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Pit Bull Myths and Facts - Inform Your Decision Before Declaring Your Position

Pit bull ownership has been a hotly debated topic in recent years. The pit bull, at one time bred for fighting, has consequently become notorious for vicious attacks, thus encouraging many cities and counties to elect and enforce breed-specific legislation (BSL) that essentially bans pit bulls. In response to these breed-specific laws, pit bull owners are speaking out, claiming biased media attention and irresponsible ownership is to blame for the public's negative view on this beloved family pet.

With one side decrying pit bulls as a dangerous, aggressive dog that has rightly earned its fearful stigma, and the other side claiming unfair bias toward pit bulls they perceive as loving animals, how can you determine your position in the debate?

1800PetMeds has researched the positions, politics and perspectives related to pit bulls and the pit bull debate, to shed some light on this hot-button topic. Some of the pit bull myths and facts in the infographic below may surprise you.

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The World mourns Lennox, condemned as pitbull, put to death in Belfast

When are we going to stop labeling every pit-bull, or in this case American Bulldog-Lab mix, bully breeds and a danger to public safety. In this case, in accordance with the 'Dangerous Dog Act' of Belfast Lennox was taken away from his family because of his looks and measurements. The city would not even even allow the dog to be sent to the United States to be saved. The idea that he was a pit-bull brought on a death sentence before any crime was committed. After cries, a petition, blog and a Facebook support page city council has put down Lennox.

Lennox, dog condemned as pitbull, is put to death in Belfast