Pit Bull and American Bully puppies for sale on Long Island, New York

The American Bully started in the 1990s with breeders like Dave Wilson of Razor's Edge. Working from American Staffordshire Terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier lines, he told The Times he wanted "a dog that was like a bodybuilder": heavy-muscled and shorter, with a very docile temperament. The terrier edge of the Pit Bull was bred out, and in his words the goal was "the ultimate companion breed."

Those first dogs became what's now called the classic look. Over time, breeders crossed in other breeds and the other classes came along: Pocket, Standard, Classic and XL. Razor's Edge is one of the old school bloodlines in our own dogs, so this history is in our litters too.

Not anymore, though we understand why people still call them that. The American Bully comes from the American Pit Bull Terrier, but it's its own breed now. The ABKC started registering Bullies in the early 2000s, and as it grew, so did the breed. In 2013 the UKC officially recognized the American Bully as a separate breed.

We've been raising American Pit Bull Terriers and American Bullies for over thirty years, so we've watched that whole journey happen.

The XL is the biggest class. To get that large, square, bulky look, breeders crossed in Molosser breeds like the Cane Corso and the American Bulldog. Both the ABKC and UKC standards measure it by adult height at the withers: over 20 up to 23 inches for males, and over 19 up to 22 inches for females. A lot of the XL dogs you see today come from that mix, and XLs are what we're known for.

"Blue nose" is a color, not a separate breed. It's a diluted gray-blue coat with a matching nose, and it shows up in both American Pit Bull Terriers and American Bullies. We've bred blue dogs for many years. One honest note: blue-coated dogs can be more prone to skin and coat problems, and good quality food goes a long way.

Our puppies usually run $2,000 to $3,000. Reach out and we'll give you the exact price for the puppy you're interested in.

Start with an application. Once we approve it, a $500 deposit holds your puppy and goes toward the price. Deposits are non-refundable, but they never expire, and you can move yours to another available puppy or a future litter.

Vet care, deworming, its first DAPP vaccination, its vet records, registration papers where applicable, and a one-year limited health guarantee.

We're on Long Island, New York. Most of our families come from Long Island, New York City and the greater New York area, and we welcome serious buyers from anywhere in the country.

No, but we'll always tell you the bloodlines and titles behind your puppy's parents. Just ask.

Call us. We will gladly take them back.