When pit-bulls don’t attack? Pit bulls are thought to be aggressive‚ dangerous‚ and sometimes even lethal to other animals and people. That is why most individuals think it is sensible to have them banned in certain cities and sometimes even states‚ but all of these perceptions are incorrect. There are a lot of misconceptions about pit bulls that range from their temperament to their anatomy. All of these mistaken beliefs have lead Miami-Dade County to consider these dogs illegal to be owned within
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exactly how to‚ you just watch almost in tears as this puppy stays there very gloom and soaking wet. You finally decide to take a leap of chance and help the puppy‚ you go outside and the puppy gently lifts his head toward you and you notice it’s a pit bull. He is so skinny‚ starved‚ and parched‚ with the only thing to drink being muddy rain water. You slowly move closer and pet him‚ he lays his head on your leg‚ so you pick him up gently in your arms and you take him inside. When you set him down you
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April 28‚ 2013 English 112 Leonard The Misunderstood Pit-bull The misconception of the pit-bull has always been controversial to most people. Most of the public refers to the breed as mean and vicious. It is unfair that they judge the breed based on rumors and hearsay rather than base it on hard facts. These rumors make it hard for current owners and potential owners to adopt or own this breed. The pit-bull has the same right to become a loving pet as any other animal does
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Misconceptions of Pit Bulls Tori Renfro Few dogs are as renowned and as feared in America as the Pit Bull. The American Pit Bull Terrier is the product of interbreeding between Old English Terrier and English Bulldogs to produce a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog. These dogs were initially bred in England‚ and arrived in the United States with the founders. In the U.S.‚ these dogs were used as catch dogs for semi-wild cattle and hogs
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Module 1 Project Pit Bulls – should this breed be banned? The topic I choose to write about is “Pit Bulls – should this breed be banned?” Pit Bulls should not be banned. Over the past years in the United States‚ Pit Bulls have been portrayed as a breed who is extremely dangerous and untrustworthy that some States are banning ownership of this breed. This breed should not be banned simply because of unfortunate events. It is not until recently that the negative images these dogs are facing by the
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Own Pit Bulls April Williams April 4‚ 2013 Everest University The Right to Own Pit Bulls Should people be allowed to own Pit bulls? According to Defend Pit Bulls (July‚ 2009)‚ the Pit bull breed makes up 5-9.6% of the United States dog population‚ in 2007 there were 72 million dogs in the US making that between 3‚600‚000 and 6‚912‚000 Pit bull breed dogs in the United States. This particular breed of dog is typically stereotyped against as being a vicious and dangerous breed of dog. This
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popular saying that most people know is “If you throw a dog a bone‚ expect him to bite.” With so many dog bites and attacks each year‚ it is easy to blame the dog. Pit bull attacks are the leading dog attacks in the United States. Although pit bulls can be very loving and friendly dogs‚ most people often perceive them to be vicious killers. This judgement is unfair because people do not understand why they bite. The general public needs to be better educated about pit bulls‚ such as why they have a
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the American Pit Bull Terrier* comes up‚ the issue of nature vs. nurture is always a hot topic. Over the years‚ varying schools of thought have evolved with respect to the dog fighting heritage of the bull breed and their inclination toward aggressive behavior. Before we go any further‚ let ’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat. Throughout history‚ many breeds of dogs were used in dogfighting. The Romans fought dogs in their great arenas long before the American Pit Bull Terrier ever
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Legislation law (BSL). This law regulates which animals are not allowed in a certain area. BSL began in the 1980’s when the number of dog bites went up significantly in the U.S. As people noticed this trend‚ states began becoming stricter with their breed regulatory laws. The laws were really aimed at pit bull terriers and their mixes even though the law was supposed to be aimed at “dangerous dogs to society.” BSL is not limited to just dogs. Other animals are included in this
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Are Pit-Bulls an overly vicious breed or are they just misunderstood by today’s American society? Jessica Williams Strayer University ENG215046VA016 June 04‚ 2011 When you see a Pit bull‚ what is the first thing that goes through your mind? For some‚ it is a sense of fear and for others it is the thought that this breed is misunderstood. Have you ever stopped and thought about if the Pit bull breed is really a vicious breed‚ or are they just misinterpreted due to the reputation that others
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