This dog is no ‘bully’

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The show will take place on the corner of Ridge and Elizabeth roads, Impala Park.

he American Bully breed was created in 1990 and gained recognition and establishment in 2004.

The SABKC is the official registry in South Africa for the American Bully Breed, and works side-by-side with the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC).

“This is going to be an outstanding event with loads of entertainment for the whole family all out of the harsh rays of the sun,” says Tiffany Jabour of the SABKC.

Jabour says there is a negative stereotype about the breed, and the SABKC is dedicated to correcing the misconceptions.

“Like with the American Staffordshire Terrier, all the positive characteristics of the breed’s ancestry were kept like loyalty, stability with humans and other physical attributes; but traits of dog aggression and gameness were bred out of the breed because the breed had no future and purpose for those traits.

“What differentiates this breed from the American Staffordshire Terrier is the physical appearance. This breed is built with heavier bone structure and a ‘Bullier’ build. A reinvented breed was formed with the purpose of being the ultimate companion breed, and this breed is the ‘American Bully’,” according to the American Bully Kennel Club.

“Our goal is to ensure that American Bully Breeds in SA are kept pure and never become misunderstood.

“We hope to positively promote the breed with our events to help educate the public, bring people together for their love of the breed, and help break down negative stereotype of both the breed and people,” explains Jabour.

Guests will be able to stroll through the fleamarket for a display of arts and crafts while enjoying food from the stalls and a drink from the beer garden.

Children can get their faces painted with different themes, while the family enjoys watching the ‘Bullyz’ in the ring.

Registration is at 9am, and the show will start at 11am.