The phrase
"bully breed" refers to certain types of dog breeds that are strong and muscular. They are often seen as being powerful and tough, but can also be very friendly and gentle when properly trained and cared for.
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I am fond
of bully breeds because I was initially attracted to their looks and movement.
We primarily rescue
bully breed dogs who have been deemed «aggressive» due to past abuse or neglect.
We do not have a program especially designated
for bully breeds as we are already a low - cost clinic.
As we have already mentioned, of all of the dogs in animal shelters currently around 40 percent are classified
as bully breeds, and 20 percent are classified as pit bulls.
Like most breeds, the dominant behavior has been bred out of pit bulls and
other bully breeds.
In addition to all the above, a responsible
bully breed owner must understand that his actions can impact the ability of others to own pit bull - type dogs.
She also ignores other dog attacks, to make it seem
like bully breeds are the top attackers.
Unlike
many bully breed dogs, she's extremely laid back and doesn't need much exercise.
This is not just for our clients, this is for everyone that
loves bully breeds, wants to have fun, and wants to support some local rescues!
In addition to these statistics and facts, in our hearts we are extremely passionate
about bully breed dogs.
Think we're offering reduced adoption fees for
bully breeds because we're tired of having them around?
It is sad that
bully breeds such as Pit bulls and Bull dogs have such a bad reputation.
We have been involved with
various bully breeds by either showing, judging, training or breeding since 1987.
People who have
bully breeds need to be responsible and educated — as does any dog owner.
The dog area uses smaller stacked cages, and most dogs taken in by the group are
large bully breeds.
Over time, these dogs became a more diverse group and included many of the types of
bully breeds listed above.
With such a bias against pit bulls and
select bully breeds in general, how is the pit bull affected?
We don't just talk from experience in working with them in the veterinary hospital, but I and many of our staff members are
also bully breed owners.
Owners of this
little bully breed, should have a strong will and an endless supply of patience.
They are not a rescue, though some of their members are foster families
for bully breeds.
Inside those crates are large dogs, mostly pit bulls and
other bully breeds, all jam packed into small spaces.
Each year more than a half a million
bully breed dogs are euthanized in shelters.
Owners must be well educated
about bully breeds, because they will likely face comments from friends, families, and neighbors.
However, 40 percent of dogs in animal shelters are characterized
as bully breeds, and 20 percent of those are called pit bulls.
American bullies do come from pit bulls, but they have had other types of
bully breeds mixed in so that they are no longer considered pit bulls, but have their own breed standards.
Many people especially with the economy the way it is can not afford the extra liability insurance, and many companies as it is will not issue that sort of insurance to those who
own bully breeds.
Registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit rescue group that focuses
on bully breeds including American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs, Old English Bulldogs, American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Mastiffs and Pit Bulls.
However, it is important to note that several of the dogs lumped into this category are
not bully breeds at all.
If bully breeds and mixes can serve in our schools, nursing homes, and hospitals as therapy and service dogs, then they certainly have a place in our communities.