The Misunderstood Nature of Pit Bulls: A Review of Literature
Introduction
“Over the past 15 years, the America Pit Bull Terrier, commonly referred to as pit bull, has been portrayed as the vanguard for canine evil, essentially a predator of the defenseless” (Cohen & Richardson, 2002). This negative publicity has ultimately affected political policy in regards to pit bull ownership. As a matter of fact, according to Cohen & Richardson (2002), seventy five communities in the US prohibit pit bull ownership. Furthermore, according to Tullis (2013), pit bulls are so unloved to the extent that they are the most common breed of dogs in animal shelters across the US. Considering the fact that pit bulls are not any different from other dog breeds, …show more content…
Their authority is further established by the fact that their work appears in a well-known academic journal, which is peer-reviewed. Cohen & Richardson focus innately on the cause for public panic in regards to pit bulls. It is interesting to see that they deduce that the very elements that could be used to advance the image of the pit bull breed positively are being used negatively. More interestingly, the authors suggest the partiality of information availed to the public on pit bulls because it only reflects the side of animal control, disregarding that of successful pit bull owners. The objectivity and lack of biasness of the source is established in the fact that the authors indicate the link between the behavior of pit bulls and their upbringing. The data availed in this regard is persuasive because it directly establishes that if the purpose of rearing pit bulls in altered, they can exist just like normal …show more content…
In this article, he explores whether or not t is morally correct to euthanize pit bulls based on their perceived dangerousness. According to Tongeri (2013) the incident at Ohio Township resulted in a controversy regarding the role of designated animal rehabilitation centers that had a no-kill notice. He argues objectively based on the views of dog owners who state that the euthanization of blue, a pit bull, was hurtful and unfair (Tongeri, 2013). The author succeeds in bringing to attention the inhumane treatment of pit bulls, and, therefore, appeals to the heart of dog
Introduction
“Over the past 15 years, the America Pit Bull Terrier, commonly referred to as pit bull, has been portrayed as the vanguard for canine evil, essentially a predator of the defenseless” (Cohen & Richardson, 2002). This negative publicity has ultimately affected political policy in regards to pit bull ownership. As a matter of fact, according to Cohen & Richardson (2002), seventy five communities in the US prohibit pit bull ownership. Furthermore, according to Tullis (2013), pit bulls are so unloved to the extent that they are the most common breed of dogs in animal shelters across the US. Considering the fact that pit bulls are not any different from other dog breeds, …show more content…
Their authority is further established by the fact that their work appears in a well-known academic journal, which is peer-reviewed. Cohen & Richardson focus innately on the cause for public panic in regards to pit bulls. It is interesting to see that they deduce that the very elements that could be used to advance the image of the pit bull breed positively are being used negatively. More interestingly, the authors suggest the partiality of information availed to the public on pit bulls because it only reflects the side of animal control, disregarding that of successful pit bull owners. The objectivity and lack of biasness of the source is established in the fact that the authors indicate the link between the behavior of pit bulls and their upbringing. The data availed in this regard is persuasive because it directly establishes that if the purpose of rearing pit bulls in altered, they can exist just like normal …show more content…
In this article, he explores whether or not t is morally correct to euthanize pit bulls based on their perceived dangerousness. According to Tongeri (2013) the incident at Ohio Township resulted in a controversy regarding the role of designated animal rehabilitation centers that had a no-kill notice. He argues objectively based on the views of dog owners who state that the euthanization of blue, a pit bull, was hurtful and unfair (Tongeri, 2013). The author succeeds in bringing to attention the inhumane treatment of pit bulls, and, therefore, appeals to the heart of dog