American Bulldog: a loyal friend in canine guise

American Bulldogs are renowned for their tenacity, devotion, and loving disposition. These dogs are gentle giants at heart, often building strong bonds with their families despite their rugged exterior. Whether they are playing in the yard or just relaxing around the house, they always want to be involved in the action and thrive on company.

American Bulldogs are dependable house guardians because they are natural protectors with a background steeped in farm labor. They have an unmatched blend of bravery and devotion, and they are strong individuals who will always stand by their loved ones.

When trained properly, American Bulldogs can be friendly and well-mannered dogs, despite their intimidating appearance to some. They enjoy being active, and consistent exercise contributes to their happiness and well-being. American Bulldogs can be the ideal choice for anyone searching for a devoted, caring friend.

Characteristic	Details
Breed	American Bulldog
Temperament	Loyal, protective, and affectionate
Size	Medium to large
Exercise Needs	High, loves outdoor activities
Coat	Short, low-maintenance
Good with Families	Yes, especially with children
Training	Responds well to firm, positive training
Health	Generally healthy but can have hip issues

History of origin

Because they are the eldest offspring of English Bulldogs, American Bulldogs are noteworthy. Furthermore, not much has changed about this breed since the late 1800s.

Settlers brought them to America. They were known as "country bulldogs" because they protected farmers and even went hunting with them. With the rise in popularity of dog shows at the start of the 1900s, this breed gains popularity and demand very fast. Its powerful grip and excellent working and service qualities make it an attractive combination.

Ambul is a strong, elegant, and resilient

In spite of this, efforts to register the breed with the American Kennel Club (AKC) have not yet been successful. The FCI is among the biggest cynological associations not to have recognized the breed.

The ABA, ARF, NABA, NKC, JDJ, and UKC are the primary organizations in the US that are engaged in the breeding and registration of American Bulldogs.

When they were employed as bodyguards in the early 1990s, the breed gained popularity in Russia. American Bulldogs are still very popular, and there are a lot of kennels in our nation that are actively involved in their breeding.

The breed was recognized by the RKF, and on March 10, 2011, the SOKO RKF presidium adopted the breed’s standard. It’s still in force.

Appearance of the American Bulldog

Ambul is a medium- to tall-sized dog that is powerful, muscular, and well-proportioned.

Dogglers distinguish between various breed variations:

• classic type (Johnson) – purebred, the best representatives of the breed;
• Scott type – a working variety, very strong and hardy, with a powerful jaw;
• Williamson type – the result of crossing an aggressive and hardy variety;
• Painter type – a mixture of the blood of the first two varieties, the calmest and most balanced dogs, but with less weight than other varieties.

All pets, regardless of breed variety, adhere to the standard. These are their primary outward features:

• The head is large and massive. The forehead is flat, the stop is deep and well defined.
• The muzzle is short (no more than 7 cm long), slightly narrowing towards the nose, the interbrow furrow is clearly visible.
• The jaws are strong, with a massive chin. Bite – a tight undershot or undershot bite, but when the mouth is closed, the teeth should not be visible.
• The eyes are small, rounded, widely placed, when the proteins look at the front, it should not be visible. Color — from dark brown to light hazel, darker shades are preferable.
• Ears are set high, medium in size, hanging on strong cartilage at the base. Triangular with a rounded tip. Have the shape of a rose or are pressed to the head.
• Neck is muscular with a nape.
• Chest is wide, well developed.
• Limbs are straight and parallel to each other.
• Movement is springy.
• Coat is short (no longer than 1.5 cm). tightly pressed to the body and shiny.
• Colors:

• white;
• brindle;
• white and red;
• white and brindle.

• males — 58–68 cm (preferably 63–65 cm);
• females — 55–65 cm (preferably 58–60 cm).

Ambuls in white are among the most prevalent colors.

Behavior and temperament of Ambuls

Ambuls combine a lot of seemingly incompatible features. However, it all depends on who is shown them to: strangers or the owner and his family. The desire to dominate, which is particularly strong when it comes to other dogs of the same sex, is the primary characteristic of the American bulldog. However, he will constantly attempt to assume a leadership role in regards to the owner. As a result, Ambuls are not advised for those who lack strong willpower or are gentle souls, nor for those who have never owned a serious breed of dog.

Additionally, American Bulldogs hardly ever get along with other dogs, and they have zero tolerance for small domestic animals, including cats.

The Ambul gets along well with everyone in his family and is always happy and playful. Even with kids, he can play and the owner won’t have to worry about them. However, he has mistrust for outsiders. He’s just always aware of his surroundings, which is not the same as being hostile.

The Ambul is jovial and playful despite his menacing appearance.

The American Bulldog has the capacity to reflect on his choices before acting. As a result, although he may appear cold-blooded at this point, he is simply reflecting. However, once he makes a decision, it is unavoidable as this dog is unyielding. The Ambul will not bark at the slightest rustle or fuss over trifles. It is capable of determining the level of risk. It is also challenging to divert its attention from a crucial issue, like guarding, by employing distracting techniques.

Faults, vices and disqualifying signs of Ambuls

Any departures from the norm are evaluated based on how much of an impact they have on the dog’s welfare and how strongly they manifest.

Consequently, the following are regarded as flaws:

• lightness of build in adult dogs (allowed in young ones);
• minor depigmentation of the nose;
• not very even teeth;
• semi-erect ears that do not hold their shape well;
• high-set or short tail (to the knee);
• weak push of the hind legs.

• timidity, shyness;
• long muzzle, tapering strongly towards the nose;
• too bulging eyes;
• straight bite;
• large or low-set ears;
• tail kinked, docked or carried over the back;
• full black mask on the face;
• too small white areas on a red or tiger color;
• weight less than 27 kg (for females), 35 kg (for males).

The dog will not be allowed if it exhibits any of the following symptoms:

• excessive cowardice and any manifestations of aggression;
• blindness or deafness;
• blue eyes (one or both);
• strabismus, inversion or eversion of the eyelids;
• undershot bite, scissor bite;
• long hair;
• colors black, blue, black and tan, tricolor, marble;
• cryptorchidism.

Disqualification for having a belligerent attitude toward other dogs does not occur; the sign is only evaluated in relation to people, specifically judges and handlers.

Features of education and training

An American bulldog should receive education from the moment it enters the home. The owner is the pack leader, which is the first rule that needs to be stressed. The education process continues until old age because the owner must maintain his position of leadership throughout the pet’s life.

In general, even in puppy and game, an outpatient clinic shouldn’t be permitted. The puppy needs to be disciplined right away if he did this. Physical methods are also inappropriate in this situation (well, maybe a quick shake behind the scruff; you can still turn the newspaper with a tube and strike the ground or your hand), but a firm reprimand while maintaining eye contact with the dog will suffice.

Even if the growl is coming from another animal or person, it should also be stopped right away, grinning (this does not concern the execution of special teams of the owner).

When taking a walk, you cannot allow your puppy to tug on the leash as this is also an indication of independence and leadership. The dog needs to be trained to walk at the owner’s pace and to recognize the team as "nearby!"

Ambul will always make an effort to assume the lead

Starting at 5 to 6 months of age, the American bulldog is required to complete a general obedience course (OKD). Why is it preferable to get in touch with a specialist when it can receive specialized training in the future, based on its intended use (like as a guard).

If not properly raised, the Ambul develops into a dangerous, uncontrollable animal.

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs removed Ambuls from its list of potentially dangerous dog breeds in 2019, but sadly, no one has stopped these dogs from being raised incorrectly.

Care and maintenance

It’s not too hard to maintain an American Bulldog’s appearance:

• Dogs are bathed no more than 2-3 times a year;
• Wipe the eyes with a cotton pad soaked in boiled water every morning;
• Brush the teeth and ears once a week;
• Combine with a brush or rubber glove once a week, and during shedding every other day or daily (despite the short hair of Ambuls, a lot of it falls out during shedding);
• Claws are cut as they wear down.

It is far more difficult to provide a suitable living environment for the Ambul.

The dog is able to live in both a private home and an apartment, though a tiny apartment is not appropriate due to its size. She needs to release her energy every day, and in this case, it’s not about how many walks she takes, but how good they are. Ambüll needs to walk a good distance with the owner or run well during each of them. A home-bored dog just ruins the apartment. These dogs can participate in a variety of dog sports, such as agility courses and frisbee.

Nutrition

The American Bulldog can be fed natural food or prepared food in accordance with one of the plans.

There are industrial food items made especially for bulldogs, such as:

Royal Canin Bulldog Adult;

Bulldog Royal Canin The granules in adult dry food have a unique shape that makes them easy for dogs of this breed to eat.

You have the option to select holistic or super premium food from the selection of foods meant for medium and large breeds.

If you decide on a natural approach, you must carefully plan the dog’s diet (working with a veterinarian) to ensure that it gets all the nutrients it needs without going overboard. Low-fat meat is chosen as the foundation of the dish (beef, rabbit, cone, turkey). To it add:

• by-products (after the age of 4 months);
• boneless sea fish;
• cereals (rice, buckwheat);
• vegetables;
• fruits;
• greens;
• fermented milk products;
• eggs.

It has been observed that dogs fed a natural diet supplement with vitamins and minerals.

Diseases of Ambules

American Bulldogs are typically robust and healthy pets. They have a ten to fifteen year lifespan. They hardly ever get sick; most illnesses run in the family. Thus, ambulances may display:

• inversion or eversion of the eyelids – treated surgically;
• hip dysplasia – abnormal formation of joints, in connection with this, Ambules should not be given increased physical activity up to 6 months, especially since even babies are not small in weight, an advanced form of pathology is corrected surgically;
• allergic skin reactions – manifest themselves in the form of dermatitis, the allergen (food, household chemicals) should be identified and eliminated;
• congenital deafness – since ambuli are pure white, blue-eyed individuals are removed from breeding so that the offspring do not develop deafness;
• epilepsy – a chronic disease of the nervous system, manifested by seizures and, possibly, loss of consciousness, but with therapy, dogs with this pathology live long and no less qualitatively than their healthy relatives.

A strong, devoted, and protective breed, the American Bulldog is a wonderful friend for anyone looking for a committed companion. These dogs, who are renowned for their bravery and tenderness, make excellent guardians as well as devoted family members. Despite their robust appearance, American Bulldogs are kind, especially to young children, and do best in active households where they can receive lots of attention and exercise. They can be the ideal combination of a devoted family member and a watchdog with the right training and attention.

How to choose a puppy

It is extremely difficult for a non-professional to distinguish between different types of bulldogs because there are so many of them. The only documentation of pedigree will be a puppy card and the parents’ pedigree, which should be thoroughly examined to look for signs of inherited illnesses.

You can find a purebred puppy in a kennel. Purchasing from hands is not advised. Nobody can guarantee that the crossbreed will have the traits required by the standard, even if it looks like an American bulldog. Such a pet is capable of exhibiting violent behavior out of the blue and endangering the owner’s or his family members’ health permanently.

The following businesses are involved in Ambul breeding in Russia:

• "TENDER BIS", St. Petersburg;
• Guardian Angels, Moscow;
• "Grand Future", Moscow;
• Prid Snow Kingdom, Moscow.

Puppies of American Bulldogs are reasonably priced:

• a pet-class pet costs from 150 US dollars;
• breed-class (suitable for breeding, but not participating in exhibitions due to some shortcomings) – from 350 dollars;
• show puppies — from $800.

Video: all about the American Bulldog breed

The American Bulldog is a dedicated and faithful friend in addition to being a strong, muscular dog. These dogs are renowned for their protective tendencies and can create strong bonds with their families with the correct training and care.

Even though they have a tough exterior, American Bulldogs are wonderful family pets because they are loving and frequently gentle with young ones. They do, however, need an active lifestyle and a strong, self-assured owner who can give them the direction they require.

The American Bulldog provides unwavering loyalty, love, and a lifetime friendship that enhances daily life to those who are willing to put in the time and effort.

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