Why Pitbulls Should Be Banned

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.

People should be allowed to own pit bulls as pets because they’re not bad dogs. They’re only aggressive and mean if you train them to be mean. Dogs don’t have a conscience so they can’t be “bad”. It takes a lot of attention to take care of a pit. The need 30-45 minutes of exercise per day. Pit bulls were used for fighting and some as bait. In the early 20th century pit bulls used to be the #1 family dog. Pit bulls are not a bad breed of dogs\. They Are only aggressive if they are trained to be a guard dog. Pitbulls are nice dogs if raised correctly. Dogs are seized from dogfighting rings everyday. The shelter Runs different tests to see if they're aggressive of comfortable around people especially kids. If they show no aggression they'll be put up for adoption or they'll euthanize the

When speaking of “Pit Bulls” it relates to usually three breeds of dogs: American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and American Pit Bull Terriers.("Breed History") These three breed of “Pit Bulls” are all organized into a group of vicious animals because of the history attached to them. The American Pit bull terriers are being wrongfully mistaken for the “American Bully” breeds. These dogs are ones that are specifically bred for the purpose of protection and fighting. The “American Bully” breed is a cross of the American Pit Bull terriers with other bully breeds or dogs that are also bully breeds that will increase the dog's abilities. This association causes anyone who sees a “Pit Bull” at a dog park, or being walked down the street to walk around them in fear. The similar characteristics that the “American Bully” and American Pit bull terrier have makes both breeds look appeasing to those wishing to use them for violence. This is also the case with other dogs that hold strong characteristics that could be used for violence such as Rottweilers and their mixed breeds. According to dogbitelaw.com, “Banning one so-called dangerous breed will merely hasten the upswing in popularity of some other breed that will be used for vicious

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.

The media portrays Pit Bulls as innately aggressive and dangerous due to their past with dog fights. There are banns all around the world on people owning Pit Bulls, and restricting them on what they can and can’t do with their dog. For example, recently in Montreal Canada, Pit Bulls were banned and ordered to be surrendered, euthanized or have very strict limitations on their freedoms outside their homes (Malboeuf, M 2016). Pit Bulls in the media can go back a long time, but they didn’t become such a target for BSL until football star Michael Vick was convicted and charged with animal abuse, slaughter and illegal dog fighting (Animal Legal Defense Fund 2010). BSL is an acronym for breed specific legislation which is a law that bans or restricts certain types of breeds based on their appearance, usually because they are perceived as dangerous breeds of

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

How often do people walk by a place and see someone getting attacked by a pitbull? Pretty much never. So why ban pit bulls from being pets whenever they don’t do anything to anyone? That’s right, they shouldn’t be banned. Pit bulls should be allowed to be pets because they help children and teens with ADHD, they’re not dangerous if raised properly, and banning pit bulls isn’t going to stop all dog bites.

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

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

They were bred for entertainment through fighting, but also for companionship as family pets. Their history has brought turmoil and hate against them. Society has not helped with this either. They take what everyone else says about Pit Bulls and adds it to what they hear in the media. Their result is them being fearful of Pit Bulls and not wanting to have anything to do with them. They take these stories from the media about a Pit Bull attack and assume all Pit Bulls are vicious and will attack people. This is how the stereotypes come about. However, some people work to change the perception of Pit Bulls, like the owners of Johnny and Leo. They go and reach out to people, from elders to children, who get to know the dog as an individual and not as society has perceived them to be. Each dog, no matter a Pit Bull or not, is his own. Each one has his own personality, likes and dislikes, and temperament. Each dog is different and has his own individuality. Society should look upon dogs, especially Pit Bulls, as an individual and not as a whole. Looking at breeds as a whole is where discrimination and stereotypes come into play and can ruin a dog’s

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

Have you ever been told that you can’t own your dog because of its breed? Most people haven’t simple because most people don’t own a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls have been made illegal to own in some cities just because of their breed. They are view as “Dangerous” or “Bad” just because of some people who raised theirs wrong. People used to use them in dog fighting and people today shouldn’t have to get rid of their loved family pet because other people don’t like the idea of a Pit being in their town. Pit Bulls shouldn’t be illegal to own in any city or state. They can be and are great dogs as long as they are raised right.

Pit Bulls are dangerous and should not be a pet there owners could get attacked by their own dog or killed and they could do nothing about it. They could go and live in the wild so they don’t hurt us. Or we could put them in the pound away from all other dogs so that they are safe. They could also be dangerous to have around they could maybe bite your leg off. Some dogs look like pit bulls when they are not.

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.