The Pros And Cons Of Animal Dilemmas
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There are plenty controversial issues about bully breeds and whether they are acceptable or safe dogs to own. In July a woman was mauled in her yard and killed by a dog in Montreal. Due to this unfortunate incident the mayor Denis Coderre created a bill called BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) which was approved by the legislation. This bill states that determined by their breed or pitbull features “American Pitbull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs or any dog with strains of these breeds” will be unadoptable; they must wear a muzzle in public as well as a leash that’s 4 feet long and in most cases they will be euthanized due to their breed. BSL should be reversed because the real problem is irresponsible dog owners, the irresponsible owners will just switch breeds and any dog has the potential to hurt someone. Are these dogs misunderstood? In reality a dog is a reflection of its human, they see you as a pack leader they are who you raise them to be no matter the breed. If you neglect your puppy by chaining them up outside their whole life or keep them in …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Argues that bsl (breed-specific legislation) should be reversed because the real problem is irresponsible dog owners.
- Opines that dogs are a reflection of their human nature and that laws should not be enacted to say what people cannot have dogs.
- Explains that out of 256 dog bite fatalities 84% were done by males who weren’t fixed, 76% were used as guard dogs and 20% were owner by owners with history of animal abuse.
- Explains that dogs descend from the wolf family and can be lethal, with strength and intelligence combined. any dog has the potential to harm someone.
- Opines that we need to change the way we view pitbulls before its too late. ten years has gone by since ontario first governed laws banning the pitbull but dog bites are on the rise.
By being uneducated we blame dogs for what owners do to them. With that being said bad pet owners will continue to get dogs, if Pitbulls are banned they will switch breeds. This teaches nothing. The reason most of these dog’s attack is because they were brought up to do so. Whether they are used as guard dogs, fighting dogs or trained poorly it will continue on with any breed. Banning one breed sends an upswing in popularity to other breeds of dogs to attack people or other animals. So when will this stop? When will people understand that this wont change with banning breeds but with how we educate ourselves on facts and stop
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- The Misrepresentation of Pit Bulls in the Mediaanalytical essayAccording to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there is a “great deal of confusion associated with the label ‘Pit Bull,’” as it does not refer to a single breed of dog, but rather to a group of breeds with similar characteristics1. These characteristics include short hair, a wide skull and shoulders, muscle definition, stocky build and a deep jawline, the combination of which create a dog that manages to strike fear into a perfect stranger. The term ‘Pit Bull’ is derived from the bulldog, which was originally bred as a hunting dog for large game, but has since developed into a “loyal companion rather than a working dog.”1 Their history as “gripping dogs” for hunters follows them into modern society, as many of these dogs have been inhumanely pitted against one another as well as other animals for sport and for human entertainment1. It is because of these illegal fighting rings that ‘Pit Bull’ type breeds have become the subje...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the misrepresentation of pit bull breeds in the media has been reflected in american culture.
- Explains that the term ‘pit bull’ is derived from the bulldog, which was originally bred as a hunting dog for large game.
- Explains that journalists use similar tactics when approaching stories about pit bull disturbances. scare tactic journalism is used to report distressing news in a way that attracts and maintains audience attention or readership.
- Explains the common misuse of the term "pit bull" referring to the american staffordshire terrier, american pit bull, or similar breeds.
- Analyzes how the use of the umbrella term, "pit bull," has changed the perception of these, once family friendly, all-american dog breeds.
- Analyzes how a disproportionate number of dog attacks reported in the media creates the illusion that there are more people attacked by pit bulls than other dogs.
- Explains that breed-specific legislation has become a common occurrence in many states over the past few decades. the american humane association lists eight alternatives that are more likely to reduce dog attacks.
- Analyzes twining, hillary, arluke, and patronek's "managing the stigma of outlaw breeds: a case study of pit bull owners." society & animals, 2000.
- Analyzes gladwell, malcom, "troublemakers: what pit bulls can teach us about profiling." the new yorker, 6 feb 2006.
- Explains delise, karen, the pit bull placebo: the media, myths and politics of canine aggression.
- Describes the life after the world's first face transplant, isabelle dinoire.
- Describes may's tribute to pete from "our gang" and the "little rascals" from squidoo.
- Opines that kaminski, robin, "lynn teacher mauled by pit bull." the daily item.
- States that the national canine research council's "breed-specific legislation (bsl) faq."
- Explains that denver's breed-specific legislation: brutal, costly, and ineffective. national canine research council.
- Describes the facts of the american humane association's "breed-specific legislation."
- Analyzes how lutz, jaime, and his family choose homelessness over abandoning pit bull. abc news.
- Explains that deborah l. duffy, yuying hsu, james a. serpell, applied animal behavior science - 1 december 2008.
- Analyzes draper, bill, "attitudes and laws against pit bulls soften." boston.com, the new york times, 11 mar. 2014.
- Explains that many acts of pit bull violence are reported out of context, which is referred to as bias by omission. omissions include social isolation, neglect, behavior enforcement strategies of owners, and previous training.
1520 wordsRead More - Lies In Society: Pitbull Terrieropinionated essayCurrently, pit bulls have been reported by the media with very horrific and disturbing news of having attacked a child or being shot by a police due to aggression while some are reported to have been abused or neglected by its owners (Forderer and Unkelbach 534). And because the reports keep coming with heated discussions, more and more people have forged a frightening image of pit bulls even to the extreme of refusing to take care of such breed. Pit bull advocates claim that the dogs get a bad reputation considering that people should learn the dogs are not inherently aggressive. What the pit bull advocates would like to point is that the owners of the pit bulls should be considered guilty for mishandling of their own dogs. There are owners of pit bulls that even encourage the dog to be aggressive in order to fight and protect them in a wrong manner and wrong degree of training (Forderer and Unkelbach 536). Pit bull advocates claimed that a well socialized and well trained pit bull would be very intelligent and could be one of the gentle dogs imaginable.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that animals become dangerous because they were maltreated by their owners and when the media has exaggerated the danger of its breed to the public.
- Explains that pit bulls have been reported by the media with horrific and disturbing news of having attacked a child or being shot by police due to aggression. pit bull advocates argue that owners should be considered guilty for mishandling of their own dogs.
- Explains that the american pit bull is considered as a genuine breed because there are various breeds of pit bull that could have been mixed with other dogs.
- Explains that famous people like ms. helen keller, president theodore roosevelt, and fred astaire owned pit bulls and lived happily with their families.
- Opines that people have to learn and accept that pit bulls are just like any breed of dog that have their own fun loving side and quirkiness. it's all dependent on the upbringing of the owners.
- Opines that owning a pit bull should not be taken lightly. there are even some cities and towns that are banned the breeding of such dogs.
- Opines that the public should learn that pit bulls are not aggressive with people but are less tolerant to other dogs than other breeds. they were bread for hunting, protecting and guarding that may trigger its tenacity.
- Explains that all dog breeds have their behavioural traits. the physical abilities and behaviours of a pit bull are the most important facet to be chosen by the breeder and owner.
- Explains that the naturepit bulls were bred to fight each other and that handlers bathed the dogs before the match and pulled them apart when they started misbehaving. they were nicknamed nursemaid's dogs because they were reliable with young children.
- Explains that the pit bull breed has acquired a bad reputation since the 1990s. its appearance made it unattractive to people who wanted safe dogs to play with. owners who are interested in maintaining the tough persona of the dog irresponsibly raised them to behave aggressively.
- Explains that a pit bull is more likely to inflict serious injuries than other breeds because of their size and strength.
- Explains the four pit bull myths that the media is pronouncing which are entirely false.
- Concludes that pit bulls should be handled by a responsible owner who would be able to nurture it and manage it.
1357 wordsRead More - Breed Discrimination Essayopinionated essayThesis: “Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is the banning or restriction of specific breeds of dogs considered “dangerous”, such as pit bull breeds, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and German shepherds amongst many others” according to the American Humane Association (2013). It is an inaccurate and unfair attempt at regulating dog attacks by restricting ownership of certain breeds categorized as aggressive.
In this essay, the author
- Explains the purpose of breed selective legislation (bsl) to bring attention to the issue of dog breed discrimination and inform the audience how to change it.
- Recommends raising your hand if you own or have ever owned a dog.
- Urges readers to raise their hand if they come to mind when they hear the word "discrimination".
- Explains that human social interaction is often considered while a whole system for structured discrimination amongst dogs exists.
- Explains that breed specific legislation (bsl) is an inaccurate and unfair attempt at regulating dog attacks by restricting ownership of certain breeds categorized as aggressive.
- Explains that pit bulls are popular in chico, but most apartments don't allow them, making it difficult to find housing. apartment hunting is stressful for everyone and owning a certain breed can make it nearly impossible.
- Explains that there are several factors that should be considered when analyzing bsl and its effects.
- Explains the history of aggressive stigmas in certain breeds and how people are responsible.
- Opines that it is difficult to correctly identify each dog by breed- some are mixed and tests are expensive.
- Explains that people are responsible for creating the problem with certain breeds as well as the social stigmas placed against them.
- Explains that the pit bull's ancestors, bred from the bulldog, were used as gripping dogs for hunting.
- Explains that they were later used for controlling large livestock such as cattle, and were further bred for an inhumane blood sport known as baiting.
- Describes the event of tying up a large animal and having one or more pit bulls attack it until it bleeds to death.
- Explains that the ban on baiting led to the birth of dog fighting, when two dogs are put into a ring or pit to fight until one cannot continue or die.
- Explains that no dog is simply born aggressive, they are bred and learned to behave this way by people, mainly for entertainment and protection.
- Explains that bulldogs and terriers are bred to be muscular, but light and agile. they are forced to run on treadmills, swim excessively, and tug on hanging tires to continually increase strength.
- Explains that the dog family's history dates back to english settlement in america, and several similar types have been selectively bred together for physical enhancement to this day.
- Explains that the american pit bull terrier is a medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog with smooth, well-defined musculature. the head is of medium length, with broad, flat skull, and wide, deep muzzle.
- Explains that because these features are common among different breeds of dogs, legislation cannot specify on a particular breed. it instead targets the general population that possess these physical characteristics.
- Explains that the term "pit bull" is so widely applicable to breeds that a single test cannot always accurately determine relation.
- Explains that the process of dog breed identification is advanced and expensive through the use of genetic analysis.
- Explains that determining a dog's breed is complicated because indicators are not genes themselves, but repeating sequences of dna. they form unique signatures to each breed.
- Analyzes how st. john addresses an important issue in forbes' 2013 article, "there aren’t that many purebred pit bulls out there.
- Explains that laws that target any one breed of dog are undoubtedly ineffective and unjustly discriminatory.
- Opines that first we must address if there is an issue present significant enough to pass legislation.
- Explains that dog bites aren't a serious public health issue. dog bite-related hospitalizations constitute less than 0.5% of unintentional injuries in the us.
- Opines that dog attacks aren't a pressing national issue, but communities should feel safe from domesticated neighborhood pets.
- Argues that eliminating these breeds will not solve the issue because any breed of dog may be raised aggressively; pit bulls had the right body for its athletic history associated with aggression.
- Explains that policies banning specific breeds increase negative owner behavior and endanger communities where they are implemented.
- Explains that when a dog breed is outlawed, that owner is now considered criminal. this prompts them to avoid proper exercise, medical attention, and social interaction necessary for healthy life and development.
- Explains that responsible dog owners of affected areas are punished and must now comply with strict regulatory laws that will not prevent any undesired behavior in that animal.
- Opines that bsl must be analyzed from every aspect to fully understand its goals and implications.
- Opines that we must recognize we have created this stigma and we are now practicing it. we must be the change, not the dog.
- Explains that one specific breed of dog is not responsible because breeds are often unidentifiable and too commonly generalized.
- Opines that existing bsl doesn't work because there aren’t any less dog bites in communities than before and government funds are wasted on ineffective animal control attempts.
- Concludes that it is too easy to find a scapegoat for our own social issues. a loyal, gentle, and compassionate breed falls victim to relentless discrimination.
- Describes some alternatives to bsl, such as leash laws, breed neutral dog ordinances, mandatory spay/neuter regulations, and increasing funding for animal abuse organizations.
- Opines that the injustice of breed specific legislation is still misunderstood by states and counties in america.
- Explains that people's aggressive behavior causes an inaccurate generalization of a group of breeds.
- Explains that the primary method of objectively identifying a dog's breed is subjective to each individual. dog breeds are difficult to identify and shouldn't matter.
- Explains that dogs are loyal companions, adapting to the actions of their owners, and are direct reflections of how they are treated. constant opposition to bsl has increased awareness of dog breed discrimination.
1344 wordsRead More - Breed Specific Legislationcomparative essayOne of the biggest issues with BSL is breed identification. A law that bans a “vicious” being is too broad and can encompass many individuals as it is a personality trait rather than a breed. These laws would then be dependent on what the legislators would define “vicious” to mean. Likewise, there is confusion on what breeds are dangerous. Dogsbite.org claims that breeds such as wolf-dog hybrids, dogo argentinos, presa breeds, cane corsos, and especially pit bulls are indeed dangerous animals and should be banned. However, there are discrepancies involved in even that statement. Of the listed breeds perhaps the most commonly targeted is the pit bull. But what exactly does anyone mean by pit bull? Merriam Webster defines “pit bull” as follows, “a dog (as an American Staffordshire Terrier) of any of several breeds or a real or apparent hybrid with one or more of these breeds that was developed for and is now often trained for fighting and is noted for strength and stamina”. On the contrary, the United Kennel Club has recognized the American Pit Bull Terrier, also called APBT, as a standalone breed since 1898 when UKC founder C.Z. Bennett registered her APBT Bennet’s Ring (Uk...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that breed-specific legislation, or bsl, is often described as something that protects people or makes the world a safer place, but there are many issues with this type of legislation.
- Explains that a law that bans 'vicious' beings is too broad and encompasses many individuals as it is personality trait rather than breed. the united kennel club recognizes the american pit bull terrier.
- Explains that apbts and other dangerous breeds are often portrayed more aggressive than they actually are. false reports lead people to believe something that is dishonest.
- Explains that banning breeds of dogs does not cure bad behavior; each individual animal, like a person, has its own unique personality. spaying or neutering can significantly reduce the risk of aggression and other behavioral issues.
- Concludes that breed-specific legislation is a misguided concept.
- Explains that miami dade county dog bite numbers - kc dog blog. netherlands will lift ban on pit bulls, saying no decrease in bites.
1107 wordsRead More - Why Do Pitbulls Be Bannedopinionated essayDenver and Miami are among the more than 300 municipalities that ban pit bulls (Tullis 54). One reason that pit bulls are being banned is because of the false ideas that they are violent dogs by nature. Another reason is people’s associate pit bulls with dogfighting and vicious attacks. Although it is true that many people have been attacked by pit bulls, it is unfair to say that pit bulls are the only dogs that attacks people. Debora Bresch of the ASPCA says “laws against individual dog breeds unfairly punish countless dogs that have never caused any trouble”(A Fierce Dog Debate
In this essay, the author
- Opines that pit bulls are being unfairly targeted in breed specific bans because of their negative aspects, such as dog fights and vicious attacks.
- Explains that it's not the dog breed that is aggressive but the owners of a dog that makes them aggressive.
- Explains that pit bulls are being banned in several cities and towns due to their negative connotations.
- Explains that many people cannot identify exactly what a pit bull looks like based on appearance, so many dogs that are not pitbulls are falsely accused.
- Argues that the media should not sensationalize pit bulls in their news reports because it gives people false ideas of the breed and in turn hurts it.
- Opines that pit bulls deserve to be treated like any other dog breed. they are victims of abuse, neglect, dog fighting, and being falsely considered dangerous.
716 wordsRead More - Ban a Pit bull, Save a Life: Why the Ontario Ban against Pit bull Terriers Should Remain in Placeopinionated essayIn 2005, the Ontario Liberal government passed The Dog Owner’s Liability Act: a ban against pit bull terriers in the province. After the bill passed, Attorney General Michael Bryant said, “Mark my words, Ontario will be safer” (Ontario passes ban on pit bulls, 2005). The legislation prevented people from acquiring a number of breeds of dogs that would be classified as pit bulls. In addition, Ontario residents who already owned a pit bull terrier prior to the ban were required to neuter and muzzle their animals. Such policies against this breed of animal are not unprecedented. In fact, similar laws are already in place in Britain, France and Germany. In Canada, Winnipeg has had a ban against pit bull terriers in place for 20 years (Ontario passes ban on pit bulls, 2005). Ontario and other regions have imposed these sanctions because the evidence clearly indicates that pit bull terriers pose a much higher than average risk to people.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how sheri fontaine found her three-year-old son, cody, savaged by the dogs that were staying temporarily in her house. the story is not as uncommon as one of violence against people.
- Explains that the ontario liberal government passed the dog owner’s liability act: a ban against pit bull terriers in the province.
- Explains that pit bull terriers have a long track record of attacks against people and animals.
- Opines that the ban against pit bull terriers should remain in effect in ontario because they have a long established track record effective vicious-dog legislation.
- States that a more comprehensive study, tracking dog attacks throughout canada and the united states, revealed that pit bull terriers were by far the most dangerous breed of dog when it comes to attacks against people.
- Explains that even if a dog owner has never witnessed aggression from his pit bull terrier, the instinct to attack and kill still lies dormant within the animal.
- Explains lockwood and rindy's 1987 study that pit bull terriers are different from other dogs in a number of fundamental ways.
- Opines that the ontario ban against pit bull terriers is not unfounded, and it has indeed been effective at curbing attacks.
- Opines that the ontario ban against pit bull terriers should remain in effect because this particular breed of dog is associated with more attacks on humans than all other breeds of dogs put together.
- Explains that ontario passed a ban on pit bulls in 2005 and cites b. r. baack, j. o. kucan, g. m. demarest, and e. c. smoot.
- Analyzes lockwood, r., & rindy, k.'s analysis of the pit bull terrier controversy. raghavan, m. (2008). fatal dog attacks in canada, 1990–2007.
- Explains that media coverage of the surrey pit bull attack prompts protest by vancouver pit bull owners.
1265 wordsRead More - Pit Bulls Essayexplanatory essayMany breed specific bans have put up in different places only in return to be taken down, but this also causes Pit bulls to have a bad reputation. With places including Pit bulls in their breed specific bans it has spread that there is a reason to fear or even get rid of Pit bulls entirely. What people don’t know according to Enos is that “breed specific legislation […] has been proven ineffective, leading to ban lift after ban
In this essay, the author
- Explains that pit bulls are judged by the actions that are seen all over on news channels, but the news doesn't do the breed justice usually as many stories they are involved in dog attacks.
- Explains that the pit bull is not an actual breed, but a class according to the aspca.
- Explains that in the 1980s, dog fighting became popular among people especially gangs. pit bulls were the breed of choice for many dog fighters — they provided betting, opportunities, entertainment, and helped preserve the american pit bull terrier.
- Explains that there is no scientific proof that pit bulls have a gene that makes them aggressive. however, gene mutation can cause dogs to have mental impairments.
- Opines that studies on dog attacks are accurate, but there can be many conflicts with data.
- Explains that many breed specific bans have been put up in different places only in return to be taken down, but this also causes pit bulls to have a bad reputation.
- Explains that pit bulls were bred specifically to be easily handled by humans as aggression directed towards humans was not tolerated. ex-fighting dogs can be integrated into society, despite violent pasts.
- Explains how to avoid dog attacks if the dog is aggressive, such as not approaching an unfamiliar animal, not running or screaming, and not disturbing a dog.
1129 wordsRead More - Pit Bull Case Studyopinionated essayIn 18 August, 2011, the source of this event is from Herald Sun. A four-year-old lovely child named Ayen Chol was mauled and killed by a pit bull cross while she was playing in her home. The vicious pit bull escaped from a neighbour’s yard and mauled Ayen in a sudden attack. The dog rushed inside the house and set upon Ayen and some other children who were watching television. Ayen’s mom tried to beat the dog away from the children with a table, but she failed. Then the dog turned on Ayen and the vicious injuries caused Ayen’s death. Dr Cam Day, who is the RSPCA’s Queensland pit bull expert, has claimed that American pit bull terriers are ‘head, shoulder, feet and everything else above other breeds’ in terms of their capacity to injure and maim. If the government doesn’t ban pit bulls, these tragedies would continue to happen and children’s lives would be threatened all the
In this essay, the author
- Opines that they are in favour of the issue because these fierce dogs are out of control and can suddenly become killing machines.
- Opines that the laws which state registering the vicious dogs is not working well. the american pit bull terrier is lethal because it was developed purely for dog fighting.
- Concludes that it is important for us to ban these vicious dogs. they are so detrimental that we must wipe them out because they are not fit to exist.
- Opines that the current laws require owners of pit bull terriers to register their dogs.
910 wordsRead More - American Pit Bull Terrierexplanatory essayThe world seems to believe that the American Pit Bull Terrier is a vicious breed of dog, violent and ruthless by nature, and that they should be treated as such. However, what if this stereotype about the pit bull that modern society bases their opinions off of, is an improper representation of the breed? The pit bull faces much hatred and neglect in this day and age, but in their prime, the pit bull was considered to be the perfect dog. Although bred for physique and stature that was perfect in the dog-fighting world, the pit bull grew in popularity and became high demand as a man’s best friend. However, that reputation that once made the pit bull one of the most popular and iconic breeds of dog, seems to have been forgotten over the years, and replaced with the idea that they are ruthless attack dogs bred to kill. This stereotype and the specifics that go along with it have brought the name of the pit bull down to it’s knees, making the breed vulnerable to neglect, abuse, violence and many other awful acts that are deemed inhumane, but seem to go unnoticed and unreported because of the breed that is subject to these despicable acts. What if all the incidents and accidents and attacks you hear and read about in the news are only snippets of the true story? What if the breed is nothing like the monsters many believe they are?
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the american pit bull terrier is a vicious and ruthless breed of dog, and that it should be treated as such. however, the stereotype and specifics that go along with it have brought the name of the pit bull down to its knees.
- Explains that the pit bull was bred from the bulldog, the breed of choice in england during the 1800's.
- Explains how the american pit bull terrier became a symbol of danger and the face of "vicious" canines in the 21st century.
- Explains that by 1836, nearly thirty different communities were considering "breed-specific legislation" that specifically targeted pit bulls.
- Explains that the american pit bull terrier has one of the best temperaments of any dog breed. the world still ignores these incredible facts and continues to discriminate.
- Explains that one of the most famous stereotypes about pit bulls is the belief that the breed has locking jaws.
- Explains that the american pit bull terrier was bred in order to create the perfect fighting dog, but they are not born with the instinct to fight whatever comes their way for no reason.
- Explains the third most common misconception about pit bulls is the belief that the breed is responsible for a majority of dog attacks that take place in the united states each year.
- Explains that the american pit bull terrier is often incorrectly identified as the breed that most closely resembles them.
- Explains that even in today's society, where dog fighting is illegal, people still find ways to continue with the "sport" underground. too many pit bulls suffer from starvation and abuse.
- Recommends donating to a pit bull specific shelter in washington, or to an animal rights society, and adopting the animal. volunteering provides free aid and manpower to non-profit associations.
- Explains the atts breed statistics. american temperament test society, inc., 14 feb. 2013.
- Cites barber, nancy, "american kennel club announces most popular dog breeds of 2013." paw nation.
- Explains that american kennel club announces most popular dog breeds of 2013.
- Explains bastian, jon, and cesar millan's "how did pit bulls get such a bad rap?"
- Explains that "dog bite related fatalities." national canine research council, n.d.
- Explains gladwell, malcolm. "troublemakers." the new yorker, 06 feb. 2006.
- States that police say bronx super ran brutal pit bull ring in basement of sherman ave. building.
- Explains the investigative report of dog bite-related fatalities.
- Cites the national canine research council's investigative report of dog bite-related fatalities.
- Explains that pit bulls are just about the nicest dogs there are.
- Explains ricker, nok noi, "changing public perception of pit bulls." bangor daily news, 17 july 2010.
- Explains that rock, robin, "myths and facts about pit bulls." petfinder.com.
- Explains aspca's "the truth about pit bulls." the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
1784 wordsRead More - Consuasive Essay: Why Should Pitbulls Be Banned?analytical essayMany people will argue that the pit bull breed should be banned due to their vicious and unpredictable nature. There is a belief that they are inherently evil creatures and that they have a genetic predisposition to be destructive killing machines. In many states and cities this has brought about breed specific legislation. Breed specific legislation bans or regulates the ownership of specific breeds of dogs, which almost always includes pit bulls.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that many people believe that pit bulls have a bad temperament and are more aggressive than other breeds. the american temperament test society showed that 86.8% of the american bull terriers passed the test.
- Explains that these tests were done with dogs that had a stable living environment and were brought to the testing facility by their owner.
- Explains that pit bulls have a good temperament and are not aggressive, but they are often shot during drug raids. this is not the fault of the dog but the owners who shouldn't have them or care for them better.
- Argues that the pit bull breed should be banned due to their vicious and unpredictable nature and their genetic predisposition to be destructive killing machines.
- Explains that pit bulls are resilent and can be saved, despite being raised for fighting or coming from a bad home. they have no locking jaws and are not stronger than other dogs.
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