Buyer question
Is an American Bully good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the American Bully 2 out of 5 for beginners (strong, needs training).
Source: the American Bully page in the Everybarn Animal Library. American Bully in the Animal Library
The detail
A modern American companion breed developed from American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier lines, the American Bully is heavily muscled and comes in pocket, standard, classic and XL sizes. Friendly and eager to please, it needs a committed owner.
- Temperament
- Friendly, confident, eager
- Best fit
- Committed, experienced owners
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Eager, needs structure)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate daily exercise)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Quick weekly wipe)
What to weigh
Heavily built lines can have breathing and joint problems and overheat easily. XL Bullies are banned without exemption in Great Britain, and many landlords and insurers restrict bully breeds.