Bridge Creek Bulldogs

Character: The American Bulldog symbolizes true love, devotion and grit. As man's best friend indeed!! The American Bulldog is powerful, confident and agile. It is naturally alert, inquisitive and fearless.  They are a highly obedient breed, but they are also known to be stubborn at times. They are very loyal to their owner(s) and sometimes act quite clownish!

Temperament: The American Bulldog is very affectionate toward children, but they should be taught at a young age how to properly behave around them. They can be somewhat standoffish around strangers and should be properly socialized when young. American Bulldogs are known for their great versatility as working dogs as well. They are able to learn many different things, but they can be very independent. They are obstinate, dominant and willful. They sometimes want to be the boss in any situation so as an owner you must be consistent, firm and always mean what you say.

In addition, American Bulldogs need to be exposed regularly to friendly strangers because they have a natural protective instinct toward anyone they do not know. They need to know how to recognize the difference between good people and bad people. Our American Bulldog's always bark and are very alert when someone comes, but then it's tails wagging like crazy "Pet me, Pet me Pet me"!!  However, the situation changes if our family is not at home.

It is also important that you socialize your puppy with other animals at a young age and keep them socialized.  American Bulldogs can get along with other pets - but socialization and training is very important.  Our AB's get along quite well together, but we've always been consistent with their training and they've been very well socialized.  Being their "pack leader" is of utmost importance when letting them play or interact with other dogs. However, letting an AB run freely in a dog park is probably not a good idea for it is uncertain how other dogs are trained and socialized. 

Size:   (National Kennel Club American Bulldog Breed Standard)

Standard Type:   Males between 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh from 75 to 115 pounds.

                                 Females between 21 to 25 inches at the withers and weigh from 60 to 85 pounds.

Bully Type:           Males between 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh 80 to 125 pounds.                                                Females between 22 to 26 inches at the withers and weigh 60 to 105 pounds.

Note:  The overall proportion of the dog is of utmost importance when evaluating weight.

Training: Consistency is VERY important, but the American Bulldog is highly sensitive to the tone of its handler's voice, making training a fairly simple process. It is inquisitive and quick to learn simple tasks, yet unpredictable as it is a bit stubborn on occasion. Training should begin as early in the American Bulldog's life as possible. It retains what it learns for a very long time. We recommend an obedience class for you & your puppy. The breed also tends to become bored easily while their owners are not at home and will end up using its energy on things within your home like tables, shoes and other such things. We suggest a crate, play-yard or "safe" room for your puppy while you are not at home.  Remember adequate daily attention & exercise!!!  You need to make sure that you have this time and energy to exercise and play.  Proper chew toys is also very important.

House breaking your American Bulldog is important and must be started as soon as possible. It is important to create an immediate daily routine to help prevent urination accidents that can occur when you first bring a puppy home. If you set a consistent routine this will help your puppy learn to have more control during the times you are not home.   Depending on the situation, developing a routine can potentially take up to six months, and once your puppy is trained you will need to maintain the routine  to keep your puppy happy and feeling secure.

Exercise: American Bulldogs are at their best when they are given a job or task to accomplish. These dogs love to be walked, jogging, playing catch, and agility or skills trials. They enjoy playing with family members and romping and roaming outside in the yard.

The American Bulldog should be exercised on a daily basis regardless of the weather conditions. We recommend keeping your bulldog indoors, but you must make sure it has sufficient exercise. Just as long as you are able to give your bulldog sufficient exercise so that they can release their pent up energy, your dog will be happy and healthy.

Grooming: The American Bulldog has a short coat . This breed of dog sheds regularly and  brushing its coat regularly is a good idea. You can use either a bristle brush or a rubber mitt to groom your American Bulldog's coat. Brushing your dog's coat outside your home on a weekly basis is a good recommendation. This will ensure that your dog has a shiny coat and also keeps hair from accumulating around the house. Furthermore, American Bulldogs do not need bathes on a regular basis. Only bathe your American Bulldog when he or she needs one, over bathing can lead to dry irritated skin.

Living Area: The ideal setting for the American Bulldog is on a farm or a home that has a large backyard, however they will take to living in an apartment  if they are given regular attention, stimulation and exercise. In fact, they are typically inactive within a home or apartment making them very suitable to indoor living. Many people actually recommend and believe that it is preferable to keep American Bulldogs indoors because they are not well equipped for the different weather elements.  

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