Marty
05-03-2006, 10:50 PM
Lake Charles,LA -- The debate surrounding the pros and cons of pit bull dogs is not just taking place in Southwest Louisiana, it is going on all across the United States. Is it just media hype that gives this breed of dog a bad name, or are pit bulls more dangerous than other dogs? One thing about pit bulls is for sure, this breed of dog leaves many people on opposite sides of the fence. On one hand you have those that say they are a lovable pet, on the other hand many people feel they are simply too dangerous to have around.
Despite how you may feel about the American pit bull terrier, you may be surprised to find out that the breed is given more than an 83 % passing rate by the American Temperament Test Society. That is a group that tests how aggressive certain kinds of dogs are. Pit bulls were found to be less aggressive than the popular border collie.
7 News found some warnings about pit bulls, even on a pro-pit bull web site. The warnings included such things as never trusting your pit bull not to fight with other animals, always supervise your dog with small children, and that it is important to start socializing pit bulls while they are still very young. 7 News also found that pit bulls are often used as narcotic and bomb sniffing dogs, as well as in search and rescue efforts.
Pit bull advocates all seem to agree that it is important to punish the "deed, not the breed." Others feel pit bulls are such naturally powerful animals, they are just too risky to have in neighborhoods.
Despite how you feel about this issue, it is clear that responsible pet ownership is a must. That is a rule that seems to apply no matter what kind of dog you might own.
http://www.kplctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4851722&nav=0nqx
Despite how you may feel about the American pit bull terrier, you may be surprised to find out that the breed is given more than an 83 % passing rate by the American Temperament Test Society. That is a group that tests how aggressive certain kinds of dogs are. Pit bulls were found to be less aggressive than the popular border collie.
7 News found some warnings about pit bulls, even on a pro-pit bull web site. The warnings included such things as never trusting your pit bull not to fight with other animals, always supervise your dog with small children, and that it is important to start socializing pit bulls while they are still very young. 7 News also found that pit bulls are often used as narcotic and bomb sniffing dogs, as well as in search and rescue efforts.
Pit bull advocates all seem to agree that it is important to punish the "deed, not the breed." Others feel pit bulls are such naturally powerful animals, they are just too risky to have in neighborhoods.
Despite how you feel about this issue, it is clear that responsible pet ownership is a must. That is a rule that seems to apply no matter what kind of dog you might own.
http://www.kplctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4851722&nav=0nqx