Characteristics of the american bully
He is an athletic dog, strong, very muscular and powerful, with a large dominant head and a compact body that is somewhat intimidating. We are facing a robust medium-sized breed that has a tremendously powerful jaw and a not too long tail. It is a dog with physical strength superior to other breeds, attributed to the genetic inheritance it has received from its predecessors, the pit bull and the amstaff. For all these reasons, the American bully has been considered a dangerous breed.
American bully colors
We can find them in many different colors:
- American bully brown.
- Black American bully.
- American bully blue or blue.
We did not find albino or merle specimens. On the other hand, many owners of this wonderful breed have the habit of cutting their ears, something that we strongly discourage here.
Types of american bully
There are 5 different types of American bullies:
- American bully pocket: it is the one that shows the smallest size of all the types of american bully that are known until now. Muscular and small, he is full of energy and brimming with vitality.
- American bully classic: Of all of them, he is the most proportionate and has a medium size. It is also the finest, even though it is a muscular, strong and rough-looking dog.
- American bully standart: medium in size, the standart is the model that inspires the entire breed. Muscular, of medium size and with a powerful head. It has the best attributes.
- American bully extreme: very similar to the standard american bully, but twice as muscular. Wide and powerful, it conveys a unique fierce look.
- American bully XL: similar to american bully classic. It is much larger in size than the rest of his fellow racers. He is more proportionate and stylized, even with strong muscles.
American bully character
The breeders of this premeditated breed sought that behind the fierce and rough appearance of the American bully there would be a faithful and familiar companion That's right, although it may surprise us, the bully dog is an example of a loyal and sociable dog and is even, in general, very good with small children. He is an extremely faithful and affectionate companion who will not hesitate to prove his worth to his owners in the face of any danger. He is very intelligent, capable of carrying out very different abilities.
They have a good relationship with children A properly educated American bully is one of the most endearing breeds when it comes to relationships with children. They are patient and tremendously affectionate with them. In fact, it is known as one of the breeds that best socializes with them. Also, because of their enormous protective instinct, we know they're not at risk.
Behavior with pets is also usually excellent. This breed is well aware of its physical qualities and tends to properly control its movements so as not to injure smaller dogs with whom they love to socialize and play. The amstaff should always be educated by fostering relationships with people and dogs, from a puppy. Open and affable, we recommend castration to deflect any dominant behavior that he could have, thus obtaining a calmer and more stable dog.
American bully care
The American Bully is a muscular dog that should be properly exercised. At least will have three generous walks a day, so as not to suffer from anxiety or lack of motivation at home. He is not a dog for long-distance running or endurance, as transporting his body at high speeds is an effort. Still running a little and keeping an active pace on the walk are basic conditions for their routines.
The american bully is a very clean dog and will like you to brush, wash and remove the stubborn mess from him every morning when he wakes up. With these basic care you will keep your short hair clean and shiny.
American bully puppies
Puppies should receive an extra dose of calcium in their diet, since they will need it for the development of their bones that They will hold more weight than another dog of the same height. For adult feeding, on the other hand, we will use a normal feed or croquettes, with the doses recommended by the veterinarian or the manufacturer. In addition, and to enrich your diet, we will occasionally give you pâté (common cans) with a high protein content. A varied and adequate diet together with exercise will result in a happy and he althy dog.
American bully dogs have been reported to have received steroids to increase the size of their muscles. In addition to the fact that it is an anti-animal and very cruel practice, it can cause very negative effects on the dog, which will be unable to communicate with us. It is very important not to administer any type of medicine without the express supervision of the veterinarian, as it can affect our pet very negatively, in extreme cases influencing aggressiveness.
American bully education
Before adopting an American bully you should know that it is recommended for people who understand the psychology of the dog and its behavior within of the herd It needs a firm, calm and consistent tutor Therefore, it is important that the owner of this be aware of what it means to be the leader of the pack and follow an order and some rules.
He will need patience for training but it is a very intelligent dog that can offer us very rewarding and good results. He will have no difficulty learning tricks and obeying as long as we apply positive training.
In this other article you will find Tips for training an American bully.
American bully he alth
In general, we find the American bully to be a he althy and strong dog, although the constant crossings between close relatives have caused the appearance of hereditary diseasesin the population of american bully. They have a slight tendency to develop cataracts, hip dysplasia, heart problems, elbow dysplasia, allergies, deafness, and hypothyroidism.
American bully for adoption
If after reading the sheet you have decided to adopt an American bully, we recommend you look in associations and shelters in your area. Since it is currently a very popular dog, unfortunately it is likely that you will easily find the specimen you are looking for. Another way to adopt an American bully is to look for specialized associations in this breed.
To choose the perfect name for your American Bully dog, we recommend you read this other article on our site on Names for American Bully Dogs.
