American Bulldog

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Size: Large to Extra-Large
Other Names: Old Country Bulldog
Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Guardian Dog
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

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.

A powerful house-and-yard companion with an easy short coat and a need for daily work; too much dog for a small, sedentary apartment.

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.

Height: Male: 20–28 inches
Weight: Male: 75–125 pounds
Color: Combinations of solid or degrees of white; all shades of brindle, brown, red, or tan
Coat: Short, harsh
Lifespan: 10–12 years
Litter size: 6–12 puppies

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 and 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

Low to moderate; the short coat is easy to manage.

Health

American Bulldogs may be prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, cherry eye, bone cancer, and certain inherited skin or nerve conditions in some lines. Choose breeders who screen hips, elbows, and eyes.

Crosses that include the American Bulldog

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

American Bandogge

American Bull Dane

American Bull Dogue De Bordeaux

American Bull-Aussie

American Bullador

American Bullweiler

American French Bulldog

EngAm Bulldog x Olde Bulldog

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