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The history of the American Bulldog begins with the Old English Bulldog in Britain. Bulldogs were used to bait bulls and in other violent dog fighting competitions. When Britain passed its Cruelty to Animals Act in the 1800s, Bulldogs lost their usefulness and popularity. European breeders thought to breed the Bulldog with the Pug and created a smaller, compact Bulldog that became popular family pet. The French and English versions of the Bulldog are much loved and are often winners of American Kennel Club championships. 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. American Bulldog puppies should only be purchased from legitimate, certified American Bulldog breeders. A great deal of research should go into choosing a breeder. Because of the use of these dogs as fighters and aggressors in the past, no American Bulldog should be bought if it has an undocumented bloodline. American Bulldog puppies are viewed by many as replacements for American Pit Bull puppies, because the breed is now banned in many countries. The first question a potential buyer of American Bulldog puppies should ask himself is why he wants an American Bulldog. This is not a dog breed for an inexperienced dog owner and the dogs are not to be used for fighting or other aggressive activity. Once a buyer thoroughly researches the breed, knows how to care for and train American Bulldogs, has bought all the necessary supplies, he is then ready to shop for a good breeder. Buyers should ask for references from breeders and should have thorough knowledge of the American Bulldog breed so that they know what to look for in puppies and what questions to ask the breeder. Puppies should never be purchased from pet stores, as good breeders would not allow this breed to be sold to inexperienced buyers. 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. Good American Bulldog breeders will ask buyers questions about their knowledge of the breed to make sure puppies are going to a home that meets their needs. They will provide documentation of puppies' medical records and make sure buyers have a veterinarian to provide follow up medical care. They will also help buyers set up a schedule for puppies and answer questions about general care, discipline and grooming.
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About the author: Bobby Callahan is a passionate lover of the Bulldog and owns a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bulldog. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Bulldog puppies plus a whole lot more.
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