any one know about American Bulldogs, please help!!!?

Question

i have a NKC regerstered AmericanBulldog!!! i have always though an Aerican Bulldog and a pittbull are two totaly differnt breed! but everytime i tell someone about my dog, they refear to her as a pittbull!!! i'm realy getting cunfused here!! they are differnt breeds, right??? it's starting to get on my nevers b/c i say she's not a pittbull and pepole will argue with me about this!!!! if anyone knows about these breeds, please share what you know!! thanks!!

i don't hate bitbulls, it just my state is trying to pass a law baning them! i don't want my baby being put down!!

Answer 1

An American Bulldog and An American Pitbull are not the same thing at all. I have an American Pitbull and she does not look anything like a bulldog. And you are right they are two different breeds.

Answer 2

The American Bulldog is recognized by all of the following registries, the AKC is not one of them, but the AKC IS NOT the only reputable registry out there. So yes, this is a proper BREED OF DOG.

ABA, ARF, UKC, NKC, NABA, ARBA, JDJB, ABCC, AABC, NKC, APRI, ACR

I have recently met my first American Bulldog at the Pet Park a few weeks ago. To me, they look like a tall English Bulldog with a little less wrinkles on the face and longer legs. A really wonderful dog, but I don't see how anyone could mistake this breed for a Pitbull.

If you have the proper paper work on your dog, you shouldn't have to worry about being attacked if they ban the Pitbull breed (which will be terrible if they do ban this wonderful breed of dog). Your vet will also be able to verify that the dog isn't a Pitbull and since he's properly educated on various breeds, his statement will go a long way. Sadly, too many folks see a "bull" breed and freak out about them. My friend has an English Bulldog, and people assume he's mean, when he's really the sweetest dog in the world. Such a shame.

Answer 3

Pitbulls and Staffordshire terriers are the same thing, and are recognized as the same breed by the kennel clubs. There is some dual-registry as an American Pit Bull Terrier and as an American Staffordshire Terrier, but those are entirely different things from an American Bulldog.

The American Bulldog originally was registered with the NKC as an American Pit Bulldog, around 1970. but it kept getting confused with the American Pit Bull Terrier, and so it was renamed without the distinction of "Pit."

The best way I can think to describe her or to help people understand the difference is to say, "No, they are two seperate breeds. You know the English Bulldogs with the smooshy faces and the short stocky legs? Imagine if someone unsmooshed the face a bit and extended the legs. That's my dog. Not a pitbull. American Bulldogs are a different kind of dog."

Further, you can explain that American Bulldogs were begun by two men who bred them to be a particular type of dog - later, these two men (Johnson and Scott) had a falling out, and each began breeding out from there two distinctive types of American Bulldog. There's the Johnson type - a heavier, stockier sort, which is the Bully or Classic, and the type that Scott has created, which is known as the "standard or performing" class.

"Pits," as we know them, have entirely different features (very much distinct) from the American Bulldog when they are standing side by side. However, to the untrained eye, or without two to compare, people may not notice the difference.
I wonder if your bulldog is the standard/performing strain - more delicate features, not as squishy in the face, a slimmer neck...

It's like saying that pugs and boston terriers are the same thing. That's about the same level of difference.

Good luck. When all else fails, if someone continues to argue with you, say "Thanks for your input. I'll take it into consideration." Smile, and walk away.

Answer 4

American Bull Dogs are not the same thing as Pit Bulls. They are both "Bullybreeds" but there are a wide variety of breeds in that class or between bully and terrier.
It is so wrong that states and cities are starting to "ban" pit bulls. They should ban and do ban fighting dogs of any sort but pit bulls actually are smart and loyal loving dogs as a breed. They were referred to as "Nanny" dogs in the past. Remember "Petie" from "The Little Rascals that hung out with the kids? That was a pit bull.
You might want to see what your state is planning and what bully breed groups may be doing to lobby against legislation that might affect some bully breeds. I have heard that Colorado has already banned Pit Bulls or even dogs that look like they have Pit Bull in them. That is why I wonder if they are targeting Bully breeds that are similar in appearance.
You are right that many people confuse the breeds as being one and the same and they are not but neither breed deserves to be banned. It makes me sick. I like dogs of all kinds, but any large dog can do some damage if their owner is bad, or their owner teaches them to fight or be aggressive. Little dogs, many of them, can take a finger off they get so aggressive. It makes me mad that this sort of legislation is becoming popularized.
Here's a link about some bully breeds incl. The American Bulldog and the American Pit Bull and others.
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/american-bulldog-history.html

Answer 5

American Bulldogs are a separate breed from American Staffordshire Terriers (AKC) or American Pit Bull Terriers (UKC).

For one, American Bulldogs are much larger. AmStaffs are 55-65 pounds, APBTs are 30-60 pounds. American Bulldogs are 60-100 pounds.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Bulldog for some good information, including info on the Pit Bull breeds in comparison.

If you have his NKC papers, hopefully that will be proof that he isn't one of the breeds covered in the "Breed ban" (depending on how they word it - some will list specific breeds, some will list specific features. Hopefully his size - twice the size of a pit bull - will offer some protection that he's NOT a pit bull!).

Check this link: http://www.napbta.com/bsl.html for information on breed-specific legislation around the country - they have updates and contact information you may find helpful.


A note for EternallyYours - An American Bulldog doesn't look anything like a bulldog, either. They look like large pits. In the Disney version of "Homeward Bound", Chance (voiced by Michael J. Fox) is an American Bulldog. David Duchovney's dog in "Return To Me" was also an American Bulldog.

Answer 6

It is not the same..

Here is the breed standard from Eukanuba.. notice they are not hostile...
Also, the history may help you out to explain it to others.

History:
Early bulldogs were used in the bloody sport of bullbaiting. Some of these dogs emigrated with their masters from England to America. Eventually the English Bulldog was bred down in size and his personality was softened, but the American version remained a larger, fiercer dog. The American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the English show dog. Today's American Bulldog breed was established about 25 years ago from working bulldogs in the Sand Valley area of Alabama where farmers used these dogs to help handle unruly livestock. The American Bulldog has also been used as a guard and in hunting bear, wild boar, squirrel and raccoon. They have even been trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators. Farmers prize these dogs for their stamina, protectiveness, intelligence and working abilities.

Description:
The American Bulldog is a very muscular, sturdy dog with a large, powerful head and jaws. He is very strong, but agile and light on his feet. The chest is wide and the muscular neck tapers from shoulders to head. The neck may have a slight dewlap. The head is square and broad, with muscular cheeks and a furrow between the rounded eyes. The strong muzzle is shaped like a box. The stop is sharply defined and deep. The teeth should meet in a tight undershot, even or scissors bite. A variety of ear types are accepted including rose, half pricked and pendant. Though some people crop the ears, uncropped ears are preferred in the American Bulldog Breeders Association Standard. Any eye color is permitted, but black eye rims are preferred on white dogs. The nose is black or grizzle. In black-nosed dogs, the lips should also be black, though some pink is permitted. The heavy-boned front legs should be strong and very straight. The hindquarters should be very broad and muscular. The low-set tail begins thick at the base and then tapers to a point. The short, harsh coat comes in combinations of red, brindle, white and fawn.

Personality:
Brave and determined, but not hostile. Alert and self-confident. May be assertive with other dogs and aloof with strangers. Because of his strong protective instincts, the American Bulldog should be well-socialized and obedience trained at an early age.

Answer 7

American Bulldogs and pit bull terriers do have totally different backgrounds. The American bulldog has no fighting terrier in the mix, and that is what makes the difference in whether it is a gaming (fighting) breed or not..This historical site is great for explaining the difference> http://www.c-gate.net/bulldog/html/bulldog__history.html
Showing how the American bulldog is actually the truest form of the original old English bulldogge...It was a versatile working farm/hunting dog, as opposed to the offshoot which was mixed with terriers to become sport fighting dogs..(pit bulls)

I don't know why Bonsylar can't tell them apart..as they are very MUCH different in appearance and size..that IS scarry that some are lumping them as the same..Bulldog> http://images.google.com/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&hl=en&q=american+bulldog&btnG=Search+Images
APBT> http://images.google.com/images?q=ukc+apbt&svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-18,GGGL:en&start=18&sa=N&ndsp=18

Answer 8

HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW
or have asked is probably covered at this site... it is a Bulldog information library. I am the proud owner of a Pit and you will be suprised at how many different variety of bulldogs there are.
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/bulldog-breeds-types.html

Answer 9

I think the new names are to make the Pitt Bull more politically correct. A lot of home owners insurance won't cover you if you have a Pitt Bull, but will cover other breeds, thus, the new name.
People say they're different, but I just don't see it. They look exactly the same.
If it looks like a Pitt Bull, walks like a Pitt Bull, well, maybe it's a Pitt Bull.
Anyway, they're great pets, don't worry over much about it.
Cheers.

Answer 10

A pit bull is a staffordshire terrier, "terrier" being the key to it's blood line. An Amr Bulldog is to big to be in the terrier class, American Kennel Club (AKC) can steer you in the right direction.