American Bulldog

The American Bulldog is a muscular working bulldog descended from old farm bulldogs preserved in the rural United States, especially the South. It was used for guarding property, catching hogs, controlling cattle, and serving as an all-purpose homestead dog. The breed is taller and more athletic than the English Bulldog, with a short coat, strong head, broad chest, and considerable variation between the heavier Johnson or classic style and the leaner Scott or standard style, with many dogs falling between those types.

American Bulldogs do best with owners who can provide structure, exercise, and calm leadership from puppyhood. They are often loyal and playful with their families, but their strength, prey drive, and protective instincts require socialization and reliable handling around visitors, dogs, and livestock. Heat caution is sensible, particularly in shorter-muzzled lines. Breeder selection should emphasize stable temperament, functional movement, and screening for hips, elbows, eyes, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, and other known concerns. Prospective owners should also check housing rules and local breed restrictions before bringing one home.

Colors: Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brindle and White, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, Yellow