Pit bulls are like any other dogs so why are they illegal? I grew up with pit bulls my whole life and to have them taken away from society irritates me to the fullest. Because people think they are just the meanest dogs on the planet. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a companion and family dog breed. There are four breeds of pit bulls “American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog.” Pit bulls are known for being a little stockier and compacted. The pit bulls I’ve seen generally weight between 40 pounds all they weigh up to the 175 pounds Pit bulls are known for dog fighting because they fight until the end and owners who dog fight like pit bulls because of their jaw power they have …show more content…
There are plenty of cases of other dogs attacking people and other dogs. Girls in greyhound attack states, “There were two younger girls that were playing by their house who were savaged by three greyhounds.” This just goes to prove that pit bulls are not the only dogs that attack people. There are plenty of cases of other dogs attacking besides people but pit bulls get the most blame because they are put in this category of that they are the most vicious dog because of the way the owners raise their dogs. The owners of pit bulls have a responsibility to raise the dogs correct. Another statistic reported by Are German Shepard’s aggressive is that “the top three dogs known to attack are Rottweiler’s, Wolf hybrid and bull mastiff.” Pit bulls are not even in the top five! That just goes to show you that there are plenty of other breeds of dogs that attack other than pit bulls. So why pit bulls are still …show more content…
Pit bulls have the one of the strongest jaw power of any dog so when they attack it is close to impossible to make them let go of the victim because there jaws lock and they cannot let go. The owners can control on how the dog acts if you train it like a wild animal that is exactly what it is going to act like. For example the problem with people, not with pit bulls states “good dragons under the control of bad people do bad things”. That means the bad owners are raising the pit bulls to do atrocious things to other dogs or people. People take advantage of pit bulls because they are one of the strongest and their jaw power. Pit bulls are considered dangerous because the two breeds they are made of are fighting dogs which are bulldog and terrier and those are hunting dogs. Pit bulls are just like any other dog they can attack if you make them or they can be the greatest
Has society unfairly ostracized the entire breed or is the vicious reputation true? Critics claim that pit bulls attack indiscriminately and often without warning. In a study taken from U.S. and Canada press reports between 1982 and 2014, Merritt Clifton, editor of Animals 24-7, found that pit bulls were the most responsible for inflicting bodily harm (as cited by DogsBite.org). However, it should be noted that attacks involving pit bulls often are catastrophic and result in responses from police and paramedics and news media reporters. According to news reports studied by DogsBite.org for “the 10-year period from 2005 to 2014, pit bulls killed 203 Americans and accounted for 62% of the total recorded deaths” (DogsBite.org). All of the pit bull breeds possess powerful jaws, and Nicholas Dodman, author of Dogs Behaving Badly, reports “when they do chomp down, it can be a bloodbath” (as quoted by Rivenburg).
The reason why Pit Bulls are aggressive is because it’s their nature and that’s the way they’re born. Everyone that is afraid of Pit Bulls says it’s the dog's fault and that it's their nature to fight and kill, but honestly it’s the owners fault for making them that way. “‘Though Pit Bulls have strong jaws and, like most dogs will hold onto their prey after biting it. There is no evidence that a Pit Bulls jaw are anatomically different from those of other breeds’”(Lallanilla). They are more likely than any other breeds to grab a hold of something and shake it. The reason why
If all other breeds are not judged for attacking people, then why are all pit bulls being unfairly judged? Pitbulls are being banned in different counties because they are being wrongly accused of being dangerous. Pit Bulls should not be banned because they can be helpful, the media has given them a bad reputation, and they are only mean if trained that way.
Pit Bulls are without a doubt my favorite dog, I adore them. Pit Bulls are very well tempered, loyal, and resilient animals. Bred for big game hunting, Pit Bulls are strong, fierce animals and people who have the wrong intentions for ownership should never own them. I am a strong believer that a potential pet owner should do lots of research before getting any type of animal, without exception. Owners should do as much research before getting a dog as they do in planning for a new home or any other new family member. One of the main things to really think about and understand is your intentions for your selection of an animal with the breeding of the Pit Bull. If you choose a dog with the wrong intentions, specifically a Pit Bull, you will get a dog that behaves aggressively and is dangerous. This owner behavior is what has caused the current plight of the Pit Bull today, where laws have been passed in thirteen states and hundreds of municipalities, as well as every U. S. Military base, banning the ownership of the breed and forcing shelters to euphonize Pit Bulls within 24 hours. These laws are unjust and cruel, and victimize the breed based on the owners’ behavior. I also argue that the blame for the epidemic proportions that the laws have reached is 100% the fault of owners who purposely acquired the Pit Bull with the intention to abuse and fight the dogs, and that these owners are the ones who should be punished, not the dogs. (Davis)
Pit bulls, like any other dog, grow into their temperament. The way the dog is raised rounds out their character and general temperament. According to the “American Temperament Test Society: Pit bulls pass temperament tests 84.1% of the time, which ranks them slightly better than golden retrievers (83.8%) and cocker spaniels (81.7%), and well above miniature schnauzers (78.6%),” (The Biting Truth). Myths have generated atrocious attitudes towards this breed for years. The nature of the dog to be a protector to children and the bulky build of pit bulls makes them a very easy breed to target. These opinions ...
Even though pit bulls are the majority of dog attacks anybody hears about, they are loyal and caring dogs. All they want is the love and approval of their owners. They will do anything that they are told to do. Their strength, stamina, and speed fuel the passion they have for their owners. Pit bulls are not vicious by nature; they are good guard dogs fueled by the love for their family; and, they are definitely loyal friends. They have a lower temperament than many other well-known breeds; therefore, they are not vicious by nature at all. They are very strong guard dogs. Pit bulls are known to be a scary breed, so people stay away from them. They have an amazing amount of speed and stamina that they can use to chase predators away, too. Pit bulls are the best friends anyone could ask for. They are loyal and loving creatures that just want to please their family. They are good dogs to train to be around children. If the children are a part of the dog’s family, then the dog will protect the child at all costs. Pit bulls are a good breed to have as a family
It is the bad owners that give the pit bull a bad name. Contrary to that popular belief, dangerous animal behavior is the function of inherently dangerous dog owners, not inherently dangerous dogs. One fact that supports this is that pit bulls are the dogs most often shot during drug raids(TELLINGS v. Toledo). Besides the pit bulls that are owned by drug dealers for status symbols and protection, many pit bulls are owned by people that breed them for fighting. These poor dogs have a very slim chance of living a normal and happy life. This is not the fault of the dog, but the fault of the owners that should not have the dog, or should care for them better. The dogs that are forced to fight and are conditioned to defend themselves or die. When these dogs get loose, everything is a threat to them and they defend themselves in the name of survival. If golden retrievers were bred and raised with the sole purpose of fighting to the death, they would be just as dangerous as pit bulls. On the contrary, if all pit bulls were bred and treated as family dogs, they would have the same reputation as golden retrievers, if not better as the statistics found in the temperament test above
Pitbulls were made to fight, but that does not mean they have to fight. From the time they were created to now people make it seem like they are just a violent killing dog and there not. It’s what get portrayed on the news and social media what makes them seem like a bad dog, but they won’t show the pit bulls that will protect the house or even be a comfort dog for people that have been in war. Pit bulls are so much more than just an attack dog or a do to fight and kill another dog.
Even though any dog breed can be bred to be violent Pit Bulls are the most common type of dog to attack. The media often does report that a Pit Bull is the cause of an attack. While Pit Bulls are the most common dog breed involved in human attacks, the law has been statistically shown to not help. Barack Obama has stated, “We don’t support breed-specific legislation—research shows that bans on certain types of dogs are largely ineffective and often a waste of public resources. And the simple fact is that dogs of any breed can become dangerous when they’re intentionally or unintentionally raised to be aggressive.” It is a waste of money to put it simply and if Pit Bulls were to disappear then another breed would be targeted and then another and so
Some may disagree and remain to believe that pit bulls are naturally dangerous. They may bring up the statement that they have locking jaws. “No breed of dog has a locking jaw, this myth again refers to the tenaciousness of these breeds of dog” (WhataPittie.org, 1). Others could argue that pit bulls are still aggressive, even though dog fighting is coming to an end. The reputable website shows statistics saying that:
Pit Bulls are loyal dogs but misconceived and discriminated by today’s society. Statistics show that pit bulls do not have the most fatal attacks. No breed of dog has been more talked about or misunderstood than the American Pit Bull Terrier. Just the words “Pit Bull” brings out fear in the average person. Tales of the Pit Bulls’ reputation have been heard in almost every community around the world. For example, tales about their "locking jaws", destructive fighting abilities, poor social skills with children, and attacking their owners, are widely spread. Most of these just rumors passed on from one ignorant person to another. For the kind of people that choose to believe and spread the rumors about the American Pit Bull Terrier, I would want
This is a myth. First off there is no breed named pitbull. It is simply a term grouping dog breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier together. Any dog who resembles the appearance of these 2 breeds is categorized as a pitbull. 2nd it's how you raise them that makes pitbulls, or any dog aggressive. The media makes the pitbull seen as a “tough” dog, and this attracts the bad owners to the breed. A dog who is abused and neglected is going to think all humans are bad because it has never been treated kindly by a human. Imagine you are tied up to a tree, in someone's backyard. The only human contact you get is when your owner comes out to feed you once a week. The nextdoor neighbor throws rocks at you and shoots you with a bebe gun when you bark. Your were never given a pat on the head or never got your belly rubbed. Are you going to react to humans the same way as the dog who was treated like family? Of course not. You have never had a positive experience with humans. It doesn't matter whether the dog chained to a tree is a Pitbull, Rottweiler or golden retriever, they are all going to react the same way to humans. According to PETA, dogs who are kept outdoors are 3 times more likely to attack then house dogs. I agree dog bites need to be regulated, but murdering innocent dogs is not the way to go. Since 2003 more than 450 people, many
“If somebody is too stupid to understand the fundamental immorality of dog fighting, you’re never going to be able to explain it to him” (Kevin Hench). Most people think that pit bulls have locking jaws. This is false however; no dog breed in the whole world has locking jaws. Dogs are not always aggressive how they are raised and trained determines the behavior of a dog. Dogs have tendencies to be aggressive only if not trained properly. The discrimination against pit bulls is wrong and uncalled for. Pit bulls are not the only culprits of attacks and death to humans. Dog fighting and stray pits are the fault of the people who own them. It is man kind’s job to take care of and be responsible for their dogs. Why should the dogs be punished for the actions of their owners? Pit bulls especially take the blame more than any other breed. This is an excellent breed if trained correctly. Pit bulls make excellent family pets to own because of the facts, traits, and the standards and guidelines for breeding and training associated with these breeds.
According to Source 4, the ASPCA claims that "News outlets constantly tell animal control officers that they will not cover a dog attack unless the situation involves a Pitbull". With the media not reporting all dog-related injuries, regardless of the breed, the public thinks that pit bulls aren't the only dogs that cause injury. All this is doing is making pit bulls seem like horribly vicious dogs, but in reality, other dogs are the same way, while the media may be trying to help "good dogs'' keep their good reputation. But all they are doing is worsening one breeds reputation and that’s not alright. In conclusion, not all pit bulls are vicious.
They say they see pit bulls are overly dangerous and overly abused by humans. They say that pitbulls , account for 75% of canine-inflicted human deaths. It is undisputed that pit bulls are the most abused dog. They are nurtured for the specific purpose of violence, the dogs are treated cruelly to make them as dangerous as possible, and are mostly abandoned when they are not vicious enough for their devilish