DON’T OWN AN AMERICAN BULLDOG IF YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO THE BREED “CHIEFLY” BECAUSE OF IT’S REPUTATION AS A PROTECTIVE DOG

While an American Bulldog is a large, impressive breed, true protection is only obtained through a lifetime of training. Even if you do not choose to train in protection, an AB requires many hours of obedience in training and socialization. The dogs of the “dominant” breeds can be expected at some point in their lives to challenge their owners. The American Bulldog is no different. This makes obedience training absolutely essential. Some AB’s have been found to be slow to bark, coming into their voice at two to three years of age. Owner’s shouldn’t immediately expect their bulldog puppy to instinctively warn them of an approaching stranger. There are many other breeds whose “watch dog” capabilities far exceed that of an AB. If you are primarily seeking a dog that will bark at strangers when they approach your home, you may want to look into the Chihuahua who barks and bites when a leaf blows or particular terrier breeds.

DON’T OWN AN AMERICAN BULLDOG IF YOU DON’T INTEND TO EDUCATE (TRAIN) YOUR DOG Basic obedience and household rules training is NOT optional for the AB’s. As an absolute minimum, you must teach him to reliably respond to commands to come, to lie down, to stay, and to walk at your side, on or off… Read More

DATE:________________________BREED:______________________ SEX: M / F ALTERED: Y / N COLOR:______________________ DOG’S REG. NAME:______________________ CALL NAME:_______________________ AGE:______ OWNER’S NAME:________________________________________ PHONE:_______________________ OWNERS ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ HOUSETRAINED: Y / N CRATE TRAINED: Y / N LEASHTRAINED: Y / N BARKER: Y / N DIGS: Y / N DOG AGGRESSIVE: Y / N JUMPS FENCE: Y / N OBEDIENCE TRAINED:… Read More

Please click on the printer icon to print this form: This agreement is made this _____________day of _________________ in the year 20__, by and between the American Bulldog Rescue hereinafter referred to as “rescuer,” and ________________________________________________ hereinafter referred to as the “adopter.” The adopter hereby understands, promises, and agrees that in receipt of this dog… Read More