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2017). 1. These dogs usually have square-shaped heads, short hair, are medium sized and have other similar features (Warnes, 2017). a. Breeds that are most often called “pit bulls” are the American pit bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, and the Staffordshire bull terrier (Warnes, 2017). 2. The label “pit bull” is often misused (Warnes, 2017). a. It often refers to other breeds such as the bull terrier, the English

special licensing, etc. B. "Breed specific" means certain breed. 1) Breed generally targeted are: American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Dogo Argentina, German Shepherd Dog, Miniature Bull Terrier, "Pit bull" (please note that "pit bull" is not a breed of dog), Presa Canario, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, and wolf-hybrids. 2) Also target any dogs suspected of being a mix of any these or even look like

breed that is done incorrectly. I say this because a Pit Bull is not actually a breed, but a label given by the Breed Specific Legislation, BLU, to describe many breeds such as: the American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, and Mini Bull Terrier. How does anyone know what the percentage of the real American Pit Bull

yourself. Whether because it happened to you or someone you know, or because you have seen it way too many time in the news. The breed of dog I’m talking about is Pit bull. Pit bull is the name used for the following breeds: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog and Bull Terrier (Pit Bulls Unleased). Many Pit bull owners believe their dogs are harmless, but the truth is they can be deadly. I myself am a dog lover. I have a dog. I’ve

Around that time the Staffordshire Bull terrier was developed and modern dog-fighting was born. The dog was brought to America in 1817 and dog fighting became part of American culture. The “sport” was endorsed by the United Kennel Club, which actually formulated rules and sanctioned referees. Although dog fighting had become illegal in most states by the 1860’s, it continued to flourish as an American pastime through the early twentieth century. It was so popular in fact that in 1881 the Ohio and

Gone to the Dogs Today, the United States of America is hardly “United”. Divisions between race, religion and breed has left the country scrambling for answers. The answers themselves, are not always the right ones. Breed Specific Legislation are laws enacted in states and countries across the world that place bans and restrictions on certain breeds including Rottweilers, Boxers, and Pit Bulls. Several of these dogs are euthanized and ripped out of their homes if their owners do not fill out the

In the early century pit bulls were america's favorite dog. Some reasons behind this is because, of the way people raised them back then. Back then they didn’t look at pit bulls differently like people do now. Which is not the same anymore and for some reason that isn't like that anymore. Sadly in today's world, people think it is okay to fight pitbulls. “Up until the 1980’s there was exactly one dog attack that made the news that included a pit. This was only because, a man intentionally siccing

believed misconception about the term “Pit Bull” is that it is an actual dog breed. However, this is false, and it is simply a category for different dog breeds with similar characteristics, such as the American Staffordshire, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, and any mixes between these breeds. These breeds all came from the breeding of English Terriers and English Bulldogs to obtain desired sizes and characteristics. Most Pit Bulls

It can be argued that along with cats, dogs were one of the first animals to become domesticated. For approximately 10,000 years humans and dogs have more than co-existed, they have developed a special bond unlike any other animal has developed with us. Today hundreds, if not thousands of breeds of dog exist. Although this fact remains true, all dogs belong to the Canis Familiaris family within the animal kingdom. Despite any tamed, domesticated, or docile tendencies, all breeds of dogs have traits

Dangerous Dogs! Ladies and Gentlemen of the Denver City Council, today I would like to talk to you about the city of Denver enforcing a dangerous dog law instead of breed specific legislation, because the enforcement of breed specific legislation is not the solution to dangerous dogs in the community. I plan on showing how Denver could change their law to make a difference to the quality of dogs living in this great city. We have laws and ordinances in place to protect our animals from being treated