Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomAmerican Bulldog at a glance
- Origin
- Southern states, United States
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1980 (likely)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Bull & fighting dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- UKC
- Status
- Living
The name. For its American development from British bulldogs used on farms of the South.
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Bull and Terrier, Bulldog, Toy Bulldog
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
American Foxhound, Havanese, Newfoundland, American English Coonhound, American Leopard Hound, Black and Tan Coonhound
Same eraBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandPlace in time
The American Bulldog appears 1700 to 1980 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the American Bulldog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
