A DOG expert has revealed the No. 1 breed pet owners should avoid as they are capable of killing other pups.
The canine behaviorist, who goes @AmericanStandardK9 on YouTube, explained there are three major reasons why you should not adopt an XL American Bully.
In his video, the dog expert stood alongside an XL American Bully as he pointed out all the reasons why the breed is not suitable for most people.
XL refers to the dog's size category, of which there are four: pocket, standard, classic, and XL.
"They are too big and too powerful for most people to handle," he began.
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A dog of such a massive stature can become especially problematic for families with young children.
"That means if you got a five- or six-year-old kid, and they want to take out the family pet for a walk, it's not going to happen with this dog," he noted.
Not to mention, the breed can be easily distracted.
"They are going to drag you or your kids down the street chasing after a squirrel," he joked.
The dog trainer also pointed out that there are places where the XL American Bully is not allowed to live.
"And a lot of rental communities and HOAs will not allow you to have a dog like this," he added. "They're going to be on the banned list."
For people who are renting or considering moving, adding an XL Bully could make it more difficult to secure housing.
"So, it's going to make it a little difficult when you try to find a place to live," he concluded.
The expert emphasized that the final reason the XL American Bully isn't cut out for family life is that they can be ruthless killers.
"These dogs are not only capable of killing other dogs and humans, but they have done it, they do, do it."
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He urged people to consider the proof and look at cases where the dogs have viciously attacked humans.
"You see the news reports coming in. They are so strong that if they were to turn on you, you're going to have a hell of a time getting them off of you," he finished.
In the comments section, some people offered their own input on the trainer's warning.
"Mad respect to this man standing next to that monster," one viewer commented.
One XL American Bully owner admitted that it hasn't been easy to live with the breed, but they can't bare to part with them either.
"The reason why I'm homeless lol," they admitted. "I love my bullies and will not give them up."
Another person added that there is a fourth reason the breed should be avoided.
"Very few dog owners do any amount of real training with their dog and if they do they don't keep it up..." they noted.
While the XL American Bully has certainly earned a negative reputation, experts have also outlined other breeds for amateur pet owners to avoid.
