American Bulldog - a difficult dog for strong-spirited people

Do you like sympathy for dogs whose appearance screams about power, strength, fearlessness and confidence? Then look at the breed American Bulldog. These dogs have a lot of advantages, but also conceal some difficulties in upbringing and growing. All the pros and cons are discussed in the article.

Origin

The American Bulldog is the closest descendant of the Old English Bulldog. From ancient times these dogs were assistants to hunters and farmers. They are fearless, powerful and no one is loyal to the master.

American Bulldog: description of the breed

The nature of these dogs is friendly, sociable. They are very active, strong, persistent, resolute and confident. The American bulldog is the owner of incredible energy. The dog will never become a stay-at-home. With such a four-legged friend, you should definitely go in for sports, run and go for a long walk. The education of a dog should never be allowed to run amok: prone to domination, they may not perceive the owner as a leader, then the contents of the pet will become almost impossible.

• Dimensions.

The average height of males is from 58 to 69 cm, weight - from 34 to 56 kg.

The height of the bitches varies from 53 to 66 cm, and the weight varies from 27 to 47 kg.

• Body.

American bulldogs are not bulky, but their body is quite large and strong. The musculature is well developed, the thorax is wide, with convex ribs. A powerful back passes into a slightly convex lower back.

• Ears.

Small, slightly hanging. They can be slightly raised on cartilages, tightened back or tightly adjacent to the cheekbones.

• Tail.

Straight, very thick at the base. It is planted low, at rest it is lowered downwards.

• Wool.

Shorthair.

• Color.

From white to red and brindle. Spots can occupy up to 90% of the body. Color without the presence of white is considered unacceptable, just like the presence of black and marble colors.

American Bulldog: characteristics of the breed, reviews

As already mentioned earlier, the American bulldog is a lively, energetic dog not used to sit still. Let us consider the character of this animal in more detail.

• Attitude towards children.

What to expect from a dog breed American Bulldog? The owners' comments indicate that whatever external rigor the representatives of this breed possesses, they treat the children well. The most important thing is for the dog to completely and completely trust its owner, respect him and feel like a pet, not the head of the family. Then the animal will treat the child with patience, play with it and protect it in case of danger.

• Attitude to strangers.

At the sight of a stranger the dog behaves with restraint and watchfulness. It will not be aggressive. Of course, if a stranger does not pose a danger to its master.

• Relationship to other animals.

As a rule, to other animals the American bulldog shows aggression. This can be avoided if properly educated dog.

• Learning.

Representatives of this breed are easily trained, quickly learn a variety of cynological disciplines, whether it's security service, obedience or trail work. It is worth noting that the dog is suitable for an experienced owner who previously had other pets. A novice dog breeder will not cope with upbringing, just like a man with a weak character.

Features of care

The dog is short-haired, so there will not be any complications for nursing. You only have to periodically cut or claw claws and clean your ears.

The life expectancy of the animal is on the average 10-16 years. For the breed are characterized by such diseases as allergy, stenosis of the lung, dysplasia of the elbow and hip joints. These very serious illnesses can lead to a large cost of treatment for the host.

Species of the breed

Large muscular dogs with a square head of the American Bull breed are a kind of American bulldog, which has not been accepted by any cynological club to date.

For this variety there are no specific principles and standards. American bulbs can be any height and weight. The main thing is that the dog seemed proportional and did not suffer from obesity.

The American Bull, in turn, is divided into several subspecies:

• Pocket - males at the withers reach 43 cm, females - 40 cm.

Massive dogs at low speed. Perhaps the most "shocking" variety of the breed with developed muscles. Before you have such a dog, you should think about the psyche of your neighbors.

• Standart - the height of males is 43-51 cm, the bough is 40-48 cm.

High, stocky, pompous with strength and health dogs. Such a pet needs frequent long walks and physical activity. Becomes an excellent companion for the morning runs.

• XL - at the withers of the dog from 51 to 58 cm, bitches - from 48 to 56 cm.

The highest representatives of the breed, reaching up to 58 cm at the withers. There are also representatives up to 60 cm tall. Reliable defenders and loyal pets.

• Extreme. There is no clear standard for describing the variety.

Determined by the structure of the body. They differ in massiveness, large body weight and developed musculature.

• Classic also do not have standards.

Dogs of this variety are characterized by a "light" format, they have a smaller body weight than all others.

The decision to start an American bulldog is more than serious. Before buying it is necessary to study all the subtleties of the breed in order to be ready not to any, but to most of the surprises in education and training. Once again I want to repeat that the dog is suitable for a man with great willpower and a steel character. Only then will the pet take the host as the leader of the pack, listen and implicitly trust.