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The Most
Dangerous Breeds?
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10 Most Dangerous Breeds
Part II
Top Ten Most Dangerous Breeds
part IIi
No Bad Breeds, Only Bad Owners
What Created a Dangerous Dog?
Responsible Pit bull Ownership
Canine Behavior and Training
Positive Pit Press
The pros and cons of owning a Pit Bull
A Matter of Perception?
What is the truth?
Is The Pit Bull Uniquely Dangerous?
Myths and Stereotypes
About Breed-Specific Legislation
Breed Specific Legislation BSL in Canada "Bill 132"
BSL &
APBT Related Petitions
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Declaración Universal por los Derechos de los Animales.
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Pit bulls are inheritantly dangerous and may attack at any time:
According to the American Temperament Testing Society (ATTS), the pit bull is no
more vicious than the golden retriever or the beagle. The ATTS test puts various
breeds through a series of tests dealing with unexpected situations and
strangers. Dogs that possess any signs of unprovoked fear or aggression
automatically fail the test. The pit bull passed with a high 83.9%, compared to
the average 77% scored by other breeds.
Like any other dog, a pit bull that is properly raised and socialized in a
loving environment will remain friendly and faithful. Unfortunately, as the pit
bull still remains one of the most highly abused and exploited breeds in the
world, there also remain sad examples of poorly bred and mistreated pit bulls
that are the byproduct of irresponsible breeders and dogfighters or "dogmen" as
they like to call themselves. These unfortunate animals that are improperly
raised and unsocialized may show temperaments that are far from those of the
authenti c and well cared for pit bull.
Pit bulls have lock jaws: One of my all time favorite
myths. It seems that the media is obsessed with portraying the pit bull as some
sort of superhuman monster with immortal capabilities. However, our good friend,
"science," has yet again proven this rumor to be nothing more than a jaw
dropping lie. These are dogs, with a bone anatomy just like that of any other
dog, except they possess alot more strength and will power. However, they are
not carnivorous dinosaurs.
Dr. Lehr Brisbin of the University of Georgia states, "To the
best of our knowledge, there are no published scientific studies that would
allow any meaningful comparison to be made of the biting power of various breeds
of dogs."
A pit bull that attacks other animals will go after people next: Animal
aggression and human aggression are two completely different things. Pit bulls
were once trained to fight and bring down large animals, hence the possession of
animal aggression in some pit bulls in not unnatural, and definately NOT a
reason to euthanize the dog. It deserves to be given a chance to live in a
loving home just like any other dog. However, with that being said, while pit
bulls were once bred to fight other animals, they were at the same time, bred
never to possess any signs of human aggression. This is what enabled a "dogmen"
to grab his dog by the collar, or even the scruff of the neck, and pull it out
of a fight without ever getting bitten. Hence, any pit bull that shows signs of
aggression towards people is not at all typical of the breed, and should
therefore be evaluated by a professional animal behaviorist and a veterinarian
(in case there are medical issues at hand), or be humanely euthanized. These
dogs should NEVER be bred, as they possess an unfit temperament.
Adult pit bulls should not be adopted, because their background is
unknown: This one really gets under my nails. I believe that every dog
deserves a chance. Papers and certificates don't mean a heck of alot these days,
considering the intolerable amount of backyard breeders that use them to blind
their customers. Furthermore, when putting up dogs for adoption, responsible
shelter and rescues always ensure that the dogs are properly temperament tested,
and look at the animal's temperament as a way to judge whether the dog will be
able to be adopted out into a new home.
Pit bulls and children do not belong together: Pit bulls are known for
their ability to handle alot of rough and tumble play that children can dish
out. They make wonderful companions for kids, and are great family pets when
properly trained and socialized. However, children should be taught how to
properly interact with dogs and when to respect quiet time. Children and dogs
(no matter what breed), should never be left alone without adult supervision.
Pit bulls are great guard dogs: NO! Pit bulls make LOUSY guard dogs.
They are inheretenly much too friendly. Any pit bull I know would much rather
lick a robber to death than ever attack one. However, being a very loyal breed,
the pit bull will protect its owner if it feels that there is a threat. Also,
due to its strong will power and eagerness to please its owner, if a pit bull is
taught to be aggressive towards people at a very early stage in its life, and if
this behavior is reinforced, then the dog will most likely become aggressive
towards people as an adult. This is why an emphasis must be placed on
responsible ownership, and rather than punishing the breed, we should punish the
deed.
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