American Bulldog-Best pet Care@Duetpet

Recommended for: Families

Maintenance Level: Medium

Lifespan: 8-15 years

Temperament: Loyal, friendly

Health Risk:
Higher than average probability of developing health issues during its lifetime, hence the cost to insure is above average.

Description of the American Bulldog

The American Bulldog is a large breed of robust and powerful working dogs from the Mastiff family. They have distinctive ears that are erected in a half-ring and a firm jaw. American bulldogs can follow their line from the American Johnson Bulldog and the Scott Bulldog.

American bulldogs are bigger, faster and more agile than their English counterparts. Their strong legs allow them to jump very high, in some cases up to 6 feet. They have a short, thick coat that is usually white and brindle, although there are many different colors. They are light to medium-weight shepherds, but don't lose as much as other dogs because they don't have a thick inner layer.

A healthy American bulldog should weigh between 30 and 59 kg, while a woman should weigh between 27 and 41 kg. Men generally measure between 50 and 71 cm and women generally measure between 50 and 61 cm. The lifespan is between 8 and 15 years.

American Bulldog breeders have bred them as working dogs, so the breed requires an adequate level of exercise. A long walk every day with enough play time should be enough to tire you out.

Personality and temperament

The American Bulldog is a loving, loving and extremely loyal companion. The American Bulldog puppy is an ideal companion for children and other pets and does heroic deeds to protect loved ones. They are not hostile dogs, and despite their difficult appearance, they are actually dogs with a very mild temper.

They are extremely energetic dogs and, although they are relatively inactive and friendly inside, they can play, run, swim or jog with their owners on bicycles or boards on wheels. If the American bulldog does not exercise enough every day, it can become anxious and very nervous.

They are easy to maintain and maintain; You only need a bath when necessary and you can easily brush with a stiff bristle brush. However, be aware that American bulldogs tend to drool.

Common American Bulldog Diseases and Conditions Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

• Hip dysplasia is a common condition in large dog breeds where the femur does not conform properly to the hip joint, which later causes pain, lameness, and arthritis. X-rays can be used to determine whether the dog is affected. However, dogs with hip dysplasia should not be bred.
• Elbow dysplasia refers to the abnormal development of the elbow joint at the beginning of the dog's life and usually occurs in larger dog breeds. It can cause pain, loosening of the joints and lameness. Medications may be needed to relieve pain, and surgery may be required in some cases.
• Eye problems American bulldogs can be prone to a "cherry eye" (a painless condition that causes the third eyelid to fall off), an entropion (which causes the eye to turn, irritate the eyeball and cause other problems). severe) and retinal dysplasia (which causes the retina to loosen and flex the retinal tissue).
• Démodé tic  mange. Demodex mites are transmitted from the mother to the puppy, but are not transferable to other dogs or humans. These mites are normal and occur in all dogs and are generally not a problem. However, an American bulldog with a weak immune system could develop demodectic mange. The disease, which is characterized by scaly red skin and hair loss, often goes away on its own, but should always be discussed with a veterinarian.
• Ceroid Neural:  Lipofuscinosis is a rare condition that can affect American Bulldogs. It causes severe neurological damage and affected dogs often have difficulty living for more than 2 years. There is no cure or cure, but there is a DNA test to detect infected dogs and carriers.
•  Ichthyosis is an inherited skin condition that causes skin thickening and painful and inflamed pads. It is a painful, itchy, and uncomfortable condition for which there is no cure. Treatment often includes baths and medicinal ointments.
• Other matters. American bulldogs can also be prone to allergies, persistent duct arteries (a congenital blood disorder), Fallot tetralogy (a congenital heart defect), hypothyroidism, and epilepsy.

History

Ø  The American Bulldogs descend from old mastiffs, came from Asia and came to Europe with merchants and nomads. The old mastiffs were incredibly brave fighters who could defeat big dangerous prey like wild boar, cats and bears.

Ø  They were first discovered around 800 BC. BC Discovered. BC was brought to England by the Phoenician merchants, and the English mastiff and the mastiff bull are among the ancestors closest to the original mastiffs. Around 1,200 years later, another harder mastiff variety came to England, Alaunt. In England farmers and butchers raised the first bulldogs with the alum.

Ø  In the 19th century, Staffordshire miners crossed English bulldogs with burrows, resulting in the American Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull and Bull Terriers.

Ø  The original American bulldog was used to harass bulls and farmers. Upon his return from World War II, John D. Johnson found that the number of American bulldogs had stalled. He collected the best examples of the breed he could find and started a breeding program that led to the classic American bulldogs we see today. Alan Scott joined John D. Johnson's efforts to revive the breed and started breeding the Johnson Bulldog breed with other non-Johnson bulldogs to develop Scott Bulldog, now known as the Standard American Bulldog.

Ø  Since it is a manufactured breed, the AKC does not recognize it.