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 Breed Group:
Not AKC Recognized
Weight:
male: 70-120, female: 60-100
lbs
Height:
male: 22-28, female: 20-26
inches
Color(s):
white, brindle, brown, red, or
tan
Coat:
The American
Bulldog has a close
fitting coat that is short and harsh. The coat color
comes in solid white, with various combinations and
patterns of brown, tan, red, and brindle. This breed
is an average shedder.
Overview:
Nearly extinct after WWII,
the American Bulldog was saved by the efforts of one
man named John D. Johnson. Originally used for the
blood sport of bull baiting, this breed became
prized by farmers for their intelligence, working
abilities, stamina, and protective nature. American
Bulldogs were also used to hunt wild boar, bear,
raccoon, and squirrel. Considered to be a rare
breed, the American Bulldog is ranked number one for
their versatile capabilities.
Character:
The American Bulldog is
extremely athletic, powerful, and muscular. Strong
and agile, this breed is very swift and is capable
of leaping heights of six feet or more. They are
brave, alert, courageous, and fearlessly determined.
Temperament:
American Bulldogs are
typically friendly, happy, and devoted. They get
along very well with children but due to their size
are best suited for homes with older considerate
children. They will generally do well with other
dogs they have been raised with but do not do well
with other small household pets or cats. The
American Bulldog is a faithful and loyal companion
that has strong guarding instincts. They are
reserved and wary of strangers and aggressive toward
dogs they do not know. This breed is not recommended
for the novice dog owner.
Care:
The short coat is easy to groom.
Regular brushing with a firm bristle brush will help
minimize loose hair. Bathing should only be done
when necessary using a mild shampoo. A relatively
healthy breed, the American Bulldog may be prone to
hip dysplasia.
Training:
Early intense socialization
and obedience training are an absolute must for this
breed. They will not respond to harsh or
heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with
firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency. The
American Bulldogs talents include tracking, hunting,
schutzhund, weight pulling, and guarding.
Activity:
The American Bulldog does
best when they are given a job to do. They enjoy
frequent securely leashed walks, family play
sessions, and romping in the yard. This breed does
best on a farm with room to roam or in a home with a
large fenced yard. They will do okay in an apartment
dwelling provided they are given sufficient
exercise, attention, and stimulation.
Ownership: If
you are looking for
American Bulldog puppies for sale from reputable
American Bulldog breeders or to adopt a n
American Bulldog from a n
American Bulldog rescue then make sure you
understand as much about the
dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research
by reading the breed information about the American
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