AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIERS. Scrapper (2yrs.) & Chopper (1yr.) “Pitbulls are intelligent,...
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AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIERS . Scrapper (2yrs.) & Chopper (1yr.) “Pitbulls are intelligent, affectionate, loya l, good-natured and have a strong desire to please their owners.” (Kennedy, 2)
AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIERS. Scrapper (2yrs.) & Chopper (1yr.) “Pitbulls are intelligent, affectionate, loyal, good- natured and have a strong desire to
AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIERS. Scrapper (2yrs.) & Chopper
(1yr.) Pitbulls are intelligent, affectionate, loyal, good- natured
and have a strong desire to please their owners. (Kennedy, 2)
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86.4 percent of American Pitbull Terriers passed temperament
beating Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Poodles and many other breeds.
(Kennedy, 2) American Pitbull Terriers originated in England around
the 19th century and made their way to America. (Bixler, 48)
American Pitbull Terriers were used for dogfighting in England
until it got banned in 1835. (Bixler, 48) Pitbulls were eventually
respected by their owners, and they started to work livestock and
hunt. (Bixler, 48)
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Pitbulls are the most frowned upon dogs in the United States.
(Tullis, par. 2) They are the least adopted dogs and the ones who
get euthanized the most. (Tullis, par. 2) Pitbulls are very loving
and require a lot of your attention, so be ready to devote your
time and attention to them if youre thinking about owning a
Pitbull. American Pitbull Terriers are noted for being devoted to
their owners, and it appears their owners are equally devoted to
their dogs. (Bixler, 50) Fun fact: Petey (the dog from The Little
Rascals) was a Pitbull. (Tullis)
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There are regulations to owning a Pitbull. $100,000 liability
policy. They must be up to date on their shots in order for them to
be out in public. No one under the age of 18 can walk them on a
leash. You are required to have proof of insurance on the dog. And
so much more. It is hard to get homeowners/renters insurance at
some places if you have a Pitbull in the house. (Cohen, 285)
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The media plays a huge role in why so many people discriminate
Pitbulls. (Cohen, 286) Most of the things you see are negative,
never anything positive. (Cohen, 286) In WWI, Pitbulls represented
the United States, and one of them was called a hero for saving
many of his companions. (Bixler, 49)
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SCRAPPER AND CHOPPER. Scrapper is two years old, and full of
energy. He loves to play fetch. Chopper is a year old, and loves to
give handshakes, and snuggle. They get along really well with each
other. Chopper is kind of that annoying little brother that always
wants to play. Matts sister lives next door, and has two small
children, and the boys are so good with them. The dogs are always
giving them kisses, and chasing them around to play. They
absolutely love the water, and could play in it for hours.
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Scrapper and Chopper love to be outside; rain or shine. One of
them will actually walk the other on a leash when we go for walks.
They wanted to be outside, but then soon realized that it was
pouring rain out, but they didnt care. Chopper is walking Scrapper
after playing in the creek. Scrapper didnt want to leave because he
knew it was bath time when we got home.
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They always have to be right next to you, and always have to
know what youre doing. Wherever there is one dog, the other is not
far behind. One thing they need to work on is how to share the
toys. If Scraper has the rope, Chopper will try to take it from
him, and vice versa.
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Pitbulls can be very good companion dogs if you show them that
you truly care and love them, and they will show you the same as
well. Now I will leave you to decide if you really think American
Pitbull Terriers are viscous dogs. How can you not love these cute
little faces?
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