Many of the American Bully temperment traits are from the American Staffordshire terrier pictured here.
Perhaps the developers of Razor pit bulls, commonly referred to as Razor Edge pit bulls, were employing the principle of Occom's Razor when they developed the Razor Edge bloodline. The developers selected the simplest traits to create the bloodline. From this bloodline emerged the original American Bully. In light of the negative press surrounding pit bulls, American Bullies are much more than a breed; they are a movement and a lifestyle. Perhaps American Bullies will assuage the bad reputation of pit bulls.
Need
Despite pit bulls' histories as war heroes or First Dogs (Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson both owned pit bulls), a few brutal and lethal attacks have eclipsed the positive light of the dogs. According to Love-A-Bull, in one local shelter, 74 percent of the pit bulls that came in were euthanized in 2008.
History
The Razor Edge Pit Bulls consolidated all of the pit bull types into one bloodline. In the 1980s, the breeders selected the "drive and muscularity" of original pit bulls, the "size and substance" of show pit bulls and the "mellower demeanor and clean look" of the American Staffordshire terriers. The Razor's Edge bloodline is about the ultimate look. This look consisted of "heavier built dogs with heavy bone structure." Instead of a terrier emphasis, the developers wanted to bring out more of the bull qualities. Interestingly, the breeders bred females that looked like males. In 1990, Razors Edge was mastered. The movement that would follow is one where American Bully and pit bull lovers would do "something positive for their dogs." Razors Edge fight breed specific legislation and "reintroduced the breed (Pit Bull) to the Nation (USA) who created it." The creators intentionally did not include "pit" and did include "American" in the name.
American Bully Kennel Club
In response to the positive promotion of the Razors Edge bloodline and American Bullies, the creators began the American Bully Kennel Club in 2004. Naturally, American Bullies are part of that club. Yet, it is a multi-breed registry specializing in Bullies. Therefore, dogs like French bulldogs, English bulldogs, American bulldogs, Old English bulldogge, shorty bulls and old Roman bulldogs are all part of the club. Moreover, the club is a place where breed lovers can come together and celebrate their companions.
Look of American Bully
The American Bully comes in five different sizes -- standard, pocket, XL, extreme and classic. Strength and sturdiness come to mind with this breed. The dog has a "muscular body and blocky head" with the "appearance of heavy bony structure."
Temperment of American Bully
According to the American Bully Kennel Club, the breeders kept the positive characteristics of the American Staffordshire terrier like loyalty and bonds with humans. Aggression, violence and fighting weren't selected for.
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