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Pit bull is a term used in the United States for a type of dog believed to have descended from bull and terriers,while in other countries such as the United Kingdom the term is used as an abbreviation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed. Within the United States the pit bull is usually considered a diverse grouping that includes the breeds American Pit Bull Terrier,American Staffordshire Terrier,American Bully,Staffordshire Bull Terrier and occasionally the American Bulldog,along with any crossbred dog that shares certain physical characteristics with these breeds. In other countries including Britain,the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not considered a pit bull. Most pit bull-type dogs descend from the British Bull and terrier,a 19th-century dog-fighting type developed from crosses between the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier.
Suffield is a town in Hartford County,Connecticut,United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region,and located in the Connecticut River Valley. As of the 2020 census,the population was 15,752. The town center is a census-designated place listed as Suffield Depot.
Diane Alexis Whipple was an American lacrosse player and college coach. She was killed in a dog attack in San Francisco on January 26,2001. The dogs involved were two Presa Canarios. Paul Schneider,the dogs' owner,is a high-ranking member of the Aryan Brotherhood and is serving three life sentences in state prison. The dogs were looked after by Schneider's attorneys,Robert Noel and Marjorie Knoller,a husband and wife who lived in the same apartment building as Whipple. After the fatal attack,the state brought criminal charges against the attorneys. Noel,who was not present during the attack,was convicted of manslaughter. Knoller,who was present,was charged with implied-malice second-degree murder and convicted by the jury. Knoller's murder conviction,an unusual result for an unintended dog attack,was rejected by the trial judge but ultimately upheld. The case clarified the meaning of implied malice murder.
In law,breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs,to restrictions and conditions on ownership,and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks. Some jurisdictions have enacted breed-specific legislation in response to a number of fatalities or maulings involving pit bull–type dogs or other dog breeds commonly used in dog fighting,and some government organizations such as the United States Army and Marine Corps have taken administrative action as well. Due to opposition to such laws,anti-BSL laws have been passed in 21 of the 50 state-level governments in the United States,prohibiting or restricting the ability of jurisdictions within those states to enact or enforce breed-specific legislation.
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA),but not the American Kennel Club (AKC). It is a medium-sized,short-haired dog,of a solid build,whose early ancestors came from England. When compared with the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier,the American Pit Bull Terrier is larger by margins of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in height and 25–35 pounds (11–16 kg) in weight. The American Pit Bull Terrier varies in size:males are normally about 18–21 inches (45–53 cm) in height and around 35–60 pounds (15–27 kg) in weight,while females are normally around 17–20 inches (43–50 cm) in height and 30–50 pounds (13–22 kg) in weight.
The Old English Bulldog is an extinct breed of dog.
A dog bite is a bite upon a person or other animal by a dog,including from a rabid dog. More than one successive bite is often called a dog attack,although dog attacks can include knock-downs and scratches. Though some dog bites do not result in injury,they can result in infection,disfigurement,temporary or permanent disability,or death. Another type of dog bite is the "soft bite" displayed by well-trained dogs,by puppies,and in non-aggressive play. Dog bites can occur during dog fighting,as a response to mistreatment,by trained dogs working as guard,police or military animals,or during a random encounter.
The 90th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway,Indiana on Sunday May 28,2006. Sam Hornish Jr. won from the pole position. It was Hornish's first and only win at Indianapolis,and the record fourteenth Indy victory for Penske Racing. Hornish would later win the IndyCar Series championship,the second driver in a row to sweep the Indy 500 and season championship in the same season.
Travis was a male chimpanzee who,as an animal actor,appeared in several television shows and commercials,including spots for Coca-Cola,as well as on television programs including The Maury Povich Show and The Man Show,though it has been disputed that Travis is the same chimpanzee who made these appearances. On February 16,2009,Travis attacked and mauled his owner's friend in Stamford,Connecticut,blinding her,severing several body parts,and lacerating her face,before he was shot and killed by a responding police officer.
The American Bully is a modern breed of dog that was developed as a companion dog,and originally standardized and recognized as a breed in 2004 by the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC). Their published breed standard describes the dog as giving the "impression of great strength for its size". In 2008,the American Bully was recognized by the European Bully Kennel Club (EBKC),and on July 15,2013,by the United Kennel Club (UKC). Neither the International Canine Federation,The Kennel Club,nor American Kennel Club (AKC) have recognized or accepted the American Bully into their registry as a purebred dog.
Mavrlen is a settlement in the hills west of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.
Coyote attacks are events where coyotes attack humans. While these attacks are uncommon and rarely cause serious injuries,they have been increasing in frequency,especially in California. Although media reports generally identify the animals as simply "coyotes",some attackers in northeast North America may be hybrids known as coywolves.
Status dog is a term used in the United Kingdom to describe a potentially dangerous or aggressive dog that is kept as a symbol of the owner's hard or tough image,to intimidate others,and possibly as a weapon. This idea has persisted through centuries,tracing back to Roman times. More recently,after news of vicious dogs mauling young victims,the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 placed restrictions on the ownership and care of four types of dog;while two further breeds,the Rottweiler and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier,are also widely perceived as status dogs. The UK has been taking steps to address the problem,starting with the Metropolitan Police establishing a dedicated Status Dog Unit in 2009.
DogsBite.org is a nonprofit organization that publishes accounts of and compiles statistics of dog bite related fatalities throughout the United States,victim testimonies,an overview of breed-specific legislation within the United States,and advocates for victims of dog bites by promoting breed-specific legislation as a means to reduce serious dog attacks. The organization provides statistics and information to news organizations and has filed amicus briefs in court cases related to breed-specific legislation. The organization has been criticized of publishing misleading or inaccurate information.
Fatal dog attacks are human deaths caused by dogs. The study of fatal dog attacks can lead to prevention techniques which can help to reduce all dog bite injuries,not only fatalities. Dog bites and attacks can result in pain,bruising,wounds,bleeding,soft tissue injury,broken bones,loss of limbs,scalping,disfigurement,life-threatening injuries,and death.
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- ↑ Lerner, Jessica (2018-10-27). "7th Senate District race is a rematch between Kissel, Hornish". Journalinquirer.com. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ↑ "Pitbull fatally mauled 95-year-old Connecticut woman at home of animal rights activist".
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Owners of Suffield dog ordered to be euthanized say they 'won't' stop fighting'".
- ↑ "Family of 95-year-old woman killed by pit bull in Suffield, Conn. Sues dog's owners".
- ↑ "Family settles suit for $2 million in Suffield dog attack death".