So I first started this blog because it was required for the class that I was taking in high school, called WISE. It was a really cool class, where basically all I had to do was choose a topic that I was really interested in and do research and any type of volunteering or internship that related to it. So I chose animals, because what I want to do in life is work with animals, specifically by becoming a veterinarian.
Well, now WISE is over, as well as high school, and I have started college. I have just started studying animal science at the university of Massachusetts, and I am going into the pre-vet path. So even though my WISE class is over, and I am no longer required to write and publish blog posts for a grade, I thought I would still do it. It was nice being able to write down my thoughts about some of the experiences I have had, as well as my opinions on certain topics.
So some of my posts will probably be a little random, and I probably won't be able to post as often as I would like to because I ended up having all hard classes this semester, but if anyone is reading this blog, I hope you enjoy!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Pitbulls
Pitbulls are one of the most famous dog breeds in the united states. Unfortunately, they have a bad reputation. Many people think that pitbulls are viscous dogs, and possibly the meanest dog breed out there. There are also many myths concerning pitbulls, such as they have a jaw that locks shut and won't let anything go after they have bitten something, they will turn on their owner, and their brain will swell up and cause them to go insane when they get angry, which is one myth that was even once associated with Dobermans. Another myth is that they are mean dogs and that they are only good for fighting. But none of these myths are true.
Although, pitbulls have been breed to be fighting dogs in the past, that does not mean that it is their true nature or that that is all they are good for. With proper training, any dog can be a good and obedient dog. There is also no evidence that says a pitbull's jaw can lock shut, it is exactly the same as any other dog's jaw. There is also no way for a dog's brain to swell up and cause it to go insane. There is no possible way for that to happen to any dog!
Many people also get confused and think that there is only one pitbull breed, but in reality there are several breeds that people call "pitbulls." Some of these breeds are the American Pitbull Terrior, the American Staffordshire Terrior, and the Staffordshire bull terrior. Each of which, has their own seperate characteristics that make them unique. I think people need to be more informed about the so called "dangerous dog breeds," and learn that with proper training, any dog has the ability to be a good dog.
Although, pitbulls have been breed to be fighting dogs in the past, that does not mean that it is their true nature or that that is all they are good for. With proper training, any dog can be a good and obedient dog. There is also no evidence that says a pitbull's jaw can lock shut, it is exactly the same as any other dog's jaw. There is also no way for a dog's brain to swell up and cause it to go insane. There is no possible way for that to happen to any dog!
Many people also get confused and think that there is only one pitbull breed, but in reality there are several breeds that people call "pitbulls." Some of these breeds are the American Pitbull Terrior, the American Staffordshire Terrior, and the Staffordshire bull terrior. Each of which, has their own seperate characteristics that make them unique. I think people need to be more informed about the so called "dangerous dog breeds," and learn that with proper training, any dog has the ability to be a good dog.
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