why isn't the american bulldog recognised by the akc?

Question

i see the bulldog but not the American bulldog. is it because the American bulldog is a mix with the pitbull?

Answer 1

Bulldogs are mostly a descendent of mastiffs not pit bulls. The name Bulldogs comes from when these dogs were used to work livestock and the bravest dogs took control or the bulls.
There is a HUGE difference between pitties and Bulldogs.
Any breed wishin to be reconized by the AKC must prove them selfs to the AKC by exhibiting there breed and proving consistence in the breed. Many breed groups do not want to be a part of the AKC because of it's strict rules and guidelines. And every breed in the AKC is a mixed breed or a mutation of another breed, then bred to perfection to create the breeds listed on the AKC register. Ex. Basset Hound....a descendent from dwarfed bloodhounds. They liked the skill and power of bloodhounds and now can use the advantage of lower to the ground tracking dog.

History

Bulldogs in England were originally working dogs who drove and caught cattle and guarded their masters' property. The breed's strength, courage, and familiarity with livestock led to its popularity in the brutal sport of bull baiting. When this sport was outlawed in England, the original type of Bulldog disappeared from Britain and was replaced with the shorter, stockier, less athletic dog we now know as the English Bulldog.

The original Bulldog, however, was preserved by working class immigrants who brought their working dogs with them to the American South. Small farmers and ranchers used this all-around working dog for many tasks. By the end of World War II, however, the breed was almost extinct. Mr. John D. Johnson, a returning war veteran, decided to resurrect this breed. Along with Alan Scott and several other breeders, Johnson began carefully to breed American Bulldogs, keeping careful records and always with an eye for maintaining the breed's health and working abilities.

Because of the many different types of work this breed can do, several distinct lines evolved, each emphasizing the traits needed to do a specific job. The best known lines are usually referred to as the Johnson and Scott types. The Johnson dogs are more massive, with a larger, broader head and shorter muzzle, and a definite undershot bite. The Scott dogs were somewhat lighter in musculature and bone than the Johnson dogs, with a less Mastiff-like head. Today, however, most American Bulldogs have crosses to two or more of these lines and are not as easily distinguishable.

The modern American Bulldog continues to serve as an all-purpose working dog; a fearless and steady guard dog; and a loyal family companion.

The American Bulldog was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1999.

Any one can creat a breed with enough time and care to better a breed.

Answer 2

Yo LO...There's a change between the Bulldog that the AKC acknowledges...What folks call the "English" Bulldog, and an American Bulldog. The American Bulldog looks rather like a pit bull. I've recently aquired one myself as a foster from our safe haven. Because that MANY of these "bully" breeds seem alike, the AKC would have no part of them. It's effortless to tell the one of a kind breeds that the AKC recognizes, but all these bully breeds....Besides the Bull Terrier which may be very identifiable.....All seem very a lot the identical. No, there is a difference between the AmStaff and the American Bulldog. I agree that it can be VERY difficult to tell the difference....Which is why the AKC would no longer take delivery of these breeds.

Answer 3

Yo LO...there is a difference between the Bulldog that the AKC recognizes...what people call the "English" Bulldog, and an American Bulldog. The American Bulldog looks quite like a pit bull. I have recently aquired one myself as a foster from our shelter.
Due to the fact that MANY of these "bully" breeds look alike, the AKC would have no part of them. It is easy to tell the different breeds that the AKC recognizes, but all these bully breeds....except the Bull Terrier which is very identifiable.....all look very much the same.

No, there is a difference between the AmStaff and the American Bulldog. I agree that it can be VERY hard to tell the difference....which is why the AKC would not accept these breeds.

Answer 4

The KC feels that the American Bulldog is the product of too much cross-breeding and inter-breeding to be currently recognisable as an independent breed, rather like the American Pit Bull Terrier. As it stands at the moment it isn't so much a breed to which an infalliable breed standard can be applied, as a 'type'. I should imagine the AKC has similar feelings about it.

Answer 5

Because there is no such thing as an "American" Bulldog (Or English, or anything else). It's just "Bulldog" and IS recognized by the AKC.

Any other variation is just a sales gimmick used by breeders to get more $$$ for their dogs.

Edit - Not a Black St...Wouldn't that be an American Staffordshire Terrier then? Looks like a Pit but isn't?

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Im not sure. Unlike in my country - The USA is very much against Pitbulls, so I highly doubt they would endorse any kind of mix with it.

Answer 8

is a american bulldog a full breed pedigree
if it is then it should be recognised write to their offices
and demand an answer

Answer 9

look up pitbull and you will find it to be MIXED BREED.

Answer 10

Could be...