DOG KILLERS? - AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER Vs AMERICAN BULLY DOG

Hello and welcome to Animal Watch and this week we compare the American XL Bully to the American Pit Bull, two of the most controversial dog breeds in the world that are often mistakenly considered to be the exact same breed, some people think they are dangerous and should be removed from the world, but what are they really like and is everything that people assume to be correct? Stay tuned as today Animal Watch will tell you the truth about the history of these two breeds, where they are banned and why and if they are really dangerous, whether you agree with us is your choice. but we base our programs only on facts, so watch and find out what we consider here to be the real truth.

Last year we filmed both the XL American Bully and the Pocket American Bully. We visit some of the best examples we found in the UK. Upon finding out all about his character's physical appearance and how they behave in our homes, many viewers still comment that the American

bully

is actually just the

pitbull

in disguise and has been renamed to get him through the system since the

pitbull

has been banned. in the UK and some US states now, why have many American

bully

breeders in the US been mistakenly referring to their dogs as pit bulls and it's a pity that they are actually American bullies?

This has confused people who are not familiar with these dogs, leading everyone to believe that the American bully is a pit bull, when this is not the case at all. These two dog breeds couldn't be more different mentally and physically. One is an athletic work machine with momentum that needs to be worked and controlled. The other is a television addict. Happy to exist with a couple of walks a day and lots of naps, so we decided to investigate the pit bull

terrier

why it was banned and what its character is and why people keep insisting that the American bully is the same breed, so let the investigation begin. first round history the pit bull

terrier

until the mid 19th century the now extinct old english terriers and the old english bulldogs were crossed to produce a dog that combines the agility of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog this type of dog that was Bred in the British Isles, it became known as the Bull and Terrier.

These dogs came to the United States in the late 19th century, where they became the direct ancestors of the American Pit Bull Terrier. In the United Kingdom, Bullen Terriers were used in blood sports. Like bull baiting and bear baiting, these blood sports were officially eliminated in 1835, when Britain introduced animal welfare laws, as dog fights were cheaper to organize and much easier to hide from the law. than baits for bulls or bears. Proponents of blood sports resort to pitting their dogs against each other. Instead, dog fighting was used as a blood sport that often involved gambling and a way to continue testing the quality of their livestock for decades.

Afterwards, dog fighting took place clandestinely in small areas of Britain. These dogs came to the United States around 1845 to 1860, where dog fighting practice continued on February 10, 1898. The breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club and named the American Pitbull Terrier in the early 20th century. Pit bulls were used as hunting dogs in the United States for cattle and semi-feral pigs for hunting hogs and driving. livestock and as family companions, but dog fighting remained the primary use of the breed until 1976, when it was banned in all states even though pit bull terriers successfully fulfilled the role of companion dogs, dogs of working, sporting dogs, weight pulling, French sporting top dog, police dogs. and therapy dogs, pit bull terriers, also make up the majority of dogs used for illegal dog fighting in the United States.

Additionally, law enforcement organizations report that these dogs are used for other nefarious purposes, such as protecting illegal narcotics operations against police and as attack dogs which have not helped their ongoing reputations in an effort to counter the fighting reputation of pit bull-type dogs in 1996, the san francisco society for the prevention of cruelty to animals changed the name of pit bull terrier to saint francis terrier in hopes that people would be more likely to adopt them in NY. The Center for Animal Care and Control tried a similar approach in 2004, relabeling its pit bulls as New Yorkers, but abandoned the idea in the face of overwhelming public opposition.

The American XL Bully. The American Bully, as it is now known, began development in the 1980s with the majority of the final aesthetic and behavioral product being completed in the 1990s and therefore its history will be much shorter than that of pit bulls. There is consensus that at least five other breeds were used to achieve the most aggressive physical traits desired, as well as the most The diminutive size of some lines, the American pit bull terrier had maintained a distinctive appearance and temperament for more than a century, but Within that time frame different strains of American Pit Bull Terrier emerged within the breed, each with their respective physical attributes, with one strain in particular developing a specific more robust physique.

That deserved recognition as a completely different breed, the lineage of this American Pitbull breed was then influenced with the introduction of the American Bulldog, English Bulldog, and Old English Bulldog to hone in on the desired physical characteristics and personality traits so that the American bully be indeed. A mix of all of these breeds, the breed was first recognized by its breed club, the American Bully Kennel Club, in 2004. According to this breed club, the initial desire for this breed was to produce a dog with a lower drive. prey and more thug traits. and characteristics than the American Staffordshire Terrier, mass and heavy bones were prioritized to ensure such an appearance and because of this, many of the dogs shown today display the wide front for which they were originally bred.

The development and popularity of the breed is commonly linked to the growth of hip-hop culture, the American bully should not be confused with other tight bulldog breeds and not at all with the pit bull terrier, even though it is descended from it, since It has now been greatly diluted with other bulldog breeds. Second appearance of the American pit. Bull Terrier The American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, intelligent, short-haired, solidly built dog whose early ancestors came from the British Isles compared to the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Pit Bull Terrier is larger by margins of Six to eight inches tall and 25 to 35 pounds in weight, the American Pit Bull Terrier varies in size, with males typically standing between 18 and 21 inches tall and about 35 to 60 pounds in weight, while females typically stand between 18 and 21 inches tall and about 35 to 60 pounds in weight. between 17 and 20 inches in height and 30 to 50 pounds in weight. weight, the American pit bull is described as medium in size and has a short coat and a smooth, well-defined muscle structure and its eyes should be round or almond-shaped and its ears should be small to medium in length, usually half-spine or pink.

The main difference that must be taken into account between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Bully is their agile physique and muscle tone. The pit bull terrier could be described as extremely athletic and also wiry and thin in the abdomen, almost like a greyhound and with an appearance that reflects its extreme physical and athletic abilities, it really looks like a crossfit athlete, while the American bully is more like a weightlifter, the tail is preferred to be slightly thick and tapering to a point, the coat is required to be short, soft and shiny. and stiff to the touch, many colors, color patterns and color combinations are acceptable, except that both American and UK breed clubs do not recognize the merle color, the American Bully XL.

American bullies have muscular, bulky, compact bodies and large, block-shaped heads. They come in four recognized sizes. The standard classic pocket and xl variations an xl type are determined by their adult height with males between 21 and 23 inches and females between 19 and 22 inches, these dogs are generally considered medium sized and the American bully has a short, stiff body . to the touch and shiny coat all colors and patterns are acceptable the head of the American Bully is of medium length wide and deep skull very pronounced cheek muscles marked and high ears ears can be cropped or not eyes all colors except albinism round oval low down on the skull and wide apart the chest is deep and wide the tail is short compared to the whole size low that tapers to a fine point not curled and not docked looks stocky and I mean really stocky chest wide and huge If you were to put him next to the pit bull terrier, the pit bull would look athletic and the bully, a burly giant, a character from the third round, the American pit bull terrier according to the United Kennel Club.

The essential characteristics of the American pit bull terrier are strength, confidence and zest for life. This breed is eager to please and brimming with enthusiasm, they make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children. The breed's natural agility makes it one of the most capable canine climbers, so good fencing is a must for this breed. The pit bull. It is not the best choice for a guard dog, as they are extremely friendly even with strangers. Aggressive behavior towards humans is not characteristic of the breed and is highly undesirable. This breed does very well in performance events due to their high level of intelligence and willingness to work.

Tenacity, boldness and courage make them popular competitors in the sports of weightlifting, agility and obedience, of course, you can also find them living as companions, showering their humans with love and affection. Most people who have owned a pitbull will rave about their love, loyalty, and abundance. of affection, so why are they banned in so many countries and states? Could it be because certain old characteristics have been intentionally highlighted by dog ​​fighting and dog abuse? We know that they have a history in dog fighting and their energy levels will mean that these characteristics can be activated, but here at Animal Watch we are convinced that no dog is a bad dog and the majority of those that have ended up being put down come from a horrendous environment of abuse, poor socialization and forced dog fighting, any dog ​​can end up being a bad dog.

If they are hurt, abused and forced to be this way over and over again, let's face it, if you look at the number of aggressive Chihuahuas and Pomeranians around, they might as well have been considered dangerous decades ago, sadly, this The breed has suffered greatly with a bad reputation due to its history, but breeders and breed clubs are working hard to correct this, ensuring those in shelters are housed efficiently and educating families and those who want one. on how to properly socialize and exercise these dogs so that their high energy can be suppressed into something more proactive and sports-oriented that doesn't include dog fighting.

I have met several pit bull terriers while visiting the US and they have all been happy to accept and never be suspicious of new people in the house, sadly like the poor hunted wolf these dogs are fighting hard against a tarnished reputation that really doesn't. The xl bully is no more now one thing the pit bull has that has been nullified by

american

bully breeders is their high drive energy and prey drive. The desire in creating this breed was to make this dog really easy to keep in the house without needing to absolutely tire it out so you can trust it with family members, like some of the other hardworking bully breeds, they need to be American bullies. .

Bullies often get too hot and don't need large amounts of exercise, but they also aren't content to sit all the time. One day a daily walk may be necessary along with play time and mental stimulation. Like many dogs, they can become bored and destructive if they don't have much to do, which could lead to chewing and barking. They can also be a little stubborn in training, but this is not a disaster. The people loving dog needs a lot of time with an owner or owners and destructive behavior can rear its ugly head when this poor dog is lonely if you just look at the bulldog breeds added to this new breed of American bulldog, English bulldog and the old english bulldog We will see that they all have a reputation for being tough looking but lovable lumps, and this is basically what our American Bully is a large, lovable lump that has been described as a large lap dog from which so much attempt has been made to breed canine aggression. like the human. the American bully and is discouraged in the standards ofbreed and when we filmed the American bullies on animal surveillance, they were very tolerant and friendly towards strangers and showered me with kisses and attention, after which they quickly got tired and lay down on a sofa.

They practically sit on one and wouldn't care, they absolutely adore children and babies and are super relaxed and affectionate with them. The notable difference between this new breed and the pit bull really is work energy and this has almost disappeared even if he wanted to. Be super energetic, the comforts of home always win him over, a totally adorable bundle in every way. Round four, where they are banned and why the American pit bull, both owning and breeding pit bulls were banned in the UK by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. In 1991, the UK government decided to ban pit bulls in response. to a series of incidents involving attacks by this particular breed of dog on humans.

There were 15 fatal dog attacks in England and Wales alone between 1981 and 1991, leading to their expulsion from the UK. There is no concrete scientific evidence on the islands that these dogs are more aggressive or dangerous than any other breed, but because they have been favored as pets by criminals, many of whom train them as attack dogs, these were at one time encouraged Dogs show characteristics under pressure that should generally not be exhibited. There are also laws that limit ownership or completely ban pit bull terriers in countries such as New Zealand, Belgium, France, Denmark, Poland, Finland, and Norway.

Pitbull terriers are legal in the United States, but there are 10 states where you and your pitbull are most likely to get turned away and these are Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Arkansas, Michigan, Louisiana and Kentucky, in Canada, Pitbulls are banned in many towns and cities, unfortunately thousands are slaughtered each year if they are found to exist in a place where they are prohibited or if they are possessed by animal guardians; However, pit bull rescue and welfare groups are working hard to rehome them in states where they are legal into good, kind homes where people understand the needs of these extremely loving and often abused dogs. to earn its reputation, but also because there has been nothing out of the ordinary with this breed attacking any other large working breed in the UK in 2017, one dog owner admitted to keeping animals dangerously out of control after that four of his American thugs burst through a fence and attacked a two-year-old girl with her aunt Andrew McGowan, 35, pleaded guilty at Liverpool Magistrates' Court to being responsible for dogs weighing up to 11 kilos and left the girl with life changing injuries, however the complaints were that her dogs were dangerously out of control and my personal opinion is that this is an example of bad ownership where the dogs were not controlled, trained or socialized and sadly again dogs suffer and are put down for it, it is absolutely horrible that a child suffered terribly but this is an example of how an entire breed cannot be blacklisted simply because of a few rogue incidents.

If you look at the UK's fatal tax on dogs, you'll find Staffordshire bull terriers, German shepherds, Rottweilers, bull mastiffs and even a cat. russell, but remember that size has a lot to do with it and if certain agile toy dogs were that big, they would be mauling people too, chances are a woman would even be mauled to death by the pack of dogs their neighbor in 2017, but reports show them as being infested with fleas and covered in ticks and living predominantly in the woods, again showing a classic example of neglect and abuse, what seems to emerge is that most breeds could attack , but it depends on the mental disposition of each dog, its training socialization and how it has been done. has been treated so that if abused, neglected, or encouraged to bite, the odds will increase in the fifth round of dog-to-dog aggression the pit bull terrier because most pit bulls exhibit some level of dog-to-dog aggression and because of Because of its powerful physique and history, pit bull associations in the United States require an owner who will carefully socialize and obedience train the dog to override these impulses.

It is also important not to breed in fighting lines and try to be new with any dog ​​from these gene pools. Socialization and good training may be the only way to ensure. that your dog's natural inclination toward same-sex aggression can be overridden. Additionally, neutering and spaying will eliminate sexual aggression and help dogs be less competitive. If your dog cannot be trusted, then you, the owner, should muzzle him in public to protect other people's dogs. and not let it get out of control at home, you'd better have a securely fenced garden. The bully xl. The American bully is not inherently aggressive.

It all depends on genetics, breeding and training which apply to almost any breed of dog. They have deliberately had some excitable aggression. and prey drive nullified by decades of breeding; However, there will always be dogs that are bred specifically for aggression and made to alter the natural traits of being loyal and gentle, this can be said for any other breed of dog in animal watching, many breeds. I have filmed them being same-sex aggressive and it seems to be a general trait in dogs. To understand this better, let's look at a pack of wolves. Wolves only live with their pack and attack and kill competing wolf packs.

Only a pair can reproduce. and this is firmly held by the alpha couple: we humans force our dogs to be friends with strange dogs, even wild dog packs don't like new strange strays, so we expect our dogs to be friendly and sociable, naturally, only comes from constant training and socialization. Even then, many dogs do not get along well with the same sex and have to be housed in a single dog home, so the American Pit Bull and Bully XL cannot be considered worse than any other breed, it is just that the Pit Bull is unlucky. . History and prey drive led him down the path of dog fighting, which is now being changed and also by unscrupulous breeders who try to abuse the dogs to create aggressive traits.

Conclusion, so today we simply wanted to let our viewers know some real and true facts about these two persecuted races. and I realized that, first of all, the American bully is not a pitbull in disguise, but a breed descended from them, but with many other breeds added to override any drive or work energy. Face it guys, these breeds don't even look alike, the confusion is simply xl

american

bully breeders in the US referring to their huge american bullies as pities or pit bulls when in reality they are just huge american bullies. We also wanted you to think about why both breeds are feared, their history and tough appearance may scare you, but also the fact that both have been victims of breeders and owners who have created aggression from abusive situations.

If anything, we should feel sorry for these dogs and the way the media has affected them and the people who abuse them to bring them Discover a dark side that, as we know, all dogs have, even the cutest looking ones. We all know that those who live in loving homes from responsible breeders are the sweetest, most affectionate, child-loving dogs who just want to be loved and left alone, maybe the next time you see them. One of those poor faces staring at you from a dog boarding center, remember that if he's there, he's safe to have in your home and maybe you'll go get an adoption form and give him a break, unlike the thousands who They died before him and that they died unnecessarily on death row.

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