How Did the American Bully Breed Originate? A Dive Into Its Evolution
The American Bully is a breed that has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. Known for their muscular build and impressive physique, these dogs are loyal companions that make
How Did the American Bully Breed Originate? A Dive Into Its Evolution
The American Bully is a breed that has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. Known for their muscular build and impressive physique, these dogs are loyal companions that make fantastic family pets. But where did this breed come from? In order to understand the origins of the American Bully, it’s important to look back at how the breed has evolved over time.
The American Bully breed originated from the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) and Staffordshire Bull Terrier (SBT). These breeds were brought to America by European immigrants in search of work during the 19th century. Their primary role was as working dogs on farms, ranches and other rural settings. They were used for hunting, herding livestock and even as protectors of property.
Over time, some breeders began to focus on creating a dog that was more suited for urban environments. The result was what became known as the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), which was smaller than its European counterparts but just as tenacious.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, some breeders began to selectively breed APBTs for a larger size and less aggressive temperament. The goal was to create a dog that had all of the positive traits of an APBT but with a more family-friendly demeanor. This led to the creation of two distinct types – Razor’s Edge and Gottiline – both named after their respective breeding lines.
The Razors Edge line focused on larger size along with physical features such as larger heads and rippling musculature while maintaining good temperaments suitable for family life while Gottiline also pursued similar goals but placed emphasis on shorter stocky bodies rather than length leaving it lower centre of gravity during playing or combat conditions.
These changes in selective breeding led to variations in physical appearance between individual dogs bred within each line; however, both Razor’s Edge and Gottiline focused on producing dogs that were strong, solidly built and muscular.
As these dogs became more popular, some breeders began to experiment with crossing them with other breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier and English Bulldog. By doing so, they created a dog with a distinct appearance – shorter in height with a wider chest and larger head than their APBT ancestors.
Thus, The American Bully was born.
Today, the American Bully is recognized by several different breed registries including the United Kennel Club (UKC), The American Bull