Pitbulls are misunderstood and labeled as aggressive dogs when they are not. Some pitbulls bite people, but that doesn’t mean it’s the breed. It is wrong, but the\ dogs don’t know what is good or bad if they were trained poorly and or were trained to fight. They are listed as protective dogs. That is not the same as being aggressive. Aggression is different than protecting. Aggression is “hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another, readiness to attack or comfort” (Dictionary).…
Greyhounds are the oldest purebred dog. This ancient breed was originated in the Middle East and North Africa . Greyhounds were seen in carvings in old Egyptian tombs in 2900 B.C. Greyhounds were used by the Romans for chasing hares or small prey. Greyhounds made their way to America in the 1500s by Spain when they came on ships. Greyhounds were used by the Romans for chasing hares or small prey. They became popular in colonial times for chasing crop destroying jackrabbits. During the 1920s…
English IV Mrs. Sites 7 May, 2016 Pit Bulls Are Not Dangerous and Should Be Aloud as Pets There is a worldwide debate on whether or not pit bulls should have a law banning them, but the facts go to show that pit bulls are extremely loyal, protective, and well behaved household pets that are good with children and other animals. In the United States today there are approximately five million registered pit bulls (Pit Bulls: Dog Breed Discrimination). However, most people do not know that pit…
Within the article of “The Dog That Didn’t Bark: The Role of Canines in the 2008 Campaign,” the author discusses that individuals who are dog owners should be attracted to dog owning political candidates. However, the author’s research shows that it may not always be the case for politics. Within The Righteous Mind: Part III, Haidt’s central metaphor is “We are 90 percent chimp and 10 percent bee.” This indicates that as individuals we merely work selfishly but also within groups. Given the…
Do you realize that there are many kinds of dogs around the world? There are about 340 breeds of dogs. These creatures can range in different sizes (big, medium, small), different breeds (Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Labrador Retriever, etc) and different personality traits (Friendly, obedient, etc). Dogs can be very gentle, friendly, obedient, loving, and caring toward you if they are treated right. Two dogs who seem very similar with their personality traits are Labrador Retrievers and…
I. The domestication of dogs and cats. history or some scientists belived that dogs and cats are the first animals to be domesticated. Cats were domesticated in the Near East about 10,000 years ago. And dogs have been our companions for 10,000 years probably just a little bit longer, in the histirical scheme of things, than cats. All 600 million house cats in the world can be traced back to five females of this species. They lived in forests before they moved into villages.…
Animal Intelligence Kelse K. Moore Dog intelligence Most dogs are abdoned at a young age due to the mother being abdoned also or the owner not wanting it. a dogs intelligence is about the same as a 2 year old child. A dog can learn (160-250) words and signals. Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Belgian breeds (Malinois, Terv etc.), the Schnauzer-Pinscher breeds including Doberman, Aussie Shepherd are some of the most…
People Should be Allowed to keep Pit Bulls Imagine if someone said that you were too violent to be around even though you never hurt a fly. Welcome to the daily life of America’s most misjudged dog, the pit bull. Pit bulls have a bad reputation because of the types of people who own them and how they are raised. Even though pit bull attack rates are much higher than other breeds does not mean banning them is the answer. A dog is never born mean, the attitude of the dog depends on their owner…
Thirty-four deaths have occurred because of dog bites. Eighty-two percent of those deaths are caused by pit bulls. That does not convince one that pit bulls are not aggressive. Pit bulls of course are aggressive, but blaming them for that aggression is what is wrong. Even though people stereotype pit bulls as dangerous, it does not mean they are accurate. Pit bulls can be referred to as “nanny dogs.” Pit bulls are known for their loyalty. They will do anything to please their owner even if that…
How Much Does Maltipoo Puppies Cost The Maltipoo is a hybrid breed resulting from the cross of a purebred Maltese with a purebred Poodle. Some breeders market the Maltipoo as a “designer dog” in order to fetch higher prices. In reality, however, the Maltipoo is a mixed breed, also known as a mutt. Still, there are a number of endearing qualities that make the Maltipoo a great pet. So, how much do these maltipoo puppies cost? Average Maltipoo Price • The average Maltipoo price can differ…