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Members of the Pit Bull Owners Association are concerned about the poor reputation that the breed has with the public because of a few incidents involving attacks on other dogs and children. They argue that pit bulls are loyal pets that make loving companions. The fault, they contend, lies with pit bull owners who specifically train their dogs to fight by mistreating them.

Which of the following, if true, would weaken the dog owners’ position?

A. Pit bulls were originally bred in England for their drive and loyalty and were used on farms to eradicate vermin.
 B. According to veterinary statistics, pit bulls have been involved in more dog attacks involving human injury than any other breed of dog.
 C. Originally known as an ideal family pet and owned by such luminaries as Helen Keller, pit bulls were featured in magazines as “baby sitter” dogs.
 D. For aficionados of the vicious “sport” of dog fighting, pit bulls are the perfect breed for their courage, fierce loyalty, and tenacity.
 E. The myth that pit bulls are able to lock their jaws on their victims has done much to fuel the fear that pit bulls are far too dangerous to be acceptable house pets.

sahiba96 · Answer

conclusion: pit bulls are loyal and loving companions and the fault lies with pit bull owners who mistreat the dogs.

A. Pit bulls were originally bred in England for their drive and loyalty and were used on farms to eradicate vermin. 
--> how are they bred is irrelevant and here we are taking about how pit bulls help eradicate pests but nothing related to humans 
B. According to veterinary statistics, pit bulls have been involved in more dog attacks involving human injury than any other breed of dog.
--> if owners are treating all dogs badly, why are pit bulls more involved in attacks ?? --> weaken 
C. Originally known as an ideal family pet and owned by such luminaries as Helen Keller, pit bulls were featured in magazines as “baby sitter” dogs.
--> this strengthens the argument 
D. For aficionados of the vicious “sport” of dog fighting, pit bulls are the perfect breed for their courage, fierce loyalty, and tenacity.
--> pitbulls are good fighters okay but are they more prone to attack humans ? we donno 
E. The myth that pit bulls are able to lock their jaws on their victims has done much to fuel the fear that pit bulls are far too dangerous to be acceptable house pets.
--> pit bulls reputation has changed the perception of people to pet them but this option does not talk about how pit bulls attack humans

answer B

SiddheshK · Answer

But the question doesn't say " if owners are treating all dogs badly" it says "pit bull owners are training their dogs to fight" ?

Kishoreadi · Answer

The dog owners are arguing that pit bulls are not inherently dangerous, and that the blame lies with bad owners who mistreat and train them to fight. To weaken this argument, we need evidence that suggests the breed itself may be inherently more dangerous, regardless of training or owner behavior.

Option B provides statistical evidence that pit bulls are involved in more attacks causing human injury than any other breed. This undermines the claim that it's primarily the owner's fault, suggesting instead that the breed might pose a higher inherent risk.

Why the others don't weaken the argument:
A supports the idea that pit bulls have a good historical reputation.
C reinforces the image of pit bulls as loving companions.
D could be seen as neutral or slightly supportive of the argument (people exploit positive traits for bad reasons).
E addresses a myth, and dispelling it actually helps the dog owners’ position.
So, B is the strongest choice that weakens the position of the dog owners.

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