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    The document discusses the history and nature vs. nurture debate around American Pit Bull Terriers. It outlines how the breed was once highly regarded but is now often believed to be dangerous. While some praise their temperament, others fear their strength and aggression. Pit Bulls were historically used for activities like bull-baiting and dog fighting but can be good-natured when well-trained and socialized. There remains debate around breed-specific laws and whether bans are necessary or constitute discrimination.

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    The document discusses the history and nature vs. nurture debate around American Pit Bull Terriers. It outlines how the breed was once highly regarded but is now often believed to be dangerous. While some praise their temperament, others fear their strength and aggression. Pit Bulls were historically used for activities like bull-baiting and dog fighting but can be good-natured when well-trained and socialized. There remains debate around breed-specific laws and whether bans are necessary or constitute discrimination.

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    The document discusses the history and nature vs. nurture debate around American Pit Bull Terriers. It outlines how the breed was once highly regarded but is now often believed to be dangerous. While some praise their temperament, others fear their strength and aggression. Pit Bulls were historically used for activities like bull-baiting and dog fighting but can be good-natured when well-trained and socialized. There remains debate around breed-specific laws and whether bans are necessary or constitute discrimination.

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    Naughty by Nurture

    Kaela Ballard &


    NatashaTishkevich
    Introduction
    • The American Pit Bull Terrier was once one of the highest regarded
    breeds; now commonly believed to be one of the most dangerous

    • Those who are familiar with the breed praise them for their temperament
    and distinctive traits, while those who oppose them, vocalize their fears
    of the dog’s strength, power and aggression.
    History of the Breed
    • The Romans discovered the breed
    during their invasion of Britain, where
    the dogs fought alongside their owners.

    • When Bull-baiting was banned, dog


    fighting grew into a popular blood-
    sport.

    • During WWI Pit Bulls were admired


    for their courage, strength and loyalty.

    • Soon after WWI, government took


    notice to the increase in Pit Bull related
    deaths.
    Nurture
    •Breed experts and trainers
    claim that Pit Bulls, when well
    trained, bred and socialized are
    good-natured.
    •On the American Temperament
    Test, Pit Bulls scored an 86%
    surpassing the general average
    among all other breeds.
    •Media hype has greatly
    contributed to the Pit Bulls
    reputation.
    Nature
    • Annual dog bite statistics
    continue to show that in
    those resulting in death,
    Pit Bulls are most often
    the biters.
    • Pit Bulls were selectively
    bred for their strong
    bodies and jaws, as well as
    their drive to fight.
    • Pit Bulls remain in the
    lead for most banned
    breed.
    Dog Bite-related incidents
    H
    I
    S
    T
    O
    R
    Y
    Issues
    Denver, Cincinnati, and Miami have
    completely banned ownership of Pit
    Bulls and 19 states have certain laws
    implemented against them.

    The debate as to whether or not these


    laws are necessary vs breed
    discrimination still continues today.
    Future Implications
    • Economics: It would take $450,000,000 for the
    government to ban Pit Bulls altogether in the U.S. &
    In those cities where the breed is already banned,
    owners are paying more in taxes.
    • Legal:Pit Bull owners oppose this, as they consider it a
    violation of their ownership rights.
    • Ethical: Are breed bans necessary or a form of breed
    discrimination?
    Conclusion
    • Although the breed is known for their staggering
    number of bites and related fatalities, they make
    up approx. 40% of the dog population.
    • It takes only a few generations of controlled
    mating to influence the dogs temperament and
    behavior.
    • The breed tends to attract breeders with bad
    intentions, which lead to their bad reputation.
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    Pilcher H., R. (2004) Personality Test for Dogs: Pet Project may Help Unravel the

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    http://www.nature.com/news/2004/040120/full/news040119-2.html

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