General questions about American Bulldogs...

Q. Why are there so many different types of American Bulldogs?

A. There are officially 2 main types, Johnson and Scott, named after the 2 men that nurtured the breed into what it is today. Of course there are many American Bulldogs that have neither Johnson or Scott blood in them or have a mix so the wider terms, Classic and Standard are popular today to describe the two main types. Within the Classic type you can have extremes aswell from tall to short, and a range of muzzle length but generally speaking a Classic type American Bulldog is heavy boned with a bully type head and a wide chest. The Standard type also range in size from fine boned to very heavy boned but generally they have a different shaped head with a longer muzzle. There are some dogs that have very thick heavy boned bodies with Standard heads and also very fine boned light animals with extremely bully heads. There is also a distinct head shape that people refer to as hybrid.

The reason for this is the wide range in tastes of AB fanciers and the lack of a water tight breed standard. Most American Bulldog breeders balk at restrictions imposed upon them by breed standards and because conformation shows are such a small part of the culture a standardized look hasn't evolved. There is an emphasis on working ability rather than looks.

The best way to decide which type you like is to look at as many pictures or better yet live dogs as you can. From there you will be able to see which line is your favourite. There are some differences in temperment from line to line but the biggest difference in temperment is early socialization and obedience training.

More on temperment later.

Q. What are the most common health problems with American Bulldogs?

A. Bloat, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Heat, Skin Disorders (allergies). The best way to avoid the majority of these problems is to make preventative vet visits regularly, feed a good diet  with lots of fresh water , and give your pet plenty of exercise. Keep animals out of direct sun for extended periods of time and ensure they do not overdue exercise in extreme heat.

Q. How big do American Bulldogs grow?

A. Males range from 75 pounds to 130 pounds, females range from 65 pounds to 120 pounds. Ideally a male should be 110 pounds and 25 inches at the withers, a female should be 90 pounds and 24 inches at the withers.

Q. Are American Bulldogs dangerous to other dogs and children?

A. American Bulldogs can be very dangerous when not socialized and trained properly, it is absolutely critical for the owner to establish themself at the top of the pecking order, the dog must be trainedto obey the owner at all times under every circumstance and the only way to accomplish this difficult task is through obedience training from as early as 6 weeks of age. New American Bulldog owners must realize how serious this is and equip themselves with the skills they need to properly train their dogs. A professional trainer is the smartest way.

Aggressive American Bulldogs are a product of their environments, not their genetics, the owner is 100% responsile for the behaviour of their dog. Almost all bad behaviour can be corrected with the right dog trainer. It is much easier to correct the inappropriate behaviour and show the correct responses and behaviours to a young American Bulldog than a 100 pounder so start immediately. For information about training go to The Dogmen Inc. and K-9 Soldiers, there is a small yearly fee for K-9 Soldiers but the information on the site and the opportunity to Ask the Trainer is worth its weight in gold.

 
Q. Do you have puppies for sale at this time?

A. You will have to email us because that answer changes daily.

Q. Can I reserve a puppy from a future breeding?

A. Yes you may, we accept non-refundable $250 deposits for future breedings. If the breeding doesn't take place or there aren't enough pups to fulfill the deposits the deposit may be transferred to another litter.

Q. Do you guarantee your puppies in writing?

A. Yes we do

Q. Do you do any genetic testing on your breeding stock?

A. Yes we do, we have PennHIP'd some of our breeding stock and only breed those below the median after they have been x-rayed. We do breed dogs that have not been x-rayed. We only use animals that meet the breed standard and health standard.

Q. What food do you feed your animals? How often do you feed them?

A. Raw meat  see feeding tips for more info on our diet, we feed 2 times per day.

Q. What happens if we can't keep our PA American Bulldog?

A. We will always welcome one of our pups back.

Q. Which American Bulldog Registry do you use?

A. We register all of our adults and puppies with the National Kennel Club

Q. If I buy a pup how will it get to me and how much will that cost.

A. You can either drive here and pick it up or we can ship it on a major airline. Destinations in the USA including an international health certificate and a crate will be approximately $250 to $300.