Hi, Courtney! Brutus is so handsome, and he's lucky to have a parent like you! My husband and I regard our two dogs as our children, too. Wouldn't have it any other way. I wanted to tell you that Robert B. Parker, the author of the "Spenser" novels, has a character who has an American Bull Terrier like yours. The character is constantly explaining the breed to people because it's so rare. My best to you and Mr. Brutus!