"History of the American Bulldog"
The exact origin of the American Bulldog remains a contentious issue, but it's ancestry is thought to lie, at least in part, in a form of working Bulldog, descended from ancient mastiffs, that was taken from Britain to North America by early colonist, and which will later be breed with Bulldogs that were exported there after bull-baiting was outlawed in England in 1835. By the 1940s, the breed had almost died out, but it was carefully resurrected, primairly through the efforts of two principal breeders, John D. Johnson and Alan Scott.
Still value as a working dog, the American Bulldog continues to be a useful hunter, guard, and farm dog, which exhibits intelligence, determination, and protectiveness. As a pet it is generally lively and affectionate, but it may instictively exhibit aggression toward other animals and strangers, and requires a great deal of excercise if it is to remain content.
Description: compact and muscular, with powerful sholders, neck, head, and jaws, and a tapering tail. The coat is short, and colors include brindle, brown, red, or tan, usually with large areas of white.
Height: 20-28 inches (50-71cm)
Weight: 60-120 lbs (27-54 kg)
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Origin: USA
Written by: Bryan Richard
