American Bully
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| Male American Bully |
American Bully is a newly produced companion dog breed, first introduced by the American Bully Kennel Club, and then by the United Kennel Club since July 15, 2013. American Bully is a small-to-large sized dog breed which has been divided into following four varieties:
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2. Standard
3. Pocket
4. XL
Within the American Bully Kennel Club, these four categories are separated by height without specification of weight. All these categories are likely to follow the same standard with slight changes. All the dogs are classified and presented as Standard until they reach one year of age, at which point they are divided into categories and shown against their own type.
Classic
The original American Bully style is ‘Classic’. These dogs do not show the exaggerated features frequently found in other categories. The Classic is a ‘lighter frame dog’ than the Standard; with same height range. The normal height of male American Bully ranges between 17 to 20 inches (43 to 51 cm), and females between 16 to 19 inches (41 to 48 cm).
Standard
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The Standard type of American Bully is compact, muscular dog with a large block head.
The standard height for male and female Pocket Bullies is different as the males are slightly bigger than females. The males’ height ranges between 14 to 17 inches (36 to 43 cm) at the withers, and females between 13 to 16 inches (33 to 40cm). Regardless of the height, Pocket Bullies are built equally to the standard type dogs.
XL
The ‘XL’ dog type was developed by mixing dogs other than just the pit bulls (for example Cane Corso, Neo Mastiffs, etc.). Thus the breed displaying an utmost difference in appearance.
Unofficial types
Outside of the breed standard dogs shorter or taller than named, and, more overstated dogs have been produced under the American Bully name. The smaller dogs are sometimes called ‘Micro’ and larger dogs are called ‘XXL’, but neither is documented by the kennel clubs as real varieties. Earlier a 5th variety was accepted, Extreme, however as the breed is intended to be an overstated breed the American Bully Kennel Club removed this variety for dog shows.
Temperament
American Bully is a very adaptable dog, sometimes acting as a relaxed companion dog at home, and sometimes showing enthusiasm and energy while outside. Various dogs, despite acting as lapdogs at home, do well in sports activities such as weight pull and flirt pole. Even with outshining performance in such sports and public misconception, dog and human hostility are disheartened in the breed.
History
American Bully was originated in the United States during the 1980s. The breed was produced with a foundation of American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers bred to get various bulldog-type breeds. The dog was produced with the aim of making it a family companion dog.
While few of the founding kennels, especially Razor's Edge owner Dave Wilson, stated that they used only two first above-mentioned breeds to produce the desired dogs. It is an agreement that at least five other breeds were used to get more ‘Bully’ physical traits desired. These are presumed to be the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, English Bulldog French Bulldog, and Staffordshire bull terrier.
According to the American Bully Kennel Club, the basic requirement for this breed was to get a dog with a lower drive and more of the ‘bully’ characteristics than American Staffordshire terrier. The mass and heavyweight bone were prioritized to ensure such a look, and due to this various dogs seen today show their wide front for which they were initially bred.
The breed was first documented in 2004 by the American Bully Kennel Club. During the initial days of the breed, a wide variety of dogs were presented, many showing physical traits of the other presented breeds; these were penalized greatly by the registry, compelling owners and breeders of such dogs to create new means to show the style of the dog without being rejected.
Also see: Cute Puppy Pictures of American Bully