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AMERICAN BULLDOG

THIS LOYAL, RELIABLE, AND BRAVE DOG HAS STRONG PROTECTIVE INSTINCTS

Height range Early English settlers brought the Bulldog (see p.94) with them to Small, button ears
20–27 in (51–69 cm) America. Two breeders, John D. Johnson and Alan Scott, used the English
Weight range variety to develop the American Bulldog, which is taller, more active, and
60–125 lb (27–57 kg)
more versatile than its English counterpart. Male dogs are significantly
Life span Up to 16 years heavier than females. Characteristic dip between
Origin USA shoulders and tail
Large,
broad head
Well-
developed
flews
Other colors
Short,
white coat
Variety of Black nose
colors

Broad,
Short, red coat white chest

OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE

AN EXTREMELY STRONG BUT FRIENDLY AND LOVING COMPANION DOG

Very pronounced stop
Height range This muscular dog is a recreation of the original 19th-century
16–20 in (41–51 cm) Bulldog. It was developed in the United States during the 1970s
Weight range by David Leavitt to eliminate some of the health problems that
51–80 lb (23–36 kg)
are now seen in the modern Bulldog Wide, muscular
Life span 9–14 years (see p.94). Confident and back
Origin USA courageous, these intelligent
dogs are excellent family
companions. However, Button
they benefit from early ears
Other colors socializing and training.

Round, brown
Variety of colors eyes, set wide Short,
apart
glossy, white
and tan coat
Lower jaw is
longer than upper
jaw (undershot) Rounded,
catlike feet
Broad chest

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