American Bull Dog

Heyy
Looks aside can american bulldog owners tell me all there is to know about them, there level of exercise needed and how easy are they to train? Please just give all your knowledge and information about this breed.
Thanks.

As the owner of an American Bulldog, I feel I can give you a lot of good information. They are a very muscular and powerful dog, built kind of like a Mack truck! While they look very imposing and will make a great deterrant for possible burglars, they are super friendly! They love exercise and athletic activities. You must remember that American Bulldogs are large (my pup’s sire was 130 lbs) and will take up a lot of space. This is a breed that needs a lot of exercise. Young American Bulldogs have a ton of energy and love to jump up on just about anyone and anything! They need a lot of socialization in order to keep their natural protective nature from becoming aggression. They are naturally aggressive towards other animals, so leadership, training, and exercise are critical. They can be extremely stubborn and want to do what they want to do, so I recommend watching The Dog Whisperer and learning how to become the pack leader. American Bulldogs slobber and drool when they are excited, hungry, happy, sad, and pretty much all of the time! If this breed is fed a low-quality diet, they will have a lot of problem with gas. American Bulldogs are prone to hip dysplasia, so make sure you can afford possible vet visits and treatment for that. American Bulldogs are sadly banned in many areas, so check if you can even own one where you live.

If i get them at the same time as puppies an if there both not not fix not key word NOT fixed will they get along when there older or will they kill each other

all up to dogs, breeding, training, exercise, socialization and your ability to supervise
could go either way

Ive been looking for a new puppy and am going to see one tomorrow. He is a 3 month old half lab half american bulldog vaccinated, dewormed, and was just neutered. His current owners are asking $250 and his dog bed and some toys come with him. I want to know if anyone thinks je is overpriced or are these people offering a fair price? He is also housetrained and super social which is a plus. Any good imput would be appreciated.

That’s a bit much, but at the same time he’s utd on shots and fixed(though fixing a large breed mix pup that young isn’t really the best hing and they back up their claims with vet records, which they SHOULD be giving you a copy of) and at least you will be given some supplies, so its not too far out of line and is what you’d likely be paying your average shelter for this same pup anyways.

my american bull dog puppy has a big belly what does that mean it is only 8 weeks old is it pregnant

She’s only 8 weeks!! Of course she’s not pregnant! She just has a big belly or maybe even worms.. COMMON SENSE!

I just got a Pit Bull and she’s very sweet and playful, not aggressive at all. She doesn’t mind my American Eskimo and even wants to play with him. She is 4 months old and my American Eskimo is 2 years old. I know Pit Bulls are naturally dog aggressive but is it possible that she won’t be to him?
Also, would it be bad to take her to the dog park?
I forgot to mention my sister has a cat too but she loves to play wit dogs…

I’d not condemn a dog by breed! However, there is the potential for her to become ’sparky’ as she reaches maturity. I assume you will be getting her spayed soon because this must be done, regardless of whether your male is neutered. Neutered dogs can still be bothered by bitches in season and some will even mount and tie with a willing partner. So plan on getting that done towards her being 6 months.

I can’t see any reason for not taking her to a dog park, apart from the fact I’d never take a dog there, assuming we had them in the UK, because of the risk of infection from large gatherings of dogs, provided all her vaccination shots are complete, which at 4 months, she should be? Rabies?

Right now, I’d be protecting my older dog from unwanted advances from a puppy who’ll have no respect, and who will nip, and hurt. There’s only so much an adult dog will tolerate from a puppy, knowing they are not supposed to attack a puppy. That’s up to you to control. Once he sees you are stopping the pup from being a nuisance to him, he should settle down fine.

… and when can you tell what color eyes they will have?

Mixes don’t just look like one or the either. They are usually a blend or can be completely different than both parents.

Their eyes will be their adult color usually by 8-12 weeks.

They are currently 3 weeks old

a purebred american bulldog would have only the genes for short hair which is dominant – pups would all be shorthaired
however since registry of American bulldog in not defined she could have a longhair dog as a mix

I just got the 13 week old American Bulldog yesterday. It’s a male. My 5 year old female pit bull doesn’t like him. She had puppies literally a year ago. We sold them all though. Would that make a difference in them getting along. I’ve had the pit bill since she was 2 months.

The American Pit Bull Terrier and its cousin breeds (Amstaff, SBT) are dog-aggressive. This is the rule, not the exception. You should have known this before bringing another dog into your home. They were bred to be aggressive toward other dogs and the breed clubs have not attempted to change that. This is part of owning a pit bull, you accept that they USUALLY do not get along well with other dogs. Period.

There are so many backyard breeders out there. How can someone go about finding a good APBT breeder? Correct build (slim and muscular, NOT hippo-like), healthy, good temperament..etc. In New York to be more specific. I’m not looking to buy one any time soon, but I’m just curious. I’ve owned a Pit Bull when I was younger. I rescued her from the street with an older Pit that was with her. They were both emaciated and had the mange. It sickens me how there are so many of these beautiful dogs being mistreated, thrown away, or dumped at high kill shelters. Is there any such thing as a reputable breeder that is committed to making this breed better? Being as they are not recognized by the AKC, it seems impossible to find any REAL breeders out there. Are there listings of reputable APBT breeders anywhere?

This would be a case where you definitely should go in person to see the set up where the dogs are kept. Because of the many unscrupulous breeders. Pit bulls have been popular for a long time. Decades in fact then any other breed. If you are in an area where ADBA (American Dog breeders association) sanctioned dog shows are held I would take advantage of that. You will meet reputable breeders or someone who knows someone at such an event. If you are looking just for a pet however, shelters or rescues would be the place.