Puppy Gal's Opinion Of

Bullies With Young Children And Small Pets

"I do not place my Bully pups in homes with young children or small pets."

I often get hate mail and telephone calls either crying, cussing or threatening to sue me for discrimination when I write the above words, or any kind of words, to a person with a small child or pet, who has filled out an application to become the parent of one of my "babies".

However I always seem to be willing to take the time to try to explain further and this is what I tell them:

Bully puppies are like chunks of lead and they are ACTIVE, just like any other puppy. They don't become laidback until they are older, each Bully is different but probably around the age of 2. In my opinion if a puppy is laidback it could be an indicator of a health issue and I would advise anyone who had one to take it to the vet for a complete physical. They are just like children they play hard and then sleep hard.

So you have this active chunk of lead who's favorite thing is to run straight at you then throw on the brakes at the last minute, but many times the brakes fail because he hasn't gotten the process down pat .... splat goes whatever it runs into. They will quickly do a jumpy, bounce, paw on you recovery which is powerful!! I never want one of mine to accidentally harm a child or a small pet. The mear rake of a 4 month old Bully's paw in play could kill a teacup or slightly larger dog. They have no idea how powerful they are!!!

In addition, I feel young children make puppies hyper and the puppies make young children hyper. Bully pups react to the high pitch of a child's voice and when they react the child either giggles, squeals or cries more, causing an equal response from the Bully. If you laugh at what a Bully has done they will do it over and over again, just as long as you'll keep laughing!!!

Never would I want you to think that one of my "babies" would intentionally harm a child or small pet, because they LOVE them, but it is inevitable that it would accidently happen if the two are put together.





Information presented here is strictly my opinion based upon research and/or 50 years experience at rescuing animals of all sorts. Consult your vet and perhaps even get a second opinion from another vet about all you read on my website.