American Bulldog vs American Bully
American Bulldog
The American Bulldog is a confident and powerful dog with a pronounced protective instinct and a strong bond with his family.
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American Bully
Friendly, loyal and deceptively gentle: the American Bully forms a deep bond with its family and surprises with a temperament that sharply contrasts its muscular build. Developed in the 1990s as a companion breed, not a working dog, it is patient with children and sociable by design. UK owners need to be aware of the XL Bully ban introduced in 2024, which affects the largest size variant but not Standard, Classic or Pocket American Bullies per se.
View profile→| Attribute | American Bulldog | American Bully |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 51 - 64 cm | 33 - 51 cm |
| Weight | 36 kg | 40 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 11 years | 11 years |
| FCI Group | Not Recognized | Not Recognized |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Trainability | Low | Low |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Medium |
| Character | The American Bulldog is a confident and powerful dog with a pronounced protective instinct and a strong bond with his family. | Friendly, loyal and deceptively gentle: the American Bully forms a deep bond with its family and surprises with a temperament that sharply contrasts its muscular build. Developed in the 1990s as a companion breed, not a working dog, it is patient with children and sociable by design. UK owners need to be aware of the XL Bully ban introduced in 2024, which affects the largest size variant but not Standard, Classic or Pocket American Bullies per se. |
Comparison
American Bulldog
American Bully
Summary
The American Bulldog is a medium dog (36 kg) with a life expectancy of 11 years. The American Bully is medium (40 kg) and lives 11 years. For grooming, the American Bulldog rates low, the American Bully low. The American Bulldog scores medium for child-friendliness, the American Bully medium. For beginners, the American Bully is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
American Bully has low trainability with medium energy
American BullyFor Families
Both breeds are comparable
For Active People
American Bulldog has high energy level
American BulldogLow Maintenance
American Bully: grooming low, shedding low
American BullyFor Apartments
American Bully is medium with medium energy
American BullyFrequently Asked Questions
The American Bulldog is a medium dog (36 kg) with high energy. The American Bully is medium (40 kg) with medium energy. The American Bulldog lives 11 years, the American Bully 11 years.