It's not often that you see pit bulls in the headlines for a good reason, but 175-pound Hulk is looking to change that. (We repeat: he weighs 175 pounds.) The massive bully pit has gone viral after photos and videos surfaced showing him behaving sweetly with his young human [1]; he's now even getting his own TV show [2]. Many canine enthusiasts regard him as living proof that pit bull behavior is all about proper training, not the breed itself — the 18-month-old family pet was raised by professional guard-dog trainers [3] in New Hampshire and is surrounded by other pits trained to serve and protect their owners. "They might not be for everyone, but under a good leader and with proper training, they make amazing family and work or protection dogs," says Hulk's owner [4], Marlon Grennan, of pit bulls.

Photos of Hulk have caused quite a stir online, from mixed reactions on Reddit [5] to widespread support on Twitter [6]. Ahead, see Hulk in action and get a better look at his impressive size!

Source: Facebook user DarkDynastyK9s [7]

Up on his hind legs, Hulk is the size of a grown person!

Hulk and his human best friend, Jordan.

How could you not want to cuddle this cutie?