Appearance

Due to retaining its original breeding pattern, the American Bulldogs are much more taller, faster, and leaner than their English counterparts. Although light on their feet, the American Bulldogs are sturdy, muscular, quick, and heavy-boned. Their powerful, bulky heads have box-like muzzles, black or brown noses and furrowed brows. Their ears can be perky or hanging. They have powerful necks, broad chests and long, muscular legs. They have short, coarse coats that can come in combinations of solid white colors and combinations of white with patches of red, tan, brindle and fawn.

History

The American Bulldogs’ popularity soar in bull baiting--a popular sport during the 17th century in England in which dogs fought bulls in a ring. The Bulldogs then were much more taller and had athletic frames. The breed then changed radically after bull baiting was outlawed in 1835. They were bred to be more heavier, relaxed, and kinder. The American Bulldogs we now know today were brought from England before the sport was outlawed. Thus, the breed retained its size and strength of the original bulldogs before the radical breeding pattern.