Scientific research shows that all dogs are individuals. Looks do not equal a dog’s behavior.
“Pit bull” dogs are not the only ones to have been maligned throughout history. The below infographic is a snapshot of the history of demonizing dogs. In every case, we can trace this demonization back to human actions. The dogs are merely a scapegoat, a way for human beings to deflect and avoid larger issues within society.
Scroll through the images below to learn about the history of demonizing dogs and find out where many breed stereotypes come from.
Scientific research shows that all dogs are individuals. Looks do not equal a dog’s behavior.
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