The American Bulldog originated from the English Bulldog. In earlier years, farms in the United States were often troubled by wild boars, and the strong, fierce American Bulldog was very good at driving them away, so the breed quickly took root across North America. The modern American Bulldog was developed after World War II and still retains a very strong wild nature and fierce temper. For that reason, it is not suitable for being kept in an ordinary urban household.
American Bulldog personality
The American Bulldog is calm and steady in temperament, but it is also extremely fierce and highly protective of its owner. To discuss the breed’s personality fairly, it helps to look at it from two angles. Toward the outside world, it really can be fierce and is extremely wary of strangers, so it cannot be ruled out that it may attack people. However, toward family members it can be gentle, stable, loyal, and very attached. It also tends to be affectionate toward children. Abroad, especially in the United States, it is actually a common family companion dog and is loved and admired by many dog enthusiasts.
Is the American Bulldog suitable for home life?
In most cities in China, the American Bulldog is not suitable for home raising. The reasons are simple: it has a strong body, a strong territorial instinct, and may take the initiative to attack people or other animals. Once it hurts someone, the damage can be very serious. The American Bulldog possesses a surprising degree of wildness and aggressiveness and is rightly considered a super-powerful fierce breed. Most large hunting breeds are not ideal for home raising, and the American Bulldog is no exception.
Finally, here are a few points about choosing an American Bulldog. An excellent individual should be tall, muscular, and tight-bodied, with a short, dense, glossy coat and various possible colors. The hind legs should be strong, muscular, and powerful, and the tail should be thick at the base and gradually taper. In short, the dog should look naturally imposing. Compared with its close relative, the English Bulldog, the American Bulldog is larger, stronger, and noticeably fiercer in appearance.