American Bulldogs
Overview – Bulldogs are stocky, well-built, strong, and muscular. Their coat is short and smooth, and they are light to moderate shedders. They are typically confident, social, and active dogs that are mellow and good natured with their families. They are very sweet and great with children and excel as a personal and family protection dog. We affectionately call them the “biggest lap dog around” because of their size and cuddly personality.
American Bulldog Physical Attributes:
60 – 120 pounds
Well built and stocky
Large heads and shoulders
Protective instincts – American Bulldogs were originally bred to work on farms. Because they are protective, trainable and large they were perfect at helping on the farm and protecting livestock.
Appearance and grooming – American Bulldogs have short hair and are usually a combination of white, brindle, fawn, brown and red. They do shed year round but because of their short hair, they are not heavy shedders and do not require extensive grooming. Occasional baths and brushing typically go a long way with this breed.
Working dogs – American Bulldogs have been hailed as one of the best working breeds since their origins. They are hard working and enjoy training and mastering skills, making them perfect candidates for working roles.
Training – American Bulldogs typically take well to training, especially when training is begun at a young age. They are quick learners and are passionate about their training. They are sensitive dogs which means they can sense your emotion as the trainer, handler or owner and will react to this emotion. This helps them anticipate your commands and preemptively complete an action that you need. As they are sensitive dogs, their training is also tailored to them. Some dogs, like Belgian Malinois, like strict commands and do well with stronger asks. American Bulldogs respond well to a little bit softer commands. Like all dogs, they respond very well to respectful and positive training. They can shut down more easily if they feel as if they are “in trouble” but thrive with a more compassionate voice.
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