American Bully - UKC welcomes a new breed General Chat

For all you dog lovers that loves bully breeds on July 15, 2013. The United Kennel Club, Inc. welcomes a new breed, the American Bully, to its list of recognized breeds, effective July 15, 2013. The American Bully breed developed as a natural extension of the American Pit Bull Terrier, a breed that has maintained a characteristic appearance and temperament for over 100 years. As with any long-standing breed, several distinct types have evolved from the parent breed, with one in particular – the American Bully – taking on a specific build and structure unique enough to warrant it becoming a separate breed altogether. The American Bully, whose foundation stock is undeniably the American Pit Bull Terrier, was also developed by blending in stock from other bull breeds. American Bully breed was subtly influenced by the infusion of several other breeds, which include the American Bulldog, English Bulldog, and Olde English Bulldogge.

Quick google images search - the poor things look deformed!!

Oh my goodness!!! What is the purpose of letting a dog like that evolve

Looks like a backward step to me when you think of all the "breeds" that have been produced to improve on the Bulldog!!

BlueJay I think you and I better hide now

The UKC is NOT the Kennel Club!!!! The pitbull is a banned breed in the UK, so it would hardly be a recognised breed over here, any of these dogs would more than likely be seized and very sadly pts

The UKC is the United Kennel Club Kalamazoo, Michigan.

It is not even the AKC [American Kennel Club] which does not appear to recognise either American Bullys or Pitbulls.

Oh right Malka, so not even a play on the British KC then.
Poor dogs, they must suffer so much

I love bull breeds, I love my staffies, american staffords, bull terriers etc. yes, but only if they're healthy.

The american bully is a perversion of the pit bull, doesn't look healthy or normal in any way. I can't imagine these dogs are having a comfortable life.
I don't care which kennel club recognises which breed, it all really doesn't matter at all as long as there are breeds out there that suffer from such deformities.
In my opinion, ALL kennel clubs and the FCI should work towards healthy dogs that can move normally and naturally.

The photos of these poor dogs leaves me speechless......:-(

Looks like something out of a comic! poor dog

Not a bull breed fan anyway but they are just horrific! :-(

Disgusting! Anyone who breeds such dogs can't actually love dogs. ...the same could be said for a lot of breeds recognised by the Kennel Club too. At least at dog should be able to breath easily and run with ease.

I'm sure Bulldogs are lovely but I went on a walk with one recently and I felt uncomfortable the whole way. The dog was really struggling to breath and keep up, it could barley run and only tried for a really breif time before giving up. Breathing was accompanied by heavy wheezing, rasping and coughing and it had to stop regularly to catch its breath. I was certain it a going to collapse at any moment. I see what some people can think that they look cute and I'm sure they have great personalities but I really don't think it's a fair body to be born into....same goes for these dogs.

I could never have one of those breeds for that very reason, they aren't fit for purpose, look at the piccies of the original bulldog, and how they are now and it is like a deformity, and the same goes with these types of dogs, at least the pit bull looks athletic and fit for purpose (whatever that may be ) but these are like cartoon characters. Poor things they will be suffering from all sorts of joint and skeletal problems as well as the inability to breathe.

Me neither, but that poor dog looks like a deformed freak. :-( I take it it's ears are cropped. :-(
It's legs look so far apart that I'm surprised it can support that bulk of a body. It looks like every step would be an effort.
The first and 3rd picture actually turn my stomach

If I saw that coming towards me I would rapidly change direction. It looks like some kind of supernatural devil dog.

I'm wondering if they lie down or fall over can they manage to get themselves back up Such lovely faces though.

Hi It isnt April Fool is it have I missed something,the bulldog has many problems,they cannot even breathe properly and having puppies is a major problem,so why put a dog with problems into the gene pool to create more problems.I thought the KC was trying to improve breeds.Its just beyond me I love all dogs,but this is mad a real Jeckyll & Hyde.Eventually there will no pure bred dogs left,Look at the poodle,they dont just want poodles now they want to mix and end up with Labridoodles who despite the cost they are a first cross.Gemini54

Turtle dog! (he's a stud)



Having a look round the internet on breeders sites, they all seem to be Fire! Explosions! Guns! Chains and spikes! Muscles! Boobies!
No offence whatsoever intended to the decent people who like them, but I'm not particularly optimistic as to what that says about the people who breed these things

It makes me wonder how he actually manages to be a stud, I know it is a massive problem with our own bulldog, but that type is defying imagination. They are pitiful the poor poor dogs, what we humans have to answer for eh

This actually just brought tears to my eyes. What a poor creature, I feel really sorry for him

I can't imagine he's having a painless or even comfortable life at all. People are so selfish, they'll just breed anything to impress other people, to look cool and powerful, to play 'god' and 'nature'. It makes me sick.

Here's a breeding bitch from the same place;
sway back??

I love bull breeds...but think they should be athletic looking not deformed and be agile!