Known as malicious killing machines and the most aggressive dog breed, why are pitbulls so aggressive, why are they on the news with attacks? There are many reasons!
Pitbull, as in our country banned in many countries It is among the races and various punishments are given to those who feed and produce it. Despite this, the number of those who still breed this breed is quite high.
So why is this breed so aggressive? In fact, the main reason growing up at the hands of bad owners but there are also racial dangers. However, it is worth remembering that not all pitbulls are aggressive.
First of all, there is only one type of pitbull, which is the American Pitbull Terrier.
Pitbulls are actually a breed that was created by crossing the Old English Bulldogs with the Terrier breed, which gained their popularity in a brutal blood sport known as “bull fighting”.
These bullfights, which were banned by the British parliament in 1835, turned the public’s attention to dog fighting. Many immigrants took the pitbull to the United States. dogs here to be trained to fight started.
A dangerous breed was created to create dogs with outstanding characteristics for fighting. This due to artificial selection The pitbulls’ jaw strength, deadly biting style, tolerance to pain, and ambition increased even more.
It is because of this terrible breeding that it has become a breed often favored by criminals.
That’s why some of these dogs aggressive in character is happening. Even Pitbull owners warn each other “never leave alone with another creature”.
Because of this production method, they kill their victims with a biting style called “grab and shake”.
They never let go to inflict maximum damage. They can often be neutralized with a weapon. Moreover, while normal dogs make a similar attack, they can listen to the voice of their owners and stop the attack abruptly, while pitbulls They can even attack their owners.
In a 2005 Colorado Supreme Court study, no other dog breed was better than the pitbull. “hold and shake” It was found that he did not have a biting style. Due to many factors, the breeding of this breed was prohibited. This biting style, which causes serious bone and muscle damage, often results in death.
The best thing to do in this regard would be to make effective regulations on pitbull breeding.
Because most of these animals, even if they are harmless, have been bred and made aggressive by bad owners. innocent ones are also put to sleep and killed. In a study conducted in the USA, it was seen that 56% of the dogs that were put to sleep and killed were pitbulls.
Veterinarian Erdinç Toy also states that pitbull dogs are dogs with a protective instinct unless they are bred to be aggressive.
Animal Protection Law No. 5398 Pointing out that the sale and care of pitbull dogs is prohibited in Turkey, Veterinary Toy says:
“However, we see that citizens keep this breed of animals in violation of these prohibitions. Pitbull dogs are practiced by their owners when they are growing up. improper diet and cultivation methods As a result, they may show aggressive behavior. They are known as the most dangerous animals in the public, especially because they are used as fighting dogs. Despite their strong build, this breed of dog if properly bred They do not behave in an aggressive manner. from pitbull attacks The most important way to protect, distract the dog at the moment of attack. As another way, you can ward off the attack by wrapping your arm with a piece of clothing or a bag in your hand.”
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