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American Bulldog

Great with kids
Needs space

The American Bulldog is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for working on farms. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.

Weight: 55–110 lb (25–50 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 20–27 in (51–69 cm)
Life span: 10–12 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: United States

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Drools sometimes

Temperament

Affectionate Confident Courageous Loyal Protective Strong-willed

Coat colours

Black, brindle, brown, fawn, red and white

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	55–110 lb (25–50 kg)	55–99 lb (25–45 kg)
Height	22–27 in (56–69 cm)	20–25 in (51–64 cm)

Recognized by

United Kennel Club (UKC)

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 10–12 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Dog trainers

Can be stubborn: a trainer helps from the start.

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Pet sitters

Someone to look after it while you’re away.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).