Bulldog vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Bulldog to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
49-55 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1898 AD
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
High
None to Low
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
12-14 Years
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bulldog
American Pit Bull Terrier
