Thread: Mans best friend

Originally Posted by nessmuck

What is the average weight for the American Bulldog?? Are they all that big?

Hello,

There are basically two types of American Bulldogs, the Johnson bloodline and the Scott bloodline. My dog comes from the Johnson bloodline. They are usually over 100lbs, have a heavier bone structure, more wrinkles on the face and body, a huge head and neck, and overall a stronger build. The Scotts usually dont get larger then 110lbs , have a smaller frame, a lot less wrinkles and excess skin, smaller head and neck. Think of the Johnson as the heavyweight boxer with a killer knockout punch. The Scott is the light heavyweight boxer that has a good strong punch but can go 12 rounds.

If your thinking about getting one learn the breed. They are a lot of dog to handle and very protective of there family. My dog has never showed any aggression but just like pit bulls they were bred for fighting and bull/bear baiting. I cant emphasize enough how strong they are. People use them in weight pulling competitions and as a farm dog. They've been used more recently as pig hunting dogs too. When I walk him some people are afraid because hes so big but after a second of meeting him they fall in love. American Bulldogs are the most loving and sweet dogs Ive ever interacted with. Most of them are giant lap dogs. From the time I get home mine doesn't like to leave my side. Hes not annoying like some dogs can be but likes to just hang out with his master. Let me know if you want more info on the bread.

Have a good one,

Chris

Originally Posted by socalkid

Hello,

There are basically two types of American Bulldogs, the Johnson bloodline and the Scott bloodline. My dog comes from the Johnson bloodline. They are usually over 100lbs, have a heavier bone structure, more wrinkles on the face and body, a huge head and neck, and overall a stronger build. The Scotts usually dont get larger then 110lbs , have a smaller frame, a lot less wrinkles and excess skin, smaller head and neck. Think of the Johnson as the heavyweight boxer with a killer knockout punch. The Scott is the light heavyweight boxer that has a good strong punch but can go 12 rounds.

If your thinking about getting one learn the breed. They are a lot of dog to handle and very protective of there family. My dog has never showed any aggression but just like pit bulls they were bred for fighting and bull/bear baiting. I cant emphasize enough how strong they are. People use them in weight pulling competitions and as a farm dog. They've been used more recently as pig hunting dogs too. When I walk him some people are afraid because hes so big but after a second of meeting him they fall in love. American Bulldogs are the most loving and sweet dogs Ive ever interacted with. Most of them are giant lap dogs. From the time I get home mine doesn't like to leave my side. Hes not annoying like some dogs can be but likes to just hang out with his master. Let me know if you want more info on the bread.

Have a good one,

Chris

Thanks for the info ! We had a boxer for 9 years and he was a great dog. Just surprised to see a tail on him,but iam sure that is the breed character.I have never seen an American Bulldog,and thanks for the pics. We now have Jack and Louie, Choc Labs,will have to post some pics.

Here are my two buds, Snoozer, the brown one, Pepper the black one. They are both mutts.

Charlie

Originally Posted by JohnnyHoodoo

<snip> Star who is a Bull Terrier.

Since I was a kid in love with planes I've wanted a Bull Terrier just like yours. It took me maybe five or six years to find out what kind of dog the Baa Baa Black Sheep mascot on TV was (which of course I watched just for the 90 seconds per show of Corsairs flying) and since then I've so wanted one.

I'm dogless, and I've always been. My kid and wife have owned cats, but with the passing of the last one we've decided to stay free range for now.

And it's a good thing, we may get a high strung cat like LinacMan's and we'd be in trouble.



Marcos

My Three Pit bulls
Beau-hemoth 75lbs Black and white
Kodiak 65lbs Red fawn
Bronx 95 black (hes a mix but we still love him)

What a great thread!!
I love seeing all those beautiful dogs, thanks guys.

Here's a few of mine.

First there is Harley, a fairly big Great Dane. This guy was thick as wood, a big goof, but with the biggest of hearts. I miss him every single day.
I'm 6'5" so as you can see, not exactly a petite dog




And then there is Sara. Harley's sister and master! She died a while back, lasted a couple years longer than Harley. I have had dogs in my entire life, but this lady was "the love of my life".
We shared so much, and had so many great times together.



To fill the space of the previous two, this guy has joined our family.
His name is Oscar (de La Hoya) and is a tad smaller
He was born late May this year.
As someone said on here, it is not a Jack Russel terrier, it is a Jack Russell Terrorist.
I can see what he meant now...

Originally Posted by Birnando

What a great thread!!
I love seeing all those beautiful dogs, thanks guys.

Here's a few of mine.

First there is Harley, a fairly big Great Dane. This guy was thick as wood, a big goof, but with the biggest of hearts. I miss him every single day.
I'm 6'5" so as you can see, not exactly a petite dog




And then there is Sara. Harley's sister and master! She died a while back, lasted a couple years longer than Harley. I have had dogs in my entire life, but this lady was "the love of my life".
We shared so much, and had so many great times together.



To fill the space of the previous two, this guy has joined our family.
His name is Oscar (de La Hoya) and is a tad smaller
He was born late May this year.
As someone said on here, it is not a Jack Russel terrier, it is a Jack Russell Terrorist.
I can see what he meant now...

Great dane's are amazing! I grew up with AKC pure bread show harlequins! our big male was 6'6 standing....quite the beautiful boy and very sweet. So sad that they have such a short life span, I guess thats why they make the most of the days they have! packed full of love and goofieness!!!

Originally Posted by socalkid

Nessmuck,

LOL! He doesnt know how big he really is. Rocky is 100% American Bulldog:-)

I think they forgot to addthe "dog"... He is as big as a bull.

Originally Posted by Birnando

To fill the space of the previous two, this guy has joined our family.
His name is Oscar (de La Hoya) and is a tad smaller
He was born late May this year.
As someone said on here, it is not a Jack Russel terrier, it is a Jack Russell Terrorist.
I can see what he meant now...

The Danes are gorgeous, but I must say Oscar speaks to me. Having owned three JRTs (at once) for several years, I can attest to the terrorist idea; or as one article I read described them--the obedience training antichrist...

Here's our GSD Kalona. She is turning one here in a few days. Smarter than hell and an amazing escape artist! She's attached to my wife like Velcro and loves the kids. She never barks or growls at my littlest one, even when he pulls an ear or bites a tail.