Sentences with phrase «pit bull dogs as»

The ballot question also characterized pit bull dogs as «dangerous».

A number of states or municipalities, recognizing the unique danger pit bull dogs pose to their citizens, have enacted legislation that classify pit bull dogs as vicious, thus enabling them to control or ban this breed's presence in their communities.

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Jonny, now about eight years old, lives in San Francisco with Cris Cohen and Jennifer Long, longtime pit bull rescue volunteers, who quickly recognized his way with children and had him certified as a therapy dog within a year of taking him in.

While helping her grandma with the laundry, Lia Vega was bitten in the chest by a pit bull, Tiga, who was described as a «family dog.»

«Unlike many other things people can't quite define but «know when they see it,» identification of dogs as pit bulls can trigger an array of negative consequences, from the loss of housing, to being seized by animal control, to the taking of the dog's life,» she said.

Conversely, dogs lacking any genetic evidence of relevant breeds were labeled as pit bull - type dogs from 0 to 48 percent of the time, the researchers reported.

DNA results show that shelter workers are often mistaken when they label a dog as a pit bull, with potentially devastating consequences for the dogs, a new University of Florida study has found.

«Essentially we found that the marked lack of agreement observed among shelter staff members in categorizing the breeds of shelter dogs illustrates that reliable inclusion or exclusion of dogs as «pit bulls» is not possible, even by experts,» Levy said.

If the shelter staff has labeled the dog as a pit bull, its chances for adoption automatically go down in many shelters.»

Single Christian Mom who loves my dog as my own... I have a 10 year old Labrador Retriever / Pit bull mix who is a beautiful bone color and wonderful with kids...

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.

Some insurance companies even refuse insurance to people who own dangerous dogs such as Pit bulls, Rottweilers and Doberman pinschers.

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.

When New York photographer and animal advocate Sophie Gamand began photographing rescue Pit Bulls in flower crowns, challenging the public's perception of them as «dangerous» dogs, she had no idea that her Pit Bull...

It's possible that no other dog breed in American history has experienced such a polarity in public perception as Pit Bulls.

Often, the person reporting a bite will identify the dog as «pit bull» (there is no such breed) when in reality it may be a deep - in - chest, cheeky faced crossbreed, an American Bulldog, or other.

Despite the tough connotation that may come with the name, these pit bulls are actually known for their quiet demeanor and were bred as companion dogs.

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.

The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bulPit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bulpit bulls.

``... Controlled studies have not identified this breed group [pit bull - type dogs] as disproportionately dangerous.»

For example, if a dog was initially identified as a pit bull mix, but later id - ed as a lab mix, the report most likely will not be updated.

Not for anything as you are very knowledgeable but pit bulls were not bred to fight dogs originally.

The State of Ohio labels pit bulls as vicious and places them under the same restrictions as dogs that have actually attacked and injured people or maimed or killed other animals.

Cold hearted people will skim the Internet looking for free dogs, typically smaller breeds, to use as bait dogs to train their dog fighting dogs, or to train free dogs, like pit bulls, to become fighters.

Today the American Pit Bull Terrier is often used as service and therapy dog, and as rescue dog.

Greyhounds, Boxers, French Bulldogs, and Presa Canarios all come in brindle colorations but brindle colored dogs often get labeled as Pit Bulls, even if the dogs do not have one ounce of bully DNA in their blood.

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 bill was later amended by Ohio Senator, Neal Zimmers, to single out «Pit Bull» dogs specifically as inherently vicious.

Pit Bulls are rated very high by the American Temperament Test Society as friendly dogs with an average of 85 + percent pass rate.

Most recently, he said, the discrimination has centered on the expanding group of dogs that are labeled as pit bulls.

In fact, an article in the local paper even quoted a staff member of the SPCA as saying Pit Bulls were a dangerous breed of dog.

If none of those terms was used by the assessors, that dog was coded as not being of the «pit bull type.»

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.

If you bring your pit bull home as a puppy, allowing him to socialize at a young age with other dogs and all human members of your family can help stave off any aggressive tendencies.

The Bully dogs, such as the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Pit Bull, also make great companions but their owners should be prepared for dog aggression.

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.

Existing pit bull dogs would be allowed to remain within the city, provided that the dogs are registered and the dogs are kept as required by the ordinance.

Note that some very large dog breeds such as the bull mastiff may be mistaken for a pit bull breed due to their appearance, but they are not pit bulls.

Pit bulls have earned an unfortunate reputation as dangerous dogs, and some apartment complexes or cities ban these dogs as a dangerous breed.

As has been discussed, the Kansas Supreme Court has upheld Overland Park's ordinance regulating (but not banning) pit bull dogs and dangerous dogs.

On top of that, a study last year put out by by Arizona State University found that identifying a dog as a pit bull leads to that dog staying at the shelter three times longer than dogs who look the same but are called Labs or border collies instead.

In addition, seeing a well mannered dog sets people's mind at ease, especially with breeds of dog thought to be dangerous, such as Doberman, Rottweilers and Pit Bulls.

Pit bulls can be just as loving caring playful jest like any other dogs.

Ask experienced pit bull breeders to explain the different lines, traits and qualities of famous lines such as Carver, Rednose, Palladin and Zebo and ask to see dogs from different bloodlines, suggests the National Dog Breeders Council of SA.

Many dogs, especially short - nosed breeds, such as boxers, pit bulls, bulldogs, and similar, have a higher propensity to benign excessive gum growth called epulis.

Tip # 3 - Contact registries, such as the American Pit Bull Registry and American Dog Breeders Association, to ask for a list of breeders that might assist you in bloodline research.

Despite their size and history as fighting dogs, both the tosa and the pit bull are remarkably gentle and kind - natured.

Like all dog breeds, American Pit Bull Terriers are susceptible to complications caused by internal and external parasites such as ticks, fleas, and worms.

For unknown reasons, certain black and tan breeds appear to be more predisposed to this virus such as Rottweilers, German Shepherds and Dobermans, but so are pit bulls, Alaskan Sled Dogs, English Springer Spaniels, and Labrador Retrievers.

Mix breeds are often labeled as pure breeds, and «pit bull» is often used as a catch - all category for a dog based off general appearance.