The Pros And Cons Of Banning Pit Bulls

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

Some Pit bulls aren’t bred for anything. They are not all aggressive if the were trained to fight then that doesn't mean they can’t be rehabilitated to good homes. Michael Vick’s dogs were seized and 1 out of 20 of his fighting dogs ruled safe from aggression and go put into new homes. Michael forced his dogs to fight, the dogs that are fighting are forced . the dogs don’t want to fight they want to be loved and cared for; not abused or neglected. Pit bulls length of stay in a shelter is more increased than other dogs. Pit bulls are labeled to be “aggressive” and fighters. They said pit bulls couldn't find a new home after being a dog fighter. But that go proved wrong by 49 other dogs who belonged to michael vick. His dogs got rehabilitated with new families. Should people be allowed to own pit bulls and why? Yes they should be able to own pit bulls because, they are not a bad breed of dogs as people say they are, they are a lot of work to take care of they will teach your children responsibility, and

“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

As an owner of an American pit bull terrier, I witness first hand how the pit bull is

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

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.

The case started on April 25, 2007 when police raided Michael Vick’s house on Moonlight Road in Virginia. There they found evidence of dog fighting, as well as equipment to train the dogs and strengthen them, and a setup that was used to forcefully impregnate female dogs (Gorant 38,39). On the property they found fifty-one Pit Bulls (Gorant 41). Some were used for actual dog fights, while others were used for baiting. All fifty-one Pit Bulls were rescued that day and taken to various shelters. No one really knew for sure what would happen to the dogs after the case, so a few animal organizations, such as BAD RAP and ASPCA, got together and tried to save the lives of the Pit Bulls. A group of people, who were specifically selected by the government, got together to figure out what to do with the dogs. Two had died in the shelters, so it left them with forty-nine Pit Bulls. They decided to evaluate each Pit Bull and stick them in groups based on what their evaluation results were. These groups were Foster/Observation, these dogs were the most well behaved dogs and went to foster homes to be observed and trained under experienced dog owners; Law Enforcement, dogs that had high energy levels and could undergo complex training; Sanctuary 1, dogs that had a promising future, but still needed some work; Sanctuary 2, dogs that showed aggression towards people or other dogs and would have to constantly be with

The Pitbull is only a danger when they are trained to be and not socialized when they are young. An official statement from The Humane Society of the United States said that breeders take advantage of pit bulls’ inherent loyalty to make them more aggressive with outsiders and other dogs. They will try to do anything to keep their owners happy. People will chain them in place with heavy chains. To hold the dogs in place weights are added to them with the purpose of increasing a dog’s upper-body

First issue being that the term pit bull does not refer to a specific breed of dog, but generally mixes. Which means that pit bulls are often misidentified (Allgood). This causes enforcement issues when it comes to BSL since any dog with a blocky head and a muscular body can be labeled a pit bull. Allgood states in the article It’s Time to end Breed-Specific Legislation like the Montreal Pit Bull ban, “You can’t determine breed via eye test, only DNA test”.

In some cities, pit bulls are illegal to own, and this isn’t fair because Pit Bulls are a good breed of dog, as long as they are treated okay. For example, lets say you own a Husky; you won’t be told by the city that you can’t own that dog, but lets say you own a pit bull. It becomes the other way around. Depending on the city, you won’t be allowed to have your dog. Lets say someone raises a Dalmatian. If they abuse it, or make it fight, that dog will be vicious to anyone just like any other breed of dog would. If you raise the Dalmatian right, and don’t abuse it or make it fight, you will end up with a very loving and very friendly dog. It’s the same way for Pit bulls. Some people have made mistakes and in turn ruined it for pit

As Caesar Millan thoughtfully quoted, "In the 70's, they blamed Dobermans. In the 80's, they blamed German Shepherds. In the 90's, they blamed the Rottweiler. Now, they blame the Pit Bull." All of these instances were sparked by the a danger of a single story. Many people will believe anything negative that they hear. A product could have thousands of great reviews, but the one negative comment will stick out. The same is true for the Pit Bull breed. Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes should be allowed to be kept in non-abusive homes as pets.

Pit Bulls across the world are being banned and euthanized due to their owner’s irresponsibility by being uneducated on how to properly train and care for their Pit Bull. Pit Bulls have been deemed dangerous due to their history of dog fighting and aggressive behaviors, associations with gangs and drug dealers. This problem effects the breed and the responsible families that already own a Pit Bull and are at risk of their family dog being taken away and killed due to breed specific legislation and bans. The solution is to promote education through various websites and organizations dedicated to educating people on Bit Pulls, and proper training with the hope to encourage future and current Pit Bull owners to be responsible for their dogs and

Numerous people misunderstand the way pit bulls react to situations, or why this breed in particular remains regarded the way they do. Pits remain seen as extremely vicious animals that hold no other purpose in this world other than hurting people and animals. Countless people discriminate the breed for what they hear from others or what they witness on television, but that simply is not the case. Many people have not even seen the loving, caring and compassionate side of a pit bull, yet the fact of the matter remains, no one wants to due to the public continuously giving them an immoral reputation. Pit bulls should be allowed as pets as long as the owner possesses the proper experience with larger breeds of dogs and understand how to handle an overactive and playful type of dog.

Recently, the amendment of animal control laws on pit bull ban in Montreal has risen many controversial opinions related to matter as a “public safety” after the death of a 55-year-old woman by the brutal attack of dog which is thought as a pit bull. Pit pulls are regarded as American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, American pit bull terriers and any mix breed dogs that have a part of those breeds or a dog with similar physical characteristics. The legislation prohibits pit bull, restrains the existing pit bull and makes stricter penalties for dogs which pose the danger to the public (“Montreal passes controversial”, 2016). The council’s decision about this issue is questionable whether to ensure the public safety, the city of Montreal should not adopt this controversial legislation which is unfair, ineffective and unenforceable.