The American Bully is a modern breed of dog that was developed as a companion dog, and originally standardized and recognized as a breed in 2004 by the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC). Their published breed standard describes the dog as giving the "impression of great strength for its size". In 2008, the American Bully was recognized by the European Bully Kennel Club (EBKC), and on July 15, 2013, by the United Kennel Club (UKC). The UK Kennel Club, American Kennel Club, and International Canine Federation do not recognize the American Bully as a separate breed.

Temperament in adult dogs is highly dependent on training, and the breed can be very demanding and needs to be properly trained. The American Bully Kennel Club divided the American Bully into four categories, including the XL, Pocket, Standard, and Classic, whereas other registries, including the UKC, have approved one consistent size standard.

The United Kennel Club (UKC) and American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) breed standards are similar, except the ABKC recognises four varieties of size, based on height, whereas the UKC recognises only one standard size.

Within the ABKC, the four varieties are separated by height without specification of weight. All these varieties are expected to follow the same standard with minor alterations.

Source: Wikipedia

Height Section & Sizes

• Pocket: The ideal height range for mature Pocket males is under 17 inches and no less than 14 inches at the withers; for mature Pocket females it is under 16 inches and no less than 13 inches at the withers.


• Standard/Classic: The ideal height range for mature Standard males is from 17 to 20 inches at the withers; for mature Standard females it is from 16 to 19 inches at the withers. The Classic has a lighter body frame and less overall body mass than the Standard while still exhibiting bully traits and measuring the same at the withers.


• XL: The ideal height range for mature males is over 20 inches to 23 inches at the withers; for mature females it is over 19 inches to 22 inches at the withers.

Source: UKC