The standard size American Bully breed, has its origins in the United States and it can be said of her that it is a relatively new breed since it dates from the year 1990.
The breed of this little friend comes from the crossing of the 'American Staffordshire Terrier' with the 'Bulldog Deiron' for others calm and noble, resulting in this excellent specimen which is characterized by being a great family companion.
Features
Among its qualities it is said that it is a pet whose temperament is loyal, noble and calm despite his robust appearance and unfriendly face, unfounded myths! Here we describe his positive side, but the truth is that he is usually a specimen of great character but calm and patient, you just have to educate him very well.
And it is that this peculiar breed has its appearance thanks to the fact that its caretakers had the vision of generating a perfect cross. It can also be said that this specimen gets along very well with children and other petsHe is not very tall and his appearance is somewhat robust.
It is also known by the name of bullypit or american bullypit, where it is officially recognized by the United Kennel Club and the institution for the Conservation of pure canine breeds in Spain.
They are somewhat compact, thick neck, not very long tail, broad head and the eyes are usually quite dark. These can be rounded and can be presented in all colors. Regarding the shape of its muzzle, it is medium in size.
Its neck has a heavy and slightly arched appearance, being a dog with strong and robust shoulders. Has all the ribs together and its tail is short compared to the size of its body.
Their legs, especially the front ones, should be straight and there is no specific color of the coat, although the grayish color with a white spot on the chest is the most common. Regardless of its typology, his coat will always be short, characterizing the following categories of this breed:
One of them is the one that belongs to the 'American Bully Pocket' which is the most popular within this breed and the other is the 'American Bully classic ' whose size is proportional in terms of chest and legs.
Then there is the American Bully Standard, the 'American Bully extreme ' perhaps the strongest and most robust and lastly the 'American Bully XL.'
Management
This breed of dog can live between eight and twelve years generally. Despite being a very strong dog and whose care does not require much dedication, it is important that you know that there is the possibility that they suffer from some health problems such as'mitochondrial', where the veterinarian after consultation will not only make the routine check-ups, but will also keep him under medical control.
Here we summarize the most frequent problems apart from the one already mentioned, such as joint pain, arthritis, prolapse of the nictitating membrane gland, poor location of an organ in the body and respiratory syndrome.
Adoption
If you have ever thought about adopting a breed of this style, you must make sure that the discipline established in them is the best recommendation, so the bond between the carer and the dog is essential It guarantees your socialization with the environment!
Consider what has been stated by specialists, who affirm their ease of adaptation to family life. If you know apply discipline correctly I assure you, you will have a specimen that will provide you with many satisfactions and joys, consequently you will have a very relaxed animal with a lot of confidence and security in it.
But how do I do it? This is the question that many ask themselves, since the face of the American Bully is generally that of few friends, although they are false myths, since it is a dog of noble character and is that the problem is not the dog, the problem is the owners and how they educate it.
Socialization
Some recommendations refer to socialization advice, so it is necessary to teach him to respect other animals. For that This discipline as training must be carried out under the following conditions:
What we call socialization is that process in which the animal interacts with other subjects, be it animals and people, as well must get used to the environment around him, that is to say to everything that surrounds it that can be noises, gardens, parks among other things.
It is important within these tips is that the animal comes to the call of its caregivers at all times as well as getting used to sitting and not moving before an order, in addition to not pulling on the leash.
In this sense, they are being trained to internalize what they should do. You must bear in mind that this breed is practically very active, you have to walk it at least three times a day where the animal can enjoy long walks in a way that releases the stress product of so much energy.
Many experts advise to implement being chased by bicycle and it seems like a great idea, so it must be exercised constantly to minimize anxiety and don't turn into something negative.
If you put these tips into practice, you will make the dog comply with them without exception.
American Bully care
The breed does not need so much care in terms of hygiene due to its short hair, we can brush it weekly and even give him a monthly bath to keep him very clean. Be careful of the formation of fungus due to the folds in its skin. When you bathe it, be sure to dry it well between the folds to avoid moisture.
Regarding his diet, he takes care of the nutritional intake necessary for you to grow healthy and strongYou already know that this has to be high in protein.
Despite its appearance, his character is generally docile and friendly, so it is important as I mentioned the training, education, discipline and socialization in an appropriate way. His character with a tendency to stability and something outgoing definitely makes him a good dog.
If you are interested or interested in adopting a breed like this, the recommendation is discipline, we can say that this breed by its nature likes activity, although later at home it is very quiet.