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Who is credited with rescuing the American Bulldog from extinction?
Who is credited with rescuing the American Bulldog from extinction?
What was the situation of the American Bulldog after World War II?
What was the situation of the American Bulldog after World War II?
What is the result of breeding American Bulldogs with an English Bulldog from the northern UK?
What is the result of breeding American Bulldogs with an English Bulldog from the northern UK?
In what year was the American Bulldog recognized by the United Kennel Club?
In what year was the American Bulldog recognized by the United Kennel Club?
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What is the characteristic of an American Bulldog's coat?
What is the characteristic of an American Bulldog's coat?
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What is the preferred pigmentation for the nose and eye rims of an American Bulldog?
What is the preferred pigmentation for the nose and eye rims of an American Bulldog?
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What is the American Bully?
What is the American Bully?
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When was the American Bulldog added to the American Kennel Club (AKC) Foundation Stock Service (FSS)?
When was the American Bulldog added to the American Kennel Club (AKC) Foundation Stock Service (FSS)?
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What was the primary purpose of American bulldogs in the North American British colonies?
What was the primary purpose of American bulldogs in the North American British colonies?
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What was the result of the 1835 ban on bull-baiting in the United Kingdom?
What was the result of the 1835 ban on bull-baiting in the United Kingdom?
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When was the first known mention of bulldogs by name?
When was the first known mention of bulldogs by name?
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What was the purpose of the Cynographia Britannica in 1800?
What was the purpose of the Cynographia Britannica in 1800?
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Why did bull-baiting lose popularity in the United States?
Why did bull-baiting lose popularity in the United States?
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What was the significance of 1884 in the United States?
What was the significance of 1884 in the United States?
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What was the basis for breeding decisions for American bulldogs?
What was the basis for breeding decisions for American bulldogs?
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What were the ancestors of the bulldog called by the ancient Romans?
What were the ancestors of the bulldog called by the ancient Romans?
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Study Notes
American Bulldog History
- Ancestors of American bulldogs were brought to British North American colonies, where they worked on small farms and ranches.
- Before 1884, no records were kept, and instead of breeds, there were informal landrace strains that depended on the dog's origin.
- Dogs resembling bulldogs were first mentioned by the ancient Romans as "pugnaces Britanniae".
- Bull-baiting was a popular activity in England from the 13th century, and the first known mention of bulldogs by name is in a 17th-century letter.
Development of American Bulldogs
- In the 19th century, breeders in the UK minimized the aggressive and athletic traits of bulldogs after bull-baiting was banned.
- In the US, breeding decisions were based on temperament and work abilities as farm dogs, rather than bloodline.
- Several separate dog strains of bulldog-type were kept by ranchers as utilitarian dogs, working to catch cattle and kill predatory wildlife.
Revitalization and Recognition
- After World War II, the breed was on the verge of extinction, but John D. Johnson and Alan Scott helped rescue it.
- Johnson and Scott worked together to revive the breed, creating what is now known as the Standard or Scott-type American Bulldog.
- The United Kennel Club recognized the American Bulldog as a breed on January 1, 1999, and the American Kennel Club added it to the Foundation Stock Service in November 2019.
American Bulldog Characteristics
- The American Bulldog is a stocky, well-built, strong-looking dog with a large head and a muscular build.
- The coat is short and generally smooth, requiring little maintenance.
- The breed is a light-to-moderate shedder, and colors include white, red, black, brindle, and many other patterns.
- Black pigmentation on the nose and eye rims is traditionally preferred.
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Learn about the origins and history of the American Bulldog breed, from its ancestors to modern breed standards. Discover how kennel clubs and registries shaped the breed.
