Pointer vs American Bulldog
Compare the Pointer to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and American Bulldogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Pointer and American Bulldog are not recommended for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Pointer and American Bulldog are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Pointer and American Bulldog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Pointer has an above-average tendency to bark, while the American Bulldog is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Pointer | American Bulldog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Height | 23-28 in. | 20-28 in. |
| Weight | 45-75 lb | 60-120 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Origin Year | 1650 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 23 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | 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 | Pointer | American Bulldog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Pointer | American Bulldog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Pointer | American Bulldog |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Black & White | Yes | Yes |
| Lemon | Yes | No |
| Lemon&white | Yes | No |
| Liver | Yes | No |
| Liver&white | Yes | No |
| Orange | Yes | No |
| Orange&white | Yes | No |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White & Brindle | No | Yes |