Are you scared of animals? Are you scared of pit bulls? Wicca, a euthanized pit bull accused of biting two people last month with no proof, was put down on Thursday despite her owner’s appeal to the city of Montreal to keep her alive. The Montreal SPCA is now speaking out about the case. They criticized the way Wicca’s case was handle. It says the animal-control law does not require an official to investigate animal related incidents deeply enough. Also, it does not consider any other alternatives than taking out animalslives. Pit bulls are known for their strong appearance and their aggressive behavior. They don’t have the cutest look, but they should not be treated like an object. Sure, there are a lot of stories and rumors involving pit bull attacks. However, pit bulls are not the problems, the owners are.
First of all, a lot of humans are scared by pit bull because of the story they hear about them. Yet, the assumptions that are made by these people categorize pit bulls like savage beast, when in reality they are obeying pets. The owner is ultimately responsible for caring and training of their pet. Some people already have an unfounded hate of pit bulls, primarily because of media coverage and circulating myths. The media often exaggerate their stories and in Wicca’s case, they are trying to ruin pit bull’s background.
Second of all, People should be allowed to keep pit bulls because they are not only a misunderstood breed, but it is the people’s constitutional right to own pets. They deserve the
people do not know that pit bulls out ranked the Golden Retrieve and Chihuahuas in personality tests conducted by the ATTS (American Temperament Testing Society.) Fact: The pit bull has been proven to be less aggressive than Beagles, Collies, and Dachshunds. Fact: It has also been proven false that pit bulls have a “lock-jaw.” X-rays of pit bulls and other dogs have been compared and the pit bull jaw composure is not any different from other dog breeds. Fact: In the 1900’s pit bulls were looked upon as…
Andre Darville Professor Kaefer English 1B 3 March 2013 Pit Bulls: Misconceptions and the Truth Pit Bulls, one of the American societies famous bully breeds is too often stereotyped as malicious animals, but that stereotype is false due to evidence that pit bulls can be just as loving as the iconic golden retriever. According to the American Temperament Test, which is a test that focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, friendliness…
| | | Bloodthirsty fang-toothed killing machine, or man's best friend; Pit-Bulls are seen as both. Either way I could not help myself. I had fallen in love with this animal and no matter what other people said, or how they thought about this breed of dog, I had to have one! When I first saw him brought through the door and gently…
Annotated Bibliography Working Thesis: Breed specific laws should not be considered in Maryland against pit bulls. “American Pit Bull Terrier.” Petmd.com. 5 Nov. 2013. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. This article gives detail on the the American Pit Bull Terrier such as the history, temperament, physical characteristics and personality. The article is broken down into sections such as to help you better understand the breed. It also highlights on awards and AKC certifications. The article is relevant because…
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…
four-legged companion based on the way she looks, the way she is built, or the way her bark sounds? B. Credibility As an owner of an American pit bull terrier, I witness first hand how the pit bull is…
Are pit bulls vicious monsters just waiting to turn on you, or loving, loyal, overgrown lap dogs? The debate about pit bulls is nothing new, and just about everyone has an opinion on it. Are the dogs too dangerous to be allowed, or are they just misunderstood? To figure this out, one must look at a number of factors that contribute to the dogs’ temperament and their bad reputation, which includes breed confusion and breedism. Breed-specific legislation is wrong, and it is up to animal lovers everywhere…
and how it could be tied to the argument. The first big concern was if there were articles that pertained to the topic and the specific argument that wanted to be pursued. Other concerns were smaller things such as, finding articles that have a “pit bulls” biology and reasoning for their existence, finding articles that had both professional individual’s and citizen’s opinions on the Breed Specific Legislation ban, and if the good would outweigh the bad. Meaning, the articles that are against the…
dangerously aggressive -- especially pit bull breeds like the Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier and American pit bull terrier -- but they actually make for very loyal and loving pets. So how did these canines get the title "bully breed" in the first place? Let's start at the beginning. What's in a NameThe term "bully" can invoke a sense of terror and intimidation, so it's no wonder many people believe these breeds pose a danger to society. However, the term actually has nothing…
illegal", 2007) Pit bulls have been especially raised by unscrupulous individuals and trained and sold to illegal tracks. These dogs have been raised on “live” bait, personal pets, cats, and rabbits and raised in violent atmosphere. At these events, to get it started they throw two live rabbit in the ring and watch the two dogs kill them. Each dog that loses a fight gets shot with a 22 caliber in the head. Then just for a crowd pleaser a little hog is let into the ring with a pit bull and cannot get…
