🐕🦺 X-Large · USA
The American Bulldog is a powerful, muscular American molosser breed with a short coat, originally bred as a versatile working and farm dog, and today subject to legal restrictions in some countries.
The American Bulldog is confident, loyal, and protective of its family, but can be wary to confrontational toward strangers and unfamiliar dogs. Consistent training and early socialization are especially important for this powerful breed.
The American Bulldog needs regular, sustained exercise as well as mental stimulation, having originally been bred as a working farm dog. Short walks alone do not meet its exercise needs.
The short, dense coat is low-maintenance; occasional brushing is enough. Facial skin folds should be checked regularly and kept dry to prevent infections.
Given its strength, pronounced protective drive, and legal restrictions such as breed-specific legislation in some regions, the American Bulldog is not well suited to first-time owners. Experience with powerful breeds and consistent leadership is recommended.
Commonly reported conditions include hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and the hereditary skin condition ichthyosis. Cruciate ligament tears and, in rare cases, hereditary neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis also occur in the breed.
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This information is for general guidance and does not replace veterinary or breeder advice. Temperament and health vary individually within every breed.
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