They have ultimately been designed to show less aggression than the American Pitbull and to be more tolerant of other dogs and less hyper and rowdy than their predecessors. This breed is gaining recognition up and down the country and is now a popular choice as a pet and a show dog within the USA. These types include: Classic, Standard, Pocket and XL and they differ by height, weight and muscle covering.
There is a huge variability within the breed and the AKBC actually recognise four ‘types’ of the American Bully, though these varieties are not outlined in the UKC standard. The UKC cautions breeders to avoid breeding these dogs to have exaggerated features and warns against aiming for a particular ‘look’ while potentially sacrificing the quality of the animal. Initially, this breed was recognised by the American Bully Kennel Club in 2004 and the UKC followed suit in 2013 when they accepted them into their Companion Dog Group. There was not one particular breeding program that was put in place to develop this breed, rather, many owners within America were mixing the aforementioned dog breeds, leading to the eventual creation of the American Bully. This dog was bred to have a bulky and impressive appearance with strong bone. The other breeds that contributed to its genetics include the American Bulldog, English Bulldog and the American Staffordshire Terrier. A very recently developed breed, the American Bully came into existence in the 1980s within the United States of America and is a descendant of the American Pit Bull Terrier.