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To think this dog is a XL Bully? (Pic attached)

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 03:26

Went shopping today & saw this muzzled dog opposite. Gave me a shock as I v rarely see muzzled dogs in my area & never ones that resemble XL Bullies. I know the pic is blurred,

To think this dog is a XL Bully? (Pic attached)
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MissDoubleU · 02/03/2025 00:45

These XL bully’s are getting out of hand now. Spotted this huge one and it’s not on a leash either!

To think this dog is a XL Bully? (Pic attached)
Normallynumb · 02/03/2025 00:07

The pic is even worse than blurry ones where people claim to have seen the Loch Ness monster
Why bother posting?
If you wanted to post an interesting topic you would have included a decent photo

MissDoubleU · 01/03/2025 23:51

McSpoot · 01/03/2025 23:33

Yes the photo is really that bad. And the fact that you’re asking makes it clear that your previous posts about it being a joke are embarrassed backtracking.

Agree 😂 Absolutely everyone came on in droves to rip the utter piss so OP gives it “No no, I didn’t even really mean it, I got you! Haha, tricked you all…” then adds “but yes, I did see the dog and think it was an XL bully and was genuinely concerned. Plus I didn’t think the photo was even all that bad”

Oh, honey…

McSpoot · 01/03/2025 23:33

Yes the photo is really that bad. And the fact that you’re asking makes it clear that your previous posts about it being a joke are embarrassed backtracking.

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 23:31

Is the photo really so bad though? You can see the thin curved tail, the body...The head resembled a bull-type breed. Here's a DEFRA diagram to compare. I actually think it may have been a XL.
Anyhow, next time I'll do a better photo! Atm it looks like Fido is on the cover of a thriller about drugs, hence the possible smoking pp pointed out. 😂

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66775985

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BatchCookBabe · 01/03/2025 20:38

AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 15:30

Oh come on...you guys don't want to admit that you were the ones fooled! This thread I perfect tho...it should be in Classics.

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LOL, no this thread shouldn't be in Classics! 😂 No reason on earth for it to be! I agree with the person you quoted, you are embarrassed at the way the thread has gone, and you're backtracking - and pretending you meant for it to go this way. LOL!!! 😆

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 18:10

I love spotting dog breeds but don't really know about bulldog types. I can see now it was probs a staffie .

Learnt some interesting things from this thread : I hadn't realised Owners might muzzle to stop unwanted eating. I'd never considered a muzzle policy on public transport I think that's a good idea.

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Lassango · 01/03/2025 18:07

Ansel Adams is turning in his grave.

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 17:47

I posted partly as a joke as the pic was bad, but I do genuinely have concerns that the dog was a XL.. It's not pearl clutching over a muzzled dog. The dog was well built, w a XL- like tail & face. Thinking it over I agree w pps a XL would've been more muscular. But come on, there have been so many horrible threads on here about the monsters these dogs become , through no fault of their own, if turned. And I'm nervous even of friendly dogs, I don't think it's odd that I don't relish the arrival of possible XL Bullies when my neighbourhood had previously been spared. I agree it was probs a false alarm w this one. And yes, if it's a XL good the owner is muzzling it.

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 17:43

Some were fooled, saying they didn't know how I could survive in life. 😂 Cucy & Snakes, eg. But yes, I think most posters sussed it was a bit mischievous.

Seriously tho, I knew the photo was bad. I took it as the lady paused for a moment, I was quick as in a moment Fido would've been gone.

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 17:33

RockyRogue1001 · 01/03/2025 16:32

So are you saying you were trolling?

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Well it's certainly cheered plenty of people up!

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Coconutter24 · 01/03/2025 16:59

InterIgnis · 01/03/2025 04:19

It’s also not clear as to whether it’s taxidermied and/or smoking a blunt.

Well this pic looks like a rat peaking through some blinds 🙈😂

RockyRogue1001 · 01/03/2025 16:32

AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 15:30

Oh come on...you guys don't want to admit that you were the ones fooled! This thread I perfect tho...it should be in Classics.

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So are you saying you were trolling?

QuestionableMouse · 01/03/2025 16:18

I think it's a cryptid like Bigfoot... The pics of them are aways blurry too.

MrsSkylerWhite · 01/03/2025 16:16

Posted too soon. Should have read:

Aren’t they usually sandy or brindle?

MrsSkylerWhite · 01/03/2025 16:16

Are t they usually want or brindle? Could be anything from that photo.

Butchyrestingface · 01/03/2025 16:13

Dear Lord, I haven't seen blur like that since Glasto 2009. 😂

It could be a highland cow for all you can see in that photo.

HelenWheels · 01/03/2025 15:54

but why does it matter if it had a muzzle?

FuckedOverByBuilder · 01/03/2025 15:52

Oh come on...you guys don't want to admit that you were the ones fooled! This thread I perfect tho...it should be in Classics.

Eh? I post designed to fool others only works if people were fooled? People have spent the whole thread taking the piss!

And any poster who declares their own thread so hilarious it should be in classics really doesn't know how threads end up in classics

RockyRogue1001 · 01/03/2025 15:50

Dancingatthepinkponyclub · 01/03/2025 15:16

I think you posted it seriously then realised how embarrassing it was and now are back tracking!

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Yup

ThePoshUns · 01/03/2025 15:48

Oh right. Lol. 🤔

SnoopysHoose · 01/03/2025 15:45

Love the backtracking: it's a joke
No it wasn't, you're pearl clutching at a muzzled dog in your naice area

MissDoubleU · 01/03/2025 15:44

AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 15:30

Oh come on...you guys don't want to admit that you were the ones fooled! This thread I perfect tho...it should be in Classics.

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I don’t think anyone was fooled though? All people have done is take the piss at how stupid the whole thing was, it’s hardly a proud Gotcha moment. 😂

SnoopysHoose · 01/03/2025 15:43

You do know dogs can be muzzled for many reasons not just XLs
My collie had a spell
muzzled when she was young as she ate everything she came across on a walk.
You sound a bit hysterical

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AliasGrace47 · 01/03/2025 15:30

Dancingatthepinkponyclub · 01/03/2025 15:16

I think you posted it seriously then realised how embarrassing it was and now are back tracking!

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Oh come on...you guys don't want to admit that you were the ones fooled! This thread I perfect tho...it should be in Classics.

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