This document discusses common myths about bully breeds and provides facts to counter them. It addresses the myths that bully breeds are inherently aggressive, attack more humans than other dogs, have stronger bites or locking jaws, and have brains that grow too large for their skulls. The facts provided are that no breed is inherently vicious, bully breeds are not overrepresented in dog bite statistics, their jaw structure is similar to other dogs, and their brains grow at a normal rate. It concludes by stating bully breeds need adoption and can make loyal pets with proper care.

1. Bully Breeds
Myths and Facts

2. Myth
● Bully breeds are inherently aggressive

3. Truth
● No dog breed is inherently vicious (CDC)
● Dogs with the tendency to attack are
responding to their owners
● Aggression is the result of neglect, or failure
to properly train and socialize the dog
(National Canine Research Council)

4. Myth
● Bully breeds attack more humans than any
other dog

5. Truth
● The CDC estimates that 4.5 million people
are bitten by dogs each year
● Bully breeds are no more common in these
attacks than other breeds

6. Myth
● Bully breeds have a stronger bite than other
dog breeds
● Bully breeds’ jaws have locking capabilities

7. Truth
● Bully breeds show no mechanical difference
in jaw structure (University of Georgia)
● Jaw strength is comparable to other dogs
● No locking capabilities

8. Myth
● Bully breeds’ brains grown continuously, and
their skulls are too small to contain them
● This swelling causes them to become crazed
and attack without warning

9. Truth
● Brains of bully breeds grow at the same rate
as those of any other breed
● Brain swelling usually only occurs as the
result of a head injury

10. Truth
● Bully breeds are in need of adoption
● Unfounded rumors dissuade people from
adopting them
● With proper training and socializing, these
dogs can be loyal, well-behaved dogs, like
any other breed