American Bulldog vs Lurcher
Compare the American Bulldog to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Bulldogs and Lurchers.
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-16 Years
8-15 Years
Height
20-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
60-120 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Origin Country
United States
Ireland
Origin Year
1700 AD
1400 AD
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Bulldog
Lurcher
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-16 Years
8-15 Years
American Bulldog
Lurcher
American Bulldog
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
American Bulldog
Lurcher
