American Bull Dog Temperament

American bulldogs like to please people.

The American bull dog, or American bully, has a longer muzzle and legs than the more familiar English bulldog. The two bull dog breeds do share similar temperaments.

Aggression

Aggressiveness to people was bred out of all bulldog breeds. American bulldogs may be aggressive to other dogs, however, especially strange dogs.

Exercise

American bulldogs need far more exercise than English bulldogs. If denied exercise, they will channel the energy into developing bad habits.

Housing

Because the American bulldog needs so much exercise, this is not a good dog in an apartment, according to ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs.

Sociability

If exposed to children, cats and other animals as a puppy and given positive reinforcement, American bulldogs will get along with them and not be aggressive toward them.

Intelligence

This is a strong, highly intelligent dog that will test the owner’s commands many times. This can be seen as stubbornness, according to ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs.

References

• "ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs"; Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, VMD; 1999
• Dog Breed Info: American Bulldog
• American Bulldog Association: An Understanding of Agression in Bulldogs

Resources

• YouTube: American Bulldog Puppy and Big Brother
• American Bulldog Association