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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…

Any dog owner and lover would agree that their pets are like family. Each animal with their own personality, responses, and temperament. Breed specific legislation, or breed banning is an ordinance passed by local government basically banning a specific breed or group of breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous. I strongly believe that banning specific dog breeds is not an effective way for keeping the public safe from dog bites or attacks. The ban does not notice differences in each dog 's…

When the Devia family in California adopted Rocco, an American Pitbull Terrier, they had no idea what they were in for. Since the adoption, both Carol and Peter Devia were wrongfully terminated from their stable jobs at a newspaper delivery company. Unfortunately for the couple and their two children, this meant missing rent payments on their apartment and eventually being evicted. While finding a new living space might be easy for most families, owning an American Pitbull Terrier makes things…

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…

Nich Zlevor Case Analysis: Schlippenfall Thesis: Schlippenfall will not be able to recover on a claim against Tee for his injuries. Rule Section: The first rule applicable to this potential case is the Illinois Dog-Bite statue, officially referred to as Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 8, para 366 (1973). This statute states the owner of a dog attacking or injuring a person(s) is liable for damages so long as [1] the injury is caused by a dog owned by the defendant, [2] there is a lack of provocation,…

The scruff is the loose skin presents behind the animal’s neck. Grasping an animal by the scruff of its neck promotes submissive behaviour. This is natural behaviour that is learned by kittens and pups during the neonatal period. Scuffing is used by mother to pick up her babies. As the youngster is lifted off the ground, it automatically becomes limp and appears immobilised as it is being carried. As the animal ages, he will continue to be submissive when held by scruff. Scuffing is…

is no technical definition of a pitbull, Dr. Victoria Vioth and her team have found in recent studies that more often than not today's pitbulls are actually a mix of several other breeds. The main origin of the pitbull, however, is the American Staffordshire Terrier. There are many…

The Misunderstood Pit Bull Did you know if your Pit Bull is vicious it could be your fault? In my opinion, Pit Bulls are superior dogs and make great pets! They’re misunderstood, great with kids, family dog, military dog, multitalented, have low grooming requirements, easy to train, and have a satisfying smile! To begin with, Pit Bulls are misunderstood! According to Source #4, the story titled “The Media and the Pit Bull”, it states that if an attack of a dog occurs, the news reporters often…

Felisitee Bacinett 3rd hour Should people be allowed to keep pit bull as pets? People should be allowed to keep pit bull’s as pets because it's how you train a pit bull to be, to become. People say adopting pit bull’s are dangerous, not all pit bull’s are the same, some can change their ways and adapt to their new living situations and become a loving dog. There are many myths and rumors about this breed of dog’s, most of all are not true, it is all due to the media and the people of this…

“All experts can agree that the confusion started with a decision by the AKC in the early 1930s to give it a new name, American Staffordshire Terrier, to separate it from its pit-fighting past”2. The American Pit Bull Terrier has not been recognized by the AKC. The qualities that make these dogs tenacious “players in obedience and agility games also attract highly unscrupulous people…