Author: Troy Richardson
As a member breed of the bulldog family, the American Bulldog is
well-known not only in the US but around the world, too, as a reliable
family pet. Having descended from the bull baiting breeds of England,
the American Bulldog remained to be the closest look-alike of the now
extinct Old English Bulldog. Other bulldogs in Europe were highly
altered but not the American Bulldog whose appearance remained as is
even for many decades.
This breed has two types: the Johnson type and the Scott type. The
developers of these types were famous breeders John D. Johnson and
Allen Scott. Moreover, the other names for the types are Classic or
Bully type and the Standard or Performance type.
The American Bulldog is often mistaken for a white Boxer because both
hold a striking resemblance with each other. But describing an American
Bulldog alone, its body is stocky, powerful-looking, well built and
with jaws that possesses exceeding strength. It weighs from 60 to 125
pounds and stands 20 to 28 inches at the withers.
The coat of this breed is generally smooth and short and sheds lightly
or moderately. The coat colors often appear solid white, solid white
with black markings, red, brown, brindle and fawn. Standard eye color
is brown, and the mouth drools and this most especially with dogs that
have looser lips.
Description for the Johnson type is bigger and heavier body, and
shorter muzzle than the Scott type. The Scott type, however, is
described as a leggy and bigger Pit Bull. Comparing with its European
counterparts, this breed has longer legs, is more flexible and quicker.
The American Bulldog possesses a cheerful and sociable behavior, is
comfortable being with the family and does not mind befriending other
humans so long as they don't pose a threat. This dog has a strong bond
with its master and is sociable to other animals given that he is
trained in obedience and socialization at an early age. This dog also
needs a constant share of attention because if not, it may develop
destructive behaviors.
This breed is developed as a highly energetic working dog that's why it
needs constant activities in order to utilize its excess energy. A
house with a big and unconfined yard is best for this dog's daily
activities. This dog also needs regular exercise such as walking or
running as this will help him remain healthy mentally and physically.
The ancestors of this breed came from England and were ultimate
fighters in bull baiting. When the bloody sport was banned, breeders
developed the breeds in to gentler and smaller dogs. Some of these new
breeds came to the US and were further developed and the American
Bulldog is one of the products.
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