Dog fighting breeds

informed public as five separate breeds of dogs that look similar (Alvarado np.). Max Alvarado noted that these five breeds are frequently considered to be the: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and Bull Terrier (Alvarado np.). Not only do the breed differences play a part in the unreliable statistics, but also the interbreeding between these five breeds and other breeds of dogs (Alvarado np.). Interbreeding between theses dogs makes the information unreliable due to the fact that when a dog who is only half or a fourth American Pit Bull Terrier counting that animal as a purebred dog if that dog were to attack someone causes pit bulls, which I will continue to refer to them as, to receive a bad rap (Alvarado np.). As a result of pit bulls being feared and perceived as dangerous to society they are often heavily…

purposes which Americans deem decent. Being raised for a source of food, confined to a life of observation and spending a lifetime in a zoo are a few, among many, ways an animal can be used. However, there is another way animals are used and that is through organized fighting. Animal fighting is seen as cruel and torturous to many, however to some it is seen as a money making sport and a business-like way of life. This is a current conflict running through our society today. Animal fighting is…

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 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA)…

Animal abuse has been a part of human history for going farther back than 710 A.D.. Animal abuse has even been used for human entertainment such as bullfighting all the way to grindadraps. These activities still exists to this day. At some points in history animal abuse was considered a sport. Dog fighting was seen as far back as the 12th century. When the Romans invaded Britain, Britain’s used their dogs to help in the war. When they finally won they saw how strong their dogs were and began…

where the breed was first discovered. Before it became the American pit-bull terrier, its original name was the Staff shire terrier. The American pit-bull terrier was a breed formed from tow distinctive dogs. The bulldog was use for the strength and muscular build of the American pit-bull terrier. The white terrier gave the American pit-bull terrier the speed, agility, and the overall bravery to be used as a bait dog and a fighter. Bull baiting was a real big social event during the early…

Out of all the different breeds of dogs, Pit bulls tend to top the list of controversy. Those who own the breed pose arguments stating that pit bulls are intelligent, obedient, and extremely loyal. Those opposed to the breed argue a different viewpoint of vicious attacks, aggressive behaviors and illegal dog fighting. Despite difference in opinion, pit bulls are a danger to society because of their aggressive tendencies, fatal attacks, and ignorant owners. Pit bulls have a tendency to have…

stories about dog attacks to be shared across the country, or even, the world within seconds. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a perfect example of gaining a reputation mainly through the media, unfortunately for the SBT, their popularity was at its height as the media was discovering more outlets meaning stories of attacks spread further and faster. Owning a SBT began to bring a reputation itself as the owner being of an aggressive nature from a certain area in a town or city and certain…

banned? The breeds of dogs that are considered pit bulls are the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is sometimes considered a pit bull, too. No dog breed is perfect; however, the Pit Bull is an aggressive and dangerous dog breed that should be carefully monitored. There are several measures that communities should take to decrease the chances of pit bull attacks, if they should have them at all. Due…

their reputation, dog fighting, dog attacks, locking jaws and aggression. That is the side of the Pit Bull that many people think of, and for some people that is all they are willing to see in the breed. But that is not truly what the pit bull terrier is all about. They are so much more than what you hear in the news. Pit bulls are not deserving of their bad reputation considering their wonderful personality, they are a great pet to have around children, and they are targeted negatively by the…

There is not a breed more dangerous because violence is in their DNA” says pit bull columnist, Jonathan Macready (Macready, par.1). Dog attacks can result in serious injury or death; they can also result in costly medical bills. (“What’s Your Liability,” par.6). The vast majority of people believe pit bulls are dangerous animals, however they still keep them as pets. One can argue that pit bulls are not one hundred percent responsible for their behavior. Although there have been prevalent…