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.

Pointer vs American Bulldog
Pointer
American Bulldog
Pointer
American Bulldog
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General Details
Pointer
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Pointer
American Bulldog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1650 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Pointer
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Pointer
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Pointer
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Pointer
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Pointer
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pointer
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Pointer
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pointer
American Bulldog
Aggression
None
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
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pointer
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Pointer
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Chondrodysplasia
Cysts
Neurotrophic osteopathy
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pointer
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Pointer
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Lemon
Lemon and White
Liver
Liver and White
Orange
Orange and White
Black and White
White
White and Black
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