{"id":1544,"date":"2021-02-08T13:31:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T13:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2021-12-04T12:18:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T12:18:24","slug":"pitbull-vs-american-bully","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/pitbull-vs-american-bully\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitbull vs. American Bully: 4 Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are in the market for a new four-legged companion, knowing the different breed types\u2019 key differences is essential. For those exploring the attributes of a Pitbull vs. American Bully for your next dog, there are several factors to consider when making your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a look at a few key differences between the two seemingly similar breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. History of the Breeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The term Pitbull stems from back in the 1800s<\/a>. There was a game known as Bull Baiting, where a bull was secured to an iron stake and left with English Bulldogs as a gory game exhibition that isn\u2019t exactly considered a proper form of entertainment in today\u2019s times. Pitbulls were notorious for being fighting dogs, vicious in nature, giving them an aggressive rapport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image source: American Pitbull Registry<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

They were also used as livestock dogs, making their physique and disposition perfect for herding and guarding other animals. Since breeding was not as precise back in those times as today\u2019s regulations, owners crossed the English Bulldogs with many terriers. This cross-breeding resulted in a wide variety of Pitbull Terriers that you see now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Bully has gained popularity only in recent decades. Starting to appear between the 1980s and 1990s, the American Bully held characteristics as a companion that does not possess their ancestry line\u2019s aggressive nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining the American Pitbull Terriers with the American Staffordshire Terriers, the American Bully was born. Although many people lump these dogs together in the same category, there are significant differences if you know what to look for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Physical Differences <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When exploring the Pitbull vs. American Bully differences in physical appearance, some features stand out, which indicate the type of dog. If you want to determine which type of canine it is, check out some of these tell-tale signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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