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**Marat** · 08-16-2009, 10:44 PM

To answer the OP's last question:

I have worked in veterinary medicine for 17 years now and have owned Bullbreeds (AmStaffs, mixes out of rescue and APBT's) for 11. Out of all breeds I get to deal with in my job, the most patient and forgiving have been the Bullbreeds.

Before I finally decided that I "had" to have one myself, I met a few that were seriously hurt and wouldn't blink an eye while you tried to help them. Can't say the same for most other breeds.

Other than that, they fall into the "easy to care for" category for me: no major health problems ( like: Great Danes don't live long and bloat, Boxers will invariably get cancer.. or develop seizures.. or die from heart disease, Dobes WILL die of heart disease, Dachsies will have back problems etc, etc), short hair and the ability to breath without me having to wear ear-muffs to drown out the gurgling sound they make.

Next, I like their slightly more independent streak.. a Border Collie, that hangs on my heel every single moment of the day, asking for a job... too intense for me.

Next, I like a versatile dog, one that can do it all and doesn't really have to sweat beans to do it. Jack of all trades kind of dog. The APBT fits the bill for me. I do weightpull, agility and obedience with my dogs and have OK success in all three. And there are lots of people doing other sports with their APBT successfully. You will probably see this breed in more (differing) sports collectively, than any other breed. Feel free to name other breeds used in such a variety of sports... successfully.

I like to be secure in the knowledge that my dogs won't eat a person. I know, that this isn't exactly what Joe Public thinks of the breed, but fact is: this breed was one of the only ones in part selectively bred to NOT bite a person. Takes knowing the breed history past the hype to realize that.

In the end.. for me, dealing with dog aggression (in varying forms) is a small price to pay in exchange for all the stuff I get in return. And just a side-note.. dog aggression isn't only an issue in my breed of choice. Almost all terrier owners have to deal with it.. most guard dogs are snipy towards each other. So, why would I exchange my dogs for something docile that can't do agility (well), can't step over its own shadow to participate in weightpulls, needs me to be around 24/7, dies of a variety of congenital problems or keeps me awake at night because it snores so loud.

08-16-2009, 10:44 PM	#13
Marat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	To answer the OP's last question: I have worked in veterinary medicine for 17 years now and have owned Bullbreeds (AmStaffs, mixes out of rescue and APBT's) for 11. Out of all breeds I get to deal with in my job, the most patient and forgiving have been the Bullbreeds. Before I finally decided that I "had" to have one myself, I met a few that were seriously hurt and wouldn't blink an eye while you tried to help them. Can't say the same for most other breeds. Other than that, they fall into the "easy to care for" category for me: no major health problems ( like: Great Danes don't live long and bloat, Boxers will invariably get cancer.. or develop seizures.. or die from heart disease, Dobes WILL die of heart disease, Dachsies will have back problems etc, etc), short hair and the ability to breath without me having to wear ear-muffs to drown out the gurgling sound they make. Next, I like their slightly more independent streak.. a Border Collie, that hangs on my heel every single moment of the day, asking for a job... too intense for me. Next, I like a versatile dog, one that can do it all and doesn't really have to sweat beans to do it. Jack of all trades kind of dog. The APBT fits the bill for me. I do weightpull, agility and obedience with my dogs and have OK success in all three. And there are lots of people doing other sports with their APBT successfully. You will probably see this breed in more (differing) sports collectively, than any other breed. Feel free to name other breeds used in such a variety of sports... successfully. I like to be secure in the knowledge that my dogs won't eat a person. I know, that this isn't exactly what Joe Public thinks of the breed, but fact is: this breed was one of the only ones in part selectively bred to NOT bite a person. Takes knowing the breed history past the hype to realize that. In the end.. for me, dealing with dog aggression (in varying forms) is a small price to pay in exchange for all the stuff I get in return. And just a side-note.. dog aggression isn't only an issue in my breed of choice. Almost all terrier owners have to deal with it.. most guard dogs are snipy towards each other. So, why would I exchange my dogs for something docile that can't do agility (well), can't step over its own shadow to participate in weightpulls, needs me to be around 24/7, dies of a variety of congenital problems or keeps me awake at night because it snores so loud.
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