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PIT BULLS  

With the recent news of Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick, dog fighting and pit bulls are on the top of people's minds. What if you found out that in the city you live in, this goes on? What if it was even WORSE? That is what I have recently learned here in my own area.

A recent event in our home town has sparked my interest in this information because a friend of mine is being threatened with having to find a new home for his Pit Bull or move out of the county. I simply want to give the citizens in our area an educated view of Pit Bulls.

It seems like forever ago when the whole Michael Vick story aired and it is even harder to believe that some of the Pit Bulls trained to fight to the death are being given to good homes. But that is exactly what is happening to the rescued Pit Bulls.

Written to open people's minds about Pit Bulls. Is it the breed or the owner that make a dog aggressive? My opinion - it is the owner and how the dog is raised and trained.

An attempt to portray pit bulls in a realistic and positive light.

Why pit bulls aren't really mean dog. It's all a lie.

Pit Bulls have been discriminated against for many years as being a dangerous dog breed. What people fail to see is the goodness in the breed and how great and loving they can truly be.

People routinely cite media coverage as "proof" that pit bulls are more dangerous than other dogs. While biased reporting is not only lethal to an entire population of dogs, sensationalized media coverage endangers the public by misleading them about canine aggression.

Every year there are laws that are passed against Pit Bulls. These kinds of breed specific legislation are based on misconceptions.

Pit bulls are being targeted to be banned in many states because of their breed. Some states are trying to make it a law that all pit bulls must be spayed and neutered. Not all pit bulls are vicious dogs.

The court ordered 12 Pit Bulls to be put to death on the advice of Mark Kumph

There are several articles on Associalted Content defending pit bulls. This piece refutes one such article and examines whether or not pit bulls should be banned.

Although a percentage of pit bulls have caused damage and death, as a breed they are very gentle dogs. We should distinguish myths from facts in order to prevent injustice to good companions.Responsibility and education are key in acheiving this goal.

Pit bulls have often made the headlines in the United States as one of the meanest and most aggressive animals. They are feared by people as dogs that attack and kill for no reason. Children are not the only victims but adults are as well.

How the Pit Bull went from being the All-American favorite to the terrors they're seen as today.

A poem for a pit bull that was found abandoned and near death in a ditch. This dog ended up dying in the end and for this I believe the breed deserves a poem.

Are American Pit Bull Terrier dogs the right choice for a pet, or should the breed be banned?

I am really tired of only hearing about the "bad" Pitbulls. You never hear about the good ones...and let me tell you they are out there. I know because I have 2 of the sweetest guys in the world.

Animal lovers have been concerned about the fate of the animals seized from Michael Vick. The ASPCA has released a report on what the status is of the animals right now, in order to keep the public informed and to put to rest any false rumors that have been going around.

A look at alternatives to Breed-Specific Legislation and why they are more effective than simple breed bans.

Pit Bulls have such an adverse reputation that people have become unnecessarily afraid of them, cringing at a bark and running in fear at the sight of this breed.

Discusses the current situation of the breed as a pet and sporting dog, and the possibility of breed-specific legislation

If you pass a law against a certain breed of dog at least know what kind of dog it is

This is a view as to the insane law enacted by the Ontario government in order to garner votes

Misinformation is stereotyping this breed and causing laws to ban the dog.

This short article gives information regarding the history of pit bulls, their current situation, and what should be done with the breed.

The reason pit bulls behave the way they do.

Pit bulls have had their reputations drug through the mud for many years now. The problem is misinformation, misrepresentation, and misconceptions. This article aims to clear the name of Pit Bulls.

When my neighbors - a pair of backyard breeders - couldn't keep their pit bull from running in the streets, we pulled the dog in from the cold and kept him. I was concerned at first, not knowing much about the breed.

In this article I will attempt to educate the new Pit bull owner how to keep their dog safe and happy.

Mother puts her infant in a trash can to protect the four month old baby from the vicious attacks of the neighbor's pit bull.

For well over 100 years the main goal of pit bull dogs has been a desire to please their owners. It is not that they are a vicious dog, it is that some people that have owned them are vicious people.

Many people fear them and refuse to own one because of the negative traits they believe a Pit Bull possesses. Do people really understand the Pit Bull?

Local alternative radio station 101X KROX held a Pit Bull Benefit and Dog Wash event at Bark'N Bubbles Dogwash and Boutique in North Austin.

The American Pit Bull Terrier was developed and selectively bred to be a fighting dog. That is a historical fact. But here is a list of items that idiots in the media and elsewhere keep repeating, but are complete falsehoods.

The Pit Bull has been given so much grief especially lately. Much of the public misunderstands this breed to the extreme. These dogs are being banned, euthanized, and poorly treated simply because of ignorance.

As any loving Pit Bull owner or breeder will tell you, learning how to groom your Pit Bull and making sure it is done often can be a key element to keeping him healthy and happy.

All too often these people friendly dogs get a bad rap because of the cruel people who fight them.

The love of a animal often shunned.

Minnesota DFL State Rep. John Lesch will sponsor a bill during next year's legislative session to ban five popular dog breeds in the state: akitas, chows, pit bulls, Rottweilers and wolf hybrids.

Being a responsible owner is the most important thing to remember. These animals are living, breathing animals with feelings. They feel pain, hunger, love, and other emotions just like we do.

Recent bad press over pit bulls has riled up pit bull owners and lovers nationwide.

How do you think America was founded? Are you an American Indian?

Like pit bulls, musicians have a bad reputation. Don't listen to horrible stereotypes. Musicians are fascinating, exotic creatures offering excitement and creative adventures for the person willing to take on the often satisfying challenge of dating them.

Pit bulls are notorious for their reportedly aggressive personalities, but is it possible to train a pit bull as a member of your family?

Across the country more and more municipalities are banning certain large breeds of dogs in response to dangerous animal attacks.....

The ruining of the bulls?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have no doubt heard a news story about a Pit Bull mauling a human. It seems that these stories frequent

Two teenagers in Angelton, TX were arrested after enticing a pit bull to attack a cat and then posting the video on their MySpace web page.

Pit bull attacks have Alabama residents asking for tougher laws.