Staffordshire Bullterriers

Pit Bulls are known worldwide for being inherently dangerous and extremely vicious, but according to the American Temperament Test Society, Inc. 86.8% of American Pit Bull Terriers have passed their temperament tests better than Collies, Golden Retrievers, and Beagles. Many people don’t know that the term “bully breed” refers to more than forty breeds that hail from the same root breed. The history of the Pit Bull goes back to about the nineteenth century, during that time they were used to protect livestock, families, and even children as nannies (the Canine Journal). Today Pit Bulls are used as therapy dogs, police dogs, and of course a simple companion. Many myths about pit bulls circulate, which scares society into believing that they are dangerous to us and our families the question of banning Pit Bulls has been hotly discussed around the world, but banning Pit Bulls will not stop illegal breeding, fighting and distribution of Pit Bulls, other dogs from biting, and the problem will grow. The question of whether or not Pit Bulls should be banned is a hot topic in recent society, but the real question is should Pit Bulls be punished for the actions of their owners, or should laws be enforced at a higher degree.

When you see a Pit bull, what is the first thing that goes through your mind? For some, it is a sense of fear and for others it is the thought that this breed is misunderstood. Have you ever stopped and thought about if the Pit bull breed is really a vicious breed, or are they just misinterpreted due to the reputation that others have given them along with the many myths that are attached to them? What about the owners of these precious animals? Do you ever think that they are the reason that their Pit bull may be a vicious dog? Many times people speculate too much

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

In this article "Troublemakers", Gladwell focuses how social order frequently has a tendency will worsen overgeneralizations something like an issue that need influence their society, frequently likewise safety precautions to guarantee such pit bulls attack issues don’t happen. The particular issue that Gladwell focuses this bit of composing is the approval that might have been passed against pit bulls. This approval specified that pit bulls to be banned starting with the region of Ontario. This approval law went with claiming pit bulls assaulted a kid and his family, abandoning a large number of the individuals included in the hospitalized. “Troublemakers”, Gladwell examines what Pit bulls stereotypes educate in us around the wrongness for racial profiling from claiming both people and the pooches. Gladwell utilization this sample for overgeneralization also applies the enactment passed against pit bulls, pointing a crazy issue for overgeneralizing around the breeds from claiming puppies furthermore as a rule. Gladwell contends that settling on an overgeneralization of a dog’s breed also labeling them similarly as “dangerous” or a “monster” is not a reasonable representation. Gladwell recommends that not all pit bulls will kill mankind. There needs aid number issues from focusing on particular breeds as ‘dangerous’ instead, for example, targeting puppies exited from chains from backyards likewise continuously less averse to make hostility towards well-loved family unit

MAIN IDEA #2: One of the biggest preconceived notions about the pit bull is that they are the most dangerous dogs in the world that run around wild-eyed and blood thirsty. They have been improperly labeled as vicious creatures that are incapable of love and

(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.

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

Sergeant Stubby is known as the most decorated war dog to have served the military in 17 battles. He would carry messages under fire warn troops of a gas attack and even caught a German spy. Pit Bulls were loved by everyone, it was the dog everyone wanted to have. So much in fact that they were used as our mascot in many WWI advertisement posters. But now with all the negative media on the breed it’s causing a stir in the housing community. Some city’s like Colorado have Pit Bull owners register them. (Colorado newspaper, 2006) "My address is published--now people can get my dog or my children," Cindi Gilhousen told the News. "They 're treating us like we 're criminals. Nobody 's ever taken the time to meet these animals." They are not giving these animals fair representation, it doesn’t matter if the dog hasn’t done anything to anyone you must still register them with the city for everyone to know that you own a Pit Bull.

The history of the nonprofit organization was presented in an interview with a newspaper article. M. Webber (2016), the reporter for the Republic stated that in the past, the answer for animals that were not wanted was something called “the pound,” by the locals. The history of how unwanted

In Tom Junod’s “The State of The American Dog,” Junod argues that pitbull’s are not beasts, but a loving dog breed that is just misunderstood. Junod supports his claim by giving to opposing sides of pitbulls with beliefs and facts throughout the article. Junod opens his article by telling the readers that he owns pit bulls and how trust the dogs with his daughter. Junod brings up his dog Dexter is attacked, Junod expresses “He was breathing through his nose, but there was an untroubled serenity in his eyes, almost an innocence”. I believe that Tom Junod was trying to express how Dexter was provoked, by the cocker spaniel and when Dexter was biting the other dog on his neck, he did not want any harm done to the other dog, but Dexter was simply trying to protect himself and his owner. After the unfriendly encounter with the cocker spaniel. The owner told junod that Dexter handled that very well and he seems like a peaceful dog. Junod expresses his feelings with how pit bulls are viewed in modern America and how they have changed over time due to how the media and society portrays them. Junod then brings up how pit bulls are treated and if their so called aggressiveness is genetic or is it their environment that they are placed in. That animals need love and care if you show them love then they will show the the affection they receive. Junod then introduces how pit bulls are given away without remorse. They end up in kill shelters

Pit bulls have a lot of history. Pit bulls been bred for human companionship, and since the 1900s, they have been bred for conformation showing as well. Pit bulls have been used as farm dogs, family dogs, military mascots, and all-purpose companions. In England, the Staffie Bull is known as the “The Nanny Dog” or “The Children’s Nursemaid” because of their placid and nurturing demeanor toward children. They say “Regardless of how gentle your dog is, all dogs of any breed should never be left alone unsupervised with children”.Throughout their history in America, pit bull dogs have

An intense debate follows when the word Pitbull is mentioned. Pit Bulls do not have naturally, dangerous characteristics, yet they are still negatively perceived by people believing they are all aggressive dogs and dangerous to the public. The banning of Pit Bulls has caused the establishments of anti-Pit Bull banning organizations. Moreover, laws that ban this precious breed of dog creates illusions, but not the reality of public safety, which is why Pit Bulls should not be banned anywhere and must be allowed to live in any residential area with their owners.

The controversy over the American Pit Bull Terrier is an ongoing battle that a lot of people continue to fight today. The most common thing associated with Pit Bulls is dog fighting. Probably one of the most common myth about Pit Bulls would be that they originally bred for dog fighting. There’s an odd fact most people tend to not realize about Pit Bulls that were nannies and and helped Americans in the great wars, but people still look at this animals like they are the spawn of the devil. The reputation that society gives these heroic dogs is sad because who knows if the Allies would have won if they didn’t have Pit Bulls helping the fight both the great

“Pitbulls Should Be Banned” is the name of the forum started by user “Valich”. This essay was posted onto the website Sciforums.com, a forum for “intelligent discussion” (encyclopedia) This article enlists a call to action of banning of the breed of dogs known as Pit Bulls, due to their vicious behavior and running record of attacks on children and adults. There is no background information about the author. It is unknown if he is just someone posting because he is bored, or someone who is well educated and wanted to have intellectual conversations with other individuals. Parents and those who care for children are the intended audience for this article. Although posted in December of 2010, this topic is still quite controversial in 2017. I volunteer at an animal shelter where Pit Bulls are the most common breed that are homeless. I have never seen these dogs be aggressive, they are just hurt

English bulldogs were once used to guard, control and bait bulls. They are known for their strength, intelligence and stubborn nature.