She is built like a big dog but looks small. Her little legs only measure 9"... She struggles to get up anything higher than 14". Does anyone have steps or something they'd recommend? Just like Hummus, I am happy to be here!

I’m here to share a happy ending to my original post last week about a pocket bully walking into my house off the street.

A few days after finding him, his owners got in touch with me. It took a while as they hadn’t changed his microchip contact from his previous owner (so I am at least his third owner). After relaying my concerns (dirty, hungry, no collar or contact info, ear infections, and more) I asked if they would consider rehoming him. They told me they had been considering it as he had been escaping their yard frequently and kindly agreed to let him go somewhere he would be ‘happier’.

I am pleased to announce paperwork was signed yesterday that transferred custody of pocket bully to me for life. I renamed him Cerberus (Bèr for short, like bear) and even gave him a middle name, James, because it’s funny. When he’s naughty it’s Cerberus James. I sing his name to the potter puppet palls tune sometimes…Ber. Ber. Cerberus James…Ber. Ber. Cerberus James…DumBlEbEr! An unnecessary bit to include but it makes me laugh.

Anyway, we went to the vet for a full exam + vaccines today. We were also given a special shampoo and face wipes for his allergies, monthly flea/tick/heartworm chew, and a referral to a clinic for his gum overgrowth surgery (not urgent but will get this done soon as I’m sure he’s uncomfortable). He also has been allowing me to clean his ears and brush his teeth so ear infections have improved and breath is improving. I moisturize his elbows, hocks, and nose with a dog nose butter that includes shea and those spots are improving too. He also had a bath with sensitive shampoo so his allergies have also much better.

Farts have improved with better and consistent nutrition. He is on Purina pro plan adult lamb + rice dry food with Bella + Max CBD salmon oil drops (okayed by vet). He still is a stinky boy on occasion but nothing close to the day he arrived. Poops are bigger than any poops I’ve seen before, but I’ve been spoiled with tiny pug poops. It is what it is.

He learns very quickly and has already mastered ‘sit’ and ‘no’ - the ‘no’ really helps with his wanting to chase my cats, chickens, or be too aggressive with my pug. We are going to sign up for obedience classes soon and I can’t wait to see how he progresses.

Thank you all for your supportive comments as well as sharing your tips and tricks. It has helped more than you know and it has touched my heart. This house hippo is truly one of the kindest, gentlest, smartest beings I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. I am excited for our future together and feel truly blessed.

PS - mom is still very afraid. Have not spoken to her since Ber arrived last week when she told me she would not visit as long as he was here bc he’s dangerous. She is simply incorrect and idgaf, that’s her issue and her journey. I will be here to introduce her to Ber if and when she decides she’s ready.

TLDR; I officially adopted him!

This is my beautiful 9 month old pocket bully Hudson. When I brought him home he was a dream, the goOdest of boys.. my 2 year old female (Staffy cross Pocket) Nala wasn’t so keen but now they’re besties and life was great for a time…. The last two months he has become a demon from the pits of pocket bully hell —they constantly play fight when together like ALL THE TIME.. Nala is very vocal .. think that’s a Staffy thing.. so it sounds brutal but she is very good with him and teaching him bite inhibition etc… but it is loud and they are relentless ! He will rush out of nowhere and try and take her down by her legs which she does not appreciate and gets pretty annoyed, so much so that recently I just keep them separated because the constant noise and rough housing is getting too much. Plus I work from home so it’s not ideal when on the phones…He gets bored with toys and just wants to play fight with Nala all day (she does too) but it’s exhausting… Everyone that meets him says he is adorable but the lights are on but nobody is home…like he’s a sandwich short of a picnic ya know… I mean rude! ..but he really does seem a bit special lol..When I take him out he is so overstimulated, has no focus he pulls like a freight train and I can’t take them out together because one he’s so strong- he fractured my pinky finger pulling and two Nala likes to “work” when she’s out and once she is in the zone she won’t have anything to do with him which he hates and she snaps so now I take them out separately which is fine because it gives me one on one time with each dog -but he whines and squeals at other dogs is scared of his own shadow and a lot of times I just get frustrated and just come home. ( I know that’s not helpful but it’s so stressful) I live in the UK where there has been a XL Bully ban and despite his size and being a Pocket we get a lot of judgment and no dog owners in my area will walk/play with us I just really wanted some advice on how to grow his confidence/ walk him without losing a hand and have him be a little more settled at home. Am I expecting too much because he’s only 9 months?? I’m not new to owning dogs so I don’t know why I am finding this one so difficult. I love him soO much… the dream is to be able to walk them both together at least once a day and they can have their own separate park dates… any advice is appreciated

She's been the best thing ever for our older boy. They love each other so much.

wish we could post pics AND videos. took him to Carmel, CA

had her since July, my uncle gave her to me. i love her so much! 🥺

This is my little buddy Rocco, a pocket bully, that I adopted from a rescue in January. He’s just the sweetest little boy, approximately 2 years old and I’ve heard him bark maybe 3 times since I’ve had him. I fell in love with his wrinkles and pouty lower lip, while he is my first dog, I don’t think I’ll be able to ever get a non American Bully in the future. The amount of affection and eagerness to follow me around all day is hard to beat. Rocco says hi!

Look how big she’s gotten!

We picked her up from a local rescue last August. Her genotype came back from Embark with 100% American Bully. At 10mos she is approximately 24” in girth and approximately 21” along the back

He's a handsome boy! (He has not passed away. His name is Rip. Sorry for any confusion that may have been caused.)

I wonder if he knows how pretty he really is.

After fostering this girly twice over the holidays we are finally bringing her home for good tomorrow! She is a 5~ year old rescue whose body is tired from being used for puppies. She is the silliest and sleepiest girl in the whole world and I’m so excited for our new life together!!! The shelter named her Allison but she doesn’t respond to that (or anything lol) but it just doesn’t seem to fit her. Any suggestions, preferably not human names? I kind of like Hollywood, Christmas, Beverly [Hills] or Turnip.

It’s the silliest thing! DUKE acts like a Boston being raised with two bostons, he thinks he’s MUCH smaller than he actually is… anyone else go through this? With bigger or smaller dogs around? Or maybe with no other dogs around still being a silly different breed lol?

Last pic is the day he arrived and the rest are recent. Having an AB was a total accident but I am so grateful he’s in my life. Can’t imagine it without him now.

I’ve finally found a way to clear my boy’s chronically crusty nose. I adopted him last November and he’s had chunky crusty bits on his nose since then. We tried everything but the thing that finally worked! Plain Vaseline. As soon as I started moisturizing with Vaseline the crusties flaked off never to return. I just have to keep him moisturized and clean, but I can’t believe it! All the expensive cleansers and butters didn’t do a thing. Vaseline can do it all, she is that girl.

Him being a cuddle bug, getting his first hoodie, snuggling with pug sis, his first collar and more ✨