I would also add, our loving Bully is great with other dogs. How they are treated and supervised is important, as it is with all breeds. So someone quoting just one example of a bad incident with another dog as though it’s an accurate testimony to judge the entire breed is ignorance, as there are similar examples with all breeds, not to mention that it takes two for an altercation and it’s not uncommon for an owner to want to defend their own, claiming no responsibility and even bending the truth to accommodate their preferred narrative. I’ve seen altercations at dog parks with labs, Shepards, cocker spaniels, and others. Proper supervision goes a long way.

One of my grand pups, Luna, who’s 100% American Bully (Embark) is perhaps the most loving, loyal dog I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen many. We got her from a shelter where she was misidentified as a Pitbull mix. Sadly, the ignorance of local officials in PG County Maryland allow shelters to kill pit bulls for no good reason. Luna was almost a victim of that despicable ignorance.
She’s hyper-playfull at times, lazy in the mornings & great with kids. She looks at you with love in her eyes like I’ve never seen, as though it’s rooted in the depths of her heart and beautiful soul.
They are great family pets and companions and very smart! You can tell she is extremely appreciative of her family. They feel and understand all emotions and should always be treated with lots of love.
Please check your local and surrounding shelters first. You can alway find the perfect companion and prevent an unnecessary and tragic outcome.

American Bullies might be great with people but they are dangerous to other dogs. My Llewelyn setter was viscously attacked by a Bully and a lab/ pit bull mix. The attack was so violent that both dogs tore through their harnesses. I was also bitten trying to defend my dog . I would never own this breed, they’re a lawsuit waiting to happen.

When i rescued Lana from the humane society she weighed 40 lbs now she weighs 55-60 lbs. She is spoiled but so gentle and protective of me. I have never had a dog like her. You are right about these dogs having a bad reputation, if those people took the time to have one of these dogs they would change their minds instantly. I will never have any other dog. She shares my pillow when I sleep, lives herbelly rub and knows so many words that are not in her vocabulary of 100 words. What a great companion and protector. She makes me feel so happy and not alone. What would I do without her…be so sad and lonely. Thank God there is such a good breed of dogs.

I recently rescued a 1/2 shih tzu and 1/2 American Bully. She is awesome. Sometimes I think she reads minds. She follows me everywhere (Like my former Shih Tzus always have). I am taking her to obedience training and she picks everything up the first time. It is sort of uncanny.

She has been a great addition to our family.

I have a American bully ! And she is the best dog ! Fountain is so laid back , protective and very loyal. They get a bad rap and she is a attention seeker and sometimes jealous ( in a good way )if another pet is being petted

I recently brought an American bully , had ever only seen them on the internet as I live in a country town in Australia. Loved the intimidating look but wasn’t sure about having them around my kids, then I actually met one and fell in love instantly, as did my partner and children, so I brought one of the puppies they had left from the litter and I’m absolutely glad I did ! He’s absolutely beautiful and a great dog and wonderful companion, I would highly recommend these dogs to families or anyone that just wants a loyal loving cuddly best mate , I can’t say enough about these dogs except they’re the best 100%

Jim says The smartest dog I ever had. I would only have to correct him once and it was good for life. From not leaving the property without me, no gates, to saving me from a home invasion robbery and much more over 14 years of love and davotion. BUCKY

I hade German Shepard all my live and trained them, I got a 2 year old American Billie xl male, this is probably one of the finest dogs I ever had. I have him trained for protection work, he is also a great watch dog that does not miss anything. I am going to get a other one

Hello, regarding American Bullies (and other bulldog breeds) please add Bad Ass Bulldog Rescue of Huber Heights, OH, to your list. Staci started this rescue officially one year ago and has successfully adopted out 50 bullies to their forever homes! She has a network of about 18 fosters-the hardest thing to do-who foster 20+ dogs for BABR at any given time, with the average length of time in rescue/foster for each bully 3 months. She COMPLETELY vets them including any necessary surgeries, feeds them good food (including those with allergies), and sends them on their way when they are ready and the pawfect pet parents are found via online application and the standard communications, meet and greet, etc.

This past weekend my husband and I drove from southwest Florida all the way to Ohio and back to adopt a beautiful, highly intelligent 2yo American bully mix (her bday was the day we drove back!) to add to our pack of 1 old JRT who still has spunk. We lost our beloved staffie-pittie (with a little GSD & Dalmation in his mix!) in June at 16yrs8mos old, and he was also my service dog. We lost our sweet American Bulldog mix just 8 months before that. Life and home are not complete without a bully!

Staci was as nice, thorough and caring in person as she was during all our phone convos. She sent us home with our girl and her bed, crate, new bag of food, toys, treats, collar, harness, leash and more to start her new life with us and we are so grateful.

Yes, our American Bully also has allergies and currently takes zyrtec and benadryl; however, I am looking into colostrum for her and other remedies. I know benadryl long term isn’t good for their liver. She is eager to please and easy to train, so hoping she will be my new service dog as well as companion.

Great article. Thanks.