The Science of a Pitbull’s Love — Proven by MRI Studies

The Science of a Pitbull’s Love — Proven by MRI Studies

The Science of a Pitbull’s Love  
How Your Dog’s Brain Proves They Truly Bond With You

At The Bully Bond Corp, we’ve always believed that power breeds aren’t just pets — they are family, guardians, and heart-healers.

Now, science confirms it. Through MRI scans and scent-based studies, researchers have found that when a dog smells their owner’s scent, the reward and pleasure centre of their brain lights up more than when they smell food, toys, or even other dogs.

The Science Behind the Bond

A famous study by Professor Gregory Berns (Emory University, USA) used fMRI brain scanners to observe how dogs reacted to different smells. Here’s what they found:


Test Smell  Brain Reaction
Food Moderate activation
Other dogs Moderate activation
Owner’s scent VERY high emotional activation ❤️



The part of the brain that lit up is the caudate nucleus — the same region linked to love, bonding, trust, and anticipation of reward in humans.

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To a power breed lover… this isn’t just science — it’s validation.

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Why Powerbreed Owners Always Knew This

Pitbulls and other strong breeds have often been misunderstood. What science is finally showing… powerbreed owners have known all along.

They aren’t simply dogs with muscles. They are loyalists. They are emotionally intelligent. They are deeply bonded companions.

A pitbull doesn’t just wag a tail. It reads your stress. It waits for your voice. It guards your heart.

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How does YOUR powerbreed show love?

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Explore Our Powerbreed Collections

Every design at The Bully Bond Corp is inspired by this human–canine bond:

Heroes of the Breed – Coffee Roasts  
Bonded Hand & Paw – Doormat  
Canvas Wall Art – Powerbreed Heritage  
Paw-sitively Best Mom  
Kiddies Backpacks & Sticker Sets

Visit our store: www.bullybondcorp.store

Love isn’t just felt — it’s wired.  
This is the science of loyalty.  
This is the heart of the breed.  
This is The Bully Bond Corp.

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