The assignment is for us to do an argumentative essay. The moment I laid eyes on the syllabus paper for it, I said "YES" because I know exactly what I want to write about.
My subject is what are considered "fighting" dogs, focusing mostly on Pitbulls and Rottweilers, not just because those are the breeds that many people think of as vicious fighters, but also because of my own experiences with these particular breeds. I will bring up other breeds, but not as extensively.
I own an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I lived for ten years next to a family that always had Rotties. I know several people who have Boxers and American Bulldogs that have been mistaken for a vicious breed.
I'll present what I've experienced with these dogs and also what I've experienced with other, supposedly non-vicious, breeds. I'll acknowledge the the invalid arguments against each, justifying my stance. I will acknowledge the valid points, at this point not knowing if I can or should refute those points.
My biggest argument point will probably be my belief that it is the way any dog is raised, trained, and treated that makes it vicious or likely to attack. My own experiences of being the owner of several different types of breeds will back this up. Statistics and various media coverage and the "spins" that are out there will be addressed as well.
As an all around animal lover, this subject is very near to my heart. My kids and I have even discussed making a "Dog-umentary" on Pitbulls. This essay might be a good start and basis for any future documentary we may come up with.
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