American Bull Dog
INTRODUCTION
The American Bulldog is a large, muscular breed of mastiff-type that were used as stock dogs, catch dogs, and guardians on farms and ranches.[2] They are descended from the Old English Bulldog, which is thought to have arrived in America as early as the 17th century, brought over by working-class immigrants from England In America, there are no records but rather acknowledged landrace strains that initially depended on where a dog’s master originated in England, the majority of which were bred to work as evidenced by accounts of the age in local newspapers and written inventories upon death. Later, breeding decisions were dependent on the best working farm dogs, despite breed or background.
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HABITAT : They are a happy and fun-loving breed and enjoy having sufficient space to roam, preferably a fenced backyard
TEMPERAMENT : Friendly, Energetic, Assertive, Loyal, Confident, Dominant, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : None
SOCIAL UNIT : They’ll do well on a farm, in a house with a big yard, or in an apartment with a large-animal dog park nearby
LOCATIONS : America
STATUS / POPULATION : Guests may do a double take when they glimpse the Orlandi American Bulldog Garden Statue
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The American Bulldog is a large, muscular breed of mastiff-type that were used as stock dogs, catch dogs, and guardians on farms and ranches
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: american bulldog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Brindle, Fawn, Brown, Red
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COAT TYPE
Short and dense
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LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: Male: 50–71 cm
Female: 50–61 cm -
TAIL
The natural tail is very thick at the base, set low, and tapers to a point
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WEIGHT
Male: 30–58 kg
Female: 27–41 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Every 6 to 12 months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: Typical cycle lasts 18 to 24 days
Gestation period: 8 to 9 months -
LITTER SIZE
7–16 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
American pit bull terrier
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
17th century
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ORIGIN
United States
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DISTRIBUTION
All around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families: Canidae
Species: Canis lupus -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
A gentle, affectionate dog that loves children and can be considered a big lap dog
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AS A PET
Yes
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
