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American Bulldogs - History

American Bulldogs have a unique position among other dog breeds. The breed is getting more and more popular nowadays. At the same time, some people do not know the American Bulldog breed well. This breed is rather ancient. First, Bulldogs were used in England to guard farms. Pictures of these dogs dating as far back as 1850 in England serve as a proof of the breed's ancient origins. The American Bulldog is also a rare breed. The breed was used for such blood sports as bull baiting, bear baiting, badger hunting and is believed to be different in temperament and appearance from the dog we know today.

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The early 1600s was the time when American Colonists imported these dogs as they valued them for their outstanding abilities to guard dogs to protect their farms and their livestock.

American Bulldogs are true working dogs nowadays. They have been successfully used in a number of activities throughout their long history. They are unsurpassed farm and home guardians. American Bulldogs are used as personal protection dogs, Schutzhund sport dogs, weight-pull dogs and finally, as a devoted family friend and companion.

American Bulldogs - General Description

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The American Bulldog is well balanced, muscular and athletic. Males tend to be larger and heavier-boned than females.

American Bulldogs are generally quiet dogs, outgoing and easily trainable, as a rule. The American Bulldog has a reputation of an aggressive and a stubborn dog breed. However, these dogs are not groundlessly aggressive. Proper training will make them obedient and eager to please.

The breed has features similar to their cousins the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Bullmastiff, the English Bulldog and the Boxer. American Bulldogs have an appearance that is notoriously intimidating and imposing.




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