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American Bully
The American Bully may look intimidating with its muscular build, but these dogs are bred to be the ideal family or companion dog. This breed is notable for coming in several different size and type varieties, so there's a lot of diversity in their appearance. They're a newer breed, originating in the 80s and 90s in the United States.
Fun Fact
American Bullies can weigh between 50 and 120 lbs. That’s a huge range!
Height
Male: 17-20in
Female: 16-19in
Weight
Male: 66-100lb
Female: 66-100lb
American Bullies come in four varieties: Classic, Standard, Pocket and XL. The Pocket variety is the most common, followed by the Classic. The class is determined by height.
American Bullies make excellent pets. They are extremely laid-back in the house and, while energetic outside, they do not require the extensive exercise other similar breeds do. American Bullies excel at dog sports such as weight pulling, where they can show off their extraordinary strength.
American Bully breeders put forth a lot of effort to make sure that their dogs are people-friendly and dog-friendly. Because of this, American Bullies generally make great family pets and usually do very well with children. Most of them get along with their fellow canines as well. American Bullies can also be a great friend to cats and other small pets in the home, particularly if they are socialized with them from a young age.
Ideally, American Bullies should be kept in the suburbs or rural home, as they are relatively large and enjoy spending time outside. They can, however, adapt to apartment and urban living, as long as their exercise needs are met. They are very lazy while at home and will be perfectly content to nap on the couch all day while you're at work. However, failing to exercise an American Bully adequately may lead them to become bored and possibly even destructive. Because they're so strong and have such strong jaws, they can do a lot of damage to your house if they are not properly entertained!
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Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, HUU SLC2A9Kidney and Bladder
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L-2-Hydroxyglutaricaciduria, L2HGA L2HGDH, Staffordshire Bull Terrier VariantBrain and Spinal Cord
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Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd1 PDE6B, American Staffordshire Terrier VariantEyes
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Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Cerebellar Ataxia, NCL4A ARSG Exon 2, American Staffordshire Terrier VariantMultisystem
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Nemaline Myopathy NEB, American Bulldog VariantMuscular
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Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10, NCL 10 CTSD Exon 5, American Bulldog VariantMultisystem
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Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr1 BEST1 Exon 2Eyes
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Ichthyosis NIPAL4, American Bulldog VariantSkin & Connective Tissues
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