Pitbull Terrier

In the past, The Pitbull Terrier was bred to be a companion and family dog. In present day, the Pitbull Terrier is oftentimes referred to as the “demon dog” because of misconceptions and bad press. Stories have dominated the news and social media of killer dogs with little being said in their defense. The Pitbull Terrier breed is undeniably at stake and the prejudice seen against this breed is seen more and more as time goes on. The dominant conversation of the Pitbull Terrier involves the entanglement of those who favor pit bulls, those who oppose pit bulls, and the incorporation of legislative viewpoints. Pit bull advocates generally think about what they adore about the breed, while those that are in opposition, typically think about violence …show more content…
Both articles share the argument over one specific breed of dog: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They both talk about how this distinct breed of dog has impacted the public eye, and has placed a bang on renting a home or apartment when having a pit bull companion. “The main element of the Dog Control Bill is the shift in emphasis of breed focus to the actions of individual dogs and owners. This legislation would enable courts to prosecute the owners of aggressive or violent dogs” (Brennand 1). With this, Kerry Brennand, stresses that if a person is renting a home or apartment, the owner should be held responsible for the dog’s behavior, along with accepting possible prosecution. This compares to Caitlin Briggins academic article when she states that: “If a tenant were to violate a pit bull ban in a lease this could lead to an eviction” (Biggins …show more content…
The main difference between both articles is that Kerry Brennand is a proud supporter of the pit bull breed and wants to positively influence other people’s decisions about them, while Caitlin Biggins is among those who support the law and accusations placed among the breed. Also, in contrast, Caitlin Biggins’s academic article speaks on dog attacks, at which you do not hear in Kerry Brennand’s. “Strictly Liable Landlords Could Mean the Pound for Pit Bulls?” provides a horrific event to draw the audience in. It reads: “A pit bull escaped from his pen twice and attacked two boys on the same day, one of who was Dominic Solesky” (Biggins 83). However, “Do Staffordshire Bull Terriers Make Good Pets,” its begins positively as: “It is time Staffordshire Bull Terriers started to have a good press and are recognized for the well-behaved breed that they are. (Brennand 1). The legal status of landlords plays a different role in each academic article as well. In “Strictly Liable Landlords Could Mean the Pound for Pit Bulls,” it states that “several states including: Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and New Jersey all have pit bull bans or strict liability standards for pit bulls” (Biggins 85), whereas, in “Do Staffordshire Bull Terriers Make Good Pets,” no pit bull bans or strict