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involvement in dog attacks, but one thing needs to be set straight. The definition of a pit bull . According to “Pit Bulls Info” pit bulls actually consist of three different types of dogs, the American pit bull Terrier, the American staffordshire terrier, and the staffordshire bull terrier. When you look at dog attack statistics and see pit bull at the top it is easier to understand why they are there. It is because a dog attack by any three of the previously stated dogs all qualify as pit…

Pit bulls are a breed of dog that is mixed with a terrier and a bulldog. They originated from the United Kingdom in the 1700s. The pit bull was made for bloodspot , witch is hunting other animals, people, and fighting other dogs. Years later they had to stop the bloodsport, and Great Britain but a dog welfare out, but it didn’t stop them from fighting it just went underground and became a gambling thing. It soon would make its way over to the United States for dog fighting and hunting. So…

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…

Pit bulls are, by far, the most feared dog. A “pit bull” isn 't an actual breed, the term originates from the American Pit Bull Terrier but also includes the American Staffordshire Terrier, the English Staffordshire Terrier, and any dogs that are mixes of these breeds. These dogs are stereotyped to the point that there have been laws instated that have banned the dogs in some cities. For decades the media has been using the pit bull hysteria for their own profit. This is an issue because so many…

be the: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and Bull Terrier (Alvarado np.). Not only do the breed differences play a part in the unreliable statistics, but also the interbreeding between these five breeds and other breeds of dogs (Alvarado np.). Interbreeding between theses dogs makes the information unreliable due to the fact that when a dog who is only half or a fourth American Pit Bull Terrier counting that animal as a…

Pit Bull Owners are the Real Threat Pit bulls have the reputation of being vicious animals. “One person is killed by a pit bull every 14 days, two are injured by a pit bull every day. There is not a breed more dangerous because violence is in their DNA” says pit bull columnist, Jonathan Macready (Macready, par.1). Dog attacks can result in serious injury or death; they can also result in costly medical bills. (“What’s Your Liability,” par.6). The vast majority of people believe pit bulls are…

Todays’ society has led to the demise of the original reputation of the Pit bull. False allegations and intentional implantation of fear has contributed to the degradation of this breed. For the past several years, the Pit bull has had their reputation demolished due to false assumptions. However, the Pit bull was not always an object of discrimination. Within the last decade, society’s view of this beloved breed has degenerated. Quite often, the Pit bull is no longer looked upon as a…

background of it. For example, according to the article “ The Pit bull Placebo” “ In the 1970s the practice of dog fighting was becoming more aware to the public and in 1976 a californian boy was killed by a dog that was described to be a Bulldog, Bull terrier,…

breed but rather a word used to describe a group of medium short haired dogs with square heads, short muzzles, wide-set eyes and barrel-like chests. Essentially, breeds commonly classified as pit bulls are the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the American Bulldog, the Presa Canario as well as many others that share the above characteristics (Beyond the Myth: The Truth About Pit Bulls). When pit bull bans are implemented and the dogs need to be rounded up, police…

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.…