This dog could whoop all of our asses... combined

[Halu Sination]

Big Wendy the muscular whippet
Rare genetic mutation increases muscles, weight of sleek breed

People mistake her for a pitbull with a pinhead, but Wendy the whippet is one rare breed.

So rare that the Central Saanich dog recently graced the New York Times. She also had several of her photos shown on The Today Show, all because of a rare genetic mutation that has led to her being the Incredible Hulk of dogs.

Wendy is a 27-kilogram rippling mass of muscle. Forget the so-called six-pack stomach: Wendy has a 24-pack. And the muscles around her neck are so thick, they look like a lion's ruff.

Wendy the Whippet has a genetic disorder that has resulted in an exceptionally muscular appearance.

"People have referred to her as Arnold Schwarzenegger," says doting owner Ingrid Hansen, stroking Wendy's sleek black coat and white chest.

Wendy was recently part of a genetics study done in the U.S. on mutation in the myostatin gene in whippets, which resemble greyhounds in appearance. The National Institute of Health study reported that whippets with one single defective copy of the gene have increased muscle mass that can enhance racing performance in the breed, known for speeds up to 60 kilometres an hour.

But whippets with two mutated copies of the gene become "double-muscled," like Wendy. It has been seen before in one human, and also in mice, cattle and sheep, says the study.

The uber-muscled whippets are called "bullies," not because of their nature -- Wendy likes nothing better than a good back scratch and isn't shy about sitting in your lap to ask for one -- but because of their size. She's about twice the weight of an average whippet, but with the same height and small narrow head -- and the same size heart and lungs, which means she probably won't live as long as normal whippets.

Hansen has had Wendy, now four, since she bought the dog from a Shawnigan Lake breeder when she was eight months old.

Wendy landed in clover. She lives on an acreage, runs around with other dogs and horses, sleeps on Hansen's bed and pretty much anywhere else she wants to.

People are often afraid when the muscle-bound dog runs up to them on her dainty whippet-thin legs, but they soon realize she's friendly, Hansen said.



http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonis...456e793&k=94653

sorry if this is in the wrong section but i didnt quite kno where to put this and i considered it to be entertainment. but on the real i think this dog could beat the shit outta randy couture and fedor. its like michael vick's worst nightmare.

[TRG]

holy shit

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

DAMN...looks like someones been juicin' that dog up.

[swangin and bangin]

 

motivation 

[The Watcher]

imagine jumping a fence and seeing that dog staring you in the face, you wouldnt know what the fuck to do

[swangin and bangin]

dont let Vick get any ideas 

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

They should just sentence Vick to a day trapped in a jail cell with this dog...

[Man On The Moon]

Does that dog belong to Barry Bonds?

[swangin and bangin]

Does that dog belong to Barry Bonds?

lol
+1

[MontrealCity's Most]

M. VIck would love this dog

[Halu Sination]

They should just sentence Vick to a day trapped in a jail cell with this dog...

haha, vick would prolly rather take 25 years in the penn before doing that.

[big mat]

hey that dog is real nice, i want one

[Mr. O]

 .......whoa.... have vick try that dog fighting shit....will rip neighbor's dog or some shit.

[es-jay]

saw it in the paper about 3-4 months ago, and it certainly is a monster of a dog.

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

In all honesty, a pitbull would easily take that shit...