The BBC recenlty reported that Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase announced an emergency decree banning breeds of dogs considered dangerous.

This is the result of several high profile attacks upon children by dogs, including pit bull terriers.

But the ban highlights the problem with breed-specific bans. The problem is not the breed but rather that owning aggressive dogs is apparently considered a status symbol among some Romanian men.

Source:

Romania bans dangerous dogs. The BBC, April 26, 2002.