Many people say pit bulls are atrocious, but are they? Some people own pit bulls that are not aggressive. Some people just over exaggerate pit bull attacks, and that just makes others petrified of these dogs.
In Miami-Dade County Votes To Keep Pit Bulls Out by, Roberto Gomez, it says that pit bulls are a dreadful animal. Miami-Dade County Votes To Keep Pit Bulls Out also talks about attacks such as the attack at the Moreira’s house that happened to Melissa in her driveway when she got home as a pit bull was on her doorstep. Not all pit bulls are like this, and other dogs are like this sometimes too. Pit bulls should not be banned from the United States.
Many breeds of dogs attack and bite people, So if the government bans pit bulls for the attacks
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they should ban all dogs that attack people and other dogs. My neighbors own a pet pit bull, and it is not aggressive. It does not bite or attack anyone. She is nice to anyone if she is not disturbed while sleeping, which is not usually a problem. People usually over exaggerate, if one dog bites one person or even there is two attacks they act like it is the end of the world.
With one, two, three, four, or even five pit bulls in the whole United States does not mean the government needs to ban the species of pit bulls in the U.S. With the other information, many other dogs bite and attack people.
People only pay attention to the attacks that pit bulls are responsible for. If pit bull attacks are so bad they should ban all dogs from the U.S. All dogs attack people so what does that mean about banning dogs.
Pit bulls have not always been bad and had a bad reputation they used to be guard dogs and companions. In the article Pit Bulls Haven’t Always Had a Bad Rep it says that “In the early 1900s, the pit bull was one of the most respected breeds in America. Pit bulls became the most popular kind of dog. Pit bulls are just like any other dogs, a companion, a loving friend, and house guarder. The government should not ban them just because there were a few attacks. People are afraid because they heard about a pit bull attack. They walk to different sides of the sidewalk, or family will not come to their family members houses because they have exotic
animals. Not all pit bulls attack people some just feel frightened so they feel they need to protect themselves. Pit bulls are not bad dogs people just over exaggerate their attacks. People feel the need to protect themselves from a dog that is trying to protect itself. The government has no reason to ban pit bulls for if they are not banning other dogs.
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.
What words come to mind when one hears the words “pit bull?” How about aggressive, violent, or dangerous? In many cases, this isn’t actually true. Because of the negative media attention for attacks on humans and other dogs that pit bull breeds receive, many Americans place a stigma on pit bulls, tagging them as dangerous and vicious. This stigma typically applies to all pit bulls, not just the ones that are actually dangerous. To remedy the issue of dangerous dogs attacking other beings, the legislative act known as breed-specific legislation is being debated throughout the United States. Gary J. Patronek, a veterinary doctor, defines breed-specific legislation as a law than “bans, restricts, or imposes conditions on ownership of specific breeds or dogs presumed to pose greater risk of biting people” (788). Breed-specific legislation is commonly debated in communities that have recently experienced a dog-bite related injury or fatality (Patronek, Slater, and Marder 788). However, this law would ban all dogs of the pit bull breed or any related dog based solely on their breed, rather than disposition. Therefore, breed-specific legislation should not be enacted throughout the United States because is biased against pit bulls and is ineffective in reducing dog-bite attacks by ignoring other aggressive dog breeds.
Web. 27 Nov 2013. <http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs.php>. Netherlands Will Lift Ban On Pit Bulls, Saying No Decrease In Bites. "
One reason Pit Bulls should not be banned is because they can be very helpful to humans. For example, pit bulls were once kept as hunters and guardians. Today, they are even being used as service dogs for people in need. There was also a pit bull named, Stubby, who saved his entire platoon from a poisonous gas attack. (“Pit Bulls Haven’t Always Had a Bad Rep”). Pit bulls are also great dogs for companionship and to improve your quality of life. As you can see, pit bulls can be useful in many ways.
A menace to society, lurking in the streets, just waiting for its next victim? This couldn’t be further from the truth for most pit bulls. These fantasised versions plague the breed, outlawing them in many cities, states, and even some countries entirely. These bans are called Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), and in over 700 American cities these laws are in effect. They are in place to decrease the number of attacks by dogs.
There are plenty controversial issues about bully breeds and whether they are acceptable or safe dogs to own. In July a woman was mauled in her yard and killed by a dog in Montreal. Due to this unfortunate incident the mayor Denis Coderre created a bill called BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) which was approved by the legislation. This bill states that determined by their breed or pitbull features “American Pitbull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs or any dog with strains of these breeds” will be unadoptable; they must wear a muzzle in public as well as a leash that’s 4 feet long and in most cases they will be euthanized due to their breed. BSL should be reversed because the real problem is irresponsible dog owners, the irresponsible owners will just switch breeds and any dog has the potential to hurt someone.
Most of the dogs on this list are common household pets, like the Labrador retriever, and are normally non-aggressive and very friendly. Many times these dogs show no sign of aggression and pose no threat to society. Perspective One Breed-specific laws were put in place with the expectation to help prevent dog bites and attacks. The State and Federal government both came to the conclusion that this is a positive way to promote safety from dog attacks. “Both state and federal courts consistently uphold the constitutionality of breed-specific pit bull laws.... ...
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)
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
Should Pit Bulls be banned? Many people will argue that the pit bull breed should be banned due to its 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.
Pit bulls and several other breeds of dogs that are thought to be overly aggressive and violent are being banned in cities and towns. Are pit bulls a dangerous breed or are they just like any other dog? Many people believe that they are in fact dangerous and aggressive by nature but this is not true. Pitt bulls are being falsely accused for being a violent breed and because of the negative aspects associated with the breed, such as dog fights and vicious attacks, they are being unfairly targeted in breed specific bans.
Proof of this is in a newspaper editorial called The Media and the Pit Bull it said “The media intentionally over-reports incidents involving pit bulls, while keeping silent on attacks commited by dogs with better reputations, such as labradors.” It also said “If a dogs breed is unknown news media will often call it a pit bull.” Since they do this it makes pit bulls seem even worse and more likely to need to be banned. Would you like it if someone said that a pit bull attack happened near you and maybe a rottweiler or even some small little chihuahua did it? Then people might think that anyone that has a pit bull in the area that that was their dog when it
Pit-Bulls are being banned from almost every state because they are seen as violent hostile dogs. Which they are not any dog you have can be turned into an aggressive dog not just Pit-Bulls. A Pit-bull is a dog of an American variety of bull terriers, noted for its muscular build and often associated with ferocity. The talk about banning pit-bulls started in 1986. The banning of pit-bulls should be stopped. How can you just up and ban one type of bread of dog because of how people make them out to be. There are more violent dogs out in the world besides pit bulls. If they want to punish someone they should punish the people who turn these dogs into such monsters.
As an animal lover, I am often saddened whenever I hear news about the injustice being done to pit bulls (also spelt 'pitbull' by the way). In fact, several cities and countries have enacted breed specific legislation limiting or outright banning the ownership of some dog breeds.
Pitbulls are never intentionally aggressive they only ever become aggressive because they either had the lack of training or because they have once or even experienced multiple cases of abuse or neglect. Yes, any dog can go through this same thing but there is already this controversy that pitbulls are the problem. The only difference between a pitbull and other dogs are the fact that pitbulls already have that reputation of being a bad dog, a dog that attacks just to attack and a dog that has that vicious mode always on. Although there was once a time when pitbulls were seen as protectors. For example according to “ Meet Sergeant Stubby, America's Original Dog of War ”, by Gillian Kane, he states, “ On July 6, 1921...Sergeant Stubby, a short brindle bull terrier mutt, was officially a decorated hero of World War I...He had reportedly comforted wounded warriors on bullet-strafed battlefields. It was said he could sniff out poison gas, barking warnings to doughboys in the trenches.” During this time pitbulls did not yet have that perception of being a malicious dog. So, for many years people had a clear conscious about what type of dog they were, they had the idea that they were just caring and loving dogs, and they were able to be treated like any other dog because of the good deed that Stubby