Staffordshire Bull Terrier

American Pit bull Terrier, Staffordshire terrier, and Staffordshire bull terrier are all descendants of the ancient molosser dog from the British Isles. These medium size dogs were bred for hunting, protection, fighting, and bull baiting activities. These dogs served in the military, were presidential pits, and nanny dogs for parents. But, myths say these particular dogs have locking jaws, have a bite force of 1,600 pounds per square inch, and attack more people than any other breeds. Pit bull…

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…

When people hear the word “pit bull” they immediately think of a dangerous and very vicious dog, responsible for attacks on people and other dogs. But should they really be considered dangerous? The description of a pit bull (American Staffordshire Terrier) according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) says, “should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky but not long-legged…

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…

have to die before pit bulls are 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…

“While the pit bull does indeed possess a feisty and spirited character, the history of the breed reveals a much more complex tapestry of temperament and personality”. Pitbulls need a lot of play and they chew up anything that u give them so get a lot of toys. They think they are one big lap dog. They love kids very much. Pitbulls need to live where there is space but the can live in little space to but it is harder because they don't get enough exercise. Where most pit bulls come from that are…

the pit bull. Pit bull is the term that I will use throughout this paper but the term can refer to any of three dog breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier. The term pit bull could also refer to any mixes of any of these three breeds of dogs. Throughout their history Pit Bulls have been valued for their companionship and beloved members of the family. Their negative media image only recently has come into play, even though pit bulls have…

opposed to ban any breed of dogs, including the pit bull because all dogs have the capability to be aggressive if trained too. People think certain breeds of dogs like the pit bull should be banned because some have been attacking people and have caused several deaths. Pit bulls have been vilified in the media for many years. This has caused some localities to ban this type of dog from certain towns. What some people don’t know is that a pit bull is not a breed of dog. Instead, it is a term…

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 should…

breed” is a rallying cry currently being used by animal rights activist to advocate for the end of breed discrimination against Pit Bulls and pit bull types. It is critical to understand what a Pit Bull is and what a pit bull type may be. Pit Bulls are known by two official breed names, the American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT, and as the American Staffordshire Terrier or Amstaff. These dogs are described in the Original Dog Bible as medium build dogs that are slightly longer than tall, wedge…