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Argumentative Essay Research . Kapeka Shidaki English 100. Pit bull’s oppression. Essay Topic: Animals Topic Question: Are Pit Bull’s inherently aggressive/violent? No, Pit Bull’s are not inherently aggressive/violent. Their stereotype behavior is learned from humans. . Supportive research.
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Argumentative Essay Research KapekaShidaki English 100
Pit bull’s oppression • Essay Topic: Animals • Topic Question: Are Pit Bull’s inherently aggressive/violent? • No, Pit Bull’s are not inherently aggressive/violent. Their stereotype behavior is learned from humans.
Supportive research • “Baby Girl Killed by Family Dog.” – LA Times • Oct 9, 2000 six day old infant was attacked by family dog and passed shortly after arriving to the hospital • What breed was the dog? • POMERANIAN • Pit Bull’s aren’t the only dog breed that has aggression potential
“Dog Attack Deaths and Maimings, U.S. & Canada, September 1982 to December 26, 2011.” - Merritt Clifton, Editor of Animal People (Dogsbite) • Pit Bull’s ranked number one • Research includes the numbers of attacks but no reasons of why they happened • Reasons: Threatened/scared, territorial, maternal, dominant
History of the pit • “Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff.” – Lila Miller • Late 19th century • Admired for distinct characteristics • “Gameness” • Bred to fight and kill • History influences the future
PIT BULL HEROES • “Pit Bull Saves Owner from Death on Train Tracks.”- Ryan Karpusiewics (NBC News) • Pit Bull sacrifices herself to save owners life • Later adopted by Police Officer than given to alcoholic mother • Shows the loyal and nurturing qualities of Pit Bull’s