Build

[Pitbull4]

How do u get you dog built like a rock such as this one.

[Patch O' Pits]

A combo of genetics, diet and exercise

[Riptora]

I LOVE that pic. I saw it once before. What a vibe that animals gives off!

[MR BIGGS]

Everyone says genetic plays a big role but IMO, hard wok and dedication to a steady workout and good diet is key. Not every dog can be born with some rip to it. You gotta work for it sometimes. I've seen great results come from flirt-poles and spring-poles with a natural kibble diet.

[Patch O' Pits]

Of course diet and exercise plays a big role, but if the dog lacks the underlining genetic compent it makes a huge difference in the outcome of the training and nutrition. Having the proper genetic make up doesn't mean the dog just is born ripped. Also a dog with crappy structure due to genetics will never look as good as one put together properly no matter how much work you do with him. I think it has to be a good balance of all three things. Just my take on it.

[MR BIGGS]

Hey, it's just my opinion that not all genetics are passed through a breeding. Not all pups will look or perform the same as the sire and dam. So in any case I try not to use genetics as a result of whatever the case is. Still got respect for your opinion but not comprehension.

Of course diet and exercise plays a big role, but if the dog lacks the underlining genetic compent it makes a huge difference in the outcome of the training and nutrition. Having the proper genetic make up doesn't mean the dog just is born ripped. Also a dog with crappy structure due to genetics will never look as good as one put together properly no matter how much work you do with him. I think it has to be a good balance of all three things. Just my take on it.

[Patch O' Pits]

Hey, it's just my opinion that not all genetics are passed through a breeding. Not all pups will look or perform the same as the sire and dam. So in any case I try not to use genetics as a result of whatever the case is. Still got respect for your opinion but not comprehension.

I respect your opinion on it too..

and you are right the pups may not be the same as the sire and dam that is because both the pup gets a combo of their genes. What shows up in the pups can be from generations back as well that is why it is important to know the heritage... Sometimes things that were recessive line up and pop up in them as well.
You can however look at a pup at about 8 weeks and see if it will have proper structure.

Thus if you have a dog with straight stiffles, a roached back who is out at the elbows and a poor shoulder set you can train him til the cows come home feed him high quality food and yes he will be ripped, but he will still not look really good IMO. Do the same thing with a dog who is genetically sound with good structure and you'll have an awesome looking dog

Any dog can get ripped, not ever dog will look AWESOME when he is ripped
Hope that makes more sense now.

I think this is a good topic and discussion. You may not agree but, thanks for listening to my point of view on it too!