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Why are people afraid of Bully breed dogs?

I personally love pitbulls, and Pitbull mixes. They have been the kindest, and most lovable of the 200 + dogs my wife
and I have had come through our rescue over the last 30 years.

I understand if someone was bitten by an untrained dog, any dog can bite. The majority of dogs in America by far, are
bully breeds. They make up 20% of all dogs in America. The AKC has over 200 breeds listed, not to mention all
the mixed breed.

Pit-bulls do not bite as often as most dogs, but the fact that 1 in 5 dogs are the big head types it only makes sense
that most dog bites are from bully breeds. If they were real biters, that number we be much higher.

I have a picture of my father in 1926 when he was 3 sitting next to his family dog
a Staffordshire Bull terrier, which is always confused with a Pit Bull.

Hopefully I can find it.
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Massageman · 70-79, M
We have our second Boston, my parents had a Boston, and my grandparents had three - Mitzie, MItzie 2 and Mitzie 3. People might just have the (totally wrong) impression that brachycephalic (short-nosed/headed) dogs are trouble. The problem more than likely lies with the human OWNER of the particular dog. Pits, bullies, Bosties, frenchies, etc. all make great pets. Loyal to their masters, smart as heck, and a cuddles all in one package. What more could one want? Oh, yeah - a couple MORE
bullies! :- )