The modern American Bully, as a specific breed separated from its ancestors, began development in the 1980’s in the USA and continued establishing desired appearance and character until 1990’s. Several breeds participated at its development except of American Pit Bull Terrier (APT) and American Staffordshire Terrier (AST) were the major foundation in creating American Bully, although APT was the parent breed, a “cornerstone” in all process. American Bulldog, English Bulldog and Olde English Bulldogge were most probably not the only bull breeds, who brought specific appearance and lovely companion character into Bully breeding.
Later on, American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) was established and as the first kennel club recognized the breed in 2004. ABKC also introduced official breed standard according to which dogs with more compact “bully” look, muscle mass, heavy bones, wider front and back and lower prey drive comparing to APT and AST amongst the other characteristics were bred.
In 2013, American Bully was recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) and American Dog Breeders Association (ABDA).
Recently, some members and contract partners of Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the largest canine organisation of the world, also accepted American Bully as a breed with an option to be registered in their stud book registries and compete at FCI conformation shows together with other breeds.
