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| American Bulldog Puppies for Sale
American Bulldog Dog Breeders
Names for American Bulldogs
American Bulldog Breed Standard
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Breed
Description |
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Height: The American Bulldog
male's height ranges from 22-27 inches tall; females 20-25 inches tall. |
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Weight: The American Bulldog
male's weight ranges from 75-125 lbs.; females 60-100 lbs. |
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Colors: Any color,
color pattern, or combination of colors is acceptable, except for solid
black, solid blue, and tricolor (white with patches of black and tan). |
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General Appearance: The
American Bulldog is an athletic dog that is powerful, strongly muscled, and
well boned. The body is just slightly longer than tall. The head is large
and broad with a wide muzzle. Ears are small to medium in size, high set,
and may be drop, semi-prick, rose, or cropped. The tail may be docked or
natural. The American Bulldog has a short coat that comes in solid colors,
white with colored patches, and brindle. Gender differences are well
expressed in this breed, with males typically larger and more muscular than
females.
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Temperament: The American
Bulldog is a working dog and is used 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
fearless enough to face an angry bull or a human intruder. This dog is a
gentle, loving family companion who, if raised properly, will be a child's
best friend. This dog is great with children and other dogs. |
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Care: The American
Bulldog requires minimal grooming. Brush the dog's
coat with a firm bristle brush or rubber mitt and bathe the dog only when necessary. |
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Training: The American
Bulldog is very intelligent and does well with training. |
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Activity: The American
Bulldog is very
energetic and needs lots of exercise. This breed of dog loves long walks, jogging, playing catch,
and agility or skills trials. |
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Life Span: The American
Bulldog lives an average age of about 8-15 years old. |
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Litter Size: The American
Bulldog averages about 6-16 puppies per litter. |
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Country of Origin: The
American Bulldog originated in the USA. |
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Brief 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. |
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Registries: UKC |
American
Bulldog Books
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