Sentences with phrase «because pit bull»

In December, Wells» dog was euthanized by animal control officers because the pit bull was in severe pain.

Because pit bull terriers can be strong - willed and precocious, Julie's foster mom was very careful to ensure that Julie found the right home.

Because pit bull terriers are so popular, some people are overbreeding them and others are neglecting to spay or neuter their dogs, resulting in unwanted litters.

That is because the Pit Bull is considered aggressive by nature.

Because pit bull type dogs tend to form very strong bonds with their people, their favorite reward for good behavior is ultimately, your affection and praise.

Just because a Pit Bull is intolerant of other dogs, it does not mean he is going to be aggressive towards people.

Just because a pit bull has a red nose though doesn't mean that it comes from this distinct line.

Just because a pit bull snarls at a squirrel or chases a raccoon doesn't mean that you are going to be getting bit any time soon.

Just because a pit bull is in the shelter in the first place doesn't mean that they were abused, or neglected, or are vicious in any sense of the word.

Defining it has proved to be a formidable legal hurdle because the pit bull is not a specific breed.

That's because the pit bull movement hadn't come and started making them family pets and adopting out pits that have killed, maimed, or were former fighting pits.

If you think that's as it should be because pit bulls are bred to fight, or because their jaws exert more pressure than other dogs, or because they have aggressive temperaments, think again.

The reason that your insurance will increase in cost is because pit bulls have a reputation for being aggressive dogs and, as a result, are seen as having a greater insurance risk than other dogs.

Yes — because I wanted a pit bull, they require a 6 foot wood fence, you know because pit bulls are such great climbers on chain link fences.

Just because pit bulls look like dogs, they do not have to be thought of like we think about dogs such as golden retrievers and Yorkshire terriers.

The chief dog warden of Lucas County testified that: (1) when pit bulls attack, they are more likely to inflict severe damage to their victim than other breeds of dogs; (2) pit bulls have killed more Ohioans than any other breed of dog; (3) Toledo police officers fire their weapons in the line of duty at pit bulls more often than they fire weapons at people and all other breeds of dogs combined; (4) pit bulls are frequently shot during drug raids because pit bulls are encountered more frequently in drug raids than any other dog breed....

Because Pit Bulls have a history of being bred as fighting dogs, they are not always tolerant of other dogs.

Because pit bulls are restricted, some owners may be labeling their dogs as other breeds or mixes, so they would not have to comply with the regulations.

Because pit bulls are a popular breed, there is an overpopulation problem in some areas, and many of these dogs end up homeless.

This must be taken seriously, because Pit Bulls have been bred for the job of fighting and they are very good at it.

The answer is obvious, because pit bulls are ferocious and agressive dogs!!

Because Pit Bulls have been historically maligned.

Proponents of pit bull bans argue that because pit bulls were once bred to fight other dogs, they are «dangerous» animals and, therefore, not acceptable pets or even domestic animals.

Because Pit Bulls are a popular breed, there is an overpopulation problem across the Tennessee Valley and many of these dogs end up homeless.

«To reduce dog bites, we need to look at all dogs, because pit bulls, contrary to some urban legends, aren't a dog that's more aggressive than others, or a dog that's particularly dangerous; all dogs are potentially dangerous,» he added.

Because pit bulls are high energy animals with hardy, athletic builds, the responsible use of a treadmill can make for healthier, happier dogs.

The reason that your insurance will increase in cost is because pit bulls have a reputation for being aggressive dogs and, as a result, are seen as having a greater insurance risk than other dogs.

Not exact matches

One place where the bigger tyres have been welcomed is at Red Bull, because it means that when Ricciardo comes into the pits at Monaco they'll be much easier for the mechanics to find.

The Red Bull drivers had the chance to do so well in the Chinese GP because they took the gamble of pitting for fresh rubber behind the safety car.

«His newfound partisan pit bull should keep barking in Washington because New Yorkers want results not rhetoric.»

If this innovative new Chrysler is a Hellcat, as I am told, then surely I am a ravenous pit bull that attacks without provocation and assails without regret leaving every opponent a mere heap of nuts and bolts because I own the night.

And what's worse, is that they tend to stay in shelters longer than any other animal population because of the aforementioned restrictions that make so it hard, if not impossible, to have an American Pit Bull Terrier as a companion animal.

Former Animal Care and Control Director Carl Friedman said, «Fewer pit bulls are being abandoned to the pound because fewer are being born, thanks to the spay and neuter requirement.»

Indeed, in a gruesome 2008 case, 94 starving Pit Bulls were seized from Jerry Southern, a Kansas breeder who brought them here because he could no longer retain a Kansas license due to a cruelty conviction.

But to imply that a dog bit just because or out of malice sends the wrong message about dogs — especially American Pit Bull Terriers — to the community.

Because they are energetic dogs, a Pit Bull wouldn't be a good fit with a couch potato family.

Our advocacy must remind people that at one time, the Pit Bull was the most popular pet in America because of their reputation as a friendly, family dog.

Because the term has become associated with such a genetically diverse group of canines, Mr. Cleary demonstrated that there is no basis for making behavioral predictions that could consistently to apply to every pit bull - type dog.

Because there are many Pit Bull myths about breed aggression, it only stands that there's one about guarding.

The family thought of taking Mindy to the shelter, but they knew she would be killed because of a «no adoption» rule for Pit Bulls.

If you're searching for a family dog, be sure you do not purchase your pit bull from a breeder who may have selectively chosen fighting bloodlines, as dogs with such bloodlines were bred from individuals selected because of aggressive behavior.

The American Kennel Club would not register the APBT because they didn't like the name «pit bull» because of its connotation with dog fighting, so they changed the name to the Staffordshire Terrier and then the American Staffordshire Terrier.

While negative stereotypes have often described pit bulls as fighting dogs, they are naturally affectionate and were only turned into fighters in certain communities because of their strength, intelligence and athleticism.

No one wanted her because they were afraid of Pit Bulls.

Because «pit bull» is not a breed of dog but a type of dog, a number of breed terms and their mixes were included as «pit bull types» for purposes of the study.

I knew that I needed to get her into puppy classes right away because I had heard that Pit Bulls (more...)

We do not take any pit bulls, stafforshire terriers or similar mixes because of homeowner's insurance policies.

She is good with most dogs, because she has lived with a female chihuahua and a male pit bull for a couple of months.

I am writing another article on preventing aggression in these dogs because if they are not handled properly they are going to be banned just like the Pit Bull and Fila Brasileiro

Why should animals have to suffer a type of racism just because there are bad pit bulls out there?