| Staffordshire Bull Terrier, another breed often included in the pit bull category.Pit bull is a term commonly used to describe several types of dogs with similar physical characteristics.Its use in media is often vague and rarely descriptive of specific breeds.History
2 Pit Bulls and dog bite related human fatalities
3 Pit bulls as pets
3.Banning of pit bulls
3.Legal issues in the USA
4.Please improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources.At one time every county in England had its own breed of terrier.Terriers served an important purpose in England by killing vermin that might otherwise ruin crops, damage property, or spread disease such as the Black Plague.It is also known that the Normans introduced the Alaunt.These dogs were used in battle and for guarding, but they also served utilitarian purposes, such as farm work.Typically a dog would do this by biting the bull on the nose and holding on until the bull submitted.Bulldogs were bred to have powerful, muscular bodies and the resolve to hold onto a violently struggling bull despite injury.Since Bulldogs proved too ponderous and uninterested in dog fighting, the Bulldogs were crossed to English White and Black and Tan Terriers.Dogs that bit the referee were culled.As a result, Victorian fighting dogs (Staffordshire Bull Terriers and, though less commonly used as fighters, English Bull Terriers) generally had stable temperaments and were commonly kept in the home by the gambling men who owned them.United States from Ireland and England brought an influx of these dogs to America, mainly to Boston, where they were bred to be larger and stockier, working as farm dogs in the West as much as fighting dogs in the cities."They are also notorious for attacking seemingly without warning, a tendency exacerbated by the custom of docking pit bulls' tails so that warning signals are not easily recognized."Nevertheless, they can and often do make wonderful family pets.The American Temperament Testing Society gives the American Pit Bull Terrier breed a pass percentage of 84.The average of all breeds is 81.It is the owner's responsibility to be in total control of his dog, and it is the owner who, through intentional mistreatment or neglect, is frequently responsible for pit bull bites.Many attacks by other dog breeds are misclassified as "pit bulls" by media reports.Regardless of who they are, any owner of a pit bull must train the dog well.All grandfathered pit bulls of over 36 weeks of age are required to be sterilized immediately.Grandfathered pit bulls must be muzzled and leashed on a leash of less than 1.Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania.In particular, targeting chronically irresponsible dog owners may be effective."Furthermore, the pit bulls that compete successfully in protection sports such as Schutzhund obviously do not display an inability to release their grips after biting, as releasing the decoy's sleeve on command is an integral part of scoring the competition.He shot the dog with a tranquilizer, and then left it for five minutes to let it pass out."Not even a jaguar will do that."However, an incident reported by the Associated Press suggests that other breeds may also fail to relax their jaws when they become unconscious.When the officer couldn't shake free, she shot the dog, killing it.In addition to the "locking jaw" myth, it is widely believed that pit bulls don't feel pain.Historically, those dogs that would tolerate or ignore discomfort and pain and finish the task they were required to perform were the dogs that were bred and the sort of dogs breeders strove to produce.Therefore, the difficulty in deterring a pit bull from its task is in fact not an inability to feel pain but rather a desirable trait in any trained working dog.Research performed by Goodpooch.The neighbors are usually a better source for documenting negative aspects of a dog's history than the owners are.CDC report on dog bite fatalities came to a similar conclusion.Insurance problems
Many homeowner's insurance companies in the United States are reluctant to insure owners of dogs that are considered to be a dangerous breed.The Automobile Club of Southern California will refuse to provide homeowner's insurance if a dog living in the home "looks like a pitbull".These attacks most often occur on the owner's property.Many jurisdictions have outlawed the possession of Pit bulls, either pit bull breeds specifically, or in addition to other breeds that are regarded as dangerous.Licensing is done by local governments, dogs must be muzzled and kept on a lead in public, they must be registered and insured, and receive microchip implants.It was the first province or state in North America to do so.Also it left a period to allow municipalities to adjust to the new law.Prior to the bill's passage, the Ontario government cited what it deemed the success of a pit bull bylaw passed by Winnipeg, Manitoba.These have not been without their Constitutional challenges.Colorado Supreme Court case outlines the basic arguments against pit bull specific legislation.It incorporated cases from Arkansas, Ohio, New Mexico, Florida, et al.The Constitutional issues raised by the case cover the quintessential arguments against pit bull targeted legislation.Supreme Court of Colorado reviewed en banc claims that the 1989 "Pit Bulls prohibited" city ordinance was unconstitutional.The ordinance made it
unlawful for any person to 'own, possess, keep, exercise control over, maintain, harbor, transport, or sell within the City any pit bull.The ordinance defined a pit bull as
Any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any dog displaying a majority of physical traits of any one or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club for any of the above breeds.The trial court held that the ordinance on its face was unconstitutional as a violation of due process rights because it placed the burden of proof on the dog owner that his animal was not a pit bull for purposes of the ordinance.Furthermore, the trial court severed the licensing requirement as lacking a rational basis.It judicially modified the ordinance and ordered a 120 day notice to affected owners to comply with the provisions of the modification.Both parties appealed the decision.It found that pit bull owners as a class were not constitutionally suspect when identified in a statute (as opposed to race, ethnicity, and natural origin).Consequently, the court required only a rational basis test for the constitutionality of the ordinance.However, the court did not cite any scientific sources for this legal conclusion.The Supreme Court did affirm the lower court's ruling that the burden should fall to the state in proving whether an owner's dog was a "pit bull" for purposes of the ordinance.Given the case's federal citations for due process claims, this is particularly significant to those statutes of other states which place the burden on the owner in contrast to the Colorado ruling.The Colorado case did not address expert findings that specific breeds should not be banned from municipalities.Other jurisdictions have deferred the weighing of scientific evidence to the legislature, but do not accept expert testimony to the contrary if the legislature has a "rational basis for public health and safety."Dog owners continue to bring pit bulls into the city.The law had relied on a state definition of a vicious dog as one that has bitten or killed a human, has killed another dog, or "belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull dog."The court held that the legislation was void for violation of a pit bull owner's right to due process, because the owner could not appeal a designation of his pet as a vicious dog."Since we conclude that there is no evidence that pit bulls are inherently dangerous or vicious, then the city ordinance limitation on ownership is also arbitrary, unreasonable, and discriminatory."Dade County, Florida had such laws in place before the law took effect and pit bull ownership is banned there.Other people believe that the Pit Bull Terrier is a breed that, although not inherently dangerous, needs a particularly knowledgeable and committed handler and should not be freely available to novice owners.This type of owner may be less likely to socialize, train, or desex their pet."Dangerous Dog" laws that focus on individual dogs of any breed that have exhibited aggressive behavior.The CDC study is also admittedly flawed due to a large number of dog breeds being unknown when the study was compiled.The city's attempt to legally euthanize four pit bull puppies, never trained to fight, was stopped by Madison County Circuit Court Judge Joe Battle, who ruled that the pit bull puppies were not dangerous by virtue of their genetics alone (AP Wire; Apr 6, 2002).Huntsville appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court, which affirmed (City of Huntsville v.Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, officially advocates the euthanasia of pitbull dogs brought in to animal shelters, as well as a ban on their breeding.PETA's position on dog breeding in general is that it is an unnecessary practice, and is not limited to pitbulls.American Airlines banned "Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and any mixed breeds containing one or more of those breeds" in August of 2002 following an incident involving an American Pit Bull Terrier puppy that escaped from luggage into the cargo hold of an airliner, causing damage to the cargo hold.The American Kennel Club lobbied the airline to lift the restriction, arguing that the incident was merely one of improper restraint, and could have involved any dog breed.Dog fights
Pit bulls are often used for dog fights, due to their strength, courage and widespread availability.In the United States Commonwealth of Virginia, for example, it is a felony to organize, promote, be employed by, or wager on a dogfight, whether one is physically present at the fight or not.Most people who own these breeds direct their dogs' plentiful energy toward nonviolent athletic tasks.Others involve their pit bulls in weight pulling competitions, obedience competitions or schutzhund.The pit bull often excels at these sports.There are many instances of pit bulls being productively employed by U.Often pit bulls have been reported to "adopt" other species of animals (such as kittens or squirrels), which some attribute to the breed nickname, "nanny dog".It is more widely accepted that the breed nickname, "nanny dog" comes from Pit Bull type dogs' innate love and tolerance of children.Popsicle is a United States Customs dog, and is famous for sniffing out one of the biggest cocaine busts in history.In February, 2006, New Yorker magazine writer Malcolm Gladwell published an article surveying the research on pit bulls which concluded that legal attempts to ban the breed were both crude and unnecessary.In February 2007 a pit bull named "Chief" rescued his family of humans from a spitting cobra by dashing in front of the attacking snake and taking the deadly bite himself.In April 2007, columnist John Canzano of The Oregonian newspaper wrote a favorable piece on Hollywood, the pit bull that formerly belonged to NBA player Qyntel Woods.Hollywood, renamed Stella, was adopted by a loving owner and reformed from a fighting dog to a lap dog.United States and United Kingdom.Doberman mix introduced to the press corps approvingly by Tom Ridge (May 21, 2003).Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson have a pit bull named Penny Lane.Outkast is a registered pit bull breeder.West Coast Choppers owner Jesse G.TV cook Rachael Ray has two pit bulls.Comedian Jon Stewart has two pit bulls, named Monkey and Shamsky.NFL star quarterback Michael Vick has owned dozens of pit bulls.He has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for breeding them for the purpose of dogfighting.Neville is a pit bull originally from Ontario.Ben muzia also owns a pitbull.See also
Capp, Dawn (October 2004).Canada September 1982 to November 13, 2006.Humane Society of the United States.Humane Society of the United States.Center for Disease Control.Confidential communication from ACSC adjuster in Pasadena, CA office.Kittitas County, 115 Wash.City and County of San Francisco, 2007 WL 641197 (N.See Colorado Dog Fanciers, Inc."Controlling an animal as deadly as a weapon", San Francisco Chronicle, June 8, 2005.Retrieved September 15, 2007.Pit Bulls Kill Small Dog Chained In Family's Yard.TV (CBS), April 25, 2007; Woodland, Maryland USA.Pit Bulls Kill Poodle, Attack Woman Near Middle School.Pit Bull Attacks Iowa Police Horse.Pit Bull Attacks, Kills Show Horse.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Joey Porter's dogs get loose, kill miniature horse.Gazette newspaper, September 21, 2006; Pine, Pennsylvania USA.TV, September 13, 2005; Denver, Colorado USA.Pit bull attacks police horse in Golden Gate Park.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Girl, 5, stood no chance against pit bull.The Times, UK newspaper September 3, 2007.Associated Press, May 27, 2007; San Antonio, Texas USA.Pit bull kills child and injures grandmother.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Girl killed by pit bull terrier.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Pit bull jumps fence and kills gardener, 71.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Associated Press, July 28, 2006; Kansas City, Kansas USA.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, June 4, 2005; San Francisco, California USA.Pit Bull Kills Child in Huntington.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.TV (NBC TV), May 18, 2005; Huntington, West Virginia USA.Pit Bulls Kill Owner In Home.CBS News, May 12, 2005; St.Infant Sleeping with Mom.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Shoreline Park, Mississippi USA.Pit Bull Kills Big Isle tot, mauls mom.Bulletin newspaper, June 10, 2001; Honolulu, Hawaii USA.Pit Bull Kills California Boy.Retrieved on June 15, 2007.Dead Game, from Born Bad, (collection of shorter works) by Andrew Vachss.Further reading
Karen, Delise (2002).The Truth About Pit Bulls.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Thanks for visiting, please take a moment to save us in your favorites folder and don't forget to
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The Pit Bull immediately strikes one as being a
dog of power, passion, and undying willingness.The American Pit Bull is a very muscular, stocky, yet agile
dog which is extremely strong for his size.The ears are generally cropped,
though this is optional.Docked tails are not accepted by the UKC or the ADBA.The eyes are round, and any color is acceptable.All colors are
admissible.The tail tapers to a point.However if they are properly socialized they will not even
be aggressive with them.These are truly quality companions for quality owners
only!It is an extremely
courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality.It is usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know
when it needs to protect and when everything is okay.They are generally okay with other
pets if they are raised with them from puppy hood.Excellent with children
in the family, they have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with
rough child play.It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is
at the same time esteemed as a companion dog.When properly trained and
socialized, this is a very good dog and a great family companion.Unfortunately,
some choose to promote the fighting instinct in the breed, giving it a bad name.Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as
necessary.Some proponents of the
breed argue that this breed is the original bulldog of the past.Old prints and
woodcarvings show reason to believe this.In a lot of cases when the media is reporting about a Pit
Bull attacking, it is indeed not even a Pit Bull at all, but a mixed breed of
some sort, or another bull breed all together.American Pit Bull Terriers, or another bull breed of some sort, or a mutt for
that matter.Even after admitting that to me on the phone, they kept calling
it a Pit Bull.This very loyal dog is too set on
pleasing his owner, and ironically this is the root of his own undoing.Accompanying this need to please are remarkable abilities of all kinds.Pit Bulls excel in practically every canine task including herding,
guarding, hunting, policing, cart pulling and ratting.Pit Bull, named Banddog
Dread, holds more canine working titles than ANY other breed.It tells you all of Dread's accomplishments.These dogs are truly
capable of many tasks.The main difference
is the bloodline.Amstaffs are show dogs and dog fighters won't use dogs with
Amstaff blood.Many are
duel registered as Amstaffs with the AKC and Pits with the UKC.American Dog Breeders Association Inc.American Pet Registry Inc.Max, The Shelter Dog is a children's book about a Pit Bull named Max.Will he find a loving home in time?Questions about your Pitbull or AmStaff?Want to talk about the breeds?Adult Dog, they grow up!Veterinarian University of Montreal in Canada.Pit Bull rescue began a few years later.HTML and gave me the tools to create my first web site.PITBULLS ON THE WEB was born.AmStaffs, and dogs having these breeds in their ancestry.DO NOT SUPPORT DOG BREEDING
Right now, this planet doesn't need anymore dogs, period!Pit Bulls *A DAY* are destroyed.Pit Bulls dying homeless. |
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