American Bulldogs - Clubs, Rescues and General Information
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American Bulldogs - Why Adopt a Rescued Dog
If you are drawn to American Bulldogs and would prefer to get an adult dog instead of a puppy, you have a chance to acquire one in a rescue. Rescues are basically devoted to a particular breed, or to a group, for example, working dogs. Dogs found there can come from different sources: shelters and individuals that are willing to re-home their American Bulldogs. You will never be offered a sick American Bulldog. American Bulldogs found in rescues are usually vet-checked, vaccinated and spayed/neutered.
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Morquise American Bulldogs
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Rescues are basically non-profit organizations. To adopt a dog, one is required to pay a fee to cover expenses connected with keeping the dog and supplying veterinary help if needed. The sum is rather small in comparison with the prize of an American Bulldog puppy. Breed fanciers who cannot afford adopting a dog can help a rescue by donating money or taking part in auctions.
It is also important to educate the public on the issue of owning American Bulldogs. Rescue members stress the significance of responsible breeding and ownership and encourage prospective buyers to explore the breed's needs. This will help to diminish the number of abandoned American Bulldogs. Information on rescues that deal with re-homing American Bulldogs can be obtained in local and National breed clubs.
American Bulldogs - Rescues Links
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Dragons Lair American Bulldogs
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American Bulldog Association - Center for American Bulldog news and information, with FAQ, history, rescue, and a breeders directory.
Operation K9 Rescue - Rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for abused, neglected and abandoned Rare Mastiffs, American Bulldogs, and Bulldog breeds. Includes photos of dogs available for adoption, breed information, and success stories.
Rescues and Shelters - Description of available American Bulldogs, pictures and contact information. Listed by state.
The Bulldog Club of America Bulldog Rescue Network - Not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the rehabilitation placement of abused Bulldogs.
American Bulldogs - Clubs Links
American Bulldogs - Clubs Links - US
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Johnson American Bulldog Photo Gallery
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American Rare Breed Association - Features the breed standard.
American Bulldogs - Clubs Links - International
American Bulldog Club - A Russian breed club.
American Bulldog Club - Information about the club, history of the breed, standard, and pictures. Denmark.
American Bulldog Club - Located in Italy.
American Bulldog Club Deutschland e. V. - Read information about the club and its activities.
American Bulldogs - General Information Links
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Big Daddys American Bulldogs
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American Bulldog Books - Shop for books about your favorite breed at Amazon.com.
American Bulldog Breed Description - Site is about Bulldog breeds. Contains American Bulldog breed description, temperament, and other characteristics.
American Bulldog Pages - General information on the breed.
American Bulldog Profile - General information on the breed.
American Bulldog WebRing Listing - Links to American Bulldog sites.
Any Pet American Bulldog Breeders - Information on the breed.
BreederWeb.com - General information about the breed.
Cedar Creek Kennel - Breeders of full Johnson American Bulldogs. With photos, pedigrees, and upcoming litters. Tennessee.
Dog News - Features headlines, articles, and related links.
Lone Oak Kennel - American Bulldogs from Lone Oak Kennel, here quality, honesty and integrity count. Texas.
Relentless Kennels American Bulldogs - With pictures, puppies, news and links.
Working American Bulldog - Site for American Bulldog owners. Books, and competition rules.
Working American Bulldogs - Russian kennel offers the history of the breed, characteristics, articles, and available puppies.
American Bulldogs - Other American Bulldogs sites
American Bulldogs Breeders - The first stock of American Bulldogs was bred in England in the middle centuries. Immigrants to the New World carried all their belongings with them. Naturally enough, dogs arrived to the continent with their owners to protect them from criminals and to help wrangle cattle on their farms. A relative of the English Bulldog, the breed possessed incredible strength, endurance, and could adjust to any conditions, no matter how hard they were.
These qualities were subject to perfection in America. Since the breed was popular only with farmers, who made use of its ability to work hard, show rings were not the place to see American Bulldogs. Appearance mattered little for American Bulldog owners, and there was no accepted standard to follow when breeding the dogs. Due to this fact, there are a number of differences within the breed now. But at present, working qualities of American Bulldogs are emphasized the most.
American Bulldogs Pictures - American Bulldogs are working dogs that stand about 20-28 inches at the shoulder and weigh no less than 60-70 pounds. The dog is sturdy, has a strong neck and a broad chest. Its round eyes can be of any color. The skull is square, as is the muzzle. The tail is docked. The short coat demands little grooming. The American Bulldog is strong, intelligent, and easy to train. Compatibility with other dogs is not high. However, it is good with children.
American Bulldogs need a considerable amount of exercise. There are also some requirements for living conditions. Thus, American Bulldogs should be kept in a fenced yard and have sufficient space for daily activities. Since the dogs have a natural instinct for protection, they should be socialized early and trained to be loyal to strangers and other pets. Obedience training is essential for American Bulldogs.
American Bulldogs Puppies - American Bulldogs are generally calm dogs. They are said to be good with children if socialized with them from an early age. Nevertheless, the dogs need much training since they are not mere companions. The American Bulldog is a working dog. It is well muscled, bold, but rarely aggressive. In fact, it is suspicious towards strangers and is not always friendly with other dogs.
It has short coat of white or white and brindle color. Some individual dogs have patches. White color is still preferable. The breed is basically disease resistant and does not suffer from any major inherited illnesses.
American Bulldogs - American Bulldogs have a unique position among other dog breeds. The breed is getting more and more popular nowadays. At the same time, some people do not know the American Bulldog breed well. This breed is rather ancient. First, Bulldogs were used in England to guard farms. Pictures of these dogs dating as far back as 1850 in England serve as a proof of the breed's ancient origins. The American Bulldog is also a rare breed. The breed was used for such blood sports as bull baiting, bear baiting, badger hunting and is believed to be different in temperament and appearance from the dog we know today.
The early 1600s was the time when American Colonists imported these dogs as they valued them for their outstanding abilities to guard dogs to protect their farms and their livestock.
