People assume the head shape means a tougher dog overall, skin doesn't care about that reputati
Otis gets a lot of comments about looking intimidating, and underneath all that not a lot of people expect is genuinely sensitive skin that reacts fast to just about anything. Found a raw patch after a walk through some overgrown brush near the greenway, vet confirmed flea allergy dermatitis, cleared up quick once treated. Reputation and biology are two completely separate things, learned that firsthand with her.
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Reputation really does not track with actual sensitivity, seen the same misconception with Diesel more than once. Glad it cleared up fast for Otis.
People do this constantly with breeds that look intimidating, assume durability that just isn't biologically real. Listing page here for anyone considering the breed: https://allinpets.com/pets/dogs/bull-terrier/
This tracks exactly with what people assume about a lot of misunderstood breeds, tough exterior reputation has nothing to do with actual physiology. There's a thorough piece on this exact reaction worth reading: https://allinpets.com/blog/dogs/flea-allergy-dermatitis-in-dogs-signs-causes-and-treatment-64/