American Bully

Hovawart

American Bully vs Hovawart

Compare American Bully and Hovawart side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

American Bully

Hovawart

Breed type

Crossbreed

Purebred

Height

43 – 53 cm

58 – 70 cm

Weight

31 – 54 kg

25 – 50 kg

Life expectancy

8 – 15 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

4/5

Characteristics

American Bully

Giant

Hovawart

Great with kids

High energy

Super smart

Low grooming

Protective

Easy to train

Giant

Summary

About American Bully

The American Bully is a compact, muscular companion dog from the U.S., derived from pit bull–type breeds and bred for a stable, friendly temperament. Available in several sizes, it has a blocky head, short low-care coat, and thrives on close family contact, training, and socialisation.

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About Hovawart

Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.

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