American Bulldog Info:

The American Bulldog is an athletic, temperamentally sound and medium to large sized dog that possesses great strength, agility and confidence. The expression should reflect intelligence and alertness. The sturdy and powerful yet compact frame is characteristically stockier and heavier boned in the males and more refined in the females. Some aloofness with strangers and assertiveness towards other dogs is accepted. However, an American Bulldog should not be excessively timid, shy or aggressive towards man and preferably not overly aggressive with other dogs. Due to its distinctive physical and mental characteristics along with its natural desire to be the total companion and working dog, an American Bulldog should never be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. 

Note *** American Bulldog National Alliance judges are specifically charged with the responsibility of evaluating the temperamental stability as well as structural conformation on all dogs. Dogs demonstrating less than acceptable stable temperamental characteristics should be dismissed from competition. 

In officially recognizing the two distinctive types of American Bulldogs, Standard and Classic, the ABNA requires that they be judged separately. 

While the ABNA has decided to identify the two types of American Bulldogs as Classic vice Johnson and Standard vice Scott, in no way is this to suggest or infer any lack of respect or absence of appreciation for these two men that have contributed so significantly to the breed and its preservation. The pure motive for this change is simple. We want to move away from individual personalities and on to promoting the fact that there have been numerous great breeders of American Bulldogs. 

Size-General: Males should range from 22 to 28 inches at the withers and weigh between 70 and 120 pounds. Females should range from 20 to 26 inches at the withers and weigh between 60 and 100 pounds. Weight should be proportional to height and body type. A dog should be well conditioned and not overweight or underweight.

Last change: 27-10-2006