American Dog Breeders Association Inc.
American Bully Breed Standard
American Bully History
The American Bully was developed in the
mid 1990’s by breeders on both the East and
West coasts of the United States. They used,
as their foundation stock, United Kennel
Club (UKC) and American Dog Breeders
(ADBA) registered American Pit Bull Terriers
mated with American Kennel Club (AKC)
registered American Staffordshire Terriers;
different varieties of the same breed based
on bloodline history. These dogs were first
known as “bully type” American Pit Bull
Terriers. For the past 25 years, these dogs
have been bred, bloodlines refined, and
promoted across the U.S and overseas. The
breeders of these dogs have developed this
breed for a specific build and temperament
so unique that they have been recognized
Standard
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