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The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression

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This paper examines the validity of the theory that certain dog breeds are inherently more dangerous and aggressive than others.

This paper examines the validity of the theory that certain dog breeds are inherently more dangerous and aggressive than others, and if pit bull-type dogs are actually becoming more dangerous than they were a century ago, by examining actual cases of dog attacks during the last 150 years.

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Delise, K. (2007). The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression. Anubis Publications.

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Companion Animals Animal Behavior Attitudes Companion Animal Population English Dogs

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