Tami Hensler Mike Winter 1301 Composition I 29 April 2016 Pit-bull Position Pit Bulls are not the aggressive breed that everybody makes them out to be. I can understand why there are some people who think that pit-bulls are just mean, but if you get past the looks, they are just big babies. My oldest daughter had a pit-bull, best dog she owned. Was really good with both her boys and never acted aggressive towards anyone, all she wanted was for someone to pet her belly. I know that my daughter also trained her dog, and made sure she always had something for her to chase, and play with. Most pit-bulls need those stimuli to keep them preoccupied, otherwise they might chew on things. Most people think that pit-bulls are an actual breed, but they are not, it is a mixture of breeds the American Staffordshire Terrier, and a Blue Blood Bulldog to name a couple. So people will think it's a pit-bull just by its looks. There are a number of breeds that have the "bully" look, but that doesn't make them a pit. Some people think that pit-bulls are just naturally born to fight, they aren't, it is their owners who put them up to it. A dog weather it's a Rottweiler, Doberman or Pit, is completely loyal to it's owner and …show more content…
One of the better ones I found was www.realpitbull.com, they offer evaluations for shelter and rescue placement, they do education lectures, and even hands on training through their adoption program. There are many others, and most of them are trying to get the word out that Pit-bulls are not a type of dog that needs to be feared. They just want love and attention like any other child or animal. I think Cesar Millan said it best; "In the '70s they blamed Dobermans, in the '80s they blamed German shepherds, in the '90s they blamed the Rottweiler. Now they blame the pit
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 ...
Roughly about 30% of all dogs are pit bulls that are taken to shelters which depending on the area that figure can raise up to 60%. Not every pit bull rescued were a part of dog fighting but John Goodwin, of the Humane Society, says most of the dogs have scars and marks to show for their fights. The fate of these dogs remain to a judge that determines whether the fight dogs need to be euthanized. Since these dogs were trained to be aggressive and attacks other animals 9 times out of 10 they are to be put down. The dogs that haven’t been a part of dog fighting fit into a family and shows no sign of
The. Olsen, Kimberly R, and Julie K. Levy. Pit Bull Identification in Shelters. MaddiesFund.org -. University of Florida, 22 July 2011.
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
They are exceptionally tolerant with children. Most are very gentle and The American Temperament Test Society has found that well over three fourths of Pit Bulls passed temperament tests “which ranks pit bulls ahead of beagles, Airedales, bearded collies, and all but one variety of dachshund” (qtd. in Gladwell 40). Additionally, they rank slightly ahead of the all American golden retriever and the cocker spaniel (Skloot 197). Contrary to popular belief, they have never been bred to have aggression towards humans. Though they were and unfortunately continue to be bred to fight other dogs for entertainment purposes, it is difficult to blame the animal themselves. Clearly, negligent and irresponsible owners mold some of these animals to have dog aggressive temperaments. Because the Pit Bull has a high propensity to please their owners, are intelligent, and train easily, they can be dangerous in the hands of a bad owner. That said, so can hundreds of other breeds of dogs. The biggest myth about Pit Bulls is that they have a jaw that locks and is nearly impossible to retract. This is simply not true. Dr. I. Lerh Brisbin, Pit Bull expert and Senior Research Scientist with the Savanna River Ecology Laboratory, among others testified in
At this point they were most commonly referred to as “Bull Dogs”; originating from bull baiting, a sport they were suited to be good at. When this got outlawed in 1835 in England people found alternative ways to make money, this is where they came up with dog fighting “At this point, it seems likely that at least one and probably more strains of terrier were introduced into the breed to make it more "game".” (PitBulls, n.d.). A pit back then and now have been characterized by always having more aggression than any other animal. They made the better dog in their eyes to be able to have dog fights. That Pit bulls were only looked as a means of profit, not as a living thing. In Irish they described the Pits as “Old Family Dog” (PitBulls, n.d.). That they were the perfect dog for a family. They putting aside the aggression and prey drive they were extremely friendly towards
Indeed, this is one main stereotype, all pit bulls have in common; they will turn on their owners. Pit bulls will not turn on their owners unless they have been victims of animal abuse therefore, states should not pass a ban on pit bulls, animal shelters should give pit bulls more time for adoption, and pit bulls should be kept more as family pets instead of guard dogs.
Do you think that pit bulls are not safe? Pit bulls are only perceived to be unsafe . If they are perceived to be mean then they cannot get a fare chance . If they don't get a fare chance then more of them will end up in the shelter. If people cannot have pit bulls then they cannot be taken out of the shelters so that they do not have a fair chance. Pit bulls are safe to have and not unsafe.
When most people see a Pit bull, they think things such as “killer,” “mean,” or “danger!” It is because of this name calling that most Pit bulls are now banned in over half of Kansas. Truth is, Pit bulls aren't actually like that. In fact, they are proven to be among the most loyal and friendly dog breeds. Pit bulls aren't the problem, bad owners, bad publicity and their rough history are.
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
Currently, pit bulls have been reported by the media with very horrific and disturbing news of having attacked a child or being shot by a police due to aggression while some are reported to have been abused or neglected by its owners (Forderer and Unkelbach 534). And because the reports keep coming with heated discussions, more and more people have forged a frightening image of pit bulls even to the extreme of refusing to take care of such breed. Pit bull advocates claim that the dogs get a bad reputation considering that people should learn the dogs are not inherently aggressive. What the pit bull advocates would like to point is that the owners of the pit bulls should be considered guilty for mishandling of their own dogs. There are owners of pit bulls that even encourage the dog to be aggressive in order to fight and protect them in a wrong manner and wrong degree of training (Forderer and Unkelbach 536). Pit bull advocates claimed that a well socialized and well trained pit bull would be very intelligent and could be one of the gentle dogs imaginable.
I don't believe Pitt bulls are born to be mean. In every litter of pups that any breed of dog has there is one out of the litter that has a dominate side to it as well as one that is shy. Pit bulls are no different than the other breeds. Their master determines the behavior and aggressiveness, just as any other breed of dog's behavior. Pit bulls are gentle dogs if trained and raised properly. They like to be lap dogs as well as receive and give attention to their masters.
There are over 150 different breeds of dogs. Pit bulls are known to be one of the top ten of the most vicious dogs that are on this planet. Are you aware of this? Do you think Pit bulls are dangerous? If so maybe this research could change your mind, or then again maybe not.