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Information About Pit Bulls

About Pit Bulls - Breed Information
"Pit bull" is NOT a breed. It is a generic term often used to refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or other breeds with similar physical characteristics. As known by the public "pit bull" has a negative connotation. Take 2 Resuce uses the term simply to refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier... more...

About Ohio State Required "pit bull" insurance
Ohio State Laws mandate that "pit bull" type dogs be covered by a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance. This is because Ohio classifies a "pit bull" type dog as vicious regardless of actual temperment, personality, history... more...

About Pit Bulls and The Media
Attacks by non-pit bull dogs are rarely taken up by national or international media sources;
however, this is regularly the case with pit bull attacks. Pit Bull attacks are over reported by an overwhelming margin - in this case, as much as 91 to 1... more...

About BSL In Ohio
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is designed to place restrictions on ownership of certain breeds of dogs. Typically, the restricted breeds include pit bull-type dogs (usually vaguely defined), followed by Rottweilers. Other breeds may include German Shepherds, Chow Chows, Presa Canarios, Dobermans, Cane Corsos, Huskies, Boxers, and mixes of these.
Where is BSL in Ohio and How does it affect you? more...

I Never Thought I'd Feed a Pit Bull From My Hand
It is truly incredible the relationships that are formed between people and dogs. A wagging tail, a gentle kiss, or even just a loving look from a dog is enough to bring a smile to one's face, a warmth in one's heart. For several months, dogs from Take 2 Rescue of all shapes, sizes and breeds have been bringing joy to the residents of Hennis Care Center in Dover... more...

About a Bait Dog
Some four years ago, I rescued Terra. I was nothing better than she was; except human. An old aquantience invited me to a dog fight, slash training arena. It was a small outdoor, chainlink gated farm that I was bustled into. Lit with a few free-standing lightbulbs, and decorated with dogs. Dogs chained to anything sturdy, and caged behind bars meant for tigers. It was the darkest night I'd ever seen... more...

An Apology to Breed Ban Enthusiats
I'm sorry you are frightened of my dogs and are trying to have them killed because they are pit bulls. I'm sorry you lack the understanding of this breed's true history, gentleness with people, wonderful temperament, intelligence and behavioral conformation. I'm sorry you won't read the ATTS stats regarding our breed's true temperament, putting it in the top four for temperament, scoring better than breeds like Golden Retrievers, and cocker spaniels... more...