The Daily BuzzMeet 'The Hulk,' a 173-pound pit bull
This is one big puppy.
A 17-month-old, 173-pound pit bull is making headlines today for being just that: A 17-month-old 173-pound pit bull.
A video of the dog was uploaded to YouTube by canine breeders Dark Dynasty K9s, who specialize in large pit bulls.
They hope the viral success of the video will soften people’s views of the oft-misunderstood breed.
“They wanna use hulk all over the UK to promote positive message for the pit bull in all the largest newspapers!” Dark Dynasty K9s wrote on Facebook. “Anyone knows the U.K. has a very backwards look at these dogs so changing things like THIS is what it’s all about! Can’t express the joy this brings me! They wanted to use this video which couldn’t explain it all better! “
The dog, nicknamed “The Hulk,” is being called the world’s biggest pit bull.
See more of The Hulk in action below.
In 2012, another large pit bull found fame online. Two-year-old Tank weighed in at an impressive 157 pounds.
When it comes to pit bulls, the United Kennel Club currently only recognizes the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier, and considers the ideal maximum weight for a male pit bull to be about 60 pounds.
The Hulk is an American Bully, a more muscular breed of dog related to the pit bull.
There are no currently Guinness World Records for largest pit bull or American bully.
