Memorial Biography • Venomline Foundation
Louis V Line’s Venom “Chunk”: The Dog Behind the Venomline Legacy
Louis V Line’s Venom, known to his family as Chunk, was the foundation American Bully behind Venomline Pocket Bullies. His story connects the dog Matt Siebenthal knew at home with the sons, daughters and later generations that carried his influence forward.
Who Was Louis V Line’s Venom?
Venom was the American Bully whose family name, Chunk, and recognizable compact build became closely associated with Venomline. This biography covers Venom himself, his recorded pedigree, named offspring, archived footage and memorial. The wider program’s development is documented in the Venomline bloodline history.
Venom at a Glance
| Name | Louis V Line’s Venom |
|---|---|
| Family call name | Chunk |
| Breed and program role | American Bully; foundation sire of Venomline Pocket Bullies |
| Owner | Matt Siebenthal |
| Recorded sire | Short Muscle’s Louis V |
| Recorded dam | KC Gottiline’s Tequila Sunrise |
| Historical measurement | The 2017 Beastly documentary reported 12.5 inches in height and 65 pounds at that time. |
Parentage is listed in the public pedigree record linked below. The measurement belongs to the dated documentary; it is not a lifetime weight or an independently certified measurement.
Venom and Matt: Family Before Fame
The 2017 documentary introduced Venom living with Matt and his family in Florida. It showed the contrast between his powerful appearance and his place in everyday family life. Matt described the bond with Venom as more important than the financial offers surrounding him.
The 2019 follow-up made his call name explicit: at home, Venom was Chunk. That distinction remains central to this biography. Venom was the public name attached to a recognizable American Bully; Chunk was the dog his family lived with.
Louis V Line’s Venom Pedigree
The public pedigree listing for Louis V Lines Venom of TSB records Short Muscle’s Louis V as his sire and KC Gottiline’s Tequila Sunrise as his dam. It also records Gottyline’s Dax within the ancestry on both sides.
This is a public database record, rather than a reproduction of Venom’s original registration certificate. For guidance on checking parentage and repeated ancestors, see how to read and verify an American Bully pedigree.
Venom’s Structure and Recognizable Type
Venom’s photographs and archival footage show the combination associated with his appearance: a broad head, substantial chest, heavy bone and a short, muscular frame. The videos preserve movement and everyday activity alongside posed photographs.
Historical media sometimes described him as a “micro bully,” while Venomline describes his place in the Pocket American Bully program. Those historical labels are retained in the original video titles. Breed terminology and registry classes are explained separately in the American Bully breed guide.
Chunk’s Personality at Home
In the 2019 documentary, Matt described Chunk as happy, sociable and enthusiastic about food. These individual observations do not guarantee every descendant’s temperament.
Venom’s Production Legacy
In the 2019 film, Matt reported more than 250 offspring. This preserves his dated account, rather than presenting an independently audited lifetime total.
Named relationships, mature offspring and records across generations provide more useful evidence than assuming every dog with Venom in its pedigree looks or behaves the same. Venomline’s broader results belong in the productions and champion portfolio.
Venom’s Named Sons and Daughters
| Dog | Relationship and evidence |
|---|---|
| King Koopa | Venomline’s King Koopa profile identifies the breeding as Venom × Moana. Koopa is therefore identified by the program as a direct Venom son, as well as a 2X Venom dog. |
| King V | Listed among Venom’s offspring in the public pedigree database. Venomline’s bloodline-history article also identifies him as a Venom-based producer. |
| Moana | Listed among Venom’s offspring in the public pedigree database and identified as Koopa’s dam in Venomline’s King Koopa profile. |
| Dawghouse’s Fury | Identified by Matt as a Venom daughter and ABKC Pocket Champion in the 2019 documentary; also featured in Venomline’s production portfolio. |
| Lil’ Ting and Diamond | Listed among Venom’s offspring in the public pedigree database. Venomline also features Lil’ Ting in its production portfolio. |
This selected list distinguishes sourced relationships from a complete registration audit. Public database entries and owner statements do not independently certify every parentage detail or show title.
The Venom × Moana Breeding
The Venom × Moana pairing is documented in King Koopa’s current Venomline profile. Moana is also listed as a Venom daughter in the public pedigree database. Together, those records explain why Koopa is described as 2X Venom: Venom appears as his sire and again through his dam’s ancestry.
Understanding Venom’s Family Tree
A direct offspring has Venom as a parent. A grandchild has Venom one generation farther back. A dog can carry both relationships through different sides of its pedigree, as the recorded Venom × Moana pairing illustrates.
Venom was the individual foundation dog. Venomline is the breeding program developed around that influence and subsequent selections. Follow the history of the Venomline bloodline for the wider program, rather than treating every current producer as Venom’s direct offspring.
Venom’s Historical Media Record
The archive spans documentary coverage published in 2017 and 2019, Venomline footage from 2017, and a 2023 feature introducing King Koopa alongside Venom. Those dated publications document how the dog and his family were presented at different stages of the program.
Historical prices, valuations and offspring totals in those films belong to their original reporting dates. They are not current offers, independently verified financial records or proof of every later pedigree claim.
Original Video Archive and Documentary Credits
Venom The $500,000 American Bully
The original documentary introduces Venom, Matt and family life in Florida.
Venom, King of The Micro Bullies Fathers 250 Pups | TRULY
The follow-up records Matt discussing Chunk’s personality and offspring.
Louis V Line’s Venom | Extreme Pocket American Bully Foundation Sire
Venomline’s archival footage preserves Venom’s appearance.
King Koopa - The Heir To Venom’s $5 Million Throne | BIG DOGZ
The feature introduces King Koopa with Venom. Its title and commercial references reflect the original production.
View the Facebook video link retained from Venomline’s original article.
Remembering Chunk
On November 15, 2023, Venomline published its farewell video for Louis V Line’s Venom “Chunk”. The memorial preserves the family’s goodbye; its publication date is not being presented as his exact date of passing.
His legacy remains visible in pedigrees, offspring and the program that bears his name. The archive also preserves the dog behind those records: Chunk, a member of Matt’s family.
His influence remains in the dogs. His place in the family cannot be reproduced.
Preserved Venom Genetics
Venom is no longer alive and cannot provide fresh collections. Venomline’s stud hub and legacy frozen-genetics information is the place to check current program information. Any remaining frozen semen, approval requirements and terms must be confirmed with Venomline directly.
Questions About Louis V Line’s Venom
Why was Venom called Chunk?
Chunk was Venom’s family call name. Matt identifies him by that name in the 2019 documentary.
Who were Venom’s sire and dam?
The public pedigree listing records Short Muscle’s Louis V as his sire and KC Gottiline’s Tequila Sunrise as his dam. This is a database record, not a reproduction of the original registration certificate.
Was King Koopa a direct Venom son?
Yes, according to Venomline’s King Koopa profile, which identifies the breeding as Venom × Moana. The 2X Venom description reflects Venom appearing again through Moana’s ancestry.
Is Louis V Line’s Venom still alive?
No. Venomline published its farewell video for Chunk on November 15, 2023. That is the memorial’s publication date, not a confirmed date of passing.
Can breeders still access Venom genetics?
Any remaining frozen genetics and current terms must be confirmed directly with Venomline. The stud hub contains the program’s current legacy-genetics information.