Not exact matches
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.
The writer didn't
make the pit
bull or pit ~
bull type dogs the most dangerous breed, humans did that hundreds of years ago by selectively breeding them for
bull baiting, ratting,
dog fighting and whatever other blood sport put money in their pockets.
However, just because blue nose pit
bulls aren't a special or rare
type of pit
bull, doesn't
make these
dogs less special!
Humane Society International / Canada issued a statement expressing their disappointment and explaining how the bylaw «
makes it impossible to identify any pit
bull -
type dog.»
We would say that before adopting a Pit
Bull type dog, people should know that there are no special behaviors that
make «Pit
Bulls» different from other
dogs.
The city is poised to
make it illegal to own pit -
bull -
type dogs by the end of the year.
foster
makes 5 why in the world would you even support this statement working in rescue (unless you rescue all puppies that would
make sense), this statement is the # 1 reason why people don't adopt, especially don't adopt adult
dogs and absolutely for sure don't adopt adult «pit
bulls» or «pit
bull type»
dogs.
Hank was seized under
Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, which effectively makes pit - bull - type dogs ille
Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, which effectively
makes pit -
bull -
type dogs ille
dogs illegal.
Essentially, this ruling now
makes breed specific legislation in Ohio for anything beyond «purebred» American Pit
Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers very problematic — meaning that they would have to go through all due processes and puts more pressure on cities with laws pertaining to mixed breeds and other breeds, like cane corsos, that declaring these
types of
dogs dangerous without due process is «unreasonable and arbitrary.»
The restriction is based on the assumption that certain breeds of
dogs are inherently dangerous or aggressive, and in response to a number of highly publicized
dog bites and attacks
made by animals identified as pit
bull -
type dogs.
Having information concerning the validity of utilizing the extent of scarring as a proxy for
dog aggression would assist animal welfare organizations in
making more informed decisions with respect to disposition, and potentially reduce the euthanasia of non-
dog aggressive pit
bull type dogs.
A fearful and misinformed public, egged on by sensational headline - / news - seeking media, and compounded by politicians
making names for themselves with breed - specific legislation,
make saving and redeeming the reputation of the pit
bull type dogs an uphill battle.
By proudly owning and showing off your
dog, you'll be
making the world better for pit
bull type dogs everywhere.
Support the Montreal SPCA's fight against an unfair law
making it illegal for shelters to adopt out pit
bull -
type dogs.
Known for their intelligence and charm, Pit
Bull -
type dogs make excellent, loving companions despite the unfair press they receive.
Voith believes as many as 75 % of the pit
bull identifications
made by shelter workers, animal control or law enforcement are wrong. She is the author of Shelter Medicine: A Comparison of Visual and DNA Identifications of BREEDS of
Dogs.  As DNA testing becomes more reliable, it is proving that many of the
dogs identified as pit
bull are actually a mix of dozens of breeds with little or none of the DNA of pit
bull type dogs.Â
While large numbers of pit
bull type dogs in this country live out their lives as cherished family companions, many not so fortunate suffer from man -
made shortcomings, including unspeakable cruelties, the socio - economic pressures of under - resourced owners, and the relentless biases and discrimination of an ill - informed public.
makes it sound like pit
bull type dogs are convicts and need extra special training before being allowed back into the general population.