While pit bulls and other snub-nosed strong-jawed dogs are often seen as dangerous and unpredictable, this American pit bull terrier and bull terrier cross named the Hulk pit bull, is sure to melt even the coldest heart. Not because he is fluffy, and not because he is tiny, but precisely the opposite – he’s the biggest pit bull that has ever lived. Being as big as he is (around 173.4lb or 78 kgs and still growing), people tend to look at Hulk the pit bull cautiously, but his owner, breeder, and trainer Marlon Grannon of Dark Dynasty K9 trusts this big softie to play with his 3-year-old son.
Pit bulls usually weigh around 30 to 60 lbs (13-27 kgs), so Hulk pit bull exceeds it almost four times. This kind of size and mass isn’t particularly healthy for any dog breed – it impairs their agility and stresses the joints, shortening the possible lifespan. But even these risks don’t stop Hulk the pit bull from fathering his first litter of pit bull puppies. Because of their daddy’s big-boned nature, the doggies are expected to grow to the same-sized cute as the biggest pit bull in the world and should fetch the owner around half a million dollars.
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Meet ‘Hulk,’ a 17-month-old pitbull who weighs 173.4lbs and is STILL growing!
There’s nothing to fear from this softie, however
Owner Marlon Grannon trusts Hulk with his 3-year-old son, Jordan
Hulk is so big that he can even take Jordan on short rides
How did Hulk the Pit Bull get so big?
We know, we had the very same question! But, before we seek an answer to it, let’s dig a bit deeper into pit bull Hulk’s dossier.
Born on September 7th, 2013 in Florida, US, Hulk the pit bull was pretty unusual right from the start. See, Hulk wasn’t really a pit bull at all, but rather a crossbreed between an American pit bull terrier and an English bull terrier. And you know how it is with mutts; sometimes you truly get the most unexpected outcome and the most surprising puppies you wouldn’t even dared to dream of.
That’s exactly what happened with Hulk pit bull!
Now, to the part about his size and how did he get so big? Most of it is just speculation, but Hulk the pit bull’s ginormous size is probably attributed to the fact that he was what he was – an adorable mutt. It wasn’t some specific diet or supplements that made him so gigantic, but rather a lucky ticket at the gene lottery. Speaking of diets – pit bull Hulk ate around 4 pounds or almost 2 kgs of ground beef every day to keep his tummy happy!
Every day, Hulk eats 4lbs of ground beef with special supplements
While he is friendly…
…don’t get on his bad side!
His owners are professional guard dog trainers and breeders
Lisa Grannon says she trusts Hulk precisely because of his thorough guard-dog training
Myths and Facts about Hulk the Pit Bull
As with any legend – be it an animal, a fictional character, or a person – there are bound to be some myths and a couple of untruths about them! Here are a couple of most often encountered ones that we’d like to bust:
Black pit bull Hulk – yes, of course, a black pit bull is twice fiercer than a brown and white one! However, Hulk the pit bull isn’t one of them. That said, some of Hulk puppies are gray, which is pretty darn close to the fierceness of black!
Hulk the pit bull isn’t real – it is definitely hard to believe that such a huge dog exists, but the biggest pit bull in the world is 100% real!
Pit bull Hulk is aggressive – not at all. In fact, most pit bulls aren’t aggressive, but they can be trained to be excellent working and guard dogs.
Hulk the Pit Bull’s Legacy
Although there were rumors that Hulk the pit bull died, it isn’t so! As to our knowledge, Hulk the pit bull is still very much alive and has sired at least eight puppies. Some of them were sold for incredible prices of around $30,000 and some of them were kept by the Dark Dynasty K9 and trained by Hulk’s owner.
However, one of Hulk pit bull sons, Ace, did get killed by an accident and that’s were the rumors of Hulk’s death started.
Although some breeders weren’t too happy for pit bull Hulk to sire puppies just as big as he is due to possible health concerns, Hulk will come into history as the father of a whole new kind of pit bull. Large, powerful, strikingly beautiful, and mellow as a kitten!
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I reckon there is a good dose of Mastiff in this gorgeous boy...Tibetan, Siberian?
I sincerely hope they do not eat him. Poor dog. (*than)
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The Staffordshire terrier is meant to be an athletic, medium sized dog. This dog is a mutant product of irresponsible breeding. Thumbs down.
I come from Staffordshire, I know dog breeds. A Staffie and the (American) Pitbull are two separate breeds. And hes as mutant as The Bigshow
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He is beautiful, who can't deny it. But you shouldn't use him to be ride. That's not very kind.
In 2015 dogs should not have their ears chopped. It's terrible. Hulk is a gorgeous dog, as all dogs are, but I don't believe he is pure PBT.
Irrensponsible backyard breeders, irresponsible owners.. I feel very sorry about the dog and all the health issues he s gonna face :(
What are you talking about? Did you even read the article? It's like 6 lines long. He's a professional breeder and guard dog trainer with Dark Dynasty K9 which is one of the top guard dog training companies for the police, FBI, military and local police. They didn't breed the dog to be massive on purpose, it's just a genetic anomaly.
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Kids shouldn't sit on dogs, why do people continue to do this stupidity. Breeding a dog with genetic issues, nice all for profit but what about the dog? greedy greedy all about the money
I think it sucks if you notice they are cropping these dogs ears and ignorant "celebrities" will probably use these dogs rather than love
Looks like a cross between pitbull and french mastiff (bordeaux) Coz of his size and slightly saggy skin around his mouth, anyone agree? :D
You are probably right. I do not recall the owner stating that he was a pure blood. Mine is UKC certified & he is 90+ lbs.
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ear cropping is for performance enhancement or to decrease the likelihood of medical issues in the future, such as ear infections.
Is that ground beef raw? It looks raw! If I'm wrong, I'll admit by error, but if that is raw meat, you would think a professional trainer / breeder would know better. "Raw meat is likely to contain harmful bacterial like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and more. Cooking meat to a safe temperature kills off those harmful bacteria. By feeding uncooked meat, there's a higher risk your dog could develop a foodborne illness or other type of bacterial infection."
In Germany breeding Pitties & other #BSL dogs is not allowed anymore, all must be spayed/neutered. All of the young #BSL dogs who exist have been illegally bred or imported illegally from other countries.
How incredibly irresponsible on so many levels. Placing a dog that guards the Gates of Hell in with a three year old, and then breeding it to produce more of the same monsters with so many potential victims, especially children and the beloved pets of other people. These aren't dogs, these are killing machines. Unfortunately that poor little boy could be one of his most vulnerable victims. Sad sad sad.
So, despite the anguish of his size and weight and the health problems he will face, his owner wants him to produce more off spring that will experience the same problems. Why? Because there's money in it, the dog's health be damned. Sounds like greed to me.
They bred him?! Let’s hope his puppies don’t end up in the hands of dog fighters.
It is common knowledge that American pitbull‘s have been bred with mastiff’s to make them bigger. This dog clearly is a mastiff or has mostly mastiff in them most likely bull mastiff! There’s a big difference between the smaller pitbull‘s even and the American pitbull which is a taller dog and usually a little bigger because of them breeding with mastiffs. This boy though clearly to me has very little pit in him and is mostly mastiff—I wouldn’t even think he was a pit if I saw them in the street I would think he was a mastiff!!
Thumbs down!!! They think they're cute but not even smart. It'll turn out DISASTER! Think of what they are starting!!!
This is why people don't like many so called professional dog breeders. Despite the shorter life span and other major health issues this dog will have, they are using him to breed more like him. Greed combined with stupidity does this.
I think that he is a dog not an atm maybe they shouldnt breed him like crazy to make money off him and just love him. Also there is not health benefit to cropping ears. Stop cropping their f*****g ears for your benefit!
If that's a pit bull, then I'm from China. This is exactly why the APBT gets a bad name. Back yard breeders! That thing has less pit bull in it than i have Japanese.
They should be arrested for feeding that dog "special supplements" along with bowls and bowls of beef, people on roids ain't so healthy either.
They should be arrested for beefing a dog up like that with "special supplements" in those bowls of beef, people on roids ain't so healthy either.
Some of those pictures are disproportionate. That's a big dog but he's not a giant, 17months is barely an adult, in dog years.
MAGNIFICENT. Knowing MANY Pit Bulls, & true to original breed: aka "The Nanny Dog" & must be well trained by RESPONSIBLE humans! Great dog!
I agree completely. Mine is great with my 3yr old grandson, but always supervised.
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I think that is one much loved & very happy dog. He is certain to require very special care & shows every sign Hulk gets everything he needs
He Knows his place in life and he is true in hulk is true in his heart and that is pure will not rock ever
Hulk is not a pitbull! This guy might be a wee bit pit, but is clearly mostly a Dogue Bordeaux: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogue_de_Bordeaux
Even by Dogue Bordeaux standards, the dog's huge (the site you gave said they should be 100 to 115 lbs)
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shame on these people. The shelters all of the USA are filled with Staffordshire dogs (pit bulls in slang.) Some very large dogs. ADOPT!
They are two separate breeds: American pitbull terriers and staffordshire terriers which are smaller than pitbulls.
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God help all of you if this beautiful beast ever "turns" dogs like people can switch for no reason........professional dog breeders or not!
That may be true, any dog should always be supervised around children. The breed is not by nature people aggressive. IE: The term Nanny dog.
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Sick people with ego problems. Are the special supplements hormones? :(
I actually don't think so, the special supplements might be vitamins etc. to help the gigantic body function better.
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raw meet? never saw that :o But he is really big and beautifull ! Kisses!
wow never saw such a big dog its amazing to c 1 but honestly ill be terribly scared to even b in the same yard with him
There are some sounds which hurt the dogs ears please ensure the harmonica is not hurting it....
wow! I wonder if he's been bread like that or if they do feed him hormones?...
It's just a guard dog, not f*****g suicidal dogs with bombs strapped on to them.
Load More Replies... I reckon there is a good dose of Mastiff in this gorgeous boy...Tibetan, Siberian?
I sincerely hope they do not eat him. Poor dog. (*than)
Load More Replies... The Staffordshire terrier is meant to be an athletic, medium sized dog. This dog is a mutant product of irresponsible breeding. Thumbs down.
I come from Staffordshire, I know dog breeds. A Staffie and the (American) Pitbull are two separate breeds. And hes as mutant as The Bigshow
Load More Replies... He is beautiful, who can't deny it. But you shouldn't use him to be ride. That's not very kind.
In 2015 dogs should not have their ears chopped. It's terrible. Hulk is a gorgeous dog, as all dogs are, but I don't believe he is pure PBT.
Irrensponsible backyard breeders, irresponsible owners.. I feel very sorry about the dog and all the health issues he s gonna face :(
What are you talking about? Did you even read the article? It's like 6 lines long. He's a professional breeder and guard dog trainer with Dark Dynasty K9 which is one of the top guard dog training companies for the police, FBI, military and local police. They didn't breed the dog to be massive on purpose, it's just a genetic anomaly.
Load More Replies... Kids shouldn't sit on dogs, why do people continue to do this stupidity. Breeding a dog with genetic issues, nice all for profit but what about the dog? greedy greedy all about the money
I think it sucks if you notice they are cropping these dogs ears and ignorant "celebrities" will probably use these dogs rather than love
Looks like a cross between pitbull and french mastiff (bordeaux) Coz of his size and slightly saggy skin around his mouth, anyone agree? :D
You are probably right. I do not recall the owner stating that he was a pure blood. Mine is UKC certified & he is 90+ lbs.
Load More Replies... ear cropping is for performance enhancement or to decrease the likelihood of medical issues in the future, such as ear infections.
Is that ground beef raw? It looks raw! If I'm wrong, I'll admit by error, but if that is raw meat, you would think a professional trainer / breeder would know better. "Raw meat is likely to contain harmful bacterial like Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and more. Cooking meat to a safe temperature kills off those harmful bacteria. By feeding uncooked meat, there's a higher risk your dog could develop a foodborne illness or other type of bacterial infection."
In Germany breeding Pitties & other #BSL dogs is not allowed anymore, all must be spayed/neutered. All of the young #BSL dogs who exist have been illegally bred or imported illegally from other countries.
How incredibly irresponsible on so many levels. Placing a dog that guards the Gates of Hell in with a three year old, and then breeding it to produce more of the same monsters with so many potential victims, especially children and the beloved pets of other people. These aren't dogs, these are killing machines. Unfortunately that poor little boy could be one of his most vulnerable victims. Sad sad sad.
So, despite the anguish of his size and weight and the health problems he will face, his owner wants him to produce more off spring that will experience the same problems. Why? Because there's money in it, the dog's health be damned. Sounds like greed to me.
They bred him?! Let’s hope his puppies don’t end up in the hands of dog fighters.
It is common knowledge that American pitbull‘s have been bred with mastiff’s to make them bigger. This dog clearly is a mastiff or has mostly mastiff in them most likely bull mastiff! There’s a big difference between the smaller pitbull‘s even and the American pitbull which is a taller dog and usually a little bigger because of them breeding with mastiffs. This boy though clearly to me has very little pit in him and is mostly mastiff—I wouldn’t even think he was a pit if I saw them in the street I would think he was a mastiff!!
Thumbs down!!! They think they're cute but not even smart. It'll turn out DISASTER! Think of what they are starting!!!
This is why people don't like many so called professional dog breeders. Despite the shorter life span and other major health issues this dog will have, they are using him to breed more like him. Greed combined with stupidity does this.
I think that he is a dog not an atm maybe they shouldnt breed him like crazy to make money off him and just love him. Also there is not health benefit to cropping ears. Stop cropping their f*****g ears for your benefit!
If that's a pit bull, then I'm from China. This is exactly why the APBT gets a bad name. Back yard breeders! That thing has less pit bull in it than i have Japanese.
They should be arrested for feeding that dog "special supplements" along with bowls and bowls of beef, people on roids ain't so healthy either.
They should be arrested for beefing a dog up like that with "special supplements" in those bowls of beef, people on roids ain't so healthy either.
Some of those pictures are disproportionate. That's a big dog but he's not a giant, 17months is barely an adult, in dog years.
MAGNIFICENT. Knowing MANY Pit Bulls, & true to original breed: aka "The Nanny Dog" & must be well trained by RESPONSIBLE humans! Great dog!
I agree completely. Mine is great with my 3yr old grandson, but always supervised.
Load More Replies... I think that is one much loved & very happy dog. He is certain to require very special care & shows every sign Hulk gets everything he needs
He Knows his place in life and he is true in hulk is true in his heart and that is pure will not rock ever
Hulk is not a pitbull! This guy might be a wee bit pit, but is clearly mostly a Dogue Bordeaux: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogue_de_Bordeaux
Even by Dogue Bordeaux standards, the dog's huge (the site you gave said they should be 100 to 115 lbs)
Load More Replies... shame on these people. The shelters all of the USA are filled with Staffordshire dogs (pit bulls in slang.) Some very large dogs. ADOPT!
They are two separate breeds: American pitbull terriers and staffordshire terriers which are smaller than pitbulls.
Load More Replies... God help all of you if this beautiful beast ever "turns" dogs like people can switch for no reason........professional dog breeders or not!
That may be true, any dog should always be supervised around children. The breed is not by nature people aggressive. IE: The term Nanny dog.
Load More Replies... Sick people with ego problems. Are the special supplements hormones? :(
I actually don't think so, the special supplements might be vitamins etc. to help the gigantic body function better.
Load More Replies... raw meet? never saw that :o But he is really big and beautifull ! Kisses!
wow never saw such a big dog its amazing to c 1 but honestly ill be terribly scared to even b in the same yard with him
There are some sounds which hurt the dogs ears please ensure the harmonica is not hurting it....
wow! I wonder if he's been bread like that or if they do feed him hormones?...
It's just a guard dog, not f*****g suicidal dogs with bombs strapped on to them.
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