving the camera to follow Munchie, it slipped and scraped against the side of the kennel. Munchie showed no adverse reaction. Many dogs would have startled at this, but he was simply curiouis.
Munchie was returned to his kennel a few times, and although he was reluctant to return he accepted the steady pressure, and even a few body blocks at the entrance when he tried to go past Calvin. Some dogs would react to a body block with frustration which could result in a bite.
As the Assessment continued and Munchie had more opportunity to move, he became more animated and began to wag his tail in what would be considered a "friendly" manner. It was forty minutes before the first full body shake, which indicated a full relaxation at that moment; it is the dog "shaking off" the tension in the muscles.
Munchie allowed touching and stroking and again showed more desire to be touched and interact with Calvin, but remained calm and non-reactive when I touched him as well. Calvin and I did the measuring as Mary Lou Leiher indicated that she was not comfortable with allowing Mike to interact physically with Munchie. Calvin held him by the collar while I held the measuring tape against his body for Mike to record his height. At no time did he struggle against the restraint, and showed no adverse reaction to my standing over him with the tape being held against his side.
When Mike stood taking pictures, he showed no aggressive behaviour only curiosity, and seemed to relax even more when Mike was singing to him.
During this Assessment, I found Munchie to demonstrate behaviour associated with prolonged stress but no aggressive behaviour. He showed an interest in learning, and if given the opportunity to be trained with positive reinforcement methods, rather than suppression, both Calvin and I feel strongly that he would learn quickly. With appropriate training and management, this dog would not present a threat to public safety. This caveat applies to all dogs.
Cheryl Smith
Senior Animal Behaviourist
Forever Friends
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: 613-727-4335
web: http://www.foreverfriendsdogtraining.ca/
On November 8, 2007 my associate Calvin Thompson and I conducted an assessment of Munchie in Toronto. The Assessment started at approximately 11:45 am and lasted approximately one hour and ten minutes. The location of the assessment was determined by the Toronto Animal Services and is inadequate for the purpose of Behaviour Assessment. It does not afford the appropriate space for normal interaction and as such, places undue stress on the dog. Even under less optimum conditions, Munchie did not display aggressive behaviour during the entire Assessment.
Initial observations of Munchie showed a dog under extremely high stress. His pupils were dilated and he displayed "Whale Eye" when looking up at us. His coat is not in good condition; it is dull and brittle with patches missing on several locations. According to shelter manager, Mary Lou Leiher, the diet has been changed to a gastric one in order to try improve the skin and coat condition. It was unknown if the condition existed prior to the dog's impoundment.
He is quite dehydraed. The dehydration is really apparent on the DVD where Calvin is testing the looseness of the skin at the back of the neck. When held and slightly twisted, the skin sticks together rather than immediately releasing and retracting against the muscle tissue. The dehydration is a symptom of prolonged stress as there is water readiy available to the dog. The dryness is also readily apparent indicated by the abundance of dandruff and lack of shine or gloss to the coat.
At the outset of the Assessment Munchie exhibited arousal behaviour by barking repetitively. The pitch was high which is associated with stress / anxiety and defensive behaviour. He did not charge the door and in fact shifted away from the door with elbows slightly bent. Within a few minutes he was quiet and responding to Calvin's voice in a calm manner. He also felt safe enough to approach and take a food treat. The initial interaction involved both Calvin and myself alternating our approach to the door of the kennel. It was apparent that Munchie was more comfortable with Calvin than myself at the outset. His body was less tense and he reacted more quickly to verbal cues.
When I approached to take pictures, he watched cautiously but demonstrated no aroused or aggressive behaviour. He was very wary of hand motions and became more tense on the occasions when I gave the visual signal for "Sit". This is possibly because he has not been trained to hand signals but more likely due to past experience. According to his owner, Angela, she employed a member of Bark Busters to stop Munchie from jumping up on her and guests. The technique taught was to use a loud verbal exclamation "Bah!" as an interrupter followed by throwing a pillow at the dog. This is not a technique that I would recommend. While it may suppress the behaviour, it does nothing to teach the dog the appropriate required behaviour, and it makes the dog hand shy and cautious about personal space.
Calvin and I used food rewards with Munchie to establish several things:
Did he trust us enough to come into our personal space;
To help determine Munchie's potential for training and/or behaviour modifiction;
To induce as much movement in the body as possible as he demonstrated extreme faint/freeze behaviour.
In the first part of the Assessment, Munchie often displayed a freeze response. When Calvin or I waited without increasing the threat he would then have appeasement and displacement behaviours - paw lifting, lip licking and blinking. This is the way a canine attempts to reduce what it perceives to be a potential threat. A dog will often lift its front paw when the owner leans over or crowds it. It is a dog's way of requesting the owner to move away.
After about twenty minutes, Munchie was showing a more relaxed body and curiosity, particularly with Calvin. Often dogs are more comfortable with women than men, but in Munchie's case, the majority of his physical exercise and activities he enjoys have been with Sheila and/or Angela's brother. According to his owner, Munchie really enjoyed his walks and Sheila said that "he liked her brother better than her".
At this point, Calvin loped a leash around Munchie's neck and led him outside the kennel into the aisle between the kennel rows. Munchie's body began to relax more with the continued movement. When the camera operator was moving the camera to follow Munchie, it slipped and scraped against the side of the kennel. Munchie showed no adverse reaction. Many dogs would have startled at this, but he was simply curiouis.
Munchie was returned to his kennel a few times, and although he was reluctant to return he accepted the steady pressure, and even a few body blocks at the entrance when he tried to go past Calvin. Some dogs would react to a body block with frustration which could result in a bite.
As the Assessment continued and Munchie had more opportunity to move, he became more animated and began to wag his tail in what would be considered a "friendly" manner. It was forty minutes before the first full body shake, which indicated a full relaxation at that moment; it is the dog "shaking off" the tension in the muscles.
Munchie allowed touching and stroking and again showed more desire to be touched and interact with Calvin, but remained calm and non-reactive when I touched him as well. Calvin and I did the measuring as Mary Lou Leiher indicated that she was not comfortable with allowing Mike to interact physically with Munchie. Calvin held him by the collar while I held the measuring tape against his body for Mike to record his height. At no time did he struggle against the restraint, and showed no adverse reaction to my standing over him with the tape being held against his side.
When Mike stood taking pictures, he showed no aggressive behaviour only curiosity, and seemed to relax even more when Mike was singing to him.
During this Assessment, I found Munchie to demonstrate behaviour associated with prolonged stress but no aggressive behaviour. He showed an interest in learning, and if given the opportunity to be trained with positive reinforcement methods, rather than suppression, both Calvin and I feel strongly that he would learn quickly. With appropriate training and management, this dog would not present a threat to public safety. This caveat applies to all dogs.
Cheryl Smith
Senior Animal Behaviourist
Forever Friends
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: 613-727-4335
web: http://www.foreverfriendsdogtraining.ca/
Labrador Cross or Pit Bull? You Be The Judge
MUNCHIE: LABRADOR CROSS OR “PIT BULL”? YOU BE THE JUDGE …
Who is “Munchie” ?
He’s a 3 year old, neutered, chocolate coloured, short coated male dog,
approximately 21 ½ - 22½ inches tall.
In order to classify Munchie as a “pit bull” he must exhibit the primary and unique characteristics that are described in the written Canadian Kennel Club, American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club or ADBA standards of the three purebred banned breeds – that is, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, an American Staffordshire Terrier or an American Pit Bull Terrier.) (It should be noted that the American Pit Bull Terrier is not a Canadian Kennel Club or American Kennel Club recognized breed. It is registered through two American registries, the United Kennel Club and the American Dog Breeders Association. However, as the UKC permits American Staffordshire Terriers to be registered as “American Pit Bull Terriers”, the written standards are effectively the same.)
Munchie compared to the standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier:
At 21½ - 22 inches, he is significantly taller than the height requirement for a male Staffordshire Bull (14 – 16 inches) and at approximately 51 pounds (weighed by his veterinarian August 07) higher than the required weight of a male Staffie.
(The maximum weight is 33 ½ pounds for male Staffordshire Bull Terriers.)
Munchie compared to the standard for the American Staffordshire Terrier:
A male American Staffordshire Terrier is required to be no more than 19 inches. Munchie is beyond the standard, at about 22 inches in height. Weight is not mentioned but the standard requires a dog to “be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline”. Munchie is not stocky, he taller, long legged and racy (fine boned). His muscles do not bulge over the bone, but are flat.
Munchie compared to the standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier:
The American Pit Bull standard states that the “desirable weight for a mature male in good condition is between 35 and 60 pounds”. Although the standard does not mention height, it requires a “medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog with smooth, well-defined musculature. Never fine-boned and rangy”. As the American Pit Bull and American Staffordshire Terrier is considered the same breed by the registration authority, the UKC, the height limits for the American Staffordshire would be acceptable. Again, Munchie is not solidly built, he has flat musculature and is too tall to be considered “medium sized”.
Munchie compared to the standard of the Labrador Retriever:
Although Munchie is a mongrel, there is a statistical likelihood that he has Labrador Retriever in his genetic background, as the Labrador is the most popular of all breeds in Canada. The CKC standard calls for showdog Labradors to be 22½ - 24 ¼ inches at the shoulder. However, the field Labrador (which is slimmer and lighter in bone structure than its “conformation showdog” counterpart) is the type of Lab that is most generally found among the general population. In temperament, like all of the sporting breeds, Labradors are amenable, tractable and exhibit a willingness to please, (a characteristic I observed in Munchie also).
Munchie bears a remarkable resemblance to the purebred chocolate Labrador Retriever known as “Buddy”, owned by U.S. President Bill Clinton.
This is not to say that Munchie is a purebred Labrador. He is simply a mongrel who has a significant amount of this breed in his genetic background, as he is the correct size, colour, shape and exhibits some of the unique characteristics of the Lab, particularly the head (including shape of skull, eye colour, ear shape, length of muzzle).
Munchie’s Head:
The head of a dog is its most unique characteristic. This is why, by only seeing the head, we can easily distinguish between a Pug, a Boxer, a Doberman Pincher, a Great Dane or an American Staffordshire Terrier, even though all of these are short haired canines.
Munchie’s head has the same shape and planes as a purebred Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Munchie’s Body:
At approximately 22 inches in height and weighing 51 pounds Munchie’s body is the same size and overall shape as an athletic field type Labrador, which is bred to run. He does not have the heavy, stocky, rounded musculature of the banned “pit bull” breeds.
Munchie’s shape and height are similar to those of a purebred Chocolate Labrador Retreiver.
Statistical possibilities:
A recent survey found that 637,000 puppies were born in Canada in 2006. Of these, It is estimated that more than 120,000 are purebred dogs and registered either with the CKC, AKC or UKC. (66, 532 dogs registered by the CKC, approximately 50,000 Canadian dogs registered with the AKC and approximately 10,000 registered with the UKC).
This represents just under 20% of all dogs born in Canada. The other 80% are either unregistered purebreds, crossbreds, or mongrels. Like Munchie.
Of the purebreds, Labrador Retrievers are Canada’s most popular breed. They always lead the registration statistics. In the past three years, more than 28,000 Labradors were registered with the Canadian Kennel Club alone. (9839 in 2004, 9463 in 2005, 8749 in 2006).
In addition, 123,760 Labradors were registered with the American Kennel Club in 2006. (Compare this to the meager 1539 American Staffordshire Terriers and 918 Staffordshire Bull Terriers registered by the AKC in 2006).
Of the 80% of dogs that are unregistered, some are purebreds that the breeders choose not to register with a registration authority. The hunting dogs, particularly Labradors, who are more popular in the field as they are in the conformation show ring, do not require registration papers to do a day’s hunting. It is estimated that there may be twice as many non registered Labradors as registered Labradors. That would put almost 30,000 Labradors on the ground each year, and, considering the average lifetime of the dog to be 10 years, there may be 300,000 Labrador Retrievers currently residing in Canada.
No wonder so many mongrels resemble Labradors. No wonder so many dogs in the animal shelters are referred to as “Lab cross”. Statistically, Labs are the #1 breed in Canada. They are thus statistically more likely to populate the mixed breeds with their genetics than any other purebred breed.
In conclusion:
Munchie is a not a purebred Labrador Retriever. He is simply a mongrel who has a majority of this breed in his genetic background, because he is the correct size, shape, colour and exhibits some of the unique characteristics of the “field type” Lab.
Also, although Munchie is a mongrel, a dog with a mixed heritage, there are compelling statistics that support the assertion that he has Labrador in his genetic background.
It is noteworthy that the Labrador Retriever is Canada’s most popular breed, not only as a family pet but as a hunting companion, and that there are literally thousands of mongrels across this country who have Labrador in their genetic background. The field Labrador (which is slimmer and lighter in bone structure and than its heavier “conformation showdog” counterpart) is the type of Lab that is most generally found among the general population.
Have you made up your mind?
Munchie has been designated a “pit bull”, by Toronto Animal Services.
Now that you understand the characteristics of the “banned” breeds and those of Munchie…
Would you describe Munchie as a “pit bull” or a Labrador? And does Munchie deserve to die?
Who is “Munchie” ?
He’s a 3 year old, neutered, chocolate coloured, short coated male dog,
approximately 21 ½ - 22½ inches tall.
In order to classify Munchie as a “pit bull” he must exhibit the primary and unique characteristics that are described in the written Canadian Kennel Club, American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club or ADBA standards of the three purebred banned breeds – that is, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, an American Staffordshire Terrier or an American Pit Bull Terrier.) (It should be noted that the American Pit Bull Terrier is not a Canadian Kennel Club or American Kennel Club recognized breed. It is registered through two American registries, the United Kennel Club and the American Dog Breeders Association. However, as the UKC permits American Staffordshire Terriers to be registered as “American Pit Bull Terriers”, the written standards are effectively the same.)
Munchie compared to the standard for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier:
At 21½ - 22 inches, he is significantly taller than the height requirement for a male Staffordshire Bull (14 – 16 inches) and at approximately 51 pounds (weighed by his veterinarian August 07) higher than the required weight of a male Staffie.
(The maximum weight is 33 ½ pounds for male Staffordshire Bull Terriers.)
Munchie compared to the standard for the American Staffordshire Terrier:
A male American Staffordshire Terrier is required to be no more than 19 inches. Munchie is beyond the standard, at about 22 inches in height. Weight is not mentioned but the standard requires a dog to “be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline”. Munchie is not stocky, he taller, long legged and racy (fine boned). His muscles do not bulge over the bone, but are flat.
Munchie compared to the standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier:
The American Pit Bull standard states that the “desirable weight for a mature male in good condition is between 35 and 60 pounds”. Although the standard does not mention height, it requires a “medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog with smooth, well-defined musculature. Never fine-boned and rangy”. As the American Pit Bull and American Staffordshire Terrier is considered the same breed by the registration authority, the UKC, the height limits for the American Staffordshire would be acceptable. Again, Munchie is not solidly built, he has flat musculature and is too tall to be considered “medium sized”.
Munchie compared to the standard of the Labrador Retriever:
Although Munchie is a mongrel, there is a statistical likelihood that he has Labrador Retriever in his genetic background, as the Labrador is the most popular of all breeds in Canada. The CKC standard calls for showdog Labradors to be 22½ - 24 ¼ inches at the shoulder. However, the field Labrador (which is slimmer and lighter in bone structure than its “conformation showdog” counterpart) is the type of Lab that is most generally found among the general population. In temperament, like all of the sporting breeds, Labradors are amenable, tractable and exhibit a willingness to please, (a characteristic I observed in Munchie also).
Munchie bears a remarkable resemblance to the purebred chocolate Labrador Retriever known as “Buddy”, owned by U.S. President Bill Clinton.
This is not to say that Munchie is a purebred Labrador. He is simply a mongrel who has a significant amount of this breed in his genetic background, as he is the correct size, colour, shape and exhibits some of the unique characteristics of the Lab, particularly the head (including shape of skull, eye colour, ear shape, length of muzzle).
Munchie’s Head:
The head of a dog is its most unique characteristic. This is why, by only seeing the head, we can easily distinguish between a Pug, a Boxer, a Doberman Pincher, a Great Dane or an American Staffordshire Terrier, even though all of these are short haired canines.
Munchie’s head has the same shape and planes as a purebred Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Munchie’s Body:
At approximately 22 inches in height and weighing 51 pounds Munchie’s body is the same size and overall shape as an athletic field type Labrador, which is bred to run. He does not have the heavy, stocky, rounded musculature of the banned “pit bull” breeds.
Munchie’s shape and height are similar to those of a purebred Chocolate Labrador Retreiver.
Statistical possibilities:
A recent survey found that 637,000 puppies were born in Canada in 2006. Of these, It is estimated that more than 120,000 are purebred dogs and registered either with the CKC, AKC or UKC. (66, 532 dogs registered by the CKC, approximately 50,000 Canadian dogs registered with the AKC and approximately 10,000 registered with the UKC).
This represents just under 20% of all dogs born in Canada. The other 80% are either unregistered purebreds, crossbreds, or mongrels. Like Munchie.
Of the purebreds, Labrador Retrievers are Canada’s most popular breed. They always lead the registration statistics. In the past three years, more than 28,000 Labradors were registered with the Canadian Kennel Club alone. (9839 in 2004, 9463 in 2005, 8749 in 2006).
In addition, 123,760 Labradors were registered with the American Kennel Club in 2006. (Compare this to the meager 1539 American Staffordshire Terriers and 918 Staffordshire Bull Terriers registered by the AKC in 2006).
Of the 80% of dogs that are unregistered, some are purebreds that the breeders choose not to register with a registration authority. The hunting dogs, particularly Labradors, who are more popular in the field as they are in the conformation show ring, do not require registration papers to do a day’s hunting. It is estimated that there may be twice as many non registered Labradors as registered Labradors. That would put almost 30,000 Labradors on the ground each year, and, considering the average lifetime of the dog to be 10 years, there may be 300,000 Labrador Retrievers currently residing in Canada.
No wonder so many mongrels resemble Labradors. No wonder so many dogs in the animal shelters are referred to as “Lab cross”. Statistically, Labs are the #1 breed in Canada. They are thus statistically more likely to populate the mixed breeds with their genetics than any other purebred breed.
In conclusion:
Munchie is a not a purebred Labrador Retriever. He is simply a mongrel who has a majority of this breed in his genetic background, because he is the correct size, shape, colour and exhibits some of the unique characteristics of the “field type” Lab.
Also, although Munchie is a mongrel, a dog with a mixed heritage, there are compelling statistics that support the assertion that he has Labrador in his genetic background.
It is noteworthy that the Labrador Retriever is Canada’s most popular breed, not only as a family pet but as a hunting companion, and that there are literally thousands of mongrels across this country who have Labrador in their genetic background. The field Labrador (which is slimmer and lighter in bone structure and than its heavier “conformation showdog” counterpart) is the type of Lab that is most generally found among the general population.
Have you made up your mind?
Munchie has been designated a “pit bull”, by Toronto Animal Services.
Now that you understand the characteristics of the “banned” breeds and those of Munchie…
Would you describe Munchie as a “pit bull” or a Labrador? And does Munchie deserve to die?
75 comments:
In the Spiderman movie, there's a comment, "With Great Power...Comes Great Responsibility" I wonder if Mrs. Leiher understands that with the power given to her by the government to take lives, also comes the resonsibility to save lives? Maybe Mrs. Leiher should rent a copy of Spiderman.
Ms. Leiher believes MUNCHIE IS a "substantility similar" (SS) dog while SO many others,including KKC experts believe MUNCHIE is"NOT substantility similar"(NSS). Opens a kettle of fish don't it?
Geez, the OLD attorney general who got Bill 132 passed(abeit a WHIPPED VOTE)the former (demoted?) Michael Bryant could NOT even pick out the REAL Pit Bull (despite saying earlier to reporters HE could from 50 yards away) so does it surprise US that SO MANY people, now caught in the Court System, are having problems with "SS" or "NSS"?
Personally I strongly believe that canine profiling, as well as racial profiling, is just plain WRONG.
Makes ME think that the experts got it right when they begged Bryant NOT to go with BSL but instead to make a dangerous dog act for which THEY were willing to spend time and assist him with it.
So many many dead dogs now. Looks like "other" dog owner's might stand up and pay some attention now that animal control people are fingering lab look alikes.
NO wonder the AG's office couldn't get the Cop Coruption Case through the courts in time, to many doggie cases on the books due to BSL.
I have added your story to my Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Animal-Rescue-Site/9065366329
I hope it helps
I hate this fricken law and the law itself should be banned.
Christine
they can now determine what breeds are in any dog.why don't they do DNA testing
An innocent animal ending its life just because..
NO reason other than how the dog looks..? How sad to take a life without any real justification.. Animals are not disposable paper cups.. every dogs life is valuable unless it causes harm society, HOW sad this Mrs Leither doesn't see life is valuable.. !!
My family and I had a moment of silence for Munchie tonight.
Our thoughts are with you. We are shocked and dismayed by Munchie's death.
We live in very scary times when a knife wielding criminal is given more credibility than a "wrongly shaped dog".
Rest in peace Munchie.
Can you post the full mailing address to the bank for us non-Canadians?
I have posted links to the story on my blog. It is so horrific. ALL dogs need to be judged on their own actions, not what breed they are. I find it ludicris that they leave the decision to someone who doesn't even know breed standards. Not to mention picking out a pitbill from so many breeds is just about impossible. It is a witch hunt in the truest sense.
Prayers for Munchies family. I hope at least this case opens some peoples eyes. Perhaps it could be a turning point to save others in the future.
My heart is aching right now, for the loss of Munchie, the grief and pain of his owners. The dismay of all his supporters, and for my once dearly loved Ontario. Previously known to be a friendly place to live and visit.
Now, under the rule of mean spirited politicians that would put such a disgracful, horrific, barbaric law in place with Bill 132Should we now consider renaming Ontario, "The Killing Fields of Canada" under the dictatorship rule of the likes of dog killers Dalton and his sidekick Bryant.
Truly. a sad state of affairs.
It's not the breed of dogs that should be banned but bad owners.
I would rather not make any comments about Muchie, bu I feel inclined to do so after personally corresponding with the person that had Munchie put down. You see what the public was not told about Munchie is the following:
Munchie was not labelled a pit bull by Mrs Leiher (totally)
Munchie was labelled a pit bull by Muchie's owner through their own admission declared him that when they acquired him
Munchie was labelled a pit bull by Munchie's veteranarian
And you see so on the story goes
Mrs Leiher labelled Muchie a pit bull also by using the three purebred standards. This so to speak was the nail in the coffin.
Secondly, I was informed that it was not an easy decision to put Munchie down. Court records state that Munchie had in fact "attacked" a small dog.
What a sad world we live in when dogs are seen as aggessive when in many cases they are much to the distaste of some poopsy doodle owners, being dogs.
I am an owner of an American pit bull terrier so beleive me I am not taking anyone's side here right now. I think this situation is spirling out of control because of the media not telling the whole truth. I know, that's a surprise!
Us pitty people feel pretty confused right now. It is pretty clear to me that Munchie is not any of the the three named breeds, but when you turn a dog into one of these dogs for the purpose of killing him, putting an aggessor down becomes much easier. Convenient.
I was also informed that breed did not play a factor in Munchie demise. You be the judge.
Mac,
I am just as confused as you. I am trying to be fair and just. I have been living this hell just like you and many others for four years. Do we not have access to this court record? I believe we do. I already know had the dog been of another breed it would probably been different. It will come out in the wash trust me.
I have been reading the comments from several of Munchie's friends and people who have had dealings with Munchie and his owners.
If these people have evidence that is to the contrary of animal services they need to bring it forward via newspapers,email, write,contact Muchie's owners and give witness as to Munchie's past behaviour and you witnessed only good behaviour from Munchie.
If the owners decide to pursue legal action this will be very important to them. I know it is too late for Munchie, but the owners need closure and justice.
If this were me and I knew my dog did not do what someone said it did, I would fight to the end.
I hope animal services is telling some truths or there will be hell to pay.
Hello, is anyone out there? Did we just forget about Munchie? Mac are there...Mac..Mac..come in Mac.
Mac,
If your talkin bout me I am here with absolutely nothing to blibber about other then the fact that my dog and I are slowly losing faith. I am strongly considering moving out of Ontario. I didn't think it would come to this, but I have seen a change in my dog since I started putting a muzzle on her which was recently. We normally stay at home and walk on the property. This is only good for the benefit of excercise. Socialization is suffering. She needs to interact with her own kind like she used to. Every time I take her to the vet in the car, I keep thinking someone is going to call the police, shoot her dead and maybe me. These fears are real. Is anyone else living this way? I can not keep living in fear. It is my safety that I am worried about. This gov't should have to pay for the detrimental result of this ban.
OK Mac,
You talked some sense into me. It is not so much the gov't that makes me sick; it is the ignorant people that support this bill without any real knowledge or info about it. I could have bought a really nice luxury vehicle with that money (gulp). Fight we will!
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