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American Bulldog ""Working dog" is an apt description of the American Bulldog. Originally brought to the American South by English working-class immigrants, this breed helped farmers and ranchers with many everday tasks, such as driving, catching hogs/cattle, and guarding property. Today's American Bulldog is still an all-purpose working partner, guard dog and family companion. It is loyal and confident with a large head, thick muscular neck, wide nose, powerful jaws and agile body. American Bulldogs vary considerably with males ideally 22 to 27 inches tall at the withers and weigh 75 to 125 pounds; females 20 to 25 inches tall, weighing 60 to 100 pounds. It has a short, stiff coat which may come in any color, color pattern, or combination of colors except solid black, blue or tricolor (white with brown and black). This brave determined breed benefits from plenty of socialization and training from an early age. Although its strong protective instincts may cause it to be reserved with strangers and possibly aggressive toward other dogs, the devoted American Bulldog demands to be with its family and adores children." DOGS USA 2005
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