Tag Archives: Bully Breeds

American Bulldog: Breed Characteristics

Basically, when Americans make animals they take the English breed, they change it completely. But in the case of the American Bulldog – which is also the American Bully – it’s a case of getting the basics right. The modern American Bulldog is what used to look like in English Bulldog. When bull baiting was […]

Dog Breed Types: The Bully Breeds

“Bully dogs” refers to any purebred or crossbred bulldog. “Bully dog” is an affectionate term and not meant to imply that the dog is in any way a bully. In this case “bully” is just a synonym for “bulldog” and does not mean that the dog is a canine equivalent of a schoolyard bully. Bully […]

English Bulldogs: Temperament

In 2007, the English Bulldog cracked the top ten most popular breeds of dog in America for the first time. Part of the reason for their recent popularity in America is due to their temperament. English Bulldogs, like all “bully breeds” were bred to get along well with people, even sometimes acting as babysitters. Extremely […]

Think Your Dog is Safe from Breed Specific Laws – Think Again

Banned dog posters conjure up images of pit bulls or any kind of vicious dog, and these are the types most people associate with specific breeding laws. But these breeds are by no means the only ones banned from dog limits in cities and states across the country. You think your dog is safe from […]