The American Bulldog is usually broader looking than the Pit Bull. There are several types of dogs that are often lumped together as Bulldogs. In addition to the Pit Bull and American Bulldog, there is the American Stafforsdhire Terrier, the Bull Terrier, Bulldog, and Bull Mastiff. Pit Bull
Altricial means incapable of moving around on its own soon after hatching, and refers to a pattern of growth and development in organisms. The word is derived from the Latin root alere meaning to nourish and refers to the need for young to be fed and taken care of for a long duration.
altruism. n. 1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. 2. (Philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that right action is that which produces the greatest benefit to others. [C19: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui others, from Latin alterÄ«, plural of alter other].. altruism-the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. selflessness. unselfishness-the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins.