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# The American Bully: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United States
A powerful, sociable companion very attached to its family, to be trained with consistency.
Size MediumLife expectancy 10–13 yearsBudget ≈ €145/monthPuppy €1,500 – €4,000
[Find a breeder 62](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=american-bully)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Family attachment: He seeks closeness to his humans and enjoys shared activities.
- Possible indoor calm: Once properly exercised, he can be calm in the home.
- Simple maintenance: His short coat requires regular brushing but little specialized grooming.
- Relational motivation: Rewards and play generally help build good cooperation.
- Physical power: Its strength requires controlled handling and training started very early.
- Health varies depending on bloodlines: Extreme morphologies increase joint, respiratory and cardiac risks.
- Limited climate tolerance: Its short coat offers little protection from the cold and some individuals tolerate heat poorly.
- Complex regulatory status: In France, its morphology may lead to a legal assimilation that must be checked.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Experienced owners: They will know how to manage its power with calm, consistency and positive methods.
- Present and active households: It enjoys daily outings and does not tolerate prolonged isolation well.
- Organized families: Clear rules and responsible supervision enhance its affectionate temperament.
- Fans of cooperative training: It progresses better with short, regular and rewarded exercises.
Not recommended for
- Unaccompanied novice owners: Its strength and possible regulatory status require serious preparation.
- Very sedentary people: He needs walks, games and mental stimulation every day.
- Households absent all day: Regular and prolonged isolation can encourage frustration and undesirable behaviors.
- Seeking an extreme morphology: Favoring mass or a very short muzzle at the expense of function compromises well-being.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
42 cmAmerican Bully
- Height at the withers
- 33–50 cm
- Weight
- 20–50 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense
- FCI group
- Companion molosser (not recognized by the FCI)
- Origin
- United States
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the American Bully in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The American Bully was developed in the United States from the 1980s and 1990s with the aim of creating a powerful, compact and sociable companion dog. Its construction is mainly based on American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier lines, to which, depending on the lines and varieties, influences from bulldog-type dogs were added. The American Bully Kennel Club, founded in 2004, played a major role in formalizing its standard, then the United Kennel Club recognized it in 2013. The breed is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale nor by the Société Centrale Canine and therefore cannot be registered in the LOF in France. Several formats are described by the organizations that recognize it, notably Pocket, Standard, Classic and XL, with significant differences in height, bone structure and mass.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The American Bully has a compact, broad and strongly muscular silhouette, with solid bone structure and a deep chest. Its head is voluminous, its skull broad, its cheeks pronounced and its muzzle short to medium, without excess likely to hinder breathing. The eyes are well spaced and the ears, set high, can be natural and semi-erect. The powerful neck joins muscular shoulders, the back remains relatively short and the limbs must retain functional angulation despite the dog's mass. The coat is short, dense, smooth and firm to the touch. Many colors exist, but the search for particular colors must never take precedence over health, breathing, movement and morphological balance.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Selected above all as a companion dog, the American Bully is generally affectionate, close to its humans and eager to take part in family life. It can be confident, playful and sociable when it benefits from serious selection and early socialization. Its physical power nevertheless requires never trivializing its education or its interactions. Some individuals may be reserved with strangers or less tolerant toward their congeners, depending on their lineage, their experiences and their supervision. A stable temperament, without excessive fear or sought-after aggressiveness, must be an essential criterion in the choice of a breeding kennel.
Affectionate Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
At home, the American Bully appreciates being close to its family and can be calm after appropriate exercise. It enjoys walks, scent games, short training exercises and shared activities, without requiring the volume of training of a very enduring working dog. Apartment living is possible if outings are regular, if rules are consistent and if its size is properly managed. Its musculature, strength and sometimes its enthusiasm require close supervision with young children and during canine encounters. It tolerates prolonged isolation poorly and can develop frustration, destruction or agitation if its relational and mental needs are neglected.
Training
## Training and socialization
Training begins as soon as the puppy arrives with simple, consistent rules applied by all members of the household. Rewards, play, cooperation and short sessions encourage learning, while harsh methods risk damaging trust and increasing defensive reactions. Recall, loose-leash walking, giving up, waiting, emotion management and acceptance of a muzzle must be worked on progressively. Socialization does not mean multiplying forced contacts, but offering positive and controlled experiences with people, well-balanced dogs, environments and varied noises. A dog trainer using respectful methods is strongly recommended for inexperienced owners.
Budget
## Price and budget for the American Bully
The price of an American Bully depends on the format, the lineage, registration with a foreign registry, the reputation of the breeding kennel, health screenings, and the quality of socialization. Rare colors or extreme morphologies guarantee neither health nor temperament. The acquisition budget must be supplemented by any potential veterinary, food, training, and regulatory costs.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/american-bully/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The health of the American Bully varies greatly depending on bloodlines, size and the degree of morphological exaggeration. A functionally built dog can lead an active life, but the breed requires particular vigilance regarding joints, breathing, the heart, the skin and weight management. The choice of screened breeding dogs able to move, breathe and reproduce without difficulty is an essential point.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/american-bully/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The American Bully needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its age, weight, size and activity. A sufficient content of quality proteins supports muscle maintenance, but an excess of energy quickly promotes fat gain and overloads the joints. Growth must remain steady, without seeking accelerated mass gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/american-bully/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The name American Bully refers to a distinct breed from the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier in the registries that recognize it. Its appearance varies noticeably depending on the Pocket, Standard, Classic and XL classes, but the sought-after type remains that of a stable and functional companion. In France, the lack of recognition by the Société Centrale Canine means that it cannot have an LOF pedigree. Its regulatory situation depends on its morphology and its possible assimilation to a type defined by law, and not on the sole mention American Bully on a foreign document of origin.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the American Bully
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the American Bully a good family dog?
It can be an affectionate and stable companion when it is well selected, socialized early, and trained consistently. However, its strength requires active supervision around children and interactions that are always respectful.
### Can it live in an apartment?
Yes, if its size is compatible with the home and if it benefits from daily outings, mental activities, and sufficient presence. An apartment is not suitable for a dog left alone for long periods or given insufficient exercise.
### Is the American Bully suitable for a first-time owner?
It is generally not recommended without support because of its strength, temperament variations between bloodlines, and possible regulatory issues. A competent trainer and a reputable breeder are particularly helpful.
### Is the American Bully recognized by the FCI or registered with the LOF?
No. It is recognized neither by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale nor by the Société Centrale Canine and cannot be registered with the LOF. Private or foreign registries may issue pedigrees that do not have the value of an LOF pedigree.
### Is the American Bully categorized in France?
The name alone does not determine legal status. A dog not registered with the LOF may be classified as a first-category type based on its morphological characteristics. Before acquisition, a veterinary assessment should be requested and obligations should be checked with the competent authorities.
## Find a American Bully breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most American Bully breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[American Bully breeders in Île-de-France10](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/ile-de-france) [American Bully breeders in Occitanie9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/occitanie) [American Bully breeders in Pays de la Loire7](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/pays-de-la-loire) [American Bully breeders in Hauts-de-France7](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/hauts-de-france) [American Bully breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [American Bully breeders in Brittany4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/brittany) [American Bully breeders in Grand Est4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/grand-est) [American Bully breeders in Centre-Val de Loire3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/centre-val-de-loire)
### American Bully breeders by country
[62 breeders of American Bully in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully) [10 breeders of American Bully in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/finland) [8 breeders of American Bully in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/spain) [7 breeders of American Bully in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/germany) [2 breeders of American Bully in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/united-kingdom) [1 breeder of American Bully in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/austria) [1 breeder of American Bully in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/italy) [1 breeder of American Bully in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully/netherlands)
[All breeders of American Bully in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully)
## Ready to welcome a American Bully?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-american-bully)
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