Of the four sizes of American Bully—standard, pocket, classic, and XL—the XL is the largest.
The American bully XL can weigh more than nine stone (60 kg), making him powerful enough to topple an adult.
American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers were allegedly mixed in the US in the late 1980s, giving rise to American Bullies.
To produce a canine that is even more powerful, they have been bred with other breeds.
The United Kennel Club in the US claims that, “despite its powerful appearance,” an American Bully “makes an excellent family dog” and has a “gentle and friendly” temperament.
Although it is noted that “aggressive behaviour towards humans is uncharacteristic,” it also state that “some level of dog aggression is characteristic of this breed.”
What types of injuries can result from dog bites?
Numerous ailments, ranging in severity from mild to severe, can be brought on by dog bites.
Some possible injuries are listed below:
- Punctures and lacerations: The dog’s teeth may cause these injuries the most frequently, puncturing or tearing the skin.
- Bruises and abrasions: A dog’s teeth or claws may cause bruises, scrapes, or tiny cuts.
Dog bites can bring germs into the wound, which, if left untreated, could result in illnesses like cellulitis or more serious diseases like sepsis.
- deformity and persistent scarring: Dog bites can result in lasting scarring or deformity, particularly if they are deep or strike exposed parts like the face.
- Psychological trauma: in addition to any physical wounds, victims of dog bites may also suffer from severe psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and dog phobia.
- Fatal injuries: In severe situations, dog attacks can leave victims with fatal wounds, especially if important organs like the head or neck are gravely injured.
- Rabies: On occasion, if a dog is infected with the rabies virus, it may bite people and spread the deadly disease.
in cases involving dog bite injuries, expert witnesses
Personal injury cases involving dog bites may call for the testimony of one or more experts. These experts may include veterinarians, plastic surgeons, doctors of accident and emergency medicine, paramedics, ENT surgeons, doctors of orthopaedics, doctors of oral and maxillofacial surgery, doctors of psychiatry, and experts in psychology and psychiatry.
