Were pit bulls really considered “nanny dogs” historically? Are pit bulls inherently dangerous because they were historically bred as fighting dogs? In part 2 of our “Dangerous Dogs” series, Sarah Albert tackles some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding pit bulls that come from both pit bull advocates and opponents.
Breed Specificl Legislation, BSL, Dangerous dogs, Pit bulls
Dangerous *dogs?* Or Dangerous *humans?* What’s the real story behind dog bite statistics? Is breed-discriminatory legislation based on comprehensive data, or myths perpetrated by popular and social media?
Do dog owners expect their dog to conform to the way the dog’s breed has been “branded?” What exactly is “breed branding?” And what are the implications of “breed branding” on the welfare of dogs?
