The American Bully as we know it is more bulldog like than the standard American Pit Bull

Terrier, but like the American Pit Bull Terrier it retains all the virtues of the breed along with the
same basic look of the foundation stock.
Bullies are usually much larger and more muscle bound with much deeper chest than the
standard American Pit Bull Terrier. Their headpiece is something to be admired and is a source
of pride to all Bully fanciers.
General Impression
The American Bully should give the impression of great strength and power. It should be very
well muscled, have a very pronounced head for its size and its body should be well put together.
The Bully at first glance will give the impression of a body builder with no muscle lacking in
development. Females being slightly lighter in build and bone. Movement for both will be
heavier and encompass more roll, due to the increase muscle development. This is typical for
the Bully. .
HEAD
Head to be large and prominent with good top skull being flat not domed between ears. Head
will be disproportionate to body size. Neck is to be short to medium length with a very slight arch
widening from the base of the skull to the shoulder blade. Slightly loose skin in this area is
acceptable. Eyes to be set far apart and low on skull. Muzzle to be of short or medium length
with a very pronounced stop and fall away, with well developed cheek muscles, should give the
impression of strong biting power on lower mandible. Lower jaw shall be well developed not
weak. General impression should have the appearance of good gripping strength. Ears are to
be set high on the skull. Face may have slight wrinkles and loose skin. Also slightly loose flews
acceptable. Bite is to be scissors. Upper teeth to meet closely over lower teeth.
EARS
Cropped or uncropped is permissible. Uncropped ears should be either rose or half prick.
Faults Full drop to be penalized
FOREQUARTERS
Straight well boned forelegs set rather far apart at the shoulders, showing no looseness. Feet
are of medium size with tight pasterns, which are strong, tight and upright. Feet may turn out a
little at the pastern.
Faults Out at elbows Out at shoulders Bowed front
(2)
HINDQUARTERS
Hindquarters should be well muscled. Good inner and outer muscling of the thigh. Rear stifle to
have adequate bend with hocks well let down. Legs are parallel when viewed from the rear.
Faults Cow hocked Sickle hocked No bend in stifle Over angulated High set hocks
BODY
The body of a Bully is muscular and compact. Short across the back being closely coupled. The
topline should slope slightly from the point of the shoulders to over the hindquarters and fall
away from the croup to the tail. The front is wide with a deep brisket. Ribs are to be well sprung
and evenly spaced and a slight tuck at the waist. Chest is to be deep and barrel shaped.
TAIL
Short in comparison to body. Appears to be carried like an old fashion water pump handle when
viewed from the side. Set low on rump tapering to a fine point.
Fault Kinked tail Gay tail (Not to be Mistaken for a Challenge Tail) Disqualification Docked tail
(unless accompanied with a veterinary’s explanation)
COLOR
Any color or color pattern is permissible or combination of color is acceptable with the exception
of Merle.
Disqualification Merle
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
Males should weigh 40 to 125 pounds. Females should weigh 35 to 100 pounds. Height should
be for Pocket Size is from 13 to under 16 inches. For Standard Size is 16 to under 19 inches
and for XL Size is 19 to 22 inches.
EYES
Any color acceptable. Must have pigmentation around eyelids. Eyes are to be set low and far
apart on the skull.
Disqualification Pink eyes, Albinism
(3)
GAIT
Gait will be heavy with a tendency to roll. Dog should convey a demeanor with self confidence
and an impression of great power and a zest for life. When trotting, roll may become
accentuated. Front legs may turn slightly out. Rear legs to track in a straight line. As speed
increases legs should converge to the center line.
Faults
Traveling to close
Traveling to wide
Legs not traveling on the same plane
Crossing over Pacing Hackney movement
COAT
Coat should appear smooth, glossy and in good condition. Coat should be moderately stiff to
the touch when brushed in one direction.
Faults
Wavy coat
Sparse coat
Disqualifications
Merle colored coat
Long coat
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Extreme shyness or viciousness
One or both testicles not dropped (by six months of age)
Deafness in one or both ears
Albinism in eyes
Docked tail
Long coat
Merle coat