The idea of Pit Bulls being good pets is a controversial topic. Many people have their own opinions on the topic. In my opinion, they make good pets because they are loving, they can protect you, and they have their own personalities.
To start with, Pit Bulls are loving. Many people believe that Pit Bulls are hostile, vicious, and dangerous dogs. This mainly comes from what the media puts out about them. As it is stated in, "The Media and the Pit Bull," by James Cross, 'the media intentionally over reports incidents involving Pit Bulls, while keeping silent on attacks committed be dogs with better reputations.' Also stated in that source, 'According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), news outlets consistently tell animal control officers they will not cover a dog attack unless it involves a Pit Bull.' Both of these statements show that the media is the main reason that Pit Bulls have a lousy reputation. All of my experiences with Pit Bulls, and I have a quite a lot of them, they have been some of the most pleasant dogs I have ever met. For example, my cousin has two Pit Bulls, one three years old, and the other a few months old. Both of these dogs are very sweet and loving. My cousin has three wonderful kids under the age of five, and she still trusts these …show more content…
Pit Bulls can help protect you in a dangerous or hazardous situation. For example, before Pit Bulls got their bad reputation, they were used in war. As it is said in, "Pit Bulls Haven't Always Had a Bad Rap," by a blogger that goes by the name of pitbull_lover, one Pit Bull by the name of Stubby saved an entire platoon of soldiers by warning them of a poison gas attack! If Pit Bulls were such hazardous and vicious dogs, do you think they would've used them in war? Not only were pit bulls used in war, but they were also kept as guardians. Pit Bulls are wonderful at protecting
To start with, Pit Bulls are loving. Many people believe that Pit Bulls are hostile, vicious, and dangerous dogs. This mainly comes from what the media puts out about them. As it is stated in, "The Media and the Pit Bull," by James Cross, 'the media intentionally over reports incidents involving Pit Bulls, while keeping silent on attacks committed be dogs with better reputations.' Also stated in that source, 'According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), news outlets consistently tell animal control officers they will not cover a dog attack unless it involves a Pit Bull.' Both of these statements show that the media is the main reason that Pit Bulls have a lousy reputation. All of my experiences with Pit Bulls, and I have a quite a lot of them, they have been some of the most pleasant dogs I have ever met. For example, my cousin has two Pit Bulls, one three years old, and the other a few months old. Both of these dogs are very sweet and loving. My cousin has three wonderful kids under the age of five, and she still trusts these …show more content…
Pit Bulls can help protect you in a dangerous or hazardous situation. For example, before Pit Bulls got their bad reputation, they were used in war. As it is said in, "Pit Bulls Haven't Always Had a Bad Rap," by a blogger that goes by the name of pitbull_lover, one Pit Bull by the name of Stubby saved an entire platoon of soldiers by warning them of a poison gas attack! If Pit Bulls were such hazardous and vicious dogs, do you think they would've used them in war? Not only were pit bulls used in war, but they were also kept as guardians. Pit Bulls are wonderful at protecting