The posed statement: “Some beliefs are better than other beliefs.” I disagree with this statement. While it is possible for some beliefs to be true and some beliefs to be false, the differences stem from the experiences that formed the beliefs. It could be just a matter of opinion not necessarily a proven fact. My justification of the argument is about my personal experience with Pitbull dogs and German-Shepherd dogs. I do not believe Pitbull dogs are aggressive or mean. We have had four different Pitbulls over the course of my life, each one had a different personality; however, they were not mean, aggressive, or agitated. They are great family dogs, very loyal, attentive to each person in the family. On the contrary, I believe German-Shepherd
When you mention the words Pit Bull, many times people immediately begin talking about the statistics of them attacking other people as well as other dogs. A survey was conducted in 2009 of attack percentages of Pit Bulls compared to other breeds such as Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Chows. Among this survey, the Pit Bull breed scored the lowest with a 0.00125 and the highest being the Rottweiler with a score of 0.00433 (https://defendpitbulls.com/pit-bull-attack-statistics/). On the website Dogsbite.org, it states that Pit-Bulls are the leading culprit in dog attacks, this is just a broad statistic which does not adequately explain whether these attacks were of
Numerous of people also believe pitbulls are considered vicious because they have been known to be the most aggressive breed in the dog family. No dog breed is more feared than the pit bull. According to “Miami - Dade County Votes
The main reason pit bulls attack is because they are mentally unstable, a mixed breed and show overbearing traits, or because they are mistreated by their owners. The public must understand that the three “pit bull breeds were bred for dog fighting and bear and bull-baiting” (PBRC). On the other hand, they were also kept as “nanny dogs” and used for herding cattle. “Pit bulls are ideal for therapy work because of their pleasant nature” (PBRC). These are three of the most stable breeds known to man. They have a very high temperament test score, 86% as of 2010, a lot higher than most breeds. “The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the top 5 most stable breeds in the country” (PBRC). Anyone can see that this is an excellent breed of dog. There are a few things that people should know though. “Pit bulls have a lower Tolerance to dogs, but with any breed, a dog’s tolerance changes as they mature” (PBRC). “Maturity can come late with pit bull breeds” (Villalobos Rescue Center). The reason for this low tolerance is because of their history of dog fighting. It has been bred into them to have the will to fight. Pit bulls usually do not start a fight most of the time, but they will not back down or give up. Due to this, owners must be cautious and attentive.
Pit bulls are the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. When people hear the word pit bull they automatically think of dogs fighting and attacking. When people say "pit bull" they're usually referring to a range of breeds and, often, a mixed-breed dog. (Lawrence, C Louisville Magazine Feb 2007) People think they are a very dangerous breed of dog. Because of this, some areas do not allow pit bulls and breeds like them. Pit bulls are the leading culprit of dog bites in America, but on the other hand, they are the gentlest dogs people will ever meet. The National Canine Temperament Testing Association
The breed known as “Pit Bulls” consists of many breeds in the Bull Terrier group. Today these dogs are known for their fighting, biting, and their aggressive behavior. Some of the many stereotypes of these dogs are: “Pit bulls are inherently vicious” (17 Things...). No dog is inherently
ii. According to the Pit Bull Rescue Central web site, pit bulls have never been bred for human aggression. In fact, Pit Bulls were bred to be loyal, tolerant, and loving toward people, especially children.(Pit Bull Rescue Central website, accessed April 4, 2012)
Pit bulls only harm children because, they don’t know what to do if little kids are pulling their tail ears or pinching their nose or just hitting them with stuff all the dog knows how to do is to try to bite the little kid the dog can’t help it it's the kids fault for being in their face.
First off, Pit bull is not one certain breed but a group of different breeds which includes the American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and lastly the Staffordshire Terrier. So let’s stick to the American Pit Bull as it is the most popular amongst Pit bulls. But no matter which breed I choose the results don’t change, no breed is a bad breed, there are only bad owners. A dog is a representation of its owner and the environment that it is raised in. Pit Bulls are a very common breed when it comes to dog
This first fact is something everyone should know, Pit Bulls are not an actual breed of dog! Yes there is a breed called the American Pitbull Terrier, but that is what most people call a ‘Pitbull’, Pit Bull refers to the look of a dog. There is a rumour about the Pit Bull's bite, which stated that they had a bite strength of 1,600 pounds per square inch and was the strongest bite of any dog, and the is not true the Pit Bulls true bite strength is 235 pound per square inch, which is weaker than the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler. Despite having an overly aggressive reputation Pit Bulls don’t make good guard dogs, since they are to trusting of humans and might greet them as a new friend. The Pit Bull is known to be so caring to children that they are called nanny dogs. Pit Bulls have 31% more likelihood to attack an unknown individual. There is thought to be about 2.5 million Pit Bulls in america. In the year 1991, England and Wales banned Pit Bulls. At any given time there is a media scare about a specific breed and before Pit Bulls there was German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, and even Bloodhounds had a media scare. Though Pit Bulls have been around since the 1800’s they only recently began to gain popularity in the 1980’s when there was crack downs on dog fighting rings. The most well known crackdown was in 2007, when Michael Vick’s ring was busted and 51 dogs were seized, of those
First of all, have you ever wanted a vicious dog? Then get a Pit bull. Have you ever wanted a nice and friendly dog, then get a Pit bull. The chances of thus happening in 50/50. But it’s is not only Pit bulls that have this drastic change is attitude, it can be any dog. (Even a chihuahua) All Pit bulls are just accused of being savage or violent because of their scary look. The truth is Pit bulls can be the nicest dogs you’ve ever met, or they bite off your face. (Remember they are ancestors of wolves)
Pit bulls are not a vicious breed. They are not born to be aggressive. The people who train and teach those dogs are the ones responsible for the dog’s behavior. My pit bulls have been the most loyal and friendly animal to me in my entire life. More than any person has ever been to me. Pit bulls are the most judge breed in the world. Everyone puts them into the dirt. People decided that the breed doesn’t matter. They don’t deserve to exist. People like that are the ones who are most likely using pits as fighting dogs.
All for what because of how they look? Because people do not know how to properly train them? Contrary to the societal belief that pit bulls are innately vicious dogs unless mistreated or bred that way , statistics will prove that they are the most loyal and loving dogs. Pitbulls started off with the “American Bulldog” which originated from England.
Second, pit-bulls are mean because of the way their owners treat, and raise them. Owners treat their dogs abusive and expect them to know everything. Any breed of dog can be treated badly and trained the same way. Some people may say pit-bulls are naturally mean and should not be allowed. My idea for
When people think of Pitbulls, what comes to mind is them being mean and vicious but that is a stereotype. Dogs are the most friendliest animals to humans, it just all depends on how they are treated. Personally, the thought of dogs being mistreated is very unfortunate and animals should not undergo this type of cruelty. Most people look down on animal abuse and think nothing is wrong with it, but it is a very bad thing to partake in.
Pitbull's have been given a bad reputation over the years as untrustworthy, mean dogs, who's behavior could change at any moment. While the slowly expanding owners of this breed continuously fight that reputation with cute posts, blogs, videos etc. of their beloved furry baby just being your everyday companion. My Pitbull however is not doing much for the cause. Her name is Lexi, she is a ten year old black and bronze brindle, that has grown into a jealous, stubborn dog that has become disobedient in her old age. My dog Lexi is on the fence for a bad reputation.