The American Bully breed standard, as defined by the Designer Kennel Club (DKC), highlights a dog of medium or large size with a muscular, athletic build and a confident, stable temperament. Here's a detailed overview:
General Appearance
The American Bully is a companion dog exhibiting a strong, muscular build and a powerful, athletic presence. Its overall look should balance strength and grace without excessive exaggeration.
Head
Skull: Medium length, broad with pronounced cheek muscles and a distinct stop. The skull should not be domed.
Muzzle: Short to medium, broad with a slight taper, not overly pronounced.
Nose: Large with open nostrils. Any color is acceptable.
Eyes: Oval to round, medium-sized, and set well apart. Any color except albinism is acceptable.
Ears: Set high and can be natural or cropped.
Neck
Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from the shoulders to the back of the skull. It should be free from loose skin.
Forequarters
Shoulders: Strong and muscular with wide blades.
Forelegs: Straight with substantial bone structure, set wide apart to allow for a deep chest.
Body
Chest: Broad and deep with well-sprung ribs.
Back: Fairly short to medium, with a slight slope from withers to rump or a straight topline.
Loin: Broad and muscular.
Tail: Low set, tapering to a point. It should not be docked.
Hindquarters
Hind Legs: Well-muscled, with hocks set low. The stance should be strong and parallel.
Coat
Short, smooth, and glossy. It should be stiff to the touch.
Color
All colors and patterns are acceptable except merle.
Gait
The movement should be confident, powerful, and agile. The dog should move with a springy gait, showing good reach in front and drive from the rear.
Temperament
The American Bully is known for its gentle, friendly disposition. It should be outgoing, stable, and confident. Aggressiveness or shyness is undesirable.
Size
Pocket: Males under 17 inches but not less than 14 inches. Females under 16 inches but not less than 13 inches.
Standard: Males 17 inches to 20 inches. Females 16 inches to 19 inches.
XL: Males 20 inches to 23 inches. Females 19 inches to 22 inches.
This breed standard ensures that the American Bully is a well-rounded, robust, and affectionate companion dog, embodying both strength and a friendly temperament.
You can register your puppy or dog with the Designer Kennel Club. The DKC is the best registry for the designer dog breed.
You can receive registration papers for your puppy or dog. Register your puppy or dog as a Foundation dog.
Litter registration is offered by the Designer Kennel Club. To register your puppy litter, you must register both parents as Foundation dog, then register your puppy litter.