The American Bulldog remains higher on the leg, more agile and swifter than its English counterpart. Some individuals are reportedly able to leap six or more feet into the air. The American Bulldog is a very muscular, sturdy dog with a large, powerful head and jaws. He is very strong, but agile and light on his feet. The chest is wide and the muscular neck tapers from shoulders to head. The neck may have a slight dewlap. The head is square and broad with muscular cheeks and a furrow between the rounded eyes. The strong muzzle is shaped like a box. The stop is sharply defined and deep. The teeth should meet in a tight undershot, even or scissors bite. A variety of ear types are acceptable including rose, half-pricked and pendant. Though some people crop the ears, uncropped ears are preferred in the American Bulldog Breeders Association Standard. Any eye color is permitted, but black eye rims are preferred on white dogs. The nose is black or grizzle. In black-nosed dogs, the lips should also be black, though some pink is permitted. The lips should be loose. The heavy-boned front legs should be strong and very straight. The hindquarters should be very broad and muscular. The low-set tail begins thick at the base and then tapers to a point. The short, harsh coat comes in combinations of solid or varying degrees of white, all shades of brindle, brown, red, or tan. The sturdy and powerful, yet compact frame, is characteristically stockier and heavier boned in the males and more refined in the females.
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Origin
 Early
Bulldogs were used in the bloody sport of bull bating. Some of these
dogs emigrated with their masters from England to America. Eventually
the English Bulldog was bred down in size and his personality was
softened, but the American version remained a larger, fiercer dog. The
American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the
English show dog. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Johnson of
Summerville, Georgia the American Bulldog exists today. After he
returned from WW II he was disappointed to find that, like the English
Mastiff, they were almost completely extinct. He then decided to gather
the best he could find from all across the rural south and bring them
back from the brink of extinction. He has been breeding these dogs
longer than anyone else in the world and his father bred them before him.
He is an old man now (in his 80's) and these dogs have always existed in
his family. He is the sole reason why they exist today. If it were not
for his efforts they surely would be gone. He has been breeding them
non-stop since then. The American Bulldog has also been used as a guard
and in hunting bear, wild boar, squirrel and raccoon. They have even
been trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators. Farmers
prize these dogs for their stamina, protectiveness, intelligence and
working abilities. Some of the American Bulldogs talents are hunting,
watchdogging, tracking, weight pulling, and guarding.
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| Temperament
The American Bulldog should not
be excessively timid, shy or aggressive towards man and preferably not
overly aggressive with other dogs. An American Bulldog should never
be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American
Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American
Bulldog is a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and
self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its
acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs,
bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is
like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a
python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they
immediately obey. No wonder they are said to have "true grit, true
devotion and true love." Because of its strong protective instincts,
the American Bulldog should be well-socialized and obedience trained at
an early age. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with
strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy. This breed
tends to drool and slobber.
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Conditions
The American Bulldog will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently
exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at
least an average-sized yard
GroomingThe short, harsh coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. Life Up to 16 years Height, Weight
Height- Dogs 22-28 inches (55-70 cm.) Bitches 20-26 inches (52-65
cm.)  Any departure from the foregoing points should be
considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Note Male animals should have two apparrently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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Imperial USA Bulldog
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