American Pitbull Terriers are beautiful dogs that can be very misunderstood. They are very unique and talented in so many ways and are very enjoyable to have as pets. In this research paper I will be talking about the theories on where American Pitbull Terriers originated from, how the pitbulls are built, how they act and a lot of the struggles that pit bulls have to go through in their lives. No one exactly knows where the American Pitbull Terrier actually originated from. There are a bunch of theories that can be considered when talking about the American Pitbull Terrier, but the two biggest theories are that one, they originated in Greece and two, they originated from England.
The first theory has pitbulls come into existence as a dog
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called Molossus. They were used in Greece for the motive of a herding dog and also as a guard dog because they were very protective. Since the Molossus were very faithful and strong dogs, humans to the dogs with them to fight in various wars. With all the traveling, the dogs were able to make its way to Great Britain where the dogs kept breeding with other dogs which eventually made the American Pitbull Terriers name change to a Mastiff. Throughout the first century A.D, Rome seized the dog breed after overthrowing the native inhabitants of Britain. The dog breed spread throughout the European continent where the dog multiplied with a lot of other different dogs. Pit bull researchers who believe this theory about uncontrollable breeding believe that this complicated mixture was designed to make today's American Pitbull Terrier. The second theory is that pit bulls started in England in the course of the Norman Conquest of 1066. In this theory the English used the American Pitbull Terrier to gather up bulls and that is how the dogs name came to be in England as the Bullenbeissers. Bullenbeissers also means “bull biter”. During this time period a new sport came out that people would bet on where the dogs would get hurt. The dogs would be forced to mess with a bull where people would make bets worth a lot of money on the dogs based on their skills, strength, etc. This is the most certain explanation in where the pit bulls name actually came from. The dog still is not a specific breed, but the bullenbeissers ancestors were bred with terriers. That is where the American Pitbull Terrier got the strength and power of a mastiff, but built smaller. It is also extremely smart like a terrier. This theory is understood that British immigrants were the reason that this mastiff-terrier breed was brought to the United States of America. After the Mastiff-Terrier came to the United States of America, dog breeders restricted the breeding accumulation to just with smaller dogs which makes a small built dog that weighed about 25-55 pounds.
This dog was meticulously only bred with the American Bulldog which in this theory made today’s American Pitbull Terrier. A lot of Americans claim some type of confusion with the Pit bull label. Technically the word “Pit bull” does not justify with any specific breed of dog, but it more often gives a false accusation of a variety of distinct breeds. Since they have comparable body and head structures, many breeds are falsely taken as pit bulls which also includes the Pitbull terrier, the Staffordshire bulldog terrier, or the American bulldog. Throughout time, dog breeders have distinguished the main pit bulls to just two different kinds of specific …show more content…
breeds. Pitbulls, also known as the American Pitbull Terrier are very courageous, loyal and heroic dogs. The body of the pit bulls are like a medium size and their body shape is about the shape of a rectangle. Their heads are very majestic with very powerful necks. They have very wide chests that are also very strong and muscular hind legs. Most pit bulls are extremely strong and they are also very alert which is also a good characteristic to have. The legs of the American Pitbull Terrier are very strong but they are not too big to where their legs look overwhelming to the body. The feet of the dog are sturdy and strong as well and are a good size when comparing to the legs of the dog. The toes of the feet are very arched, which gives them a better chance of running fast. They do not have flat feet which is a good thing because that would be a very big disadvantage to the dog, but since it does not have flat feet, it also gives the dog a very fit physical appearance which makes the dog look very strong and intimidating. Both female and male dogs of this breed have a lot of muscle in their body so they are not that light.
The average male that is an adult weighs about 35 to 60 pounds and the average female that is an adult weighs about 30-50 pounds. American Pitbull Terriers are very athletic dogs so they should be very fit and running around. With all the exercise that the dog requires, the body and weight of the dog should be in proportion. Adding on to that, there are many different colors and patterns for the American Pitbull Terriers, but one of the man colors that are avoided is Merle. It’s a solid base coat colors splotched with red, brownish, or blue spots or patches. It is avoided because many people believe that the color has to do with the ancestors of the dog breeding with another breed to give this certain color and pattern in their
genes. The head of the American Pitbull Terrier is the most outstanding and special characteristic feature of the dog breed. The faces are wide and kind of flat to a certain extent. The heads are about medium size compared to other dogs, and they also have about medium sized ears that look like triangles that hang down. The eye color for these dogs are like the eye color of humans. Any eye color is common except for the color blue. Blue is a very rare color for this dog breed. The nose and snout of the dog is very defined and sculpted. The jaws of the dog are very muscular and strong. Since the jaws are extremely strong, it gives the American Pitbull Terrier a big advantage in the Animal Kingdom as being an extraordinary dog with one of the strongest bites. The dogs have a scissor bite structure for their teeth. That is when the top layer of teeth layover the bottom layer of teeth and are very close to each other leaving only a little bit of space left in between. Also the front teeth are way skinnier than the teeth in the back excluding the canine teeth. The canine teeth are very sharp and big compared to the rest of the teeth. The back of the teeth are thick, wide and sharp and ready to chew through whatever the dog bites.
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 is a protector to children and the bulky build of pit bulls makes them a very easy breed to target. These opinions have severely skewed the reputation of pit bulls that were originally bred to be nanny dogs and take care of small children....
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there is a “great deal of confusion associated with the label ‘Pit Bull,’” as it does not refer to a single breed of dog, but rather to a group of breeds with similar characteristics1. These characteristics include short hair, a wide skull and shoulders, muscle definition, stocky build and a deep jawline, the combination of which create a dog that manages to strike fear into a perfect stranger. The term ‘Pit Bull’ is derived from the bulldog, which was originally bred as a hunting dog for large game, but has since developed into a “loyal companion rather than a working dog.”1 Their history as “gripping dogs” for hunters follows them into modern society, as many of these dogs have been inhumanely pitted against one another as well as other animals for sport and for human entertainment1. It is because of these illegal fighting rings that ‘Pit Bull’ type breeds have become the subje...
Many people associate a negative connotation with the dog breed “pit bull.” These dogs are thought to be dangerous and problematic. However, much of this can be attributed to the mass amounts of negative media attention that pit bull breeds receive as opposed to other breeds of dogs that can be just as dangerous. For example, The National Canine Research Council did a four-day study on dog-bite repo...
There is no such breed as a "pit bull". "Pit bull" applies to mainly 3 breeds but is very often used to describe any medium-sized short-haired dog with a square muzzle.
"United Kennel Club: American Pit Bull Terrier. " Ukcdogs.com, 2013. Web. 27 Nov 2013.
Pit bulls are believed to have originated in the late 1700’s, when the terriers, typically small dogs bred to catch vermin, were crossbred with bulldogs, a stockier dog whose duty was to catch stray cattle. This produced a dog with a high prey drive with a medium-sized, stocky build and powerful jaws. Contrary to popular belief, the dogs were originally used in the sport of bull-baiting, where dogs would attack the cattle - not other dogs. Since the sport was executed in a pit, the dogs were dubbed ‘pit bulls’ and that name has stuck since. When the sport was banned in 1835, the people who relied on these dogs for an income turned the dogs against each other.
When most people today see a pitbull they see it as a monster who could snap at any moment. Something that they should protect themselves and their family from; but that is not necessarily true. Is any one man or woman exactly like the last? A human being’s personality along with their capacity for violence is molded by their past and how they were treated growing up; pit bulls are no different. In today’s society pitbulls are unfairly discriminated against because they are favored among street gangs and dog fighting rings, leaving a staggering number of loyal and loving dogs homeless or mistreated.
In recent years it has been the pit bull which has come under the scrutiny of legislative bodies, as their reputation becomes more and more sullied by street crime. To say “pit bull,” however, is a vague reference to several pit bull types, which are considered separate breeds by registries like the American Kennel Club (AKC). Each type has a slightly different breeding history; many began with the breeding of bulldogs with terriers to produce a loyal, compact and tenacious breed (“American Pit Bull Terrier”). The three standard pit bull types most often mentioned by name in breed-specific legislation include the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. That is not the extent of the legislation, however, which also includes dogs that “substantially conform to the breed standards established by the American Kennel Club” (Melvindale)....
The American Pit Bull is considered as a genuine breed because there are various breeds of pit bull that could have been mixed with other dogs. Pit bulls were raised for baiting larger animals during the hunting seasons. With the faithfulness of t...
...ports Illustrated cover photo of a pit bull (Pit Bull Rescue Central, "Breed Information”). Dog fighting made a comeback during the 1980s and the pit bull became the favorite macho dog for dog fighters. The dogs were trained to kill or be killed. Pit bulls were also the preferred guard dog for gangs, thugs and criminals. Since the supporters and detractors of pit bulls hold such disparate opinions regarding the ferocity of the breeds, it is only hoped that further discussion and education will help resolve the sad fate that awaits these unfortunate animals. Simply placing all the blame on the breeds will not solve the problems of dog fighting, overbreeding, aggressive training, and excessive euthanizations. Lastly, the biased, sensationalistic publicity of horrific dog attacks which has destroyed the reputation of the once beloved All American Dog must cease.
A pit bull is not a breed of dog but rather a type of dog. Pit bulls are several dogs of different breeds grouped together that exhibit similar characteristics. Some of the dogs that are most commonly referred to as a pit bull are: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and the Mini Bull Terrier. There are over twenty-five different bulldogs classified as pit-bull type dogs (Pitbull Advo...
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)
The name pit bull is used loosely to categorize many “bully breeds” of dogs. Several breeds that are often referred to as pit bulls are the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Bull Terrier and most commonly, the American Pit Bull Terrier. When statistics on “pit bulls” are taken, people are actually comparing a group of dogs rather than individual breeds. Several communities have enacted BSL, and many have repealed this legislation because it simply does not work. Topeka, Ks.
Armando Christian Perez, otherwise known as Pitbull, was born in Miami, Florida on January 14, 1981. At a young age his parents divorced and he was raised by his mother until she found out about his drug dealing business. Once his secret was revealed his mother placed him in the foster system and he then grew up with a family in Roswell, Georgia. He went to school at Coral Park High School, where he graduated and made the tough decision to not continue on to college. Pitbull persued his rapping dreams until he was noticed by a famous rapper and from there his career really began. Pitbull is most prominent for his rapping, but he has also played parts in many movies and has developed his own school.
A vital question that must be asked though is what is a pit bull? The answer to this has become vague in today’s society, but the simple answer is that there is no one single dog that is a pit bull. There is a myriad of many different breeds that have been grouped together