Staffordshire Hoard

years, when people talk about aggressive dogs, one type of dog comes to mind, 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…

Can you imagine life without having pets or not having a companion with you to make you feel better when you 're upset or sick? Imagine if you raised a dog since birth and took care of it as if it was your own child and one day animal control just takes them away because of the type of breed they are. For years there has been a stereotype on pit bulls,stories about them attacking people,and even now there are many myths about them that are not true. For example, according to the article “ Pit…

Why Are Dogs Dangerous The importance of this topic is because of so many people killing dogs, and being afraid of all dogs, even if the dog is friendly. Why do people perceive that dogs are dangerous, and why are the dogs dangerous? Several states and businesses have come up with a plan that will lower the percentage of dogs from killing people and other animals, by making stricter dog laws and having the laws affect the owners more than the dogs. In order to understand why people are afraid…

The ongoing debate about how vicious or harmless Pitbulls are has been an ongoing debate in society. “Pitbulls Should Be Banned” is the name of the forum started on Sciforums.com by user “Valich”. This article enlists the call to action for the banning of the breed of dogs known as Pit Bulls, due to their vicious behavior and running record of attacks on children and adults. Parents and those who care for children are the intended audience for this article, this audience will be more sensitive…

Survival of the Fittest is not only a great theme, but a theme that occurs throughout the whole book! Buck has faced many horrible things to learn about that only the fittest survive in the wild. In this essay I will be going over some examples of what Buck faced and what he had to do to survive. He had to fight for dominance but also to be the lead sled dog. Buck is very fit to be the lead sled dog, but he has a challenger just as strong as he. He also learned that if you don't steal food from…

In Greek myths and literature, dogs have often been used for expressing some kind of monster, particularly beasts associated with the underworld.1 Kerberos, the dog of Hades, figures prominently in Greek myth and literature. The dog is described as a beast, often made up other animal parts. Kerberos has been portrayed as possessing multiple heads, with the tail of a serpent, a mane of snakes, and the claws of a lion. This dog was first mentioned in Homeric poems but was first referred to by name…

We as humans, feel neglect. We feel depressed, and we react upon those feelings. We get angry, sad, impatient, and sometimes violent. Everyone experiences it, even animals. The American Pitbull Terrier experiences it the most. This canine faces constant fear from people everyday because of its past. However, most Pit Bulls in modern times are kind and loyal. They’re highly misunderstood animals. The American Pitbull Terrier is actually not a dog breed. “Pitbull” is actually a term to describe…

Do you want to see a world where everyone is attacked by Pit Bulls. I'm for Pit Bulls not being pets. People have been avoiding pitbulls. They are very vicious and dangerous too. Lastly, Pit Bulls are not for young people like ages 1-11 Claim 1: people have been avoiding Pit Bulls because people don't want to be attacked and have to pay for surgery. Also some people have been attacked and been afraid ever since the incident.People don't mention other dog attacks only pitbull attacks. In…

Dog Breed Discrimination Some dogs, like the Great Dane or Tibetan Mastiff, for example, are dangerous because of their size. Others, such as the German Shepherd and the Pit Bull, can be trained by their humans to perform acts of protection or aggression that can injure the subject of their attentions. However, certain breeds of dogs have earned their terrible reputations, often labeled as vicious or aggressive because of they react violently and interact with other dogs and humans that way.…

President Theodore Roosevelt owned an American Pit Bull Terrier named Pete. In the movie The Little Rascals the dog is an American Pit Bull Terrier. Is the breed of American Pit Bull Terriers good or bad? The topic on whether the American Pit Bull Terrier breed is good or bad, has a deep history to consider, and there will always be both supporters and critics who continue to debate this topic. Throughout the years, the viewings on the American Pit Bull Terrier have changed. These viewings have…