i understand what your saying about insurance rates. restrictions on dogs should be based on temperament not on breeds. these laws are being over ruled all over the country. breed restrictions affect every dog owner. when they restrict some breeds today, they might restrict your breed tomorrow. we all lose some freedoms with general restrictions. i would rather camp next to a big aggressive quiet dog than one that barks all the time. so should i push for restrictions on the barking dog?? i wouldnt. i have a rottreiler, and he doesnt bark at all, and has never met a person he doesnt like. i just think this is unfair to the many great dogs that are being discriminated against. insurance companies respond to claims. when the claims change the dog breed restrictions will change. i remember when german shepherds were getting the bad reputations. i have only seen a few campgrounds restrict german shepherds now. so is your breed next? who knows??? all it takes is a few bad experiences all over the country. if a dog is aggressive and barks a lot, you can see right away their temperment. then restrict it. does it take more work? yes. i also have a ten lbs mix dog and shes more of a nuisance than the big dog. she barks all the time, if they restricted her, i would understand it. just my opinion. steve