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American Bulldog Breed Information

Get to know the American Bulldog breed, including its characteristics, temperament, care needs, and history.

At a glance

Height

Desirable height in a mature male ranges from 22 to 27 inches; in a mature female, from 20 to 25 inches.

Weight

Desirable weight in a mature male ranges from 75 to 125 pounds; in a mature female, from 60 to 100 pounds.

Colors

All white, pied, or up to 90% color; brindle or red patches (red is defined as any shade of tan, brown or red)

Coat

The coat is short, close, and stiff to the touch.

Activity

Medium – High

Living Environment

Indoor or outdoor, The American Bulldog requires an experienced owner who has time to train and socialize their dog. American Bulldogs should generally only be housed with a dog of the opposite sex

Life Span

8-15 years

Litter Size

6 – 16

Country of Origin

USA

Personality & family life

Temperament

AmericanBulldogs havethe essential characteristics of the Bulldog which enable it to work as a hog and cattle catching dog, and a protector of personal property. These tasks require a powerful, agile, confident dog with a large head and powerful jaws. The American Bulldog is a gentle, happy, loving, family companion who is fearless enough to face an angry bull or a human intruder. They are fine with strangers if they have a chance to meet them. They love children but might be unintentionally too rough with them and therefore should be supervised.

With Children

Yes, the American Bulldog is known for it’s Love for children.

With Pets

Yes, the American Bulldog is excellent with other pets, especially when raised together and socialized.

Watch-dog

High

Guard-dog

High

Care & training

Care and Training

Brush their coat with a firm bristle brush or rubber mitt and bathe only when necessary. Puppies should have early socialization. They need short walks in a cool environment, overexertion, or exertion in hot, humid weather, is dangerous. Bulldogs cannot swim! Most wheeze, snore, and drool. Tail folds and facial wrinkles should be cleaned daily.

Special Needs

Attention, fenced yard, leashed, socialization, training.

Learning Rate

Highly intelligent, mostly an independent thinker, living to please their masters.

Health & lifespan

Health Issues

A very healthy, hardy dog. Some strains have hip dysplasia, parvovirus, skin allergies, or eye problems.

History & recognition

History

Bulldogs in England were originally working dogs who drove and caught cattle and guarded their masters’ property. The breed’s strength, courage, and familiarity with livestock led to its popularity in the brutal sport of bull baiting. When this sport was outlawed in England, the original type of Bulldog disappeared from Britain and was replaced with the shorter, stockier, less athletic dog we now know as the English Bulldog. The original Bulldog, however, was preserved by working class immigrants who brought their working dogs with them to the American South. Small farmers and ranchers used this all-around working dog for many tasks. By the end of World War II, however, the breed was almost extinct. Mr. John D. Johnson, a returning war veteran, decided to resurrect this breed. Along with Alan Scott and several other breeders, Johnson began carefully to breed American Bulldogs, keeping careful records and always with an eye for maintaining the breed’s health and working abilities.

Class

Rare, Working

Breed details

UKC

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