http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1576687/

Pro BSL

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/88/1/55

Throughout the years after so many attacks it has become very well known that yes the most fatal bites come from pits, Rotts, and German shepards, but in the sheer number of attacks and bites these dogs are way down the list, they have very good tempermints when treated right and can be great dogs the numbers that come from these statistics are very skewed.  Every attack happens for a reason whether it be provocation or if the dog was mistreated.

http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.2000.217.836

Conclusions—Although fatal attacks on humans appear to be a breed-specific problem (pit bull-type dogs and Rottweilers), other breeds may bite and cause fatalities at higher rates. Because of difficulties inherent in determining a dog’s breed with certainty, enforcement of breed-specific ordinances raises constitutional and practical issues. Fatal attacks represent a small proportion of dog bite injuries to humans and, therefore, should not be the primary factor driving public policy concerning dangerous dogs. Many practical alternatives to breed-specific ordinances exist and hold promise for prevention of dog bites. (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2000;217:836–840)

http://www.pbrc.net/breedinfo.html

” In England, the Staffie Bull is affectionately known as “The Nanny Dog” or “The Children’s Nursemaid” because of their placid and nurturing demeanor toward children”

The dogs have had the greatest reputation with children because they were there to watch out after them, they have a higher pain tolerence than other dogs, which makes them suitable as good family pets, especially when the child feels like getting grabby.

“In the early twentieth century, pit bulls were so respected for their loyalty, determination, and

bravery that they were chosen to represent America in WWI posters. The first decorated canine war hero was a pit bull named Sergeant Stubby. He was, until his death, a guest of every White House administration.

Many highly respected historical figures have owned pit bulls: President Woodrow Wilson, President Theodore Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart, and Thomas Edison, to name a few.”

They have also served many roles in society like:

Search and rescue (Christina Ridge and Doc appear to the left)

Therapy dogs visiting hospitals and senior communities

Working in law enforcement as narcotics and bomb detection dogs

Educational dogs teaching children about canine safety

Service dogs

http://www.realpitbull.com/myths.html

“Pit Bulls have locking jaws.”

“Pit Bulls can hold on with their front teeth while chewing with their
back teeth.”

“Pit Bulls don’t feel pain”

“Pit Bulls have more bite pressure per square inch (PSI) than any
other breed.”

THERE HAVE NEVER been ANY TESTS done to prove that the APBT has
bite pressure PSI higher than what has been tested by Dr. Barr.

“Pit Bulls attack more people than any other breed.”
“The brains of Pit Bulls swell and cause them to go crazy”.
“Pit Bulls ‘turn’ on their owners.”

“The only thing Pit Bulls are good for is dog fighting.”

“Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs are aggressive
towards people.”

Everyone of these has been proven wrong by studies, and tests, but because they have been heard so many times, it is someting that preys on peoples minds.  They cannot get out when they see see this kind of dog it is dangerous.

The Pit bull dilema

The pit bull Dilema

Donald clifford

Kay green

Ronald M. Watterson

From a book written so long ago with so many things that have been said about the Pit Bull, and now to this day we know they are not true. 

1. The breed  known as the American Pit bull terrier has characteristics  of aggression, strength, gameness, viciousness predaceous, unpredictibility and savageness, not possesed by any other dog breed

2. The breed attacks without warning and for the prupose of killing or destroying its victims.

3.  The breed possesses  an unusual bite in that it bites and holds on its locked jaws shut, frequently requiring the jaws to be pried open in order to release the bite.

All of these written about this dog have come under the spotlight and have been disputed, the jaws are no different than any other dog, just stronger.  The dog was bred for fighting, but so have many other dogs, which is where Bsl came about even though it was only these specific dogs that have these characteristics.  Right there something is wrong when they say this is the only dog to posses any of these traits, when now the BSL has over 75 different pbreeds banned.  How did it jump from a positive one dog that is evil to seventy five?

Types of Bans

http://www.realpitbull.com/laws.html

Type 1–Bans

Bans make it illegal to own, house, harbor, import, train, or breed any of
the dogs listed in the legislation in a particular location. Dogs that already
exist in the area of the ban are usually grandfathered in, but their owners
have to comply with extensive laws in order to keep their animals. These
laws usually require owners to take out expensive liability insurance on
their dogs, muzzle the dogs in public, keep the animals confined in
kennels, mandatory spay/neuter, among other things.

Type 2–Ownership regulation

Regulation legislation doesn’t outright ban a breed, but rather makes it
extremely difficult to own a certain breed. Requirements such as liability
insurance, mandatory spay/neuter, higher licensing costs, muzzling in
public, etc. are typical of legislation like this. Ownership regulation also
places age limits on who can own or handle certain breeds. Through this
type of legislation, the government is basically deciding who is and who is
not allowed to own certain dogs.