The best American Bulldogs are versatile working dogs, capable of learning a great deal, but they have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. Many are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things.
Are American Bulldogs good for first time owners?
Bulldogs make good pets for first time dog owners because they're unbelievably low-key. They don't require much exercise and love to just lie around on the couch with their owners.
Why you shouldn't buy a bulldog?
Birth defects, such as flat chests, have led to high puppy mortality. A skeletal disorder common to the breed causes high rates of hip dysplasia. Bulldogs' wrinkly faces beget acne and eye problems. Their underbites often mean dental troubles.
Is an American Bulldog considered an aggressive breed?
The American Bulldog is a breed of dog that is usually involved in a few cases of dog-related attacks every year in the United States with some being serious or fatal. In 2016, 6% of dog-related fatalities were associated with the American Bulldog and made up 6% of fatalities in the United States.
Is a bulldog a good family dog?
Dependable and predictable, the bulldog is a wonderful family pet and loving to most children. People-oriented as a breed, they actively solicit human attention. However, they have retained the courage that was originally bred into them for bull baiting, so they make fine watchdogs.
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