American Bulldog
Stocky farm dog
A breed of large, muscular dog descended from working bulldogs brought to the American South, where they were used for farm work, hunting, and guarding.
American Bulldogs are stockier and more athletic than English Bulldogs, with a broad head and powerful build: He raises American Bulldogs on his property.
The breed nearly went extinct in the mid-20th century but was revived by dedicated breeders.
Squat, wrinkle-faced canine
- canineOf or like dogs
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- working dogDog bred for tasks
kennel · breeder · puppy · show dog · conformation · lineage · registry · AKC
Having well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
- stockyShort and solidly built
- strong jawProminent lower facial structure
- athletic buildMuscular, fit body type
sturdy · robust · well-built · large head · hindquarters · agile · imposing · substantial
Rural working canine
- boarUndomesticated male swine
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- herdingManaging animal groups
- ranchLivestock-raising estate
rural · game · tracking · stamina · endurance · drive · tenacity · prey drive
Domesticated household companion
- family dogDomesticated canine companion
- bondingForming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- playfulInclined toward fun
devoted · loyal · friendship · attachment · household · cuddle · gentle giant · good-natured
One who safeguards others
- watchdogGuard or monitor
- defenderOne who guards another
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- territorialDefensive about owned space
intimidating · courageous · fearless · guarding · property · intruder · deterrent · bark
bulldog
Squat, wrinkle-faced canine
working dog · kennel · breeder · puppy · show dog · conformation · lineage · registry · AKC · breed standard
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
- stockyShort and solidly built
- strong jawProminent lower facial structure
athletic build · sturdy · robust · well-built · large head · hindquarters · agile · imposing · substantial · solid
farm dog
Rural working canine
ranch · rural · game · tracking · stamina · endurance · drive · tenacity · prey drive · utility
pet
Domesticated household companion
- family dogDomesticated canine companion
- bondingForming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
playful · devoted · loyal · friendship · attachment · household · cuddle · gentle giant · good-natured · kid-friendly
protector
One who safeguards others
territorial · intimidating · courageous · fearless · guarding · property · intruder · deterrent · bark · patrol
- American BreedsRhode Island Red
- Bulldogsbulldog, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, wrinkles, short snout
American BulldogChihuahua
Northern Mexican state and capital
Italian Greyhound · Whippet · Yorkshire Terrier · Afghan Hound · Miniature Pinscher
American BulldogEnglish Bulldog
Stocky, wrinkled British breed
Shih Tzu · Pekingese · Bullmastiff · French Bulldog · Greyhound
American BulldogShih Tzu
Tibetan toy breed
Pekingese · Maltese · Bichon Frise · Pomeranian · Havanese
American, America, Americas, Americanism, Americanize, Americanization, bull, bulls, bullish