American Bulldog Breed Info

A powerful, muscular dog, the American Bulldog, stands up to 27 inches tall and can weigh as much as 125 pounds. There are three distinct varieties, the Johnson type and the Scott type are named after early breeders and are also called the Bully, and Standard, respectively. A third variant is a hybrid of these two.

These dogs are immensely strong with a solid build and a large head. The face is somewhat flattened with powerful jaws. Te coat is short, and mainly white in color, with patches of black, brindle, brown, fawn or red.

The descendent of the American Bulldog is the Old English Bulldog, a long legged and athletic dog, quite unlike the English Bulldog of today. They were originally brought to America by English settlers and were used as farm dogs.

However, by the end of World War II, these dogs had all but died out. Two breeders, John D. Johnson, and Alan Scott, decided to resurrect the breed. Initially they bred the dogs to a similar standard, but somewhere along the line, they diverged, Scott preferring more athletic dogs suitable for hunting, while Johnson bred larger, more muscular, guardian dogs. This was the origin of the distinct variants that exist today.

The American Bulldog is recognized by several registries around the world, including the United Kennel Club (UKC). It is not recognised by the AKC.

Despite his intimidating looks the American Bulldog is actually a friendly dog. They are not aggressive by nature and make excellent family pets. They are good with children and get on well with other pets in the household, including cats. They are extremely devoted dogs and are fearless in protecting their family from any threat.

It goes without saying that a dog this powerful needs to be thoroughly trained and socialized. They respond well to positive training methods and have a natural intelligence that makes them easy to train. They can however be quite stubborn when the mood takes them. House training in particular can be a real challenge with this breed.

In addition to training, this dog will require a significant amount of exercise. Forget what you know about the lethargic English Bulldog, these are high-energy dogs. A long daily walk is definitely required, and the American Bulldog also loves to play.

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This is a very easy dog to maintain, as they shed minimally. All that is needed is a good brush down once or twice a week to keep the coat in top condition.

A robust healthy breed, the American Bulldog is known to live as long as 16 years, or even longer. They do have some health concerns though, including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, entropion, cherry eye and bone cancer.

The American Bulldog will be able to live in an apartment as long as his daily exercise needs are met. However, a house with garden would be the preferred option.