English French and American Bulldog Puppy Supplies

The American Bulldog is one of several breeds of Bulldog popular today. Not to be confused with the French Bulldog or English Bulldog, the American Bulldog is a close cousin and shares a similar appearance with the American Pit Bull Terrier, or Pit Bull. The history of the Bulldog begins in England. Bulldogs descended from the Old English Bulldog - a breed now extinct. French and English Bulldogs were bred with Pugs down to a smaller, compact size. The American Bulldog retains the closest resemblance to the original Old English Bulldog.

Bulldogs were brought to America by immigrants and used as working dogs on farms and ranches. The original form of the breed almost became extinct after World War II. A war veteran and breeder, John D. Johnson, scoured the American South for remaining Bulldogs and begin breeding the American version known today. American Bulldogs are much larger than European forms and are still used for cattle droving. They are also used as K-9 dogs and as family pets. The breed has gained popularity due to the banning of the American Pit Bull in many countries. Former owners of banned Pit Bulls view American Bulldog puppies as attractive replacements. Buyers of American Bulldog puppies have John D. Johnson to thank for the very existence of the breed, and his protégé, Alan Scott, also helped maintain the existence of the American Bulldog. These two men split and bred two separate types of American Bulldogs, Scott, or Standard, American Bulldogs and Johnson American Bulldogs. Scott/Johnson hybrids are also popular among American Bulldog breeders. Buyers should be experienced dog owners before purchasing a breed such as the American Bulldog. This breed requires attention and discipline from the beginning and an inexperienced owner will not have the skills needed to raise successful Bulldogs.

For experienced buyers, American Bulldogs can be found by asking local breeders or visiting websites that advertise National Kennel Club or United Kennel Club certified breeders. Because of the volatile nature in the breed's past, buyers should never buy American Bulldog puppies with questionable ancestry or pedigree. Only well-documented, certified puppies should be purchased and puppies should immediately receive discipline and training. Buyers should only buy American Bulldog puppies from certified breeders who maintain their own kennels where buyers can visit and meet breeder dogs, have extensive knowledge about the breed, are affiliated with American Bulldog rescue centers and shelters and interview the buyer to make sure buyer and puppy are a good match. Reputable breeders also provide medical and immunization records, certification of ancestry/pedigree information and a limited warranty or guarantee. Answering questions about care, grooming and training should be second nature to a good breeder.

Breeders should be able to list any Bulldog puppy supplies needed prior to purchase so buyers can have their homes set up for the new addition to the family. American Bulldog puppies will require proper puppy food, medicine, grooming supplies, training manuals and equipment, chew toys and other toys for entertainment, leashes, kennels or crates, housebreaking equipment such as pee pads, and miscellaneous puppy care items. Buyers should make sure all their questions are answered and that they are adequately prepared to care for American Bulldog puppies.

American Bulldog puppies are just one of the many puppy breeds the Bobby Callahan has gained knowledge about. American Bulldog puppies are not to be confused with English Bulldogs. The appearance and breed history are very different in each pure breed. Steps to take to find American Bulldog puppies and Bulldog puppy supplies are included in this article.