Pit Bull

The Misunderstood Pit Bull Did you know if your Pit Bull is vicious it could be your fault? In my opinion, Pit Bulls are superior dogs and make great pets! They’re misunderstood, great with kids, family dog, military dog, multitalented, have low grooming requirements, easy to train, and have a satisfying smile! To begin with, Pit Bulls are misunderstood! According to Source #4, the story titled “The Media and the Pit Bull”, it states that if an attack of a dog occurs, the news reporters often…

imposed by counties overrun with over exaggerated stories. The controversy over if Pit Bulls should be allowed as pets has been long contemplated. Pit Bulls were once a symbol of American pride, their image used as mascots for many companies. Pit Bulls have been banned from certain counties just because of them simply being a dog that has gotten a bad reputation. Media outlets have over-exaggerated stories about Pit Bulls attacking people and other animals. “According to the ASPCA (American…

Pit bulls, the once notorious breed of dogs, way back in time, has travelled a long way from being a bull fighting dog to the care taker nanny that your kids love to be with. Although, initially, It was regarded as the national pride of England and USA, the Staffordshire bull terrier, as it was originally known, had to weather hard times, before it came to be known to as the ultimate canine gift that your kid can cherish. The Staffordshire terrier is actually a cross between a Terrier and a…

As an owner of three different pit bull dogs they have their own different personalities. Duramax, Zane, and Bruce are complete opposites of each other. Most of people say something like “omg, he’s a pit bull there so mean. Watch out!” but that’s not case with pit bulls. There really sweet, loving, and friendly pets. Duramax is a red nose pit bull that weights about eighty pounds. He is almost two years old and the oldest one. He is definitely the baby of the house. When he’s sleeping, he has…

Pit Bulls: Dangerous or Misunderstood? American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terriers, commonly known as “Pit Bulls”, are all breeds of dogs that are universally misunderstood. Pit Bulls are commonly seen as vicious, dangerous, and violent animals. Unfortunately, Pit Bulls are falling victim to dog breedism. Over the years, Pit Bulls have gained a negative reputation, but why? These following articles address how Pit Bulls are misidentified,…

When we hear about Pit Bulls, our society automatically connects “Pit Bull” with vicious, mean, aggressive, fighting and other words along those line. Many people in our society think that pit bulls are the worst breed of dog to own because of their aggressive reputation. Not many people today look at the fact that, just like any other breed, it depends on how they are raised or who their owners are. Everyone says that Pit Bulls are a bad breed and they should be banned, which is why some towns…

Cuddling Pit Bulls, Would you like to have one! Pit Bulls should be allowed as pets. Pit bulls should be allowed as pets in homes because they can protect you from anything. Like if there is danger coming up for you. What if someone try’s to attack you would someone be there for you? On the other hand dogs can be like a bodyguard if someone wanted to do something to you. In the text it says,” He once saved his entire platoon by warning them of a poison gas attack. Another reason is that…

American pit bull terrier is a well-known breed of dog for polarizing reasons. Some know them as affectionate, loyal companions; trusted around children, the elderly, and other smaller breeds of dogs. Some may even recognize the breed from recruitment flyers for WWI, as at that time the American pit bull terrier embodied American masculinity and toughness. Delise, (2007) notes the following: However, for over half a century in between, 1920–1970, millions of Bulldogs, Bull Terriers, American…

opposed to ban any breed of dogs, including the pit bull because all dogs have the capability to be aggressive if trained too. People think certain breeds of dogs like the pit bull should be banned because some have been attacking people and have caused several deaths. Pit bulls have been vilified in the media for many years. This has caused some localities to ban this type of dog from certain towns. What some people don’t know is that a pit bull is not a breed of dog. Instead, it is a term…

Pit Bulls Should Not Be Banned Pit bulls are often called violent dogs. They are stigmatized as the breed often known as fighting dogs. These dogs are singled out to be restrained or banned and are put to death just for their breed. In Lafayette, Louisiana, two men were arrested for dog fighting and fifty-seven pit bulls were confiscated. Some of the confiscated dogs had scars from fighting, and just because of the breed’s reputation, all of the dogs were considered dangerous. The Louisiana…