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.

• About the American Bully

  American Bullies are newcomers to the world of dog breeds. They were created in the United States between 1980 and 1990, and were recognized by the United Kennel Club in the US in 2013. They have yet to be recognized by the American Kennel Club. American Bullies were created by mixing American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers together. Depending on the line, other breeds may also be foundational, including the Bulldog, Mastiff, and French Bulldog. No matter their ancestry, American Bullies were created specifically to be wonderful family pets!
  
  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!

• Health Conditions

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy, crd1

  Eyes PDE6B, American Staffordshire Terrier Variant

  Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr1

  Eyes BEST1 Exon 2

  Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, HUU

  Kidney and Bladder SLC2A9

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Cerebellar Ataxia, NCL4A

  Multisystem ARSG Exon 2, American Staffordshire Terrier Variant

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10, NCL 10

  Multisystem CTSD Exon 5, American Bulldog Variant

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

  L-2-Hydroxyglutaricaciduria, L2HGA

  Brain and Spinal Cord L2HGDH, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Variant

  Nemaline Myopathy

  Muscular NEB, American Bulldog Variant

  Ichthyosis

  Skin & Connective Tissues NIPAL4, American Bulldog Variant

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