THE AMERICAN BULLY BREED

For those who may be new to the breed and still learning, let’s take a look at the different Classes in the American Bully breed according to the founding registry- The American Bully Kennel Club, also known as the ABKC Registry as well as the United Kennel Club, referred to as the UKC.

AMERICAN BULLY CLASSES: AMERICAN BULLY KENNEL CLUB (ABKC)

The American Bully became one of the fastest growing new breeds in 2014 and has remained in the Top 5 each year since. In 2018, the American Bully was the fastest growing dog breed in terms of popularity and hasn’t shown signs of slowing down since. The breed is on track to finish 2019 in similar fashion. So why are so many falling in love with this breed?

Even with the American Bully breed’s explosive growth and expansion into new countries and territories, there is still confusion about the breed accompanied by many misconceptions. Inaccurate information online made worse by ill informed media have furthered misunderstanding regarding the breed. There are some who still confuse the American Bully breed with it’s cousin the American Pit Bull Terrier, but both are distinct and separate breeds each recognized by several respected registries as such.

Read: History Of The American Pit Bull Terrier & The Evolution Of The American Bully

AMERICAN BULLY TRAITS

The American Bully is a companion breed exhibiting confidence, a zest for life, along with an exuberant will to please and companionship with their family. This making the American Bully an excellent family companion.

Despite the American Bully’s fierce and powerful appearance their demeanor is gentle and great with kids. They are friendly with strangers, other dogs, and other animals. Human or dog aggression, extreme shyness or viciousness is very uncharacteristic of the American Bully and is highly undesirable.

BREED STANDARD (ORIGINAL)

It is important to note the ABKC got rid of the extreme class. So there are currently 4 Classes

ABKC AMERICAN BULLY CLASSES 2014-PRESENT

POCKET

This is an amendment to the basic standard which a Pocket Bully is determined by its adult height.

Males under 17″ and no less than 14″ at the withers. Females under 16″ and no less than 13″ at the withers.

STANDARD

The American Bully should give the impression of great strength for it’s size. It is a compact and medium/large size dog with a muscular body and blocky head. The American Bully should have the appearance of heavy bone structure with a bulky build and look.

Males 17 inches — 20 inches (43 cm — 51 cm) at the withers. Females 16 inches — 19 inches (40 cm — 48 cm) at the withers.

CLASSIC

An amendment to the basic standard. A Classic Bully is determined by it’s body structure and build. Both sex dogs with lighter body frames and less overall body mass, but still exibiting “bully” traits.

Classic Bully variety is simply an American Bully dog having lighter body frames (lighter bone) and less overall body mass (less substance) than the Standard American Bully. Aside from this difference, the Classic Bully variety follows the same standard as the Standard American Bully.

XL BULLY

This is an amendment to the basic standard, determined by it’s adult height. It is important to note that the XL Bully variety is simply taller than the Standard American Bully. XL dogs share the same build, body type and breed type as the Standard American Bully.

Males over 20″-23″ at the withers. Females over 19″-22″ at the withers.

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