American Bulldog Photo

In the American Bulldog photo, you’ll see a stocky and powerful-looking dog with a short and harsh coat. The average weight and height of the American Bulldog are not strictly defined. These dogs range from 27 to 60 kg in weight and from 50 to 70 cm high at the withers. There are no strict regulations concerning the coat color and pattern of the breed. The only requirement is white somewhere in the coat. The most common color patterns are solid white, white with black, brindle or fawn patches or a combination of all these colors.

There are two types of the American Bulldog: the Johnson (Bully, Classic) and the Scott (Performance, Standard) type. The Johnson American Bulldog is larger with a shorter muzzle. Many modern bloodlines combine the basic characteristics of the two types. It may be difficult to define the type of the breed by a single American Bulldog photo.

American Bulldog photo galleries placed on the websites of the breed’s fanciers can help you differentiate the breed. American Bulldogs are often confused for the American Pit Bull Terrier, because they look much the same, and for their smaller relatives of the Bulldog type. Actually, this breed stands apart from other Bulldogs by preserving the best characteristic of their common ancestor, the Old English Bulldog, compared to English and French Bulldogs. American Bulldogs are much more massive and agile than their cousins. Muscular body built and white coat with patches make American Bulldogs look like the pit bull-type dogs. These dogs differ only by the shape and size of the head. In some cases, only a specialist can distinguish an American Bulldog from a Pit Bull Terrier. The ears of the American Bulldog are uncropped.

Originally, all Bulldogs were developed as working dogs. The American Bulldog is the only Bulldog that is still used for personal protection and guarding the livestock. As for the breed’s typical temperament, the American Bulldog is very friendly and loyal to the family. A high quality American Bulldog is fearless, self-confident, intelligent and ready to defend the owner and the property. Extreme shyness, as well as viciousness and aggression to humans are serious faults in this breed. No American Bulldog photo can tell you about the personality of the breed more than an experienced owner.