The Rottweiler: A dog that’s clearly not for every individual. The Rottweiler is a formidable guard dog, and an exceptionally loyal and trustworthy companion. However, when the Rottweiler ends up in the wrong hands, it can prove to be a living nightmare. The Rottweiler can indeed prove to be a ticking time bomb, waiting to explode at any given moment. At the same time, when this breed is placed with a dog owner that has a lot of experience, as opposed to the novice dog handler, this statement will then prove to be false in the vast majority of cases.
The Rottweiler is one dog breed that has a rather extensive history, often dating right back to the times of ancient Rome. Therefore, the Rottweiler is one of the oldest living dog breeds
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This is evident in it’s heritage as a dog that was bred to work around the clock. The Rottweiler is a dog breed that needs to be stimulated, otherwise, serious issues may arise. The Rottweiler has the potential to end up in the wrong hands, either individuals who know very little of the breed and find it tough to curb its latent aggression though vigorous exercise, socialisation and training. It may also end up in the wrong hands, and be “too much” dog for the individual concerned to handle. Many people don’t realise that since Rottweilers are working dogs, if they are not stimulated, a lot of dangerous issues could arise. The most common problem when the Rottweiler ends up in the wrong hands is aggression and reactivity. Although genetics play a crucial role in shaping each individual Rottweiler, the vast majority of times, aggression in such a breed is due to improper handling. The consequences of such are dangerous and may even prove to be fatal, in the case of an aggressive Rottweiler, because now, not only is it a threat to itself and family, but also has the potential to maul innocent people.
In conclusion, the Rottweiler can indeed be the best dog breed out there if placed in the right hands. However, when this dog breed is placed in the wrong hands, it can explode and go into attack mode at any given moment. Therefore, being termed “unpredictable”
Having a pit bull as a pet is like having any other pet, most pit bulls are warm, cuddly and very enthusiastic. They tend to provide security, comfort, and studies have shown that pit bulls have an extreme and extensive psychological and therapeutic effects on humans of every age. Yet in over 1,000 US cities and more than a dozen of counties within 36 states it is illegal to own this specific breed and they have a “breed-specific legislation”. Pit bulls were not born vicious or aggressive; they are raised to behave this way by irresponsible people. Although others state that studies have proven that pit bulls carry this aggression in their DNA.
At any point it is never a dogs fault, it is the owner's fault. Responsible ownership, ownership period, and " America's darling" are all reasons why it is never the dog's fault. Responsible ownership comes in handy here because responsible ownership can prevent any aggressive acts. Ownership comes into this category because ownership is what's makes the difference with the dog. "America's Darling" is what Pitt bulls were called, they were called this because back then when someone saw or heard of a pit bull they didn't think "oh no danger", but instead it brought good, happy thoughts to the people's mind.
Even if there is an attack the first breed to be thrown out there is the pit bull their reputation has gone down so much because owners are either not properly training and taking care of their dog or that they just do not care. With The myths that the pit bull has a lock jaw when they bite, they never let go is not true, they do not have the ability to lock their jaws. The myths about them being inherently vicious is based on a stereotype based on the actions of a few bad people. A corollary truth is truly no canines are bad, only bad
Intro Many people don’t quite understand the “Pit Bull” but soon you will understand. Pit bull is not a breed. It is a generic term often used to describe all dogs with similar traits and characteristics often known to the public as “Pit Bulls”. This essay is for any owners of “pit bull” type dogs such as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and pit mixes.
The pit bulls are one of the most world’s misleading dogs. Many of people think of them as a mean and aggressive dog. That is when they are forced to do dogs fights and only when they a protecting their territory. Some people think that the pit bull breed shouldn’t even be a pet. They can be loving and caring.
Second, their treatment of the dog portrays the intended purpose; such as which people are able to approach the dog, and the amount of time and opportunities that the dog can freely wander without supervision. Finally, the owners may infer if the dog is dangerous based on the dog’s training. Slack, 476 A.2d at 234. If the owners trained the dog, they may believe that the dog’s obedience deters future attacks, as the owners have a sense of control over the dog. Therefore, the owners believe that the dog cannot harm another person because of their control.
In the 1980’s, the targeted breed was the Rottweiler, and from the 1990’s to now, the Pitbull has been the targeted breed. A major factor that has influenced BSL, is the popularity of dog fighting. The history of the Pitbull explains why they are such a wanted breed for dog fighting. At their origin they were bred to participate in bull fighting or bear baiting.
People say pit-bulls are dangerous and that they are monsters; however, humans are the real danger and the real monsters. Pit-bulls should not be blamed for their owners mistakes; therefore, people should not blame an entire dog breed for the few who have been trained to be aggressive and mean. The owners should be at fault, not the breed of the dog; the breed’s owners have raised them to be aggressive and mean. Although, in certain people’s opinions, they are mean to others, but they are actually great dogs to have as pets. Humans have always been the real monster in these situations, yet most people do not see it that way.
From a movie it was stated “Good dragons under control of bad people do bad things” (Time). That is the same thing for pit bulls they just need to be trained the right way. Being trained properly is what causes them to be so great with children (Melanie). People say that “pain and fear” are the two main causes of pit bulls attacking and biting (Time). Some have heard of pit bulls that are “as gentle as lambs” and that just shows how easy they would be to work with.
Even though Pit bulls are great dogs, some people think that pit bulls can be dangerous to the people around them. One afternoon Guy Clairoux was walking his son home from school when a pit bull jumped over the fence from his yard and started to harm the little boy. A few more dogs came and also showed aggressive behavior. Tho, pit bulls can be dangerous if not trained properly (just like any other breed of dog) they only become aggressive when they are at a last resort and feel threatened. Pit bulls have a high pain tolerance level, making it possible for them to fight until the point of exhaustion.
These dogs have again and again proved themselves to be loving dogs, but society does not give them a chance. The people assume things about the Pit bull but they are wrong. The lock jaw theory of Pit bulls is false and has been tested by professionals (Realpitbull.com, n.d.). They are not Crocodiles. (Realpitbull.com, n.d.)
There is a negative stigma which follows certain breeds of dogs. Pit bulls for instance, are considered as a dangerous breed. In some cities such as Miami, they are banned and in many shelters, pit bull breeds are amongst the first to get euthanized. What people fail to realize is that dogs’ temperament is indicative of their owner and the care and training they are given.
Any dog can be trained to be aggressive, although only power breeds such as the german shepherd, the rottweiler, and the pit bull are trained to be. They are more dangerous simply because their bites are more likely to be fatal than other smaller dogs such as the pomeranian who actually believe it or not, have the potential to kill someone. People raise bigger dogs to be aggressive because of their size and appearances. But this is not the fault of the dog, only the owner. If a dog was abused or participated in dangerous activities like illegal dog fighting where they have to defend themselves, of course they will be aggressive towards people
Breeds are developed when breeders pick traits that they want in their dog and then they select the most representative dogs of that trait. The end result is a custom made dog for whatever purpose the breeder has in mind (“Position Statement”). Pit bulls are believed to be descendants of a Greek war dog that later became the Mastiff-type dogs (Bastian). They are also descended from dogs that were used to bait bulls. It was originally a necessity on a farm that later became a sport.
In the article “5 Reasons why pit bulls are Misunderstood”,Kristina Pepeko, in Science Daily, states that there are 5 myths to the reason why Pit Bulls are misjudged. According to this article many people take information that they have heard and change it into the wrong prospective. A “Pit Bull's behavior is based on the way their owners raise them not just their breed. “Pit Bull” is actually a generic term applied to various breeds including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Blue Blood Bulldog, Dogo Argentino and Hundreds of mixed breeds of similar appearance. Therefore, the term “pit bull” often designates how a dog looks and not a breed itself, typically leading to a larger degree of misplaced blame on these dogs.