Bulldog vs American Bulldog
Compare the Bulldog to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and American Bulldogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bulldog is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The American Bulldog is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Bulldog and American Bulldog are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Bulldog and American Bulldog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Bulldog bark/howls frequently. The American Bulldog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Bulldog | American Bulldog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 8-12 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Height | 13-15 in. | 20-28 in. |
| Weight | 49-55 lb | 60-120 lb |
| Intelligence | Below Average | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (England) | United States |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1700 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 75°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Low | High |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 23 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | High | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bulldog | American Bulldog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Very Low | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Bulldog | American Bulldog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 8-12 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Brachycephalic Syndrome | Yes | No |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | Yes | Yes |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Dry Eye | Yes | No |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | Yes | Yes |
| Head Shakes | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bulldog | American Bulldog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Fallow | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Fawn & Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn, Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red & White | Yes | Yes |
| Red Brindle | Yes | No |
| Red, Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| White & Brindle | No | Yes |