The 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
Never Mind the Dog Beware of the Owner The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good breed of dogs that has earned its popularity throughout the world. The Pit bull is well known to be a loyal, brave and a very good companion to its owner. However, caution should be taken to avoid these terriers from getting into the hands of unethical owners. According to the United Kennel Club (UKC), the standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog that is square and powerful with a blocky head, prominent
When I say "Pit Bull" what is the first thing that comes to mind? A mean muscular dog with huge gapping jaws ready to attack? You wouldn't be the only one. Many people visualize the "pit bull" as a vicious dog who is ready to attack anyone who comes near. In reality, the “pit bull” isn't actually a recignized breed by the American Kennel Club, contray to popular belief. "Pit bull" is actually just a term used to identify a breed, or a mix of breeds, that resemble the American Pit Bull Terrrier, which
Tami Hensler Mike Winter 1301 Composition I 29 April 2016 Pit-bull Position Pit Bulls are not the aggressive breed that everybody makes them out to be. I can understand why there are some people who think that pit-bulls are just mean, but if you get past the looks, they are just big babies. My oldest daughter had a pit-bull, best dog she owned. Was really good with both her boys and never acted aggressive towards anyone, all she wanted was for someone to pet her belly. I know that my daughter
American Pitbull Terriers are beautiful dogs that can be very misunderstood. They are very unique and talented in so many ways and are very enjoyable to have as pets. In this research paper I will be talking about the theories on where American Pitbull Terriers originated from, how the pitbulls are built, how they act and a lot of the struggles that pit bulls have to go through in their lives. No one exactly knows where the American Pitbull Terrier actually originated from. There are a bunch of theories
The misrepresentation of Pit Bull breeds in the media has been reflected in American culture. As these dogs were incorporated into World War I propaganda, they were perceived as symbols of courage and strength, the archetype of American dog breeds5. When, in the 1920s and 1930s, American Staffordshire Terrier “Pete the Pup” starred in the comedy Our Gang, later known as The Little Rascals, Pit Bulls were considered “nanny dogs” and family-friendly pets7. When the media focused heavily on illegal
Pit Bulls Misunderstood A lot of people misunderstand the pit bull breeds. They are mistreated and put down for their looks and background. When someone thinks of a pit bull they think of this bad dog who's going the bite them, but really its all on how they are raised. Many of pit bulls are just big babies, and love the attention to cuddle, and give lots of kisses. Any dog can bite you or get into a fight with another dog. Based on researchers decisions and calculations the most aggressive breed
One of the World’s Most Misunderstood Breed of Dog the Pitbull Terrier Topic- American Pitbull Terrier/Bull dog Specific Purpose- To inform my classmates on the one of the World’s Most Misunderstood Breed of Dog the Pitbull Terrier
Talore Roberts Ormond-5 English Honors 21 Febuary 2014 Dog Fighting Dog fighting is a blood sport in which two dogs are placed into a pit together and are forced to rip each other to the death for the “amusement” and monetary gain of spectator-gamblers. Although many experts and their research point in other directions, the solutions to dog fighting are making sure people know what to expect from certain breeds, how to properly train and care for these dogs, and ensuring the community knows how
“Arms of an Angel,” playing in the background. The most prominent dog in these heart wrenching videos are pit bulls. Pit bulls have a ferocious stigma in the United States and are being put down is mass numbers every day. Studies estimate that up to 1 million Pits are euthanized per year, or 2,800 per day. (D’Addio, 2011) The fact that pit bulls are being put down for solely being pit bulls is astonishing. I will be discussing the ethical dilemma for euthanizing this dog breed for the stigma we
Annie Sjostrom Hollingsworth English Comp I May 12, 2014 Pit Bulls Pit Bulls are without a doubt my favorite dog, I adore them. Pit Bulls are very well tempered, loyal, and resilient animals. Bred for big game hunting, Pit Bulls are strong, fierce animals and people who have the wrong intentions for ownership should never own them. I am a strong believer that a potential pet owner should do lots of research before getting any type of animal, without exception. Owners should do as much research
it is the pit bull which has come under the scrutiny of legislative bodies, as their reputation becomes more and more sullied by street crime. To say “pit bull,” however, is a vague reference to several pit bull types, which are considered separate breeds by registries like the American Kennel Club (AKC). Each type has a slightly different breeding history; many began with the breeding of bulldogs with terriers to produce a loyal, compact and tenacious breed (“American Pit Bull Terrier”). The standard
How Difficult Is It to Raise a Pit-bull? Yes, you may have heard that pit-bulls are mean. But that’s not true. It’s all on how they grow up and type of place. If you give them a lot of attention and treat them right they will be the most loving animal possible. It’s just like any other dog out there. What about a German shepherd the are police dogs and guard dogs but not all of them are mean? What makes the difference with pits? They are born harmless because they don’t know better. They are some
What dog breed do you think is the meanest? Many people like to believe pit bulls are mean dogs. Pit bulls are actually one of the most caring dog breeds. Pit bulls were used back in the day for dog fighting. People still dog fight but it is highly illegal. Some pit bulls were selected and bred for their fighting ability. (ASPCA) I have had 3 pit bulls throughout my life and all 3 of them were very good and loving dogs. Pit bulls have a bad reputation because people can turn them into mean dogs. They
Many people have this preconceived notion that Pit bulls are an aggressive dangerous breed of dog that is always ready to turn on anyone at any time even for any reasons. This idea is so ingrained into people's minds that some cities, counties, and home complexes have “Breed Specific Laws” (Also known as BSL) which can prohibit people of owning certain dog breeds in that area. BSL is really a form of discrimination against dogs. Without any knowledge of the dog or how well it has been trained, they
” C. Breed identification is unreliable and subjective. 1) Especially when, according to the American Pet Products Association, out of 73 million pet dogs, 31 million are classified by their owners as “mutts”. 2) Many people familiar with dogs cannot accurately identify the main breed of a mutt and will incorrectly identify it as a "pit bull" type. 3) There is no such breed as a "pit bull". "Pit bull" applies to mainly 3 breeds but is very often used to describe any medium-sized short-haired dog
(Flanagin), and began the pit bull genocide that continues to this day. Unfortunately, breed specific legislation is an ineffective attempt to kill that which is not understood. Used as a recruiting agent in both world wars, the pit bull became a symbol of the American ideal (Flanagin). Strength and perseverance, traits associated with American identity, were seen in Sergeant Stubby with his 13 decorations in service in World War I (Flanagin). The family oriented aspect of American identity was wrapped
Pit bull is not a dog breed, but instead a general term used for many dog breeds or dogs with specific characteristics, often including a blocky head and stocky body. “The City of Winnipeg enacted a breed-specific by-law in 1990 which describes a "Pit Bull Dog" as: 1. a Pit Bull Terrier; or 2. a Staffordshire Bull Terrier; or 3. an American Staffordshire Terrier; or 4. an American Pit Bull Terrier; or 5. any dog which has the appearance and physical
world,there are English pitbulls,American pitbulls,Staffordshire pitbulls etc.But along with being family dogs they can also be quite aggressive depending on the owner.Over the years pitbulls have developed a bad reputation because of bad owners using them for fighting and training them to be aggressive,but they aren't aggressive unless the owner tells them and trains them to be. There are an estimated 90,000,000 dogs in the US and 18,000,000 are
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