481 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 OP 8 Jan \ parent \ on: Are Mutts Healthier Than Purebreds? Dogs_And_Cats
I'm a huge fan of American Bulldogs. Best dog I ever owned. This "breed" has different types, but the model was the old "Southern White" working dogs of the American south. No one's quite sure of the breeding stock for the different types, but they were mostly bred for stamina, strength, health, and guarding ability. Of course, some breeders went down the looks rabbit hole, and their dogs paid the price health wise.
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645 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 8 Jan
I have an affinity for Staffordshire Terriers, for very similar reasons. Sadly, many are still bred for fighting, because of their jaw strength. They tend to be very good around kids though. Some tests score them as second to Golden Retrievers in how tolerant they are to kids poking, tugging, and just generally pestering them.
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481 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 8 Jan
Very similar dogs. I have a Staffy Bull Terrier now. Wonderful animal
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