American Bully
American Bully The American Bully is a recently formed companion dog breed, originally recognized in 2004 by the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) and followed by the European Bully Kennel Club (EBKC) in 2008. It has been recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) since July 15, 2013.[1] The breed has not been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The American Bully is a small to large breed, which has been divided into four categories by some registering organizations, including Pocket, Standard, Classic, and XL. Other organizations, including the UKC, have one consistent size standard. The American Bully, as it is now known, began development in the 1980s with the majority of the final behavioral and aesthetic product being completed in the 1990s.[citation needed] There is consensus that at least five other breeds were used to attain the more "bully" physical traits desired as well as the more diminutive size of some lines.[2] The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) ...