As a member breed of the bulldog family, the American Bulldog is well-known not only in the US but around the world, too, as a reliable family pet. Having descended from the bull baiting breeds of England, the American Bulldog remained to be the closest look-alike of the now extinct Old English Bulldog. Other bulldogs in Europe were highly altered but not the American Bulldog whose appearance remained as is even for many decades.

There are two types of American Bulldog and these are the Johnson type and the Scott type. These names were derived from breeders who were essential for developing them and they are John D. Johnson and Allen Scott. These types are also commonly called the Classic or Bully type and the Standard or Performance type.

The American Bulldog is often mistaken for a white Boxer because both hold a striking resemblance with each other. But describing an American Bulldog alone, its body is stocky, powerful-looking, well built and with jaws that possesses exceeding strength. It weighs from 60 to 125 pounds and stands 20 to 28 inches at the withers.

The coat of this breed is smooth, short, and sheds light to moderate. The coat colors are solid white, solid white with black markings, red, brown, brindle and fawn. The widely accepted eye color of the breed is brown and the mouth drools, especially for dogs that have looser lips.

The Johnson type, compared to the Scott type has bigger and heavier body and shorter muzzle. The Scott type is simply described as a leggier and bigger Pit Bull. In general, the American Bulldog breed is more agile, has longer legs, and is faster than its English relatives.

The disposition of this breed is happy and amiable and it is comfortable with the presence of other people so long as they don't pose a threat. This breed also bonds strongly with the master and gets along well with other dog breeds and animals given that it is trained at an early age. Avoid neglecting this breed because it tends to adapt problematic behaviors if not cared for properly.

This breed is developed as a highly energetic working dog that's why it needs constant activities in order to utilize its excess energy. A house with a big and unconfined yard is best for this dog's daily activities. This dog also needs regular exercise such as walking or running as this will help him remain healthy mentally and physically.

The ascendants of this breed were the bull baiting breeds of 18th century England. When bull baiting was banned, fanciers aimed to tame and develop smaller versions of them. Some of these newly developed breeds were brought to the US and were further developed to create the modern bulldogs; the American Bulldog is one of them.

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