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). The Staffordshire Bull Terriers’ biological background will be the highlight of this research. Specifically
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made them part of the family. However‚ there is one breed that most Americans have turned their back on despite the loyalty and heroism they have proven throughout the ages‚ the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT). The APBT is the most controversial and publicized dog in existence today. The breed transformed from war heroes to one of the most feared dogs in America. The APBT is not the cruelest breed‚ rather‚ they are the most misunderstood breed that has fallen victim to the most inhumane treatment
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Terriers; The Incredibly Misunderstood Breed “Pit bulls are vicious dogs‚” people say‚ “They’re just time bombs waiting to destroy.” When it comes to conversations about pit bulls‚ they are almost never positive. There has been hype about pit bulls and how dangerous they are all over the United States. This false media going around is causing officials to want to ban pit bulls everywhere. Many states in the United States have already implemented the BLS (Breed Specific Legislation.) I believe that this
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introduced‚ collectively known as ‘Breed-Specific Legislation’. Under these new laws‚ certain breeds of animal are restricted or deemed dangerous‚ simply because of stereotypes associated with temperament and aggression. While many believe that this legislation is the most suitable response to a rapidly accelerating concern‚ further anaylsis
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With Breed Specific Legislation The time has arrived‚ many say‚ for restricting the presence of- and even eliminating- certain breeds of dogs. There have been many documented instances of vicious dog attacks in cities across America . As a result‚ around the country many communities are enacting laws based on the misguided belief that a dog’s breed is responsible for its behavior. These laws are commonly referred to as breed bans‚ or breed-specific legislation. Breed specific
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and now clinically depressed owner‚ Brian. Zack and Oggi are dogs. The sad truth is that Brian‚ Zack and Oggi were lucky. Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)‚ a law introduced in 1991 banning the ownership of
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Significance/Relevance Breed Specific Legislation is not a new way to manage aggressive dogs. These changes in laws tend to happen after a highly publicized dog attack takes place. This type of legislation punishes the breed‚ not the deed. Credibility As a dog owner who spends everyday of his life with
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Banned Breeds Make Renting a Hardship. By: Amy O’Halloran Course: Com/156 University Composition and Communication II Due: October‚ 19‚ 2013 Instructor: Michael Cooper Owning a dog that is a Pit-Bull breed carries a preconceived perception that it is a dangerous dog‚ thus causing issues when searching for a residence to occupy. This should not be justifiable enough to disallow being covered under renters insurance. Owning pit-bull breeds are even illegal in some areas. Each dog is only
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Final Persuasive Speech Outline General Purpose: to persuade Specific purpose: To stop breed discrimination against the APBT I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: Dr. Martin Luther King once said‚ “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin‚ but by the content of their character” (King‚ 1963). As members of the millennial generation‚ we are taught that it is unacceptable to judge people by the way one looks‚ dresses‚ or talks. So why is it excusable
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been manipulated to believe all Pit Bulls are vicious. The medias’ eagerness to report the latest stories‚ and gain viewer interest ratings‚ provides us with stories fabricated with inaccurately identified breeds and false facts using exaggeration and unexamined evidence such as:
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