The Los Angeles Bully Department

We are currently doing an active study on the A22, or "Rage gene" in the American Bully. 

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The A22 gene has been associated with seizure, glazing over, episodic biting and general loss of clarity in the Belgian Malinois however we've seen numerous dogs showing these signs in the American Bully breed since it's earliest years and we feel that if it can be identified in this breed, it'll not only help point breeders in the right direction but also give important information for new owners as far as what to expect and how to properly handle their dogs safely in their everyday lives. 

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For this study we're hoping to get AS MANY American Bullies to participate as possible, all ages, all personalities, and all types (exotic, pocket, standard, xl, etc). We're especially interested in those who have bite histories but ALL temperaments will benefit and help further the study. 

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All that's required is the following...

 

1. Do the UC Davis Behavior Propensity Test (https://vgl.sf.ucdavis.edu/test/behavior-propensity-belgian-malinois) with your American Bully (or multiple Bullies).

 

2. Once you receive your results, email us or reach out through social media letting us know your results.

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3. We'll send you a questionnaire to fill out so we can learn a little more about the dog(s) that were tested.

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And that's it! You will have contributed to the evolvement of this beautiful Breed! 

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We'll be looking at many different things in this study such as differences in personality traits depending on how many copies of the gene the dog has, if there are obvious triggers for the traits shown, if training and environment make a difference in dogs with 2 copies of the gene, and much much more.

 

We're very excited to see the amount of information we'll be able to gain from this study that will not only help the future of this beautiful breed but the future of dogs in general. 

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Please feel free to reach out directly if you have ANY questions at all or would like to participate in this study of the A22 gene in the American Bully.