Culture-specific syndromes

If you see a person walking around with a pitbull what would you do? Walk away? Think the owner is a bad person? Think the owner is crazy? People think that pitbulls are a very dangerous breed and that they should be banned. I think otherwise. Yes pitbulls can attack people and pitbulls look scary, they still shouldn’t be banned. Firstly, Pitbull owners would be really mad. Secondly, pitbulls are good work and guard dogs. Lastly, pitbulls have done nothing bad to us. Continue reading if you…

It is disheartens and irritates numerous individuals when they see a creature protect over-burden with pit bulls. Such has a troubling sight prompts a conspicuous inquiry. Why is the breed so unreasonably spoken to among the derted and surrendered canines of America? The least difficult answer would have to be originate from understanding the issue in setting. There are a great deal of pit bulls in shelters because of the fact that the breed is being over used for bred by unreliable reproducers.…

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…

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. “Pitbulls are known to…

When you hear the words "Pit Bull", what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it how they have an awful reputation? Is it that they have lock jaw? Is it that they are inherently mean? Well only one of those three things are true. That they have a bad reputation. You never hear that they are good dogs. You never hear the good things that they do. You do not hear what great family dogs they are and that they are even being used as service dogs!.Today I own 4 "Pitbulls" and they are my…

497 pitbulls have been out down since the Breed specific legislation or (B.S.L). Breed Specific Legislation targets a certain type of dogs based on their appearance. Breed Specific Legislation (B.S.L) is a law passed that restricts certain types of dogs due to them perceived as dangerous. Breed Specific Legislation shouldn't be a law because the dog mimics the owners actions and it discriminates against certain dog breeds. First of all Breed Specific Legislation should not be a law because…

When you think of a pit-bull, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most people see Pit bulls as a vicious animal used only to cause harm. They think of large intimidating dogs that can attack within a moment’s notice. Pit bulls can be very protective animals. They are very loving and very passionate animals. For example; I own a full-blooded pink nosed pit bull, her name is Dumplin because she is Plain white like a raw biscuit. I also own three other pit bulls mixed with Lab and German…

Legislation The American Kennel Club supports reasonable, enforceable, non-discriminatory laws to govern the ownership of dogs. The AKC believes that dog owners should be responsible for their dogs. We support laws that: establish a fair process by which specific dogs are identified as “dangerous” based on stated, measurable actions; impose appropriate penalties on irresponsible owners; and establish a well-defined method for dealing with dogs proven to 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…

our rights not to be judged by our skin color, gender, sex or religion, so why are Pit Bulls being discriminated against for their breed? Less than a century ago Pit Bulls were loved, respected, admired and played an important role in the American culture. They were considered a canine icon, and Images of this brave, hardworking and loyal breed were everywhere. Today the reputation of Pit Bulls is completely different. Aggressive by nature, vicious and very dangerous breed that should be banned…