Berkeley Pit

Pit-bulls: Friends or Enemies? A ferocious beast is what they are normally viewed as, but is that what pit-bulls always are. Is this stereotype true? They jump fences and attack people, but they can be very protective and loyal. Is it there fault, is it there genetic make-up, or is it there owners fault? There are many factors that come into play, the well-being of the pit bull, how they are treated, and how they were taught to act by owner or other pets or other pit-bulls. They can be…

A Pit Bull is defined as a muscular, short-haired, stocky dog of any of several breeds or a hybrid with one or more of these breeds that was originally developed for fighting and is noted for strength, stamina, and tenacity. These include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is also sometimes included (Pit Bull Definition). Every dog breed has the potential to bite and kill. Most people do not want to…

Pit bulls when first bred were intended to be a family dog. Then someone who thought that they should use this breed in dogfighting, creating the stereotype we know today. There is a big argument about pit bulls and if they are dangerous to the public. Many say that they should be band everyone to own a pit bull. Then on the other side of the argument, people say they are loyal and super friendly. It is a controversial subject among certain groups of people. Pit bulls have many likable traits…

of American Pit Bull Terriers have passed their temperament tests” (O’Connor). If this is legitimate, then why are so many people afraid of these affectionate animals? There have been, in some cities, bans put on pit bulls because of a high amount of reports of pit bulls biting people. This reason is not the dogs’ faults. Think about it; who trains these dogs and why are people being bitten? Just because there has been a small number of pit bull attacks on humans doesn’t mean that pit bulls…

breeds that come to mind are pit-bulls, pit-bull mixes, and closely related breeds. Some people will say how dangerous and unpredictable they are, while others vouch for the lovely nature of these breeds. Whenever there is a dog attack mentioned in the news, more than likely the report will state that a pit-bull or pit-bull mix that is responsible. Over the years there has been great debate over these breeds and the breed specific dog bans. These bans on pit-bulls, pit-bull mixes, and the…

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…

about the dogs who aren’t loved by a family? What about the dogs that are hated and demonized by society? Pit Bulls are among those dogs; the dog that gets left on the street when their family’s don’t want them, and the dogs that don’t get adopted from the shelters because they are seen as mean-spirited and aggressive. This may venture one to ask how did it come to this? How did the Pit Bull go from being one of America’s favorite breeds, nicknamed the “nanny dog”, to one of the most wrongly…

Do Pit Bulls deserve the poor stereotyping they receive? Every year over one point two million dogs are euthanized in America alone. A startling forty percent of those dogs are pit bulls. That means that every year over half a million pit bulls are euthanized in America. This number has risen so high over the years because of the poor name and stereotypes that have been placed on pit bulls. Pit bulls have been labeled as mean and aggressive dogs for many reasons. One is due to their…

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…

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…