Most people are unaware of all the good things that Pit Bulls were primarily trained for and what they are capable of. Did you know that Pit Bulls can provide a wide variety of job-related tasks? It’s true. “Many Pit Bulls are not just family companions, but also search and rescue dogs that find missing children and lost dementia patients. Also, they are seizure watch dogs, diabetic alert dogs, comfort nursing home residents and offer a plethora of services to human counterparts” (The Problem). If they were to get rid of Pit Bulls all together, that would not only take them away from people who have them as their household pet, but it would tremendously affect the number of individuals who use this breed of dog for help.…
American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Division (AVMAAWD). (2015). Dog bite risk and prevention: The role of breed. AVMA. Retrieved from https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx…
Have you ever seen a Pitbull? They look scary but looks can deceiving. Pitbulls should be allowed as pets because they are hard workers, good dogs for apartment living, and they are easy to train.…
The American Staffordshire Terrier (also known as Pit Bull) is believed to be a man-eating beast. But is this breed all it's made out to be? The Pit Bull started in the Unites States; it has been developed since the early 1800's as a result of crosses between the bulldogs of that time and game terriers. Although the early ancestors of this breed came from England, the development of the American Staffordshire Terrier is the story of a truly American breed. This type of dog was instrumental in the success of farmers and settlers who developed this country. They were used for general farm work, hunting wild pigs, bears, and other large game, guarding the homestead, and general companionship. A number of the early ancestors were also developed for…
Should people be allowed to keep pit bull dogs? Pit bull dogs seem to come up in many news topics, and it always seems to be bad news. Nine times out of ten when a dog is in the news it seems to be bad mouthing pit bulls, the news never shows the good side to the breed, which there are a lot of good things about the dogs. As a owner and someone who know many people who own the breed, I strongly disagree. Every breed has the potential to be aggressive and will at some point have at least one instance that another breed will do something bad. I was skeptical about the breed when I was first given the puppy, but now I would never trade her for the world.…
There are many misconceptions about the canine breed “pitbull.” Though believe it or not, there is no such thing. Typically, there are around three to five different breeds that are considered pitbulls. The American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and the Bull Terrier are the breeds that are considered pitbulls (Alvarado. 2016).…
Unfortunately getting an accurate number of Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and other breeds traditionally considered dangerous that are currently living as beloved pets without incident, is impossible. So, what gives anyone that right to declare an entire breed unacceptable based on the actions of a few? Those in favor of BSL laws (Breed Specific Legislation) use “facts” and “statistics” reporting, “The danger of pit bulls and Rottweilers is well established, in that they account for 75% of all reported canine-inflicted human deaths in the past two decades.”, to support their argument (“Argument in Support of Breed Bans”). However, a statement by the American Veterinary Medical Association describes the flaws in the “facts”:…
An Anonymous author stated, “Pitbull’s are beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all the virtues of man without the vices.” (Anonymous) As a Pitbull owner, I feel that Pitbull’s are often misunderstood animals. In reality any animal, pitbull or even a Chihuahua can be mean or gentle. Love and caring wins out with animals just like it does with humans. Affection is what creates a good or bad dog. Not their type of breed or genetic makeup.…
Dogs are great companions and ball of joy dogs are called a man’s best friend. Some people might love and care for them but, other might use them to fight and kill for fun and money. Pit bulls are stereotype and feared mostly by non-dog’s owner from stories they’ve heard. This has made them into the most feared dogs. The truth behind Pit bulls are, they are the most loving dog that will lick you to death. They are normally known for their courage and energy, which makes welled trained dogs. Being a Pit-bull owner myself they will show you unconditionally love as soon as you walk in…
Pit bulls are not a bad breed of dogs as people say they are. They're nice dogs when treated right. They are only aggressive but they're breeding and training. They can't be bad dogs because they don't have a conscious. Michael Vick proved the dogs could be rehabilitated and put Into good homes. All but one dog was ruled safe from aggression. Would it surprise you to learn that pit bulls used to be America’s darlings? Before the mid-80s, stories of pit bull attacks are practically non-existent. There is even some confusion over exactly which breed of dog is a pit bull — the definition includes the American pit bull terrier, the Staffordshire terrier and, at times, the bulldog. This confusion seems to have dogged the breed from the beginning,…
3. Today we’ll debunk some common myths about pit bulls, and we shall also learn why they are truly wonderful pets…
Have you ever wondered the benefits of having a pit bull? Pit bulls have many characteristics that make them good dogs. They are healthy, easy to care for, loyal, and people pleasers. Many resources show these benefits. This breed has been unreasonably targeted for decades. Dogs are man’s best friend, why are pit bulls an exception?…
First, we should be allowed to have Pit Bulls as pets. Pit Bulls as pets. Pit Bulls were a respected breed, Pit Bulls were brought by Irish immigrants. They were specified as working dogs, otherwise they were hunters and guardians and well herders and pets. I know this because in the article “Pit Bulls Haven’t Always Had a Bad Rep” paragraph two.…
In order to stop pit bulls being blamed for being such bad dogs. We should blame the owners who train them to be the way they are. they are not mean dogs they were never mean. Apitbulls are big and bulky they should never get judged by the way they look. ther for they…
The pit bull is a dog with a huge heart for their owners. Everyone remembers Petey the dog from The Little Rascals, and his one black eye. Petey captured the hearts of many people. These days Petey would be banned from certain areas in the world just for being a pit bull. Pit bulls have a very strong background, from dog fighting to trying to ban them for their owner’s ways of upbringing them.…