by Mia (Birmingham, UK) My little pitbull is the best friend I've ever had! So let’s skip the pit bull owners’ rationalizations and get to the gut question: How dangerous are these dogs? Other factors. Myth 3: Pit bulls are naturally violent, aggressive, mean, and are very dangerous dogs. Her Dad still has two pitbulls, and I think he is just stupid for having kept them after what happened. Temperament. One night my daughter got attacked by one. In March, a Facebook petition to save Mickey, a dangerous pit bull in Phoenix, got over 70,000 likes. Are pitbulls dangerous to have as a pet? Pitbulls are born with medium-sized ears that are commonly cut so the dog can look more dangerous. in reality on the most DANGEROUS dog board almost all of the dogs are small ones so i agree with pitbulls … Let us know take a closer look at some of the most commonly related questions to the topic. The vast majority of all pit bull breeds are not human aggressive at all. So, is it true that they are as dangerous as some people claim? Between 1965 and 2001, there have been 60 lethal dog attacks in the United States involving a Pit Bull. I can't believe the breed has such a bad rep . But if they grew up in a horrible, bad, environment they would be dangerous because that is how they were raised so not all pitbulls are dangerous Truth: Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is a term for laws that regulate or ban certain dog breeds to … I was so upset. The National Canine Research Council tracked four dog bite injuries covered in the local news over the course of four days. It seems like every other week, we hear about how a dangerous dog has mauled a child, or even ended a child’s life. Let’s talk about that. [spacer] The Pit Bull controversy has been an ongoing debate for over 30 years. Are Pitbulls dangerous? Are Pitbulls Safe to Have as a Pet? In fact, banning potentially dangerous breeds to eliminate a few bad apples has proven counterproductive. ... so much that I am working towards opening my own rescue centre for them. Rocks, I had the same issue, if you go on Pitbulls and parolees, web site, it a series from the animal plant channel they have a name of an agent you can call that works with different agencies that do cover people with Pitbulls and other SO CALLED dangerous dogs. There's plenty of related factors at play as well. If a pitbull grows up in a happy, good, nice environment they wouldn't be dangerous. you;re right it does usually depend on the owner and the training, but pitbulls do require careful handling, and the bans on them are based around the fact that a lot of people don't know how to look after them, and a lot of people usually guys will get them so they can look tough, therefore will train them to be aggressive. The existing dangerous-dog law, on the books since 1991, has been ineffective in practice, because it requires the Department of Health, which adjudicates dog-bite cases, to prove that a dog wasn't "provoked" before it can label the animal dangerous and require it to be muzzled or impounded. The various pit bull breed bans are decried by animal control officials as “the most concentrated legal assault on a pit bull they can recall,” as well as “canine racism.” The Houston Chronicle quotes unnamed officials as placing the blame for the problem squarely on humans. If a pitbull grows up in a happy, good, nice environment they wouldn't be dangerous. Some cities, states or countries forbid or limit the ownership of Pitbulls. they are good family dogs and need lots of exercise and attention. So why do I hear more about pit bull terriers in the news? Certain dog breeds are considered dangerous by the public.Some jurisdictions have even enacted breed bans (this practice is called Breed-Specific Legislation). they where used to bait bulls so everyone thought they where big tough guys who like to fight, but its just the owner. Given the staggering amount of press coverage of Michael Vick's pit bulls, television shows devoted to pit bulls, such as Pit Bulls and Parolees, now in its tenth season, Cesar Millan's Dog Nation, co-branded with a pit bull, and the constant production of "positive pit bull" campaigns on the Internet, it seems unlikely that the average person cannot identify a pit bull. Pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. We will finish up with some tips for owning a Pitbull while having children so … That’s an example of a dangerous dog. Or are these claims sensationalist? Some polls show that 50 percent of the populace will not adopt or buy a Pitbull. As a consequence of their actions, the dog has to be put down. Not all pitbulls are dangerous. Although there’s some argument over their origin, pit bulls were probably the result of crosses between bulldogs and working terriers to produce a new type of dog for, among other uses, pit fighting — hence the name. Pitbulls are banned in the UK and dogs homes have to put down thousands of dogs every year purely based on their breed. Like any dog, pitbulls are bound to … We will be looking at whether Pitbulls are dangerous before looking closer at why they are good with kids. that is predisposed to pull carts. The cycle builds upon itself as news agencies publicize the “Pit bull attacks.” The Pit bull may deserve the title as most dangerous dog, but is likely not that much more dangerous than the Rottweiler if any. However, before you commit you should keep in mind the following: This is a dog that needs constant exercise, so you must have ample space and the owner must be able to discipline the dog and provide all the walks and games they need. Because society expects it, Siracusa explained. This is why it’s not in my favor to house such a dangerous dog. Lol you told her XD i hate when people are all like its a pitbull run for your life!!!! His jaw locked, and she had a hole in her face, and passed out and everything, she had to get her face reconstructed. “There is not any breed of dog that is inherently more dangerous,” said Marcy Setter of the Pit Bull Rescue Center. Pit bulls in the news. they have a bad reputation. They are only dangerous when they are raised like that. There are various reasons why I’m against pit bulls being as pets and those are the Dangerous Dog Act of 1991, dog fighting, and the possible harm these dangerous dogs cause The following excerpt highlights that compared to the number of estimated Pit Bull types vs. bites reported, Pit Bulls were actually on the low end of those to be considered dangerous. " To find out why Pitbulls have a bad reputation it is important to start from the very beginning. The Truth about Pitbulls. As fighting dogs, Pitbull-type dogs were bred specifically for dog aggression. These dogs are nothing like the papers over here describe them. In some cases, people have trouble getting homeowner's insurance coverage if they have one of the "blacklisted" breeds. My goal is to spread awareness so everyone can understand how lovely pit bulls really are. As the owner of over 5 pitbulls in my lifetime, I can assure you that it’s not the breed that’s the problem. Pitbulls are no more dangerous. what if it was a rabid chiwawa thats tens tyme more dangerous and i bet they'd all be like awwwwwe so cute. It's mostly the fault if irresponsible and cruel humans that are too blame . There are too many stray dogs, which can be dangerous to a normal passer-by. Statistics have shown that Pit bulls are one of the two most lethal dogs in the United States. Pit bulls are notorious, so people often will identify an aggressive dog as a Pit bull when the breed is not truly known. why are pitbulls dangerous? Why are pitbulls so dangerous? This is what the watch dog should be. They are only dangerous when they are raised like that. golden retrievers just have a nice reputation. The Pitbulls are some of the most misunderstood dogs in the eyes of the public to the point that most people view them as dangerous animals. When Pit Bulls do attack, it typically results in major injury and sometimes death so the main stream media pounces on the opportunity to … They are easily distinguished by their big head and jaw, as well as a ‘boxer’ posture. Many countries ban pit bulls as a dangerous breed but “there’s no science that bears that idea out,” says this author. Because of the impact of experience, the pit bull specifically bred for generations to be aggressive may not fight with dogs and the Labrador retriever bred to be a service dog may be aggressive toward people. Luckily, this inhumane practice is slowly being banned. In short, why are there are so many dangerous pit bulls? That (breed of) dog is so strong and so powerful that when it does attack, they just do so much damage,” Ray says. pit bulls really aren't dangerous dogs. The media has sensationalized pit bull terriers. This can be dangerous and continues to hurt the reputation of the Pit Bull. Pitbulls Aren't Dangerous, People Are! I have met so many pit bulls who are kind, loving, and loyal. She is now 9 years old. Myth: Pit Bulls are dangerous because they are on a BSL list. But if they grew up in a horrible, bad, environment they would be dangerous because that is how they were raised so not all pitbulls are dangerous It is important for others to see this problem because of the high rates of pit bulls on the streets and in shelters. So you may say, “that’s fine and everything, but how do these Pit Bulls become aggressive toward people. Mickey was facing euthanasia for mauling 4-year-old Kevin Vincente so … When the American Pit Bull Terrier was being bred as a fighting dog in the mid-1800’s until the widespread practice was banned, aggression toward humans was not tolerated. Some sources stated that these kinds of dogs are confident as they have the strong appearance but they love people, especially their owners. Pitbulls are medium-sized dogs with strong muscles, especially on their chest. ,the the owners who raise them . Not all pitbulls are dangerous. 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