Terrier

strength, stamina, and tenacity. These include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is also sometimes included (Pit Bull Definition). Every dog breed has the potential to bite and kill. Most people do not want to think a smaller dog such as a Pomeranian or Chihuahua can cause great harm. People who believe that American Pit Bull Terriers also known as Pit Bulls are the most aggressive type dog are…

The Bully Breed Myth There are many breed of dogs throughout the world. The bully breed of dogs such as, the 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…

Breed Discrimination Dog fighting and breed discrimination go hand in hand and are the dark side of our society that needs to be eliminated not only because of its extreme cruelty to the innocent dogs forced to participate, but also because of its association with gambling, gang activity, and drug use. What is dog fighting? Dog fighting is a “sport” in which dogs are specifically bred and raised to fight with other dogs to satisfy their owners gambling appetites. Two dogs are set in a arena…

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 or racy in outline.” Pit bull terriers should not be considered dangerous since a majority of dog attacks are not pit bulls and the media is…

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 the canines appearance. Pitbulls are actually Bred between Bulldogs, Terriers and possibly other dog breeds depending on the dogs…

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…

“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 looking for”1 strong competitors for their dog fighting…

“86.8 percent of 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…

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 more complicated. Many…

Before we get started, let’s define what a Pit Bull is because no breed exists. The UKC (United Kennel Club) and the ADBA (American Dog Breeders Association) recognize American Pit Bull Terriers while the AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes American Staffordshire Terriers and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. While other people consider the Bull…