The popularity of bully breeds in the United States are astounding, representing 20% of the total U.S. dog population. These bully breed dogs are comprised of over 50 terrier-type dogs as well as mixed breed terrier dogs called ‘Pit Bulls’. Many of the popular breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Rottweilers all rank in the top 10 most popular breeds in America.
These bully dogs can be found across the globe, including France, Germany, Italy, Cordoba, the U.S., and the British Isles. Furthermore, these bully dogs have a very long history. Popular breeds like the English Bulldog date back to 1886, and new breeds like the Dogo Argentino were registered as recently as 2020. Many Americans are searching for American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bully’s, and Bulldogs across all 50 states.The United States has become the home for bully dogs, numbering around 18 million in total.
From the registration of the Boston Terrier in 1898 to the surging popularity of the Cane Corso in 2010, American history has always included bully dogs. In fact, the French Bulldog has ended the Labrador Retriever’s 31-year streak as America’s most popular dog breed. As the bully breed continues to expand and evolve, it reinforces the bully breed as ‘America’s Dogs’.