Classic American Bullies: Complete guide

The American bully is a companion breed which was officially recognized in 2004 by the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC).

When we bother about getting an American bully dog, there are a variety of options available for us within the same breed. So today, let’s focus on one of the popular types i.e. Classic American Bullies.

In this article, we will have a detailed discussion about classic bullies including its physical features, temperament and some benefits of them over other breeds.

What is a Classic American bully ?

The classical American bully is a type of the American bully breed. All the variants of the American bully dog share an overall muscular and heavy physique. Thus, most people get confused among their types.

But, classic bullies are less muscular and lighter dog breeds in comparison to the standard American bullies.

Different variants of the American bullies

If we talk about different categories of American bully dogs, there are four such types which have been officially recognized and registered by ABKC. It includes standard, classic, pocket and xl american bullies.

Classic and standard bullies hold somewhat similar physical characteristics, but they are not all the same. Further, we will explore some similarities & differences between them which will make them apart from one another.

Some other types of the American bully which have not yet been recognized by any reputed kennel club consist of xxl bully, micro bully and exotic bully.

Common characteristics of Standard & Classic American Bully

When we compare the classic american bully with the standard american bully, we find some least noticeable differences between them. Still, they are similar in major aspects i.e. physical appearance and temperament.

Let’s discuss the above two common traits of these canines in detail :

1) Physical appearance

Both classic and standard American bullies hold muscular physique along with their broader heads and chests. They both inherited the same genes in them from their ancestors. Hence, they are quite similar in their looks.

Some other common characteristics of standards and classics include :

Coats or furs : Standard American bully and Classic American bully share similar types of furs which may vary from short to medium-sized in length. Thus, they do not need much grooming requirements.

They are available in a wide range of coat colors, like black, blue, red, fawn, merle, Tricolour, brindle etc.

Height : The average height for male american standard and classic bullies ranges between 17 and 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) at their shoulders. At the same time, females of both the variants can reach 16–19 inches ( 40 to 48 cm) at their height.

2) Temperament

The temperament of the classic bully closely resembles the disposition of the standard bullies. They are produced to be companion breeds and come out as excellent pets as well.

Classic bullies are known for their friendly and calm disposition, which fits them very well in the family. They love to play with kids and always wish to be near their owners.

Not only this, both classic American bullies and standard American bullies are eager to please their masters. Hence, they are easily trainable. Being a social and outgoing personality, they like to explore new places and people.

With proper socialization and training, both breeds can become decent mannered and obedient companions.

Moreover, these canines are loyal dog breeds and can do everything to protect their loved ones against every danger. Thus, they are also capable of becoming great guard dogs.

Classic American bullies with other pets

All American bully types, including classic American bullies, are highly vigilant regarding their territory. They have the tendency to feel insecure with other pets for their place in the hearts of their family members.

These dogs often get jealous if they observe their owner pampering other smaller pets or animals. As a result, they may even try to harm or chase them.

Dissimilarities between Classic and Standard bully

Along with the similarities, there are subtle differences between classic and standard bullies which make them appear separate from one another.

The following are all the basis of the differences :

1) Physical features

Firstly, we will go through all the dissimilar physical features of both types which will surely help you in differentiating between classic bully canines and standard bullies.

Bodily structure : This is the most noticeable distinction between two variants of the American bully breed. Classics have a greater impact of the American pitbull upon their bodily structure.

Classic bully dogs are well known for their muscular build with their heavier structure than standard American bullies. They have shorter upper arms and less broader chests in contrast to the standard bullies.

Weight or Mass : Both classics and standard bully have somewhat similar heights but their weights greatly vary. The average weight for classic American bullies ranges between 60 and 80 pounds whereas standard bullies weigh about 90 to 110 pounds.

Coat or furs : It is clear above that there is no significant difference between the furs of both breeds. Both have short, smooth and glossy coats, but standard bullies have marginally longer hair than classics.

Eyes, Ears and Nose : There are minute differences between the eyes, ears and noses of classic and standard american bullies. The eyes of classic bully are set closer to one another and the noses of it are also wider than the standard bully.

Classic American bullies have more upright ears which may or may not be cropped as per the choice of their owners.

Head, Snout and tails : The american bully classics have short and broader heads along with wider snouts in comparison to standard bullies.

Though classic bullies are less muscular dogs than classic bullies but classics have slightly broader and twisted tails upside.

On the other hand, standard bullies have straight (unbending) tails which taper at the ends.

2) Activity level

Owing to their less weight, classic American bully are slightly more active and energetic canines. They require a regular exercise routine of atleast 30 to 60 minutes a day.

Walking, running and fetching are some of the exercises which can be included in their daily schedule.

However, both the classic bully and standard bully are enthusiastic and high-spirited dogs which need regular physical exercise for maintaining their physical & mental well being.

3) Health

If we consider the health of the classic bullies, then they are less prone to joint issues like hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia due to their less mass or weight.

Alternatively, standard bullies are more vulnerable to joint problems because of their heavier weight, which puts more strain upon their joints.

4) Lifespan

If we compare the life expectancy of the classic and standard bullies, then classic american bullies have a little longer lifespan than standard American bullies.

Classic bullies can live for a time period of about 10 to 12 years, while standard American bullies have an average life expectancy of 8 to 10 years, i.e. one to two years shorter than the standard one. Health, diet and exercise greatly contribute to their lifespan.

Final thoughts

Now you all might be thinking whether classic bullies or standard bullies become great family pets. So, to be very honest, it substantially depends upon you, i.e. on owners. Food diet, daily exercises, training and health care provided to them play a significant role in moulding the well and obedient behavior of your pet.

Any dog, including American bullies of all types, can develop destructive behavior in the absence of good leadership & training. So, the way you treat and train your American bully pet also results in shaping their conduct.

FAQs

Q1. What is a classic American Bully?

Ans. The classical American bully is a type of American bullies. They are less muscular and lighter dog breeds in comparison to the standard American bullies.

Q2. What are the 4 types of American bullies?

Ans. Standard bully, Classic bully, pocket bully and xl bully are four different types of American bullies recognized by American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC).

Q3. Is an American Bully aggressive?

Ans. American bullies are well known for their friendly and calm disposition, which fits them very well in the family.

Q4. How big is a classic bully?

Ans. The average height for male American classic bullies ranges between 17 and 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) at their shoulders. At the same time, females can reach 16–19 inches (40 to 48 cm) at their height.

Q5. What makes a classic bully?

Ans. The Classic American bully is a result of crossbreeding American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and several Bulldogs breeds.