The XXL variety stands up to 23 inches or more starting from the withers. The only difference between an XL Bully and the Bully XXL is that the latter is much larger.

Estimated Lifespan: Average lifespan of 10 – 12 years with proper care.

Female Height: Stands 16 – 19 inches (40 – 48 cm) from the withers.

Male Height: Stands 17 – 20 inches (43 – 51 cm) from the withers.

This means they have lesser body mass compared to the other versions, overall. The American Bully Classic is almost the same as the Standard version but only built with a lighter frame. Photo Credit: The American Bully Kennel Club After that, it will be classified according to the varieties available. Generally, a bully puppy is dubbed as a “Standard” type until it is one year old. There are currently four recognized varieties of the American Bully as registered by the ABKC. This includes having a gentle personality despite its massive size. Many of its physical characteristics, however, are the same as the other varieties. Out of the four varieties classified by the American Bully Kennel Club, the XL is considered the largest in the group in terms of height. Other Varieties of American Bully: What’s the Difference? This eventually led to the distinctive looks and amazing temperament of the American Bully XL. Over the years, breeders continued to experiment – crossing the breeds with the American Bulldog, French Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, and English Bulldog. They crossed the American Pit Bull Terrier with the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the first few offspring started the bully breeds. Like all bully breeds, they’re a product of breeders wanting a bigger “Pitbull-type” dog. The American Bully XL first showed up around the 80s and 90s. This calm demeanor and friendly nature of the American Bully breed is one reason why so many dog owners love this breed. Breeders were intent on having a dog that was athletic and active yet calm with hardly any prey drive. What’s more, the move away from the pitbull genes was done on purpose.

The result is a unique dog that’s distinctly its own breed. While the American Bully XL did have pitbull genes when it was first conceived, over the years, breeders have mixed in genetics from other dog breeds. It doesn’t help that over the years, gangs and other criminal social groups have used “bully dogs” to represent aggression, toughness, even violence because of how they look.Īdd to that fear-based legislation and misguided bans against the “pit bull” type dog, and the breed continues to suffer its undeserved aggressive reputation. The dogs who were used in this deadly sport were called “bully” and this unfortunate name has stuck over the years. Instead, the term comes from their history of being used in cruel blood sports like that of bull-baiting. But the term “bully” actually doesn’t have anything to do with their behavior or personality.

When you first hear the term “bully dog,” the immediate impression is usually a dog that’s aggressive or cruel. Other, not so well-known “bully breeds” include the following: Some of the obvious inclusions in this type of breed are those with the term “bully” in the name, like the: And why they’re called “bullies” in the first place. Different Types of Bully BreedsĪlthough I’ll be focusing on the American Bully XL for this post, it’s best to understand what other “bully breeds” are out there. They’ve become a favorite despite being a new breed and also go by the names Bully Pit, American Bully Pit, or Bully Pitbull.

Bred as companion dogs, the XL Bully features a muscular build, distinctive face, and great temperament. The American Bully XL is one of four varieties of the popular American Bully breed.

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