17.4. American Bully Kennel Club
At http://theabkcdogs.org/registration, the ABKC states,
“Q: What is the American Bully?
A: All dogs currently registered as either American Pit Bull Terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers will be registered with us as an American Bully.
Q: What dog registries does the ABKC accept?
A: The ABKC currently accepts UKC, AKC & ADBA for American Bullies; BBCR & BBC for Shorty Bulls and AKC, FCI, NKC, ABRA and IOEBA for Bulldog breeds.”
[On June 17, 2016, the preceding questions and answers were no longer on the linked webpage.]
At http://theabkcdogs.org/home/breeds/american-staffordshire-terrier/, the ABKC states for American Staffordshire Terriers,
“Standard Coming Soon – ACCEPTING REGISTRATION ONLY FOR 2014”
[On June 17, 2016, the linked webpage has a “breed standard” for the American Staffordshire Terrier.]
At http://theabkcdogs.org/home/breeds/american-bully/, the ABKC states for Standard American Bullys,
“GENERAL IMPRESSION
The American Bully should give the impression of great strength for its size. It is a compact to medium/large size dog with a muscular body and blocky head, powerful in its movement and should display effortless movement at the same time. It is keenly alive and alert to its surroundings. The American Bully should have the appearance of heavy bone structure with a Bully build and look.
HEAD
The distinct heavy, large and broad head of the American Bully exemplifies breed type.
– Lips – semi close and even, some looseness accepted (more so with the XL and Extreme varieties) but not preferred.
– Nose – all colors acceptable except albinism (light pink in color).
NECK
– Heavy, muscular, slightly arched, tapering from shoulder to back of skull. Compact to medium size should have minimal or no loose skin (some looseness of skin is accepted with the XL and Extreme varieties).
– Feet- slight turning outwards is accepted as long as feet do not measures a 45 degree.
COLOR
– All colors and patterns are permissible.
SIZE
– Weight- There is no particular weight for the breed.”
