Judge the Breed Not the Deed
Topic: Breed Specific Legislation
Title: They’re Not All Bad
Thesis: Pit Bull type terriers like many other breeds are banned in certain cities because they are considered vicious, however not all of them are mean.
Outline: I. Pit Bulls get a bad reputation because of certain people. a) People need to defend them and other “vicious” dogs i) Dalmatians, boxers Chows, Doberman, Rottweiler II. Some Dogs are raised in a way that they become aggressive b) Dogs that are trained for guard or protection dogs could be considered vicious to a random person ii) They are only reacting the way they were trained c) Dogs that were trained to fight tend to be mean d) BSL limits who can own what kind of dog iii) Even if your dog is nice and gentle you can’t own it III. The dogs were naturally mean? e) No dog is born mean they get that purely on looks iv) Owners should be accountable on how their dog behaves f) Banning a breed or particular mix of breeds punishes those dogs that are reliable community citizens, therapy dogs, assistance dogs for handicapped owners, search and rescue dogs, drug-sniffing dogs, police dogs, etc., and drives them out of the community. v) German shepherds are among the banned breeds in some places (1) They are often used for guide dogs IV. What if you had to give up your cherished family pet? Would you say goodbye? g) Many times people don’t they will put their pet into hiding and the animal suffers they do not receive vet care
Is your large dog safe? Maybe for now, but what about in two maybe three years? Every year more breeds are being classified as dangerous or vicious. The truth is a small dog such as a Yorkshire Terrier is just as likely to fatally bite someone as a Doberman is. Breed Specific Legislation is an extremely controversial topic and is something that needs to be addressed. Why make them
Title: They’re Not All Bad
Thesis: Pit Bull type terriers like many other breeds are banned in certain cities because they are considered vicious, however not all of them are mean.
Outline: I. Pit Bulls get a bad reputation because of certain people. a) People need to defend them and other “vicious” dogs i) Dalmatians, boxers Chows, Doberman, Rottweiler II. Some Dogs are raised in a way that they become aggressive b) Dogs that are trained for guard or protection dogs could be considered vicious to a random person ii) They are only reacting the way they were trained c) Dogs that were trained to fight tend to be mean d) BSL limits who can own what kind of dog iii) Even if your dog is nice and gentle you can’t own it III. The dogs were naturally mean? e) No dog is born mean they get that purely on looks iv) Owners should be accountable on how their dog behaves f) Banning a breed or particular mix of breeds punishes those dogs that are reliable community citizens, therapy dogs, assistance dogs for handicapped owners, search and rescue dogs, drug-sniffing dogs, police dogs, etc., and drives them out of the community. v) German shepherds are among the banned breeds in some places (1) They are often used for guide dogs IV. What if you had to give up your cherished family pet? Would you say goodbye? g) Many times people don’t they will put their pet into hiding and the animal suffers they do not receive vet care
Is your large dog safe? Maybe for now, but what about in two maybe three years? Every year more breeds are being classified as dangerous or vicious. The truth is a small dog such as a Yorkshire Terrier is just as likely to fatally bite someone as a Doberman is. Breed Specific Legislation is an extremely controversial topic and is something that needs to be addressed. Why make them