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Olde english Bulldogge's in Aurora Colorado?

I have a Olde English Bulldogge and live in Aurora Colorado. Recently, the city of Aurora has passed a fighting breed ban (Information below). THE REAL QUESTION??? IS MY DOG BANNED??? :( My dog is Olde English (information can be found on wiki or other sites): PROBLEM IS THAT OLDE ENGLISH HAS 1/6 AMERICAN AND 1/6 PIT BULL. Olde English Bulldogge Healthy, loyal and courageous, the Olde English Bulldogge is a modern reconstruction of the original bulldog bred and used to fight bulls in England. This breed was developed by David Leavitt by crossing the modern English Bulldog with a Bull Mastiff, Pit bull, and American Bulldog mix. Leavitt desired to produce a dog that was free from the health problems of English Bulldogs, but maintained their temperament. Olde English Bulldogges should be free from breathing problems and should be able to breed and whelp on their own. While still resembling the English Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogges have longer snouts and are taller and more proportionate. They maintain the loving, loyal nature of the English Bulldog and make excellent family pets. CITY ORDINANCE SEC. 14-75 Keeping of Pit Bulls and Other Restricted Breeds of Dogs A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14-75 RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF PIT BULLS AND OTHER RESTRICTED BREEDS OF DOGS __________________________ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, finds that Pit Bulls tend to be stronger than other dogs, often give no warning signals before attacking, and are less willing than other dogs to retreat from an attack; and WHEREAS, the Council finds Pit Bull attacks, more often than other types of dogs, result in multiple bites and attacks of greater severity; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing on August 9th, 2005 to consider whether Pit Bull regulations would promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and WHEREAS, the Council finds and declares that it is necessary to ban the ownership, possession and keeping of Pit Bulls and other restricted breeds to protect the health, safety and welfare of the city's residents. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO: Section 1. That the City Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado, is hereby amended by adding a section, to be numbered 14-75 which section reads as follows: SECTION 14-75. UNLAWFUL KEEPING OF PIT BULLS OR RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG. (A) PROHIBITED. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO HAVE, OWN, POSSESS, KEEP, EXERCISE CONTROL OVER, MAINTAIN, HARBOR, TRANSPORT, OR SELL WITHIN THE CITY ANY PIT BULL OR RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG. (B) DEFINITIONS. 1. “IMMEDIATE FAMILY” FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDES THE OWNER’S SPOUSE, CHILD, PARENT OR SIBLING. 2. “MUZZLE” FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, SHALL MEAN A RESTRAINING DEVICE MADE OF METAL, PLASTIC, LEATHER, CLOTH OR A COMBINATION OF THESE MATERIALS THAT, WHEN FITTED AND FASTENED OVER A SNOUT/MOUTH/HEAD, PREVENTS THE DOG FROM BITING BUT ALLOWS ROOM FOR THE DOG TO BREATH AND PANT. THE MUZZLE MUST BE MADE IN A MANNER THAT WILL NOT CAUSE INJURY TO THE DOG OR INTERFERE WITH ITS VISION OR RESPIRATION, BUT MUST PREVENT IT FROM BITING ANY PERSON OR ANIMAL. 3. “PIT BULL" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, IS DEFINED AS ANY DOG THAT IS AN AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER, AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER, STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER, OR ANY DOG DISPLAYING THE MAJORITY OF PHYSICAL TRAITS OF ANY ONE (1) OR MORE OF THE ABOVE BREEDS, OR ANY DOG EXHIBITING THOSE DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORM TO THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB OR UNITED KENNEL CLUB FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE BREEDS. 4. “RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG” SHALL MEAN ANY AMERICAN BULLDOG (OLD COUNTRY BULLDOG), DOGO ARGENTINO, CANARY DOG (CANARY ISLAND DOG, PRESA CANARIO, PERRO DE PRESA CANARIO), PRESA MALLORQUIN (PERO DE PRESA MALLORQUIN, CA DE BOU), TOSA INU (TOSA FIGHTING DOG, JAPANESE FIGHTING DOG, JAPANESE MASTIFF), CANE CORSO (CANE DI MACELLAIO, SICILIAN BRANCHIERO), FILA BRASILEIRO OR ANY DOG DISPLAYING THE MAJORITY OF PHYSICAL TRAITS OF ANY ONE (1) OR MORE OF THE ABOVE BREEDS. 5. "SECURE TEMPORARY ENCLOSURE" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, IS A SECURE ENCLOSURE USED FOR PURPOSES OF TRANSPORTING A PIT BULL OR RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG AND WHICH INCLUDES A TOP AND BOTTOM PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE SIDES EXCEPT FOR A "DOOR" FOR REMOVAL OF THE PIT BULL OR RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG. SUCH ENCLOSURE MUST BE OF SUCH MATERIAL AND SECURED WITH A KEYED OR COMBINATION LOCK SO THAT THE PIT BULL OR RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG CANNOT EXIT THE ENCLOSURE ON ITS OWN. 6. “SECURE PEN OR ENCLOSURE” FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, SHALL MEAN A SIX-SIDED STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF A CHILD OR ESCAPE OF A PIT BULL OR RESTRICTED BREED OF DOG. SUCH PEN OR STRUCTURE MUST HAVE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS OF FIVE

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1. i think as long as it's properly restrained you should be okay, but check with someone local just to be sure