The Pit Bulls Should Be Allowed

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 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

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.

“An unneutered male pit bull is 2.6 times more likely to bite then a neutered male. In addition, male pit bulls are 6.2 times more likely to bite then female pit bills.” In a study evaluating canine temperament, 82% of dogs received a passing score, 86.8% of those dogs where American pit bull terrier (1800PetMeds.com Feb. 2012). There are ways to avoid incidents when in contact with these animals. When approached by a pit bull always remain calm, approach the dog slowly from the side not from the back. Do not provoke the dog - always ask the owners to pet the dog first. If an aggressive dog approaches you do not panic, give the dog firm commands like sit, stay, and easy, then back away slowly. When owning a pit bull socialize the dog with people and other animals, get them familiar with animals and people including children. Isolated dogs can become vicious and dangerous so be cautious when in contact with a not so friendly dog. (Skloot, R Aug 2007 Prevention Vol.59, Issue 8 Pgs. 196-198)

Do you think pit bulls should be allowed as pets? I think pit bulls should not be allowed as pets. According to article three pit bulls were included in dangerous and vicious categories. Also pit bulls injure people in major ways and have aggressive behaviors.

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)

Throughout the United States, pit bulls have been banned from multiple cities. A lot of people have given pit bulls an awful reputation. People have trained their dogs to be very aggressive so the pit bulls can fight other pit bulls. Consequently, pit bulls are not like any other dog. They are more than any other dog can be. Pit bulls make great family dogs, they have such high intelligence and the dogs are very responsible and dictate ownership. No dog should be banned from living in a certain place. Dogs are just as important as humans and for the authorities to restrict the animals from living their lives with people who will give them love is wrong. Pit bulls are typically known as attack dogs because they have such a strong history of attacking other dogs and humans. Many people believe it is because of the dog’s breed, but others believe it is the owners and how they train them. To avoid the situation, owners just have to be sure they train the dog the proper way when they are little. Many cities restrict the allowance of pit bulls living there due to the history of their aggression, animal control should make sure the house is a safe environment and occasionally have checkups on the house and owners to check on the dog. A safe environment at home is a place where the animal doesn’t get abused. Pit bulls should not be banned from living in certain places because of their history of aggression.

Before the Civil War, when the first pit bulls came to America by English immigrants, they were a respected breed. They were used as guards and herd pets. In the early 1900’s they were one of the most popular breeds America. They became a symbol of American pride. Their pictures were used to recruit soldiers during World War One. One example of popular pit bulls was Stubby, a pit bull mix, who was a war hero. He once saved his entire platoon by warning them of a poison gas attack.The breed stayed famous in the 1950’s and 60’s. Although they do attack people and get mentioned on the news, other dog attacks

The ASPCA claims that even Pit Bulls bred for relentless fighting aren't always rowdy. Much like how there are stereotypes, there are dog stereotypes. Stereotypes are not okay for humans, so why do we let it slide for dogs? According to Animal Planet, "bully" breeds can be gentle when correctly cared for. A Pit Bull's aggressive nature is just a ridiculous stereotype that you shouldn't believe.

Owning a pit bull in today’s day and age has one of two reactions: Either the person loves them or is terrified of them. There are so many myths about Pit Bulls and they are just that. Myths. Some of the myths that surround pit bulls are that they have “lock jaw” and they have a killer instinct that does not stop at just killing other animals. Pit bull advocates, such as 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.

In an article done by the American Veterinary Medical Association they said that “ Based on behavioral assessments and owner surveys the breeds that were more aggressive towards people were small to medium- sized dogs (2)”. They mentioned that since they are small they are less likely to inflict serious bite injuries. Pit bull owners deal with dogs with a strong breed stigma, which basically means that they need more time to be played with and attention to them. They are the ones that get the most attention when they are on news stations because they are a bigger breed and the

Dogs only do what their owners tell them to do. If you want them to protect your home and your children, that is exactly what they will do. If you want them to attack on command, they will listen. However, they could attack someone without being commanded to do so which could cause a problem. Pit-bull have a reputation based on how majority of their owners have taught them. They do not have a good reputation. They were only trying to please the ones who they thought loved them. They did not know what they were doing was wrong. They thought attacking people is what they were supposed to do. The owners just let them be punished as a breed. They attack anyone from a baby to an adult. It is not what they meant to do. It is only what they have been taught to do. It is not too late to save the breed. They can change but people need to focus on the main problem and it is not the dog. Pit-bulls are not the only breed that will attack. You have to provoke or command them to do so. If they do not have a good reason to attack you that is a problem and it should be handled by authority. You should not handle the situation by yourself because it can cause severe injuries. Most of the time it is the owner's fault that the dog attacked someone. This can be because the owner mistreated the

Firstly, a misconception known by most is that Pit Bulls are aggressive dogs. Pit Bulls are actually less aggressive than people think. Like other dogs, they do not show aggressive behavior without a reason. The most obvious reason is that the dog is in pain or it is scared. People need to realize that these dogs go through so much abuse, and in certain situations they may be aggressive, but only to protect themselves from getting hurt more. People think that Pit Bulls are the most aggressive dog breed and could snap at any moment, but it has not been proven that one

Dog aggression and working dogs have been around for a long time. Many breeds have been taught to herd, protect, retrieve, and search for people, drugs, and bombs. Often times we look at dogs and ask what gender is the dog, the breed, do you plan on mating it? When you think of the pit-bull do you automatically question as to whether it bites? Maybe it is not the dog with the problem, but the people who have the dog that neglects it either with food, bonding and training and they rely on natural instinct. Possibly the dog owner trains the dog only to attack everything that is around it or their dog gets frightened by someone and bites the person that scared it which is often times small children. Many dogs are misunderstood with the American Pit-bull Terrier being at the top of the list. Some feel that this breed of dog has a reputation for being, highly aggressive and extremely dangerous to humans and other animals. However, American Pit-bull Terriers are some of the best dogs a person can own.