Dog Fighting : A Type Of Bloodsport Defined As Opposing Two Game Dogs

“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

206). Further research shows that Pit Bulls aren’t the most dangerous breed of dog. They are ranked higher for their tolerance than they are for their aggression (Baldwin, S. 2016). No matter what real facts and statistics say, Pit Bulls are still being discriminated against and banned all around the world. As the years, have gone on, it has been harder and harder to own a Pit Bull. Many neighborhood or apartment complexes won’t allow you to live in their facilities if you own a Pit Bull or anything that remotely looks like a Pit Bull. If that isn’t enough, most insurance agencies won’t cover you, your family or your home if you own a Pit Bull (ReidHead, J, L 2017). Because of all these regulations and limitation when owning a Pt Bull, owners and Pit Bull advocates are working harder to push their point that it’s the owner that makes the dog. With proper training and responsible owners Pit Bulls are not a threat or a danger to society. Pit Bulls are no more dangerous than any dog breed with they are trained and raised responsibly. In this paper, I be explaining how irresponsible Pit Bull owners are the cause of Pit Bulls aggression towards people and other animals by explaining the history of the breed, Pit Bulls involvement in dog fighting, gang violence and true statistics surrounding the breed. To solve this problem, I recommend that all future and

This fight leaves the dogs dripping with blood, in pain, weak, and tired. And that is part of the reason why I agree for it being banned. Yet it also shows that the dogs are sting and fight their own battles. The activities that occurred are common nature for dogs. Such instincts date back to their

(Fact) Around 1835, the British Parliament passed the Cruelty to Animals Act. The pitting of dogs against larger animals was out of the question. They soon began pitting dogs against one another, that is how dog fighting began and is still going on till this day even though it became illegal back in 1976 in all 50 states including District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands. The pit bull quickly became popular as it traveled around the world. In the United States, they were also useful for herding animals and guarding crops and their families.

The pits that are raised in a fighting environment usually are the more aggressive dogs and the more likely to be euthanized because of their aggressive behavior. These fighting dogs are the reasons for most of the stereotypes directed towards the dog breeds. For example: “Pit bulls are the most aggressive dog breed” (17 Things...) Pit Bulls scored an 86.8% on the American Temperament Test or the ATT, which is a test that all dog breeds take in order to figure out the dog’s temper and aggression. The higher the score the better the dog, and the Pits just so happen to score second best, putting them above other common “nicer” household dogs like the Golden Retriever, the Beagle and the German Shepherd (Pisani). There are also many Pit Bulls being blamed for the actions of their owners, because of many of these actions it has caused many states to ban Pits. There are 17 states in the U.S. that have some type of pan against the breed (Pit Bull Bans (USA)...). Although these bans are places many criminals still continue to breed the dogs under ground and receive no

Across the world people abuse animals for sport, gambling, and pure exploitation like dog fighting, cock fighting, and breeding dogs just to be able to sell them to places such as shady pet stores and such. Dog fighting is a very lucrative illegal activity that goes largely unpunished these people take poor dogs and inbreed them with their moms, dads, and siblings to be able to create the perfect fighting dog that can make them loads of money. Some other things these groups do include giving them drugs that induce rage and make them even more lethal. These sorts of activities give other breeds such as pit bulls bad reputation; any dog regardless of type can be prone to violence, especially due to birth defects to inbreeding. In other parts

It is true, Pit Bulls are more susceptible to becoming a fighting dog due to their build. Owners of these dogs do not care care of their own dog’s well being as shown by the dog’s environment. The animals are often held out in muddy chains twenty four hours a day, starved and beaten by their owners, never receiving any kind of love. Some dogs have their teeth filed for a sharp edge, are injected with harmful steroids, and spend numerous hours racing on a treadmill.(CBC News Windsor) In the ring, it gets even worse. When former orange county prosecutor George Hoovler entered a dog fighting scene, he was taken aback, truly shocked at what he was viewing. "I had been to a number of murder scenes," Hoovler remarks "but I was appalled." (Weir). The fighting pits themselves are typically compact and not sanitary at all due to the brutal brawl that takes place inside them. These dogs are trained to attack each other with aggression and no remorse, ripping jaws and veins a part until one is so nearly dead there can be a declared winner. The loser however if not already dead, is then tortured for their loss and even murdered in petrifying ways. Some may be shot, others could be electrocuted, drowned, and even hanging is a technique used. The fighting dogs do fight for a purpose, they fight to live. Despite the cruel abuse the dogs receive from their past owners, the dogs that live

Dog fighters say to have the best fighting dog in the arena is to get them while they are young. The reason why dog fighters want the dogs as puppies because, it’s to train them so they can learn when they are small but when they are big for example: if you get a pit bull at an old age they would not be able to use that dog because of the fact that they are already old, weak, and there body just can’t move that fast anymore so they would either bait the pit bull or kill it in some kind of way. According to Heger “during the 1800's dogfights were advertised in national magazines” (Heger, 2). As we see today pit bulls really are the main type of dogs that dog fighters would choose and also bloodlines that could either mix with the breed of pit bulls or other blood lines who are stronger and fiercer. However another thing that Heger points out is that the “dogs are frequently injected with steroids of other illegal drugs, beaten, or starved in an effort to increase aggression” (Heger, 4). This

People in the public are lead to believe that Pit Bulls are bred only as fighting dogs and that they are aggressive to other dogs and humans. It is unfortunately true that some Pit Bulls are bred for fighting but, not all are. There is a small percentage overall of Pit Bulls that are used as fighting dogs, mostly Pit Bulls are family dogs. “Some pit bulls were selected and bred for their fighting ability. That means that they may be more likely than other breeds to fight with dogs. It doesn’t mean that they can’t be around other dogs or that they’re unpredictably aggressive. Other pit bulls were specifically bred for work and companionship. These dogs have long been popular family pets, noted for their gentleness, affection and loyalty.” (Position). This states that not all Pit Bulls are threatening and have a desire to fight. I believe that dog fighting is wrong and should be illegal throughout the United States. Dog fighting is a very popular underground form of entertainment.

“These dogs have long been popular family pets, noted for their gentleness, affection and loyalty.” ("The Truth about Pit Bulls."). Pit bulls aren’t fighting dogs anymore, if anything they are starved for attention. “It’s also important to note that some dog breeds are now bred for entirely different jobs than those for which they were originally developed” ("The Truth about Pit Bulls"). The only way a pit bull would be a fighting dog would be because of its owner. If an owner teaches their pit bull to fight then then of course the dog is going to be aggressive and do as it’s taught, but the dog will not fight without being raised that way. If pit bulls are given a chance they can live in peace with

Pit bulls have been the main choice for dog fights throughout the years and are mostly bred just to keep more pit bulls in the ring, which has been the most inhumane. The puppies are raised in violence which creates vicious dogs for the fights. They have been selected for numerous fights because of their athletic build and ability to keep fighting even if they have broken legs or injured really badly. They have been selected for fights because of their athletic build and ability to keep fighting even if they have broken legs or injured really badly ( ). Any type of criminal likes the look of a mean companion that they could use for their own benefit, thus the pit bulls seemed ideal for any given circumstance. “Dogmen” are breeders that take dogs in for dog fights and their breed of choice as well is its. If a dog is under attack, naturally they are gonna fight their instincts and fight back. Like any living creature a dog has a fight or flight instinct that kicks in when threatened and they go on autopilot to protect themselves or their young as

The fighting alone is abuse, but the prepping for the fight itself is even more horrifying. Pit Bulls spend their lives in a small cage cooped up in filthy conditions. Trainers add weights to the Pit Bulls chain to strengthen the dogs upper body. The Pit Bulls are beaten and starved to increase their aggressiveness. Trainers force the Pit Bull to kill cats or rabbits as form of training to practice for the real deal. After fifteen months of training, the Pit Bull will participate in a "roll" where the Pit Bull fights another for ten minutes to test and seeif the dog is worth the trainers time anymore. If not, the dog is neglected or killed (Silverman 4). This a prime example that people are the problem, not the breed. Some may argue that the American Pit Bull Terrier was bred to fight and attack people; however, it is the trainers who abuse and neglect the breed to make the breed trust no one. Through proper training from a professional trainer, the Pit Bull attacks would go down.

Pit bulls are put through abuse like innocent people get shot for no reason. The abuse of Pit bulls is so bad little children day after day are attacked because of people who abuse them. Pit bulls tend to be the best fighting dog, because of its strength, high pain tolerance, and desire to please it’s owner. The owners of these dogs happen to abuse,torture, and even use them as bait if they're not good fighters. Examples like they're not strong enough or not aggressive, and especially if they won’t kill the other dog. Dog fighting also happens to be a felony in 43 states in the U.S and a misdemeanor in 7 states. Which makes it illegal in all 50

"When baiting large animals was outlawed in the 1800's, people turned instead to fighting their dogs against each other" ("Position Statement..."). A group of immigrants brought dog fighting to the new world and brought their dogs as well. "British immigrants to the U.S. at that time brought dog fighting, as well as their dogs, to the New World" (Bastian). Even though dogs were aggressive towards animals there were still attacks but the owners were at fault so they blamed them for it. For over a hundred years, owners were responsible for any attack which “was enough to prevent attacks" (Bastian). Bans for dog fighting was issued to make sure there was no more aggressiveness toward anyone anymore and it didn't work because it came back in the 1900’s. “Dog fighting came back in the 80’s and the pit bulls were a popular choice to fight with” (Bastian). Ever since dog fighting, shelters have to be careful on who is adopting the dogs and see if they are worthy for them to take the dog in. “Anyone who tries to adopt a pit bull has to be screened” (Knapp). The dog’s aggressiveness is due to dog fighting and they need to resolve this or the situation would get

Once the dogs prove to be ready, they are placed in the pit against larger dogs to test their willingness or determination to face collapse and future defeat. If the dogs pass the test, they are deemed ready to fight. When this happens, they are brought into the arenas after being washed, to make sure they have nothing on their coats that will harm the other dogs. A pitch usually consisting of plywood walls, about twenty feet in diameter with carpet, is where the fight will take place. Inside of the pit there will be an indication of lines, usually marked by masking tape or paint. The animals are brougt to the pitch by their owners. Inside the arena there will be one referee and the two owners of the dogs. On command, the dogs will be released, they smash together like a couple of mac trucks. They look like a wrestling match with teeth, biting one another, trying not to let go of their opponet. The matches can last up to forty-five minutes and end when one dog can no longer fight back because of exhaustion or death.