dog that is right for them, but one breed in particular has been banned in various places, and discriminated against that breed being pit bulls. Breed specific legislation targets pit bulls based on misconceptions, appearance, and poor knowledge about the breed. Breed Specific Legislation and discrimination in general are not justifiable against pit bulls. Pit bulls have not always been viewed as the vicious killer. For instance, in the 1970s the concern was over German Shepherds, and in the 1980s
Owning A Pit Bull Own a Good Dog Own A Pit Bull There are many different qualities to consider when choosing a dog. Pit Bulls have all the qualities needed to become a great companion. Although, if you treat them wrong when they're growing up there is a good chance they will get out of control. If you raise them right you will have one of the best dogs ever. For example my friend had a Pit Bull that he would hit for no reason and one-day the dog attacked him and hurt him pretty bad. This
A Pit Bull is the best nanny any child can have” are words that Mayor Denis Coderre could not bear to hear after introducing a bylaw regarding breed specific legislation, commonly shortened to BSL, on September 27 2016. The bylaw comes on the heels of an incident that has taken place in June, where a woman in her fifties was mauled to death by what the city believes to be Pit Bull—it is important to note that a DNA test has yet to confirm this, however—and in response, the mayor opted not to condemn
Student Name: Kinwen Foo Student ID: Gec000009f Unit task: VU21482 Task 1 1. Banning Pit Bull terriers. Hour alcohol can harm communities Wind forms Climate change Alpine logging 2. Wind power: In the past few years, resting on the research of the few scientists the latest argument states that wind power endangers the health of people. Wind turbines: Could be reason why bats die, a bat lung seems to have low pressure might cause to expand to the point of blood. 3. Alcohol Guidelines: Reducing the
problem is people, not pit bulls! Pit bulls are constantly misunderstood as violent, aggressive fighting machines but this is far from the truth. Just like humans, dogs mimic what they have been taught. This is no different for the pit bull breed. They need to be treated with compassion and shown right from wrong. If we train any animal to be spiteful fighters that is exactly the attitude they will reflect because all animals are obedient to their owners. Pit bulls have had a long history
Pit bulls are a Misunderstood Breed 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
I believe pit bulls are not a vicious breed. Pit bulls are known to be obedient, intelligent, affectionate, loyal, courageous, and friendly, along with several other well known traits. In the 1900s, pit bulls were known as “Nanny Dogs”, because people used them for babysitters. Lastly, pit bulls are born as sweethearts, it depends on the way you raise them that makes them mean. Pit bulls are known to be obedient, intelligent, affectionate, loyal, courageous, and friendly, along with several
Every Muslim is a terrorist. Every pit bull is a threat to their neighborhood. Every policeman is corrupted. Most Muslim’s are terrorists. Most pit bulls are threats to their neighborhoods. Most policemen are corrupted. Some are. Few are. A problem in our world today involves the labels and generalizations that are used to describe, often negatively, a large population of people or species. Some of the more common ones that are present today include the idea that Muslims are terrorists, Syrian
an owner of an American pit bull terrier, I witness first hand how the pit bull is discriminated against on a daily basis. C. Audience Relation How many of you enjoy being categorized by the way you look? Just as we, as people, are evaluated, all animals need to be evaluated by its own qualities, not their appearance. D. Central Idea Today, I would like to take the time to refute the falsely made claims that have been made against the pit bull breed and provide you with
Andre Darville Professor Kaefer English 1B 3 March 2013 Pit Bulls: Misconceptions and the Truth Pit Bulls, one of the American societies famous bully breeds is too often stereotyped as malicious animals, but that stereotype is false due to evidence that pit bulls can be just as loving as the iconic golden retriever. According to the American Temperament Test, which is a test that focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, friendliness
late 2014, Animals 24-7, a group that tracks shelter killings, estimated that of the 1.3 million shelter dogs projected for euthanasia in 2014, pit bulls accounted for 56%. This is true despite the fact that pit bulls only make up about 6% of the total U.S. dog population” (dogsbite.org). If someone were to walk into an animal shelter and see several pit bulls and walk in again a month later about half of them would be gone to lethal injection. Because people are scared of them, they are not properly
Are Pit-Bulls an overly vicious breed or are they just misunderstood by today's American society? Jessica Williams Strayer University ENG215046VA016 June 04, 2011 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
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
My Pit Bull I. Pit bulls are outlawed in Miami-Dade County because of their vicious nature. A. In 1990, the American Pit Bull Terrier was outlawed in Miami Dade County. B. There are many reasons why we fear this particular breed and one reason is because we fear what we do not understand. C. The pit bull dogs are outlawed in Miami Dade County because of the inbred susceptibility to attack other animals, and because of the danger posed to humans. II. One stereo type of pit
the United States, there are pit bulls be banned, and euthanized. Dog Shelters are overfilled with pit bulls. There are approximately 937 cities in the united states that has some sort of a Breed Restriction legislation. To me this is absurd! People are getting these dogs and are training them to fight. It 's so wrong. Pit bulls are so discriminated against now because how people are training these dogs to fight. Every time I hear about a dog fight or seeing a pit bull chained up makes me really upset
In the State of Kentucky, The American Pit Bull Terrier is banned in the following cities: Alexandria, Augusta, Beaver Dam, Bracken County, Butler, Dayton, Eslmere, Falmouth, Fourt Thomas, Lewis County, Ludlow, Maysville, Pendleton County, Southgate, Walton, and Williamstown (DogsBite). All Pit Bulls in these areas are considered dangerous and will be removed from anyone caught with one and/or euthanized regardless of who owns them. Imagine, having a family member slaughtered because of the "bad
Interview The interviewee, Prima Balford an avid Pit Bull owner, disclosed that she has owned Pit Bulls all of her life. When asked her why she decided to adopt a Pit Bull, she disclosed that it just kind of happened; her parent’s friends had them and she ended up getting one for free when she was just a child. She said after owning Pit Bulls, she could never imagine having another breed of dog. When asked about her overall experience with Pit Bulls she began talking about her dog Moe. According to
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
many cities across the country. The “Pit Bull” Breed The term “Pit Bull” is a generalization of many similar breeds. The AKC registers the most common breed of “Pitt Bull” as the American Staffordshire Terrier. Without researching the breed, some assume the name from the UKC, which is an international registry, which registers American Bull Terriers. Some refer to them as cousins, and some disagree on their classification as the same breed. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally bred “in the
The America Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) was breed to be a sport dog, they are athletic energetic and a good companion. That being said over the years their reputation has dropped dramatically form once being Americas most popular dog to Americas most hated and feared dog. Pit bulls are nothing like the poor reputation that they have, they are very smart, loving, and friendly dogs. In America, dogs have become part of families and it is not taboo to see them treated, loved and taken care of as if they
you love and take care of it or would you deliberately and maliciously inflict pain upon it? Dog fighting is one of the most heinous forms of animal cruelty, and it continues to occur in every part of the country and in every type of community. The pit bull is the most misunderstood breed that has such a bad reputation today due to the percentage of people that idolize the breed and common misconceptions against them. Dog fighting is an insidious underground organized crime that deserves much legal
fights Pit Bull Terriers are viewed in a negative light. When the wrong owner gets a Pit Bull and withholds food and teaches the dog to fight it makes a very dangerous dog. Pit bulls are known for their bite strength and fearless personalities. Due to all the negative media, abusive and neglectful pit bull owners; the pit bull terriers are thought of as vicious and unsafe dogs to be around. Pit bull terriers are discriminated against due to a misconception of the breed itself. The name pit bull is slang
Abstract This paper contains evidence and arguments regarding why pit bulls should not be portrayed negatively in society. It does so with a literature review on the topic containing three major topics, stereotypes of pit bulls, laws and bans on pit bulls, and the abuse of/on the Pit Bull breed. All of those topics have evidence, such as statistics, real life stories, and genetics/biological findings. This paper also contains three person arguments on why pitbBulls should not be portrayed negatively
Managing Pit Bull Terriers Queensland premier, Peter Beattie says "having a Pit Bull Terrier is like having a loaded gun in your house," this is wrong. It is the bad owners of these dogs that should be held accountable to the destructive behavior of these breeds. Nobody can deny that Pit Bull terriers don't have a bad reputation but that doesn't mean the breed should be eliminated. It is the decent dogs of the breed that are being wrongly accused for the actions of
Should Pit Bulls be banned from America? 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
Gain Pit Bull Knowledge The media is deceiving us when it comes to dog attacks. They alter numbers, facts, and statistics to favor what they want us to know. Unfortunately, America is falling for it and the ones paying the price are the innocent dogs. The media should stop making the pit bull seem vicious because the term “pit bull” encompasses more than one breed of dog, all dogs can be aggressive, and they were once America’s dog. Incase we’ve forgotten, all dogs are descendants of the wolf
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
(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
If you’re a pit bull owner in Sioux City, Iowa, you are faced with certain ordinances that make it more difficult to own and keep your dog. This is Sioux City’s attempt to keep its citizens’ safe and prevent the abuse and harm of the pitbull. The city is trying to promote safety and animal advocacy. This ordinance is not effective because it punishes the animal and not the owner; it also does not take into account the animals individual personality. Legislators should create laws that consider
in a tragic accident. My little sister was attacked by my uncles pit bull it tore up both her legs ankle to thigh, but we didn’t know all of that information so you could only wonder how I felt when I heard my 4 year old little sister had been attacked by a dog. I was told the dog didn’t want to let go even after my other grandma stabbed it multiple times so my uncle sliced the dog's neck and it finally let her go. My uncles pit bull was full grown he found it wandering around the streets and put
against pit bulls. Although pit bulls are not humans, they do experience unfair treatment. Many people encounter a pit bull and perceive them as dangerous, aggressive beasts. And although with proper training and attention pit bulls can be as loving and playful as any other breed, there are some that give the entire breed, or group a bad name. This is causing for lower adoption rates for pit bulls in shelters and a unfair stigma that envelopes the entire breed. As previously mentioned, this pit bull
kinds of dogs bite and why dogs bite. No, the dog that bit me was not a “pit bull”. It was the breed known as the “family dog”, a Labrador Retriever. When we ignore that all dogs can bite, it invalidates all other victims bit by other breeds of dogs. It also does a huge disservice to the community because it gives people a false sense of security that they are safe from serious dog bite injury as long as they avoid pit bulls, which is dangerously inaccurate. FACTORS THAT CAUSE AGGRESSION Because
even get reported (Animal). Over a hundred million animals are burned, skinned, beat, poisoned or abused in testing labs around the US. Dogs are the most abused and experimented on animals. The pit bull species is on the rise. In 2001 pit bulls made up thirteen percent of the dog abuse cases. In 2007 pit bulls became twenty five percent of the endangered dog species. Animals that are tortured for fur come from fur farms where they are kept in cramped cages and are killed around six months old. People
popular dogs owned by dog owners is the pit bulldog. They are said to have a friendly temperament and is remarked for being attached to their owners. Pit bull dogs are good pets, but they can cause severe problems if they are not trained correctly. Even with their friendly attitude towards human, they are aggressive and defensive towards their territory. This tends to threaten the society when considering how to control the pit bulls of mauling incidents. Pit bulldogs and other attack dogs should
Nicole Watkins Persuasive Speech Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to petition against Maryland’s law to identify “Pit Bulls” as a dangerous breed of dog. Six months ago, almost to the day, my best friend and her new puppy were attacked. She was dog sitting her grandmother’s Mastiff, whom at the time had no previous violent history. She kept the Mastiff and her puppy in separate rooms in order to make sure there were no problems, but that wasn’t enough. One day, out of nowhere, the Mastiff
Misconceptions about Pit Bull Terriers CM 220 Sean Jolley May 16, 2013 Kaplan University It is better to understand the breed and where they come from before making assumptions about the type of animal they are. The Europeans wanted a stout muscular breed that had feistiness to it that they could use for baiting or rat fights (pitbull411.com). Yes, it is true that the breed started off as a fighting dog that was used to bait bulls that were uncontrollable by their owners. But when Europeans
A certified dog trainer explained the deadly mauling of two Pit Bulls of a 22-year-old Virginia woman to drastic lifestyle changes in the life of the canine. Valerie Paul, who has testified in several court cases involving animal, said that the outside influence could cause the dogs turning on their owner. However, the outside influence is not necessarily another animal or anything else but something that enticed the pet dogs to become overexcited and react the way they did. Sergeant Mike Blackwood
they really aren’t. An article on pit bulls found on the pet care section on ASCPA’s website tells readers what pit bulls really are. People label pit bulls as scary, and attack dogs, but truly they aren’t. Pit bulls were designed to fight each other. They aren’t dangerous to people unless their owners treat them badly. The pit bulls originated from England and were brought to North America. They have a bad rap because of their owners. (The truth about pit bulls ) Service hours are a way to grow
From what I 've seen, and from what she has told me. When she got shot by him that day, it proved to me that she was right. It was just a normal day. My mother sister, and I, driving around. My uncle had called and told us how he had gotten a new pit bull puppy, and he invited us over to come see it. We arrive, and this puppy is the cutest pup I 've ever seen. She was brindle with blue eyes. My mom wanted to talk to my uncle about us keeping her. While lying on the couch playing with the puppy, I
exotic animals are endangered and owning them could act as a backup population if they become extinct and pit bulls are perhaps the most abused dog on the planet. A domestic animal is one that has been tamed by man over many generations and lives with people, exotic animals are the animals that are meant to be in the wild and not tamed. Many people don’t believe that exotic animals and pit bulls would make good companions, but in fact, they actually do. Exotic animals can make people feel loved and
Have you ever heard about a TV show called Pit Bulls and Parolees on Animal Planet? The show is about a woman named Tia Torres and her family that have come together to advocate for pit bulls. Tia Torres is the owner of the Villalobos ranch where she rescues pit bulls and parolees and re-educates both to be better for society. Some people believe that the dogs and the people are un-trainable and not worth the time to re-educate them. Ms. Torres is using the media to help the dogs and parolees so
New Yorker wrote the essay “Troublemaker; What Pit Bulls can teach us about profiling”. He comments on society’s habit to veer into the territory of generalizations and stereotypes. Utilizing examples such as pit bulls, Muslims as terrorists, and the New York Police Department, to convey his point. He first structures his essay by agreeing with the judgment of banning pit bulls. Unexpectedly, he takes a turn and declares that it is not the pit bulls that are the problem, but societies assumptions
the audience that pit bulls are nice loving dogs. SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To persuade the audience that pit bulls are not naturally dangerous. CENTRAL IDEA: Pit bulls are just like any other dog. It depends on how a pit bull or any other breed of dog is nurtured to determine the characteristics of the dog. Pit bulls are very loving and obedient INTRODUCTION I. Do you have a dog? Does anyone have a pit bull? Well I happy to say that I am a proud owner of 2 blue pits. Their names are Diamond
Annotated Bibliography Working Thesis: Breed specific laws should not be considered in Maryland against pit bulls. “American Pit Bull Terrier.” Petmd.com. 5 Nov. 2013. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. This article gives detail on the the American Pit Bull Terrier such as the history, temperament, physical characteristics and personality. The article is broken down into sections such as to help you better understand the breed. It also highlights on awards and AKC certifications. The article is relevant because
Arguments for pit-bull should be banned People generally want Pit Bulls and other Bully breeds banned for 2 main reasons: 1. Thugs who need a tough dog to feel tough intentionally doing everything they can to make their dogs mean. This includes, beating, starving, baiting, feeding weird crap like gunpowder....They also never socialize, train, or neuter their dogs. This intentionally creates a dog that is both dog and human aggressive and will most likely kill other pets and end up being
What has four legs and an arm? A happy pit bull. What happens when you cross a pit bull with a collie? A dog who bites your leg off, then goes for help. Contrary to tasteless jokes and public opinion, it is not the breed of dog that makes a dog dangerous, rather it is the owner of a dog that makes dogs dangerous. But, let’s face it, there are certain dog breeds that demand their owners be aware of negative opinion; and it is the owners’ primary responsibility to implement careful training and
In the United States, the term "pit bull" has been applied to breeds such as American and English bulldogs, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and American Pit Bull terriers, as well as mixes of these and other breeds (Cohen, J., & Richardson, 2002). These animals are unfairly judged because what people put out on the media for most people to watch. The media brainwashes many people to think pit bulls are ferocious, uncontrollable, pit fighting animals and they started banning
ASPCA and the Humane Society are trying to prevent this with proper training. Some people might ask, “What is dog fighting?” The definition of dog fighting is: a prohibited fight in which two dogs, more often than not of a Pit Bull breed, are put into an enclosed pit for the sole intention of attacking and quite often killing each other. provided by Pitbullsontheweb These animals were the involuntary sufferers of mistreatment for
Pit Bulls When you see a Pit Bull, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? More times than not, it’s fear. But what comes to my mind is that this is my favorite kind of dog, and that it is very misunderstood and stereotyped by most people thanks to all the negative media. That’s why I’m writing about the truths regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier. They are always talked about as being very aggressive and vicious breed, but in fact they are a gentle companion. I would like to convince
recent victims of profiling is the pit bull. Simply looking like or being a pit bull gets many loving creatures falsely accused of being violent, uncontrollable monsters. Pit bulls are the major target of legislation that bans or restricts certain types of dogs based solely on appearance and stereotypes. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is a ban or restriction on certain types of dogs because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs. Pit bull type dogs are the major target of such