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were banned, it would make no difference because other people that train them to dog fight would just train another dog breed such as german shepherds to do the same thing. Therefore banning pit bulls would make no difference. Since the 1990s breed specific bans targeting pit bulls have been sprouting around the world. Claiming that the dogs are dangerous and pose a threat to those around them. Today, 31 states in the USA have some sort of pit…

Pit bulls, the once notorious breed of dogs, way back in time, has travelled a long way from being a bull fighting dog to the care taker nanny that your kids love to be with. Although, initially, It was regarded as the national pride of England and USA, the Staffordshire bull terrier, as it was originally known, had to weather hard times, before it came to be known to as the ultimate canine gift that your kid can cherish. The Staffordshire terrier is actually a cross between a Terrier and a…

The Illinois ‘Dog Bite Statue’ states the following: “If a dog or other animal, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is peaceable conducting himself in any place where he may lawfully be, the owner of such a dog or other animal is liable in damages to such person for the full amount of the injury sustained” According to this statue and in the case of Beckert v. Risberg, four elements were laid down to decide the liability of the defendant: 1. Injury was caused by the dog owned…

Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog. Formal breeds often considered in North America to be of the pit bull type include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier It is a generic term often used to describe all dogs with similar traits and characteristics often known by the public as Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls have great physical and mental characteristics that make them excellent partners for responsible, active, and caring…

other and stay together. The mated pair will find a territory to settle in and raise their offspring most years. Their cubs stay with them until they are old enough to leave home. Aside from being a pack with cubs and mated pair, there is also a specific order of rank and a well-developed social system in each pack. There are two separate hierarchies in most bigger packs. The first consists of the males, led by the alpha male and the other consists of the females, led by the alpha female. In…

Heart to Heart Love with Villalobos Karen Davison once said, "Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." Villalobos is a rescue center with a goal to save all pit bulls until there is no more. Villalobos is located in New Orleans and originally created in Los Angeles. This rescue center is home to more than 100 dogs and can reach up to 300 at points. The non-profit organization also gives the opportunity of jobs for parolees.…

♥Some of you might not agree with me on this topic. I believe that Pitbulls aren't a bad breed of dog,I believe that any breed of dog can be just aggressive. It all depends on how you treat any breed of dog. In my opinion, it depends on the person and/or people that treat that dog. I know this from my own experience, I was bitten by a dog twice. It was my own dog but it wasn't my dogs' fault,it was mine. The reason(s) my dog bit me, was because I was fooling around and he was on this medication…

As an owner of three different pit bull dogs they have their own different personalities. Duramax, Zane, and Bruce are complete opposites of each other. Most of people say something like “omg, he’s a pit bull there so mean. Watch out!” but that’s not case with pit bulls. There really sweet, loving, and friendly pets. Duramax is a red nose pit bull that weights about eighty pounds. He is almost two years old and the oldest one. He is definitely the baby of the house. When he’s sleeping, he has…

Biases are present in our everyday lives and they are everywhere. It was very easy to think of a situation in which I witnessed bias attitudes and saw how these attitudes had an effect on people’s lives (or animal lives). I am going to use the example of breed discrimination against the Pit Bull Terrier. Just about any situation involving the Pit Bull Terrier has been full of biases and assumptions. I have had Pit Bulls as pets my whole life; therefore, I am no stranger to these biases. I have…

Dogs are becoming a standard part of families’ lives and are truly a man or woman’s best friend. However, how can we guarantee that all dogs will not cause harm to our society and not bring in violence and aggression? The solution is Breed-Specific Legislation which are laws that try to control negative animal behavior such as biting or other attacks by restricting or completely outlawing certain aggressive breeds. It is a common misconception that BSL only refers to banning breeds of dogs…