Dogs are a man’s best friend. If you go into many American’s homes you will find a furry four legged friend. Chances are if you watch television you have seen that ASPCA commercial with Sarah McLachlan’s “Arms of an Angel,” playing in the background. The most prominent dog in these heart wrenching videos are pit bulls. Pit bulls have a ferocious stigma in the United States and are being put down is mass numbers every day. Studies estimate that up to 1 million Pits are euthanized per year, or 2
Should Pit bulls be banned? 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. A vital question that must
truth about this dog breed. A common myth about a pit bull is that they have locking jaws. However, people who fear pit bulls or have little knowledge about them base their opinion off of what others say. But, pit bulls do not have locking jaws, they have powerful muscles in their jaws that enable them to keep it closed an make people believe that it is locked up. Additionally, supporters of pit bulls know that these days are very powerful and have intimidating appearance, but these dogs are not “killer
When I got a Pit Bull, I knew the risks I was taking. These types of dogs seem to be violent and aggressive. People see them as trouble, dangerous, and killers. This is because of the reputation of the Pit Bull and how they are forced to fight each other against their will. Pit Bulls are known to be used for dog fights and people see them only as wild animals rather household pets or part of the family. We should find a way to help change this point of view. This can all be changed by the way one
Pit Bull Dog Fighting Throughout the years society has sought many different forms of entertainment. For instance, in ancient roman times there were many different forms of entertainment. One form was chariot racing where they used a set of four horses on about seven different teams and raced. There was also Gladiators, which were usually prisoners who would fight to the death. Then came along dog fighting. Dog fighting is a cruel sport that people do illegally. Two dogs are faced to fight and try
dirt walking trails; people comment on how cute the dog is, and some even let their children go over to pet the dog. Further back, down that same trail, a man is getting into shape by walking his American Pit Bull Terrier. The atmosphere suddenly changes for the same people around this animal. People on the trail try to avoid the dog and few make comments to their children to stay away; “that is a mean dog.” Only this Pitbull is not “mean,” this dog has never hurt a human or another animal in her The
the most dangerous dog to ever live. People like to train Pit Bulls to fight other dogs until they are either hurt or dead. The owners that train the dogs are usually the ones that make the dog turn out to be vicious and dangerous. “Each year, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized, approximately 40% of whom are Pit Bulls”(Moore). Pit Bulls don’t know better to understand which is right from wrong since they’re being raised up to fight and protect. Pit Bulls aren’t good family dogs due to the power of
pit bull has received a bad reputation from the media due to dog fighting cases and false stories. During both world wars the American Pit Bull Terrier was used for many military propaganda posters because of its powerful and loyal characteristics as well as held officer positions in the military. Many households, such as my own, find the breed to be the best pets for their families because Pit Bulls are very protective and loving dogs. Even though Pit bulls can have an aggressive behavior if not
Owning A Pit Bull Own a Good Dog Own A Pit Bull There are many different qualities to consider when choosing a dog. Pit Bulls have all the qualities needed to become a great companion. Although, if you treat them wrong when they're growing up there is a good chance they will get out of control. If you raise them right you will have one of the best dogs ever. For example my friend had a Pit Bull that he would hit for no reason and one-day the dog attacked him and hurt him pretty bad. This
myself, know that Pit Bulls have always been known as the “nanny dog” throughout history because of how much they love children and their loyalty to their families. Mean or vicious dogs come from ignorant, irresponsible owners. The bottom line is that not all pit bulls are bad. Believe none of what you hear and none of what you see. The majority of what people know about pit bulls is pure myth. In a recent study in June 2010, 122 dog breeds were given temperament tests by the American Temperament Testing
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
them as dogs that are dangerous, and some of us think of them as just ordinary dogs. However, when we think deeper into what they really are, not many know that pit bulls are just a mix of different breeds. The legal definition of a pit bull is a class of dogs that includes the breeds: American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog and any other purebred or mixed breed dog that is a combination of these dogs “Pit bull Ban Punishes Dog for Bad
advanced society there are still humans who thrive on the killing of defenseless animals. Some people do this for the fun and the sport, while others do it as a way to make a living. The three animals that are most commonly abused are cocks, bulls and dogs. These animals fight against other animals and humans. Usually these fights go to the death. The term cruel sports is most often used to describe these fights. Cruel animal sports can be defined as an arranged fight between two animals or an animal
are not naturally violent dogs. It’s always interesting to see how people treat animals considering how nicely they’re treated. The main reason pit bulls end up violent is because their owners train them that way or are treated wrong. In Jonathan Edwards’ article it says “Norfolk Animal Protection Unit Officer Stephanie Cherry-Rupert said despite being mauled by a pit bull a year and a half ago. She was attacked because a bad owner couldn’t handle four of control dogs” (Pit bulls: menace, 2016)
personality trait of the Pit Bull breed is determination. Whatever Pit Bulls do, they do it with enthusiasm, and it is this trait that can make it seem like they have a locking jaw “when they bite down on something they are determined not to release it” (petfinder.com).For example, i have two pit bulls a lot of times i roughing them up and play around their mouth area. They begin to bite sometimes i always keep an arm protector on me so when they bite it
feared, misunderstood, and abused breed of dog. Some commonly known reasons that they are considered to be so dangerous is because of their tendency to "lock their jaws" and their underdevelopment of the skull. Due to how the brain grows, the skull will crush the brain and mess with its function. Although these are only two reasons giving detail as to why one may think pit bulls are dangerous, there are dozens to prove how they are just as friendly as any other breed. Contrary to people 's belief, pit
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
Breed specific legislation is a blight, born by fear unto the world. Prejudice mixed with ignorance and fear sparked the end of the reign of “America’s breed” in the 1980s (Flanagin), and began the pit bull genocide that continues to this day. Unfortunately, breed specific legislation is an ineffective attempt to kill that which is not understood. Used as a recruiting agent in both world wars, the pit bull became a symbol of the American ideal (Flanagin). Strength and perseverance, traits associated
other dog receives more negative attention or media coverage than the American Pit Bull Terrier. For many years the media has led many to believe that pit bulls are a dangerous breed of dog. It seems like whenever a story of a dog attack is released it's about someone being a victim of a pit bull. The breed is the victim of careless owners and cruel breeders. This had led to the unfair stereotype put upon pit bulls. History: The pit bull was not always labeled as an aggressive dog. In
Title of Speech- One of the World’s Most Misunderstood Breed of Dog the Pitbull Terrier Topic- American Pitbull Terrier/Bull dog Specific Purpose- To inform my classmates on the one of the World’s Most Misunderstood Breed of Dog the Pitbull Terrier