Would you want your child around a big pit bull? Pit bulls are more than just muscle and bite, they can be great family dogs if raised correctly. Pit bulls are given a bad rap because of the owners who raised them up to act like that, to be mean and aggressive. These days when pit bulls are on the news is rarely a good thing, if its not about an attack on a child or a shooting by police, its a story of neglect or abuse. These stories have added fuel to the fire and has forged a frightening image of the pit, a ferocious short-fused and a massively damaging lock jaw bite. But pit bull experts state that pits are not inherently aggressive, but actually suffer by hands of an irresponsible owner that is drawn to the dogs macho image and encourages …show more content…
the aggression for fighting and protection. The only true pit bull is the American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier, but there are many mixed breeds. The ASPCA says this about the pits, “A well-socialized and well-trained pit bull is one of the most delightful, intelligent and gentle dogs imaginable.” In general, pits are not aggressive towards people, but pits are actually “less tolerant” to other dogs than a lot of other breeds. Says Pamela Reid, Vice Prest. of the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior center in NY. They also have a “great tenacity” which means rgar if and when they put their mind to something, they will do it do it. Thats what makes them really good dogs for sports like weight pulling. They are very strong, athletic animals. Pits were first used for baiting bulls and bears, and then later were bred to fight other dogs. At first their rep. was amazing and they were considered the perfect family pet because they were so good around children and people in general. However the everything changed late in the 90’s when pits were popular among people who were not focusing on training them for the good attributes of the breed, rather they wanted the strong scary looking dog. “every dog is an individual” From Jim Gorant, a Sports Illustrated senior editor and author of The Lost Dogs, a book that was written about Michael Vick’s dog’s and their redemption. “Pit bulls are just dogs and if they are not raised properly and socialized and treated right, they can have behavior problems, but they aren’t any more problematic than any other breed by nature” says Gorant. Some cities have even gone to lengths to ban the breed. People who oppose pit bulls and want to see them gone will argue that pit bulls are more likely to attack anything they see. However the ASPCA and other groups have suggested against bans. they suggest a study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Attacks, it states there were difficulties that occurred when trying to identify mixed breeds, and in calculating a bite rate, the researchers found that there was inconsistent data causing them a hard time trying to determine what breed and if it happened not to be serious enough to require an ER visit, than a bite rate would not be able to be made. Reid says a lot of different things can lead to a tendency for aggression, that includes breeding dogs for protection, dog fighting, social status, or financial gain. Abuse, neglect, chaining, tethering and wrong obedience training and supervision also make that list. Pit bulls are not exactly what many people believe they are.
we are proud owners of pit bulls, we currently have 2 however we have raised 4, and only one has had any behavior problem. However it was the original owners who had raised her for the beginning stages of her life, but she managed to break out of it, she can now be around playful children and people. However all of our other dogs turned out completely fine, we never really had any trouble with them. It is all in the owners hands of how the pit will act. There are myths about pit bulls that make them seem more vicious than they really are. First, pits do not actually have locking jaws, however they are terriers and terriers are known to bite, hold, and shake more so than any other breed.Second, they can’t actually endure massive amounts of pain, pits are actually whimpy in some ways. Pit bulls do not like going out into the cold or rain, however when aroused or agitated they may be less responsive to pain. Finally, pits are also not unpredictable, the popular noting that a pit will go their entire life fine then just one day turn on their owner. This is no more likely to happen with pits than it is with any other type of dog. Pit bulls are just like any other dog, they have the same right to be adopted and taken care of like any other
breed. Stacy Coleman executive director of the Animal farm foundation inc. says the awareness about pits is growing and more are being adopted, “It has gotten much better for the dogs,” Coleman says “People have seen that these dogs are out there and deserve help right now.” If we continue to raise awarness we will eventually get pit bulls the respect they deserve. Pits are only aggressive and mean when raised at the hands of an abusive, negligent owner who is only looking for the image portrayed by pit bulls. The mean, macho, guard dog, they want a beast. When trained properly, a pit can be the most gentle and lovable dog you will ever meet. That’s why we should all support the positive side of pit bulls, spread what a pit bull has the potential to be! “On any given day probably 10 dog attacks occur. But its only news when its a pit bull.” -Jim Gorant
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
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 ...
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...
Thesis Statement: Pit bulls are like any breed of dogs that needs to be handled properly by their owners because they can be taught to be less aggressive and more loyal.
Just the sight of a pit bull instills apprehension and even fear in some people, who believe the dog may attack them for no reason and not let go. Many communities have placed this ostracized breed under severe restrictions; some municipalities have implemented bans outlawing ownership of the breed. Today’s society regards the pit bull as the most vicious and unpredictable of all dog breeds, whereas admirers of the pit bull believe this misconception stems from irresponsible owners and the inflammatory and negative publicity concerning this breed.
GENERAL PURPOSE: To persuade the audience that pit bulls are nice loving dogs. SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To persuade the audience that pit bulls are not naturally dangerous. CENTRAL IDEA: Pit bulls are just like any other dog. It depends on how a pit bull or any other breed of dog is nurtured to determine the characteristics of the dog.
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)
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
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
When pit bulls are either being protective of their owner or being aggravated they can sometimes be aggressive and when this happens that's when news articles and the media start giving pit bulls a bad name so we should look at the pit bulls statistics.A five-year review of dog-bite injuries from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, published in 2009 in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, found that almost 51 percent of the attacks were from pit bulls, almost 9 percent were from Rottweilers and 6 percent were from mixes of those two
In today's society more often than not the Pit bulls dogs as a breed get a bad reputation. General misconceptions based off of false information lead to Pit Bulls receiving unfair treatment from the public. These dogs are more times than not alienated from the "good dog" category, and feared because of their misleading reputation in today's world. Pit bulls as a breed are loving, supporting, loyal, and caring dogs that deserve more positive recognition from everybody. Unfortunately, some places in the world have gone so far as to ban Pit bulls from being pets. This act is unjust, and frankly idiotic in its nature. Pit bull dogs should not be banned as pets, because the real issue is how the dogs are being raised — not how the dogs act naturally.
As a pitbull owner and advocate, it breaks my heart knowing that this breed makes up the largest percentage of dogs in shelters across the United States. Some people hear or see a pit bull and automatically think “vicious dog.” Once you fall in love with one of these beautiful beasts, you fall in love with them all. I can’t count how many times I’ve met a pit, and they’re all the same – they just want to lick your face and be your best friend. Each year, 1.2 million dogs are being euthanized and approximately 40% of whom are pit bulls.
A woman I work with breeds pit bulls and tells me all the time about how their dog loves her kids and would never hurt them, however if anyone acted out towards them, the dog would more than likely attack. Another situation that demonstrated the dangerous behaviour of these dogs was with my sister’s neighbor who owns a pit bull mix. The neighbor warned my sister to keep her chocolate lab inside when their dog was out because they were worried their dog would attack and kill my sister’s. The owners of these dogs know just how dangerous they can be, but don’t try very hard to prevent anything from
According to “10 Common Misconceptions About Pit Bulls” it states “Since it's been established that they can be fighters, what about lovers? Absolutely! Pit Bulls give more kisses than any other type of dog (it's proven!).” These dogs are very sweet dogs toward humans by them giving out kisses to show their love. If they were such terrible dogs, they would not be exchanging love to people. Also, “10 Common Misconceptions About Pit Bulls” it quotes “Any dog who has this much energy and motivation coded into his DNA can cause problems if he doesn't get enough attention and exercise.” These dogs have to exercise to maintain themselves because they would be weak. Make sure they are paid attention to as they love the attention you give them. Many critics would agree that pit bulls should be sentenced to death. However, all dogs face are vicious in their own way so why do people just blame pitbulls? Stated in “Mauling of boy spurs debate over pit bull 's fate”, “Dog bites are not uncommon. By federal estimates, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year.” This quote describes how pit bulls are not the only dogs who are violent it is many other types of dogs as well. Dogs are very loving and caring if they are taught to