American bullies get a bad rap along with other pit bull-type breeds, primarily due to ignorance or irresponsible owners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A particular responsibility comes with owning a dog of this strength and courage to ensure that they become a valuable and loving member of your human pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are unsure whether an American Bully will live up to its reputation as a \u2018\u2019nanny dog\u2019\u2019, here are five important facts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. American Bullies Are Not Inherently Aggressive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"training](\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bully-heart-shape-training-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDue to the incredible strength of these gentle giants, American bullies require responsible ownership. There has been much debate regarding aggression as an inherited genetic trait in dog breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of all the breeds, the pit bull-type breeds are universally feared and sometimes banned outright in unsafe and costly regulations and restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While several studies link certain breeds to aggression and attacks on humans and other dogs, some studies refute breeds to determine potential attack risks in specific dog breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study found that aggression<\/a> is as strongly linked to a dog’s environment and experiences as it is to their genetically inherited traits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nResearchers found that factors that lead to aggression were not breed-specific but linked to irresponsible ownership and harsh discipline-based training methods. In another study in 2014<\/a>, aggression testing in 415 legislated dogs such as pit bull types compared to a control group of 70 golden retrievers. <\/p>\n\n\n\nResearchers found that no scientific evidence emerged that the legislated dogs were more aggressive or dangerous than the control group. American bullies especially are bred for the more even temperament and low prey drive, making them an excellent addition to families with babies and young children when adequately trained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. American Bullies Were Bred To Be Family Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Baby](\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BABY-BULLY-DOG-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe American bully is a relative newcomer as its own designated breed, emerging as it did in the 1980s and evolving through the 1990s through selective breeding. The breeders used American pitbull as their base breed and infused several other breeds into the mix, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The American Bulldog <\/li>
- English Bulldog <\/li>
- Olde English Bulldogge <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The United Kennel Club (UKC) officially recognized the bully as an official breed in 2013, although the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC)registered the breed as early as 2004<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe breeders aimed to create an independent dog breed that incorporated the aesthetics of an American pit bull with enhanced musculature as well as created several size divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, breeders had another outcome in mind, beyond making a more muscle-bound version of the American pit bull.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The primary aim of the breeders was to purposefully ‘breed out’ the potential aggression inherent in the pit bull genetic heritage. The resulting breed exhibits a lower prey drive while still retaining the trademark ‘bully’ traits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UKC includes specific temperament traits in their breed standards, including excessive shyness or aggression as contrary to the breed standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through selective breeding, the American bully breeders set about creating a gentler<\/a> version of the much-feared APBT.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe infusion of the characteristic family nature of the bulldog breeds created a somewhat more dependable bully breed with a calmer nature requiring less vigorous exercise than the American pit bull terrier<\/p>\n\n\n\n
. Less inclined to the characteristic pit bull over-exuberance, the bully is also less likely to knock your toddler about during play.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. American Bullies Require Responsible Ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/american-bully-exercise-freesbee-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnfortunately, the public vilifies pit bull breeds, when nine times out of ten, their aggression is due to irresponsible owners. A peer-reviewed study<\/a> showed that pit bull owners are more inclined to aggressive behaviors themselves and not necessarily the breed itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe study found a high correlation between socially deviant pit bull owners and these aggression-sensitive breeds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe owners of aggressive pit bull-type dogs were often more prone to violence themselves often exhibit deviant behaviors such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Child abuse <\/li>
- Domestic violence <\/li>
- Violent crimes against others <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With such a courageous and physically powerful breed, it is paramount that owners ensure that they train their bully correctly and ensure the dog is socialized. The bully’s aggressive heritage is only half of the determining factors that lead to aggression against people and children. A well-trained and happy American bully will allow their gentle and baby-loving natures to emerge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the loving nature of the breed, American bullies can be overly protective of their humans, particularly children. Owners should always supervise children’s play as children’s behaviors may sometimes mimic attack and arouse the protective nature of these gentle giants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. American Bullies Thrive on Human Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"oso](\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/oso-bully-puppy-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlthough the American Bully has fewer physical exercise requirements than their amstaff and pit bull cousins, they are a bright and curious breed that needs exercise and stimulation just as a human does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deprived of companionship and touch, your bully may exhibit anxiety and behaviors that are not part of their loving breed.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDogs incarcerated in backyards may become ‘mentally ill\u2019 much as an imprisoned human in solitary confinement. The American Bully thrives on human love and companionship and flourish when included in the family home and regularly stimulated by walks and outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A well-socialized and stimulated dog is less likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors, especially those trained with a gentle touch and positive <\/a>reinforcement. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMuch the same way, bullies thrive on human companionship, and in order to be their best selves, you need to embrace them into your family as a welcome member.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDue to the incredible strength of these gentle giants, American bullies require responsible ownership. There has been much debate regarding aggression as an inherited genetic trait in dog breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of all the breeds, the pit bull-type breeds are universally feared and sometimes banned outright in unsafe and costly regulations and restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While several studies link certain breeds to aggression and attacks on humans and other dogs, some studies refute breeds to determine potential attack risks in specific dog breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study found that aggression<\/a> is as strongly linked to a dog’s environment and experiences as it is to their genetically inherited traits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers found that factors that lead to aggression were not breed-specific but linked to irresponsible ownership and harsh discipline-based training methods. In another study in 2014<\/a>, aggression testing in 415 legislated dogs such as pit bull types compared to a control group of 70 golden retrievers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers found that no scientific evidence emerged that the legislated dogs were more aggressive or dangerous than the control group. American bullies especially are bred for the more even temperament and low prey drive, making them an excellent addition to families with babies and young children when adequately trained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American bully is a relative newcomer as its own designated breed, emerging as it did in the 1980s and evolving through the 1990s through selective breeding. The breeders used American pitbull as their base breed and infused several other breeds into the mix, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The United Kennel Club (UKC) officially recognized the bully as an official breed in 2013, although the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC)registered the breed as early as 2004<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The breeders aimed to create an independent dog breed that incorporated the aesthetics of an American pit bull with enhanced musculature as well as created several size divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, breeders had another outcome in mind, beyond making a more muscle-bound version of the American pit bull.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary aim of the breeders was to purposefully ‘breed out’ the potential aggression inherent in the pit bull genetic heritage. The resulting breed exhibits a lower prey drive while still retaining the trademark ‘bully’ traits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The UKC includes specific temperament traits in their breed standards, including excessive shyness or aggression as contrary to the breed standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through selective breeding, the American bully breeders set about creating a gentler<\/a> version of the much-feared APBT.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The infusion of the characteristic family nature of the bulldog breeds created a somewhat more dependable bully breed with a calmer nature requiring less vigorous exercise than the American pit bull terrier<\/p>\n\n\n\n . Less inclined to the characteristic pit bull over-exuberance, the bully is also less likely to knock your toddler about during play.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, the public vilifies pit bull breeds, when nine times out of ten, their aggression is due to irresponsible owners. A peer-reviewed study<\/a> showed that pit bull owners are more inclined to aggressive behaviors themselves and not necessarily the breed itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The study found a high correlation between socially deviant pit bull owners and these aggression-sensitive breeds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The owners of aggressive pit bull-type dogs were often more prone to violence themselves often exhibit deviant behaviors such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n With such a courageous and physically powerful breed, it is paramount that owners ensure that they train their bully correctly and ensure the dog is socialized. The bully’s aggressive heritage is only half of the determining factors that lead to aggression against people and children. A well-trained and happy American bully will allow their gentle and baby-loving natures to emerge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the loving nature of the breed, American bullies can be overly protective of their humans, particularly children. Owners should always supervise children’s play as children’s behaviors may sometimes mimic attack and arouse the protective nature of these gentle giants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the American Bully has fewer physical exercise requirements than their amstaff and pit bull cousins, they are a bright and curious breed that needs exercise and stimulation just as a human does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deprived of companionship and touch, your bully may exhibit anxiety and behaviors that are not part of their loving breed.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs incarcerated in backyards may become ‘mentally ill\u2019 much as an imprisoned human in solitary confinement. The American Bully thrives on human love and companionship and flourish when included in the family home and regularly stimulated by walks and outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A well-socialized and stimulated dog is less likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors, especially those trained with a gentle touch and positive <\/a>reinforcement. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Much the same way, bullies thrive on human companionship, and in order to be their best selves, you need to embrace them into your family as a welcome member.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. American Bullies Were Bred To Be Family Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. American Bullies Require Responsible Ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. American Bullies Thrive on Human Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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