Ban pit bulls?
by cunningham
http://townhall.blogs.gainesville.com/10240/ban-pit-bulls/
The Article is in regards to as the Sun states: The recent death of a 74-year-old Putnam County man who was mauled by two pit bulls touched off a running debate on The Sun’s letters page over whether pit bulls are an inherently dangerous breed that ought to be banned. (fact: not many people can identify a pure Pit Bull Terrier)
Then goes right to an anti Pit Bull Terrier posting by a blog viewer from Melrose Florida who refers to DNA " ‘vicious’ in its DNA,” Jim Smith Sr" I am not aware of any molecular biologist's living in Melrose Florida, So after a Google Search there are no known molecular biologist's in the Melrose, Florida area, this is not a type of dog but rather a Breed.
The issue is if you start a story with a one sided opinion it is what catches the readers first reaction most readers will not see beyond that opening lines.
The media outlets are no longer fair in their stories only in what get's viewers stirred up to view, listen or watch their syndication. And to think we all thought the National Inquirer was a hoax perhaps it is the only syndication that does provide the truth.
We posted facts and still our posts are not leaving the awaiting moderation status. Is this an attempt by media outlets to flex their muscle and prove that they and they alone can sway the thought process of anyone, it happened in the 1920's with a Breed Ban on German Shepard's it took ten years to remove the stigma from the Shepard breed.
Our responses to the post: http://townhall.blogs.gainesville.com/10240/ban-pit-bulls/ notice no profanity or bullying of any kind just facts.
June 22nd, 2011 9:56 am Pit Bulls have once again scored BETTER than many dog breeds. Temperament evaluations by the American Temperament Test Society have given pit bull terriers a very high passing rate of 86.4 percent. The average passing rate for the other 121 breeds of dogs in the tests was only a low 77 percent. Source (http://atts.org)
These temperament tests consist of putting a dog through a series of unexpected situations, some involving strangers.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Tested 804
Passed 695
Failed 109 86.4%
Chihuahua
Tested 38
Passed 27
Failed 11 71.1%
Chihuahua’s seem pretty aggressive to me now so lets ban them to.
There have been reports of Cat’s yes cat’s attacking postal carriers children, other animals destroying property and so on so next lets ban cat’s.
Ok and now Children, they are taking drugs and guns to kindergarten, stealing, shooting, stabbing, bullying, destroying public and prive property so lets ban kids.
Below are the top five dog breeds that have the most documented cases of attacks towards humans and other animals.
1. Rottweilers
Rottweilers are known to be very aggressive dogs because of their keen territorial instincts. That’s why they make great guard dogs.
Weight: 100-130 lbs. Origin: Germany
2. German Shepherds
These dogs are intelligent and very alert. They are highly used by local authorities such as the police K-9 unit. German shepherds are known to be fearless and confident dogs.
Weight: 70-100 lbs. Origin: Germany
3. Huskies
A 2010 study of dog bites resulting in human fatalities in the U.S. found 23 such fatalities (16% of the total) were caused by “husky-type” dogs between 1979 and 2003.
Weight: 44-66 lbs. Origin: Alaska
4. Alaskan Malamutes
These dogs are very energetic and active. If they are bored, they can become destructive. That’s why this dog needs lots of exercise to be happy.
Weight: 75-100 lbs. Origin: Nordic
5. Doberman Pinschers
Dobermans are great guard dogs for their alertness, intelligence and loyalty. They can be aggressive dogs when provoked. The typical pet Doberman attacks only if it believes that it, its property, or its family is in danger.
Weight: 65-90 lbs. Origin: Germany
The common characteristics that lead people to believe that a dog is a “pit bull” includes medium to large sized body, short hair, muscular, broad chest, and wide- square head. There are so many dogs that, also, fall into these traits. Mastiffs, Rottweilers, American Bulldogs, and English Bulldogs, are just a few breeds with these traits, and none are considered of the “pit bull” class. These traits are usually those that determine that the stray that attacked your nephew was a pit bull type dog.
Characteristics that can lead dog attacks:
A combination of the following characteristics can cause a dog to attack in many different situations.
Intact male dog.
Female in heat.
Dogs used for guard and protection purposes.
Malnourished dogs.
Untrained and poorly socialized dogs.
Poor breeding- inbred, over bred, etc.
Abuse and mistreatment.
Fear.
Unsanitary living quarters, which can lead to health issues.
Harassment.
Any dog breed can attack. Any dog breed will attack. Any dog breed can kill.
Yes, they bite. Yes, they kill. Yes, it happens. But it also happens in regards to labs, retrievers, terriers, and other “family dog breeds.”
The first breed ban was for the German Shepherd (1920). Not many people know that, but, it sure tells you a lot about the dog who is now seen as a hero.
by Rick
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June 22nd, 2011 10:29 am
Frank did you do any research or is what you say your opinion in 1920 the German Sheppard was banned for being a vicious terrorizors and baby-killers.
Over the years, the American Pit Bull Terrier has been a beloved symbol of Americana. In World War I, a pit bull named Stubby captured the heart of the nation. Stubby was the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry Division and was credited with saving the lives of several of his human comrades. For his valiant service, Stubby won several medals and was even awarded the rank of sergeant! He came home from the war to a hero’s welcome and went on to become the mascot for Georgetown University.
Over the years, many famous Americans have owned pit bulls. Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Thomas Edison, Woodrow Wilson, John Steinbeck, Helen Keller, and Fred Astaire have all been proud to own dogs of this breed. The actor Ken Howard (the father on the TV show Crossing Jordan) even credits his pit bull with saving his life.
Pit bulls have crept in the hearts of Americans through a variety of ways. For years, RCA recording company looked to a pit bull as its corporate logo. Similarly, Buster Brown Shoes used a pit bull as the cornerstone of their marketing campaign. The little Rascals dog Petey guess what Pit Bull Terrier.
How many people each year die from accidents involving Drunk Drivers lets look at just one year. 2009: 2670
Per the CDC in 20 years the pit bull type dog has caused 66 fatalities.
With these statistics should we ban cars,trucks motorcycles, mopeds, and all Alcohol
by Rick
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June 22nd, 2011 10:41 am
Most common pit bull myths.
1. They have locking jaws.
This is probably the most common myth. The anatomy of a pit bull is no different than that of any other dog. They do NOT have locking jaws.
2. They fail temperament testing more than any other dog.
This is not true. Pit bulls pass temperament testing 81.7% of the time. Beagles only pass 78.7% of the time, and Golden Retrievers 81.1% of the time. The American Pit Bull Terrier scored just above the Golden Retriever and just below the Labrador Retriever.
3. They have been bred to be human aggressive.
Pit bulls are not aggressive toward people. They can be taught to be vicious; just as any other dog, but this is not a trait that is inherent in pit bull dogs.
4. Only drug dealers own pit bulls.
This silly myth exists thanks to movies and music videos that feature drug dealers and other criminals as pit bull owners. In the 1970’s Doberman Pinschers were considered the most vicious dog, and were popular with criminals. In the 1980’s it was the Rottweiler. Today it is the Pit Bull.
This is a sad, self-fulfilling prophecy that can only change if the American propagandized media accurately portrays pit bulls.
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