The website http://www.banpitbulls.org states, “Pit bulls represent only 4.5% of dogs in America, but killed 64.4% of Americans who died as a result of a dog bite injury between 2005-2015.” Having a pet, and knowing that their dog breed has killed many people is extremely risky. Some people might say that it is not the dog’s fault that it harmed another, it’s just the way that they were trained. This might be true, but it is also in the pit bull’s DNA to be aggressive. A website called http://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-policy-and-position-statements/position-statement-pit-bulls explains, “Today’s pit bull is a descendant of the original English bull-baiting dog—a dog that was bred to bite and hold bulls, bears and other large animals around the face and head.” These animals were literally created to do harm to others. In conclusion, there are many reasons why pit bulls should be banned as pets. One of these reasons is because they can seriously hurt you if they bite you. An Ohio newspaper article states, “Pit bulls are the choice for drug dealers and other bad folks for a reason.” That is why pit bulls should be banned as