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…
the strongest jaw power of any dog. They jaws while fighting or biting anything lock and there is really no way to have the pit bull release from the thing they are biting and that’s why when they are fighting and they lock on to the other dog it gets real glory. But people just look at pit bulls as the most dangerous dog because of the way other owners treat there pit bulls and is why they get the reputation they get. But really there are like any other dog you can train any dog to fight or to attack anything. Pit bulls should not be banned because there are like any breed of dogs, the owners have a responsibility to raise their pit bulls right, and they shouldn’t be treated differently. First of all there are other aggressive dogs out there besides pit bulls but pit bulls just happen to get the blame because when they attack are being train to attack by their owners.
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…
banned? The owners that have a pit bull should know how to raise them because pit bulls can be very influenced and taught wrong.
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
pet. Pit bulls are like any other dog they can be the most adorable dogs or you can train them into a monster like most people make pit bulls out to be. Pit bulls are still a dog so why are we banding pit bulls? They are like any other dog were they can attack but pit bulls get banned because when they attack they leave the victim ferociously attack but any dog can leave a victim wounded like Rottweiler’s, bull mastiff, German shepherd those are also fighting dogs too. Pit bulls are still dogs and it is not right to band a breed because of what the owners do to them. Pit Bulls have great physical and mental characteristics that make them excellent partners for responsible, active, and caring owners. On the other hand, these same outstanding qualities can make them a little difficult to handle for people who don't have a lot of experience with dog ownership or for those who don't understand the breed very well. And that is where people are misunderstood about pit bulls because they get into the wrong hands of the owners who treat them wrong but really pit bulls are a family pet to because they protect their self and whoever is rising them. Pit bulls are extremely easily to train when they are young like any other dog. Pit Bulls are not human aggressive. The American Pit Bull Terrier as a breed is not human aggressive. Therefore, quite the opposite is true of the breed. They are gentle and perfectly good dogs to own. Like any dog individuals can be unsound and have behavior problems. “They are dogs” not killing machines. Therefore pit bulls should not be banned because they are like any other breeds of dogs there is nothing that can separate pit bulls from any other dog except it’s size the owners also have a responsibility to raise they dog correctly because they can be trained very easily and they are like any other dog. They can be great pets if they get put in the right environment of people and it all depends on how you raise they dog to be.
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
They have twisted the dogs mind into thinking that they have to fight to protect something all the time. Pit bulls are classified as vicious and harmful animals. This is discrimination and is because of media skewing stories, ignorant people that refuse to listen to hard facts, and public attitudes and opinions. These laws against breeds are unconstitutional; there is no legislative basis for these laws. Pit bulls, like any other dog, grow in their temperament.
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.
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.
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).
“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.
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)
What do you think of when I say the word pitbull? Do you picture a cute happy dog, wagging its tail happy to see you? Or do you see a mad dog, foaming mouth lunging at small child? If you are a owner of a pitbull then you probably see the happy cute dog. But if you don't own one then chances are you see pitbulls as mean dogs who are a threat to society. The media has painted a picture in our heads that it's in a pitbulls blood to be aggressive. Due to this false accusation, certain cities have banned breeds labeled as “aggressive”. If someone is caught owning a banned breed, the dog is usually euthanized. This is known as Breed Specific Laws or otherwise known as BSL.
Since then, there has been a constant argument about whether or not this breed should be allowed to be kept as a pet. No one looks at pit bulls as normal dogs anymore. They are viewed as monsters. They have a crazy amount of strength, speed, and stamina. This can be used against them or for them depending on who is debating the issue of their legality.
Again, the owners are to blame for the aggressive behaviors that are seen in pit bulls. The tendencies, which are more commonly seen in pit bulls, was more often seen due to them being used as fighting dogs. With animal rescues and police, dog fighting has calmed and the amount of aggressive dogs is dropping. The problem still remains, though, and may never go away, simply due to irresponsible owners.
Many people will argue that the pit bull breed should be banned due to their vicious and unpredictable nature. There is a belief that they are inherently evil creatures and that they have a genetic predisposition to be destructive killing machines. In many states and cities this has brought about breed specific legislation. Breed specific legislation bans or regulates the ownership of specific breeds of dogs, which almost always includes pit bulls.
Everyday in the United States, there are pit bulls be banned, and euthanized.. There are approximately 937 cities in the united states that has some sort of a Breed Restriction legislation.To me this is absurd! People are getting these dogs and are trained to fight. It 's so wrong. Every time I hear about a dog fight or seeing a pit bull chained up makes me really upset and I 'm tired of it. How would those people feel if they were treated like that? I personally love Pit bulls, but some people don 't. I personally own a brindle pit bull named Boosie. I always say how a dog turns out depends on their owner. I had my dog ever since he was a puppy, and I raised him very well. He 's so sweet and loving. I don 't see how people would want to ban
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.
Are Pit Bulls deserving of being banned from the United States? Are breed specific laws effective? Is there a better way to handle dangerous dogs? Pit Bulls have many people who believe that all should be put down and that they are a dangerous breed. These people do not understand that there are many other ways to handle the situation, that having these laws can make things worse or not change anything, and that each dog is an individual. I believe that breed specific laws against dogs, Pit Bulls especially, are ineffective and I will explain why exactly these laws should be removed and how alternative routes would be better.
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