| The American Bulldog is a stocky and well built, strong-looking dog. Its coat is short and either white, white with patches, black and white brindle, fawn and white, fawn and white brindle or a combination of all of these and some of them may even have what is called a blue patch. The American Bulldog is massive in comparison to the French Bulldog, and although similar in appearance to the English Bulldog, it has not been bred down for the purpose of being a lap dog. |
| Height: |
Male: 20-28 inches |
| Weight: |
Male: 75-125 pounds |
| Color(s): |
Combinations of solid or degrees of white; all shades of brindle, brown, red, or tan |
| Coat: |
Short, harsh |
| Description: |
There are generally considered to be two types of American Bulldog, the Classic (Johnson, Bully) type and the Standard (Scott, Performance) type. American Bulldogs are enjoying a healthy increase in popularity, either as a working dog or as a family pet. All over the world, they are used variously as "hog dogs" (catching escaped pigs or hunting razorbacks), as cattle drovers and as working K-9s. American Bulldogs also successfully compete in several dog sports such as Schutzhund, French Ring street protection sport, Iron Dog competition and weight pulling. |
| Temperament: |
American bulldogs can make great family dogs. An American Bulldog is typically a happy, friendly, and assertive dog that is at ease with its family and fine with outsiders with whom the dog is acquainted. They bond strongly with their master and family. If properly socialized, this breed loves children and does well with them. They are not always well behaved towards cats and smaller pets, but correct socialization at an early age can greatly increase the chances of them accepting these animals. |
| Training: |
Because of strong guarding instincts and a somewhat dominant attitude, the American Bulldog should be socialized and obedience trained early to expose them to other dogs and people, and to ensure that they can be controlled around company as they mature. |
| Care & Grooming: |
American Bulldogs are working dogs with high-energy drive, and so do best in a home with a large backyard and plenty of exercise. |
| Shedding: |
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| Health: |
American Bulldogs tend to be strong, physically active, and healthy. Health problems in American bulldogs are usually found within certain genetic lines, and are not common to the entire breed. However, certain health problems, such as enlarged hearts, disorders of the kidney and thyroid, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, entropion, ectropion, and bone cancer are more common to the general population of American Bulldogs. |
| Lifespan: |
8-15 years |
| Litter Size: |
6-12 puppies |
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