Working with these dogs people realized they were useful for a wide variety of things and not just fighting. Terriers themselves were used for both hunting & blood sports - the rat terrier for example was used commonly in a sport called rat-baiting. Through this the dogs gained a reputation for being trustworthy around humans.įor the sport of fighting - the slower bulldogs were crossed with the more agile terriers to create a faster super athlete. However - while these dogs were being fought with each other they were selectively bred and trained to be very human friendly so that the human fighters/gamblers could handle their dogs. The human fighters and remaining fans went underground and began to train/fight their dogs against each other. And now we have the roots of the modern day "bulldog" and the new term the "pit bull".Īs humans began to see the cruelty in bull-baiting and bear fighting they began to enact laws that banned such behavior - baiting was made illegal by the British parliament in 1835. Well as I'm sure you can guess.this practical use of dogs eventually evolved into bull-baiting, and bear fighting which quickly became a form of entertainment in Europe. These dogs were highly prized for their stubborn nature and ability to handle these dangerous bulls. These dogs were how humans were able to handle an agitated bull. Ever wonder about the rings in a bull's nose? These dogs were trained to latch onto, "bite" the ring and hold on until the bull was subdued or until the human could remove the cows from the field. These early Mastiff-type dogs were used by butchers and came to be called "bullenbeissers," which translates to "bull biter". The theory goes that this dog made his way into Britain where he became known as, and evolved into the modern day mastiff and other bully breeds. The generally accepted history of these dogs starts with the Molosser, this now extinct dog was a soldiers' dog used for fighting, hunting, and war. History of the American Pit Bull Terrier & Bully Breeds. Molossers were big dogs with large bones and muscles, pendant ears and short muzzles." ( Source: Animal Planet) Bully breeds all come from the same root stock called Molosser, which is a breed that originated in ancient Greece. However, the term actually has nothing to do with the dogs' temperament or behavior, and everything to do with their origin and history. "The term "bully" can invoke a sense of terror and intimidation, so it's no wonder many people believe that these dogs pose a danger to society. If you have a rescue inquiry please email Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate volunteer."Bully Breed" Is Not The Same Type of "Bully" As a Children's Playground Bully, "Bully Breed" Does not mean "Mean Dog". The rescue volunteers work hand in hand with shelters & humane societies to save dogs with severe kennel stress, medical conditions and those that have run out of time. If you have found a dog, please take the dog to your local shelter and file a "found" report. If you need to re-home your dog please read here. This rescue ONLY accepts dogs from shelters that are kennel stressed or have run out of time. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS RESCUE REQUESTING THE RESCUE ACCEPT YOUR DOG, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR YOUR DOG, OR BOARDING OR TRAINING FOR YOUR DOG. The rescue wishes you the very best at locating a safe, loving and secure home for your dog. Please refer to tips on re-homing your dog.
THE RESCUE ONLY WORKS WITH SHELTERS AND ONLY ACCEPTS DOGS FROM SHELTERS.īoise Bully Breed Rescue and its extension programs Boxer Rescue of Boise and Boise Black Dog Rescue accept Bully Type Breed dogs, as well as black dogs of any breed, FROM SHELTERS ONLY. owner surrender & strays: THE RESCUE DOES NOT ACCEPT OWNER SURRENDERS OR STRAYS. We do what we do for the amazing dogs that are over bred, neglected, under appreciated, ignored, abused and discarded. *A very difficult time coping with the shelter environment We encourage BULLY BREED owners and lovers to unite to present a positive image of the breed and to clarify the controversy of negative press and stereotyping. We strive to place the best representatives of the breed into foster and adoptive homes that are capable of providing adequate care and training. We are a group of volunteers devoted to re-homing unwanted bully breed dogs from shelters. All tax deductible donations assist with medical, the Animal Care Facility and training for the rescue dogs. is a volunteer only organization: We rely solely on donations, volunteers, foster homes and community efforts to help the abandoned and neglected dogs that have run out of time in shelters.