**Origin: The Boston Terrier is one of American's native breeds. Robert C. Hooper of Boston Massachusetts purchased a dog, that had been imported from England, from William O'Brian. This dog was known as Judge or Hooper's Judge. He was a cross breed between a English Bulldog and a White English Terrier. His head was squared and blocky and he had a nearly even mouth.…
Even if the shelter does decide to continue to not adopt out Pit Bulls, there are other options than euthanization. For instance, there are numerous rescue centers that will take in dogs deemed ‘vicious,’ like Pits Bulls, to keep them from being killed. One of these rescue centers is located in North Carolina. Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center, also known as “The Fort” was founded by Jake Gardner in 2012. According to Judi Brinegar’s article (2014), “Pit Bull Rescue Seeks Help,” “The Fort" is a nonprofit, no-kill rescue dedicated to alleviating the suffering of all animals, in particular the American Pit Bull Terrier”(Brinegar, para. 2).…
Pitbulls are said to be dangerous, but what if they're not really that harsh. There is a big chance that pit bulls cannot be dangerous, or even be the perfect pet for you. According to http://www.latimes.com/style/pets/la-hm-pit-bulls-20150620-story.html In the 70s Pit bulls were accused of being dangerous and not a good pet. pitbulls should be kept as pets because there just like any other dog. Pitbulls can be friendly and easily trained and a good furry friend.…
American Pit Bull Terrier the hunting dog (APBT) aka Pit Bull brings concern to a lot of people due to the quantity of human fatalities these dogs are reported in. The media would have you believe that these deaths are on the increase and is of epidemic proportions with Pit Bull being the culprit. An urban legend is that they have lockup jaws and have excellent bite force. Another story is that they're aggressive towards people, and go insane. The majority don’t understand is that the term “Pit bull” isn't a breed of dog; it's a gaggle of an exact kind of dog.…
Jessica Yun J. Lindberg English 1101 6 April 2016 Don’t Bully a Breed The media has given pit bulls a bad reputation and states have begun to support Breed Specific Legislation laws (BSL), but there are many owners who raised their pit bull breeds in correct environments resulting in strong, loyal, and sweet lap-dogs. Although pit bulls have had a few issues that caused deaths or injuries on others, banning pit bulls does not change the fact that all breeds have had incidents of attacking humans and animals. Pit bulls have a history that leads to their companionship, loyalty, and easygoing nature.…
Border collies are wonderful animals and here are some facts about them. Such as their origins, what they look like, behavior, and traits. Well the original border collie started out in Scotland and England helping farmers with herding animals. The border collie will herd most animals such as, sheep, cows, goats, and even pigs.…
Pit bulls, just like any other dog, want a caring family and a joyous home. Some individuals may argue that pit bulls should not be allowed to be kept as pets due to a few of the vicious crimes they have committed in the past, however, the entire pit bull breed should not be punished for the act of a few of their counterparts. Pit bulls, as long as they have a positive home environment, the proper social interaction, and get plenty of exercise are no more dangerous than any other dog and should be allowed to be kept as pets. Pit bulls, in order for them to behave well, need an owner that will work with them and give them a proper environment. Before taking on the challenge of raising a pit bull, one must know that it does require a certain…
The Pitbulls of America African Americans can be described in many ways but the way I describe them is “misunderstood.” Why? That is because to the outside world we come off as rough and scary but in reality we are warm hearted people. We are simply “The Pitbulls of America.” I use that to explain metaphor because pitbulls are portrayed as scary and mean but to those who are close with the pitbull, they know that they’re nice loving dogs.…
Boxers average lifespan is 10-12 years. Golden retrievers, on the other hand, are one of the most used breeds of service dog. Golden retrievers originated from Scotland. This meloy dog can get along with anyone and is great for a first time dog owner because they are easy to train. Golden retrievers were bred as a gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks.…
-How The Wolf Became The Dog- Do you ever wonder how the friendship between dog and man all began? Around 35,000 years ago on planet Earth, many things were different unlike today.…
1. Great dane. The Great dane is one of the breeds with the shortest life span. It has a life expectancy between 7 to 10 years. Despite its short life span, a life with a Great dane is full of happy moments considering its sweet and eager nature.…
Whether you are a new dog owner or a seasoned owner, there are many myths throughout the years believed as facts regarding dogs. Many originated in truths becoming woven In dispelling these myths Here are some of the most common misconceptions about dogs – and the facts. 1. One dog year is equal to seven human years…
Have you seen those adorable mini walrus puppies everyone is so crazy about these days? If you have, you probably have been smitten by their cuteness. And you’re wondering “Where can I get one?” But today we’re going to talk about something different. We are going to talk about the mini walrus temperament.…
A few weeks later, I had written my book. I had some more mysteries that confused me. 1. Why are people’s marriages so weird? 3.…
Dogs Help Humans When people think of dogs they think of furry companions, but they can do so much more. Dogs can be train to do so much to help and serve our community. Whether it be a service dog, police dog, or a therapy dog. To begin with, service dogs do way more than just help the blind or deaf. Service dogs also help people who are disabled, with everyday tasks.…