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07-10-2006 #21
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Я Люблю Вас Ulyana, я Люблю только Вас ... теперь и для остальной части моей жизни.
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07-10-2006 #22
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2005 American Temperament Test Results
Pit Bulls are often victims of prejudice and discrimination. Responsible Pit Bull owners and their dogs will help restore the image of the breed.
In 2005 at the American Temperament Test, Pit Bull dogs achieved a combined passing score of 83.8%.
American Pit Bull Terrier: 515 tested 83.5% passed
American Staffordshire Terrier: 503 tested 83.3% passed
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 59 tested 84.7% passed
Total 1077 tested 83.8% passed
To put this in perspective, consider:
All Breeds: 26,615 tested 81.2% passed
Collie: 801 tested 79.0% passed
Golden Retriever: 679 tested 83.7% passed
Pit Bulls Make Great Partners!
To Learn More About the American Temperament Test Society Click Here
About Canine Temperament
Because of breed-specific dog legislation and negative publicity associated with many breeds of dogs, temperament testing has assumed an important role for today's dog fancier. The American Temperament Test provides breeders a means for evaluating temperament and gives pet owners insight into their dog's behavior. It can have an impact on breeding programs and in educating owners about their dog's behavioral strengths and weaknesses as well as providing a positive influence on dog legislation.
What is temperament?
W. Handel, German Police Dog Trainer, in his article, "The Psychological Basis of Temperament Testing," defines temperament as:"the sum total of all inborn and acquired physical and mental traits and talents which
determines, forms and regulates behavior in the environment"
The ATTS test focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog's instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat. The test is designed for the betterment of all breeds of dogs and takes into consideration each breed's inherent tendencies.
The test simulates a casual walk through the park or neighborhood where everyday life situations are encountered. During this walk, the dog experiences visual, auditory and tactile stimuli. Neutral, friendly and threatening situations are encountered, calling into play the dog's ability to distinguish between non-threatening situations and those calling for watchful and protective reactions.
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07-10-2006 #23Originally Posted by seanj
So far as being “misinformed” is concerned, you have yet to put forth an even remotely cogent argument regarding the statistically proven issues with the APBT. The research backing the San Francisco Chronicle’s article was thorough, accurate, and extensive. Contrary to your assertion that it represents “bullshit anti pit bull propaganda,” the study in question wasn’t even focused on the APBT. As such, your assertion is simply ridiculous. Oh, and for what it’s worth, the pictures you keep posting are the very definition of propaganda. Once again, excellent clarity of thought.
Originally Posted by seanj
-Quinn
Life is essentially one long Benny Hill skit punctuated by the occasional Anne Frank moment.
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07-10-2006 #24Originally Posted by MacShreach
"After a rash of unsettling incidents—including a tornado of eight unleashed pit bulls swirling across the park and the savage mangling of our neighbor's small mutt by another loose pit bull—we decided this was no place for a baby, and we left."
The criminal isnt the dog(s),its the morons who unleash them and allow them to terrorize a neighborhood.
These guys make big $ off of fighting their dogs,of course only if they have the biggest meanest most destructive dog in the ring.So how do they do this you maybe wondering.
You start by giving the dog ultra hot pepper sauce in their food at a very early age.Then after that,you bump them up to gunpowder in their food(I shit you not)...then after they have hit about 10 months you start pumping them full of testosterone and other steroids.you add in a healthy dose of abuse and when you want to give your animal a little fight training you tie a mutt to a tree and turn him loose and give a sense of what he is supposed to do to other dogs.
Fact of the matter is you take this formula and use it on ANY breed and you willl have a vicious dog on your hands.Sadly once a dog becomes like this there is little chance of un corruptiing him.But to lump all pits into the same class as these abused and unsupervised animals is stupid,uninformed and naive to reality.
Eradicate the abusive dog owner snd your problem is solved.
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07-10-2006 #25Originally Posted by DJ_Asia
At the bit, a tough selective owner-licensing system is the fairest answer, but it's so expensive it's out, as Quinn says. I do feel sorry for the legit owners especially because the goonos will inevitably find something else to pervert.
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07-10-2006 #26
Actually I have been attacked more often by collies than any other breed, and in a passing conversation with my postie this morning after I read the first post, he agreed!
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07-10-2006 #27
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[quote="DJ_Asia"]
Originally Posted by MacShreach
it can get very frustrating to argue these points to people who dont care to know the truth or are just too ignorant to comprehend the problem. most of these people have their own agenda and could care less about the dog. the most over the top thing ive heard was someone saying that pits are good dogs but they should be exterminated anyway because a few abusive dog owners can turn them vicious...unbelievable...but these are the kind of morons that pit bulls and their families deal with and face the prejudice everyday.
http://www.pitbullproblem.tk/
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07-10-2006 #28
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Я Люблю Вас Ulyana, я Люблю только Вас ... теперь и для остальной части моей жизни.
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07-10-2006 #29
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Originally Posted by MacShreach
"I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity." - Poe
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07-10-2006 #30
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Originally Posted by Arianna
the only thing i would say is that the majority of pit owners are not that way...they are like your friend...and most of these dogs are part of loving caring famalies....but the gang bangers, thugs and dog fighters do play a big part in damaging the image of an otherwise great breed.
take a look at this......http://www.pitbullproblem.tk/