I love my American Bulldog. Make sure to get one from a good breeder and ask to see both parents - I did, and I have never had any temperment issues with mine. He's an unaltered male, so that's pretty spectacular - he has no aggression whatsoever. I put slobbery as a con, but I've never really minded it - but if you don't want a walking drool factory, look into another dog. They can be stubborn, and sneaky to get what they want, but not impossible to train. They love affection and will do anything to get it - even behave. ;)

Pros: loyal, sweet, eager to please

Cons: stubborn, extreme slobber

We have a 4 month old American Bulldog and couldn't ask for a better dog. Otis is a very intellegent dog! He will sit, lay, stay, come, roll over, speak, give five and play dead and never give me a minutes problem doing it. I got him when he was 8 weeks old and started working with him as soon as I got him. I just made the biggest deal out of him doing things I told him to do and now he thinks its a big game. House traing was a breeze within 2 weeks he was totally house trained. I have a bell on my door knob that he rings when he wants out. I would say if you like the bigger tough dogs this is the breed you should check into. They are so funny to watch run and play as they are VERY clumsy.

Pros: Loyal, protector, big clown of a dog, very lovable!

Cons: Gassy dogs

Well I have an AB that I purchased From Brewer Farms and he is one of the best purchases that i have made in a long while. he listens well and always has energy. He was born Aug 28th I beleive so he's about 4 1/2 months right now and he weighs 46 pounds! Thanks Cassie I recommended you to everyone I get so many compliments about him.

Pros: Amazing personality and extreme drive to please great with kids and pets.

Cons: STUBBORN

We also purchased our AB from Brewer Farms and he is the best dog ever! Great with our kids (5 years and 10 months), very protective of the whole family and very smart and eager to learn. We are always getting compliments on Oso. We were on the beach and somebody stopped us to asked if he was a Brewer pup!

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I have never enjoyed any breed as much as I have this beautiful pup. I have a young rescue pup that was bottle fed as a baby. She was rescued from a mother being used in a puppy mill for fighting dogs. I feel I have never made such a wise decision. I have a 9 year boy and never thought I would find the right breed to keep up with his rough high energy play but she is durable yet gentle with him and we love her as though she was a blood related child. We have worked hard with her to train her and she does require alot of exercise but she is worth every ounce of it! You can see after spending just a few minutes with her she only wants to please us and she is an excellent judge of character. If she senses any malice in an individual she refuses any contact with that person and we allow no one of that nature to chastize or mistreat her. We have not raised her with any anger only firm talk and removal of favorite toys-I recommend only durable toys and lots of praise and health treats-she loves to pull and can jump flat footed over 5 ft easily for a treat. Treated with respect and lots of love these dogs can not be beat as family pets-care must be taken around livestock as she tends to love a good chase and takes any aggressive behavior by the other animal as a direct threat to her family. They are alot like raising little boys-they are curious, smart, sneaky and can run till the sun goes down then as soon as she is still for 10 minutes she is out till morning! We absolutely love our new child! ; ) another thing she is very sweet and docile with our daughters 4lb yorkie. GO BELLA. The only thing I am not sure of is I don't know if I should have her fixed right away because I can't stand the thought of being an irresponsible breeder and letting one of her puppies fall into the wrong hands-the other part of me would love to breed her once to a freinds male with the same temperament so I can have a few more of these wonderful dogs. We live in the country and the security and joy they bring is wonderful but I struggle with the thought that I am being selfish. Can anyone tell me if this would be a good idea or not? I would love to have someones opinion with more experience with these dogs. Also will breeding her once before she's fixed change her disposition? PLEASE HELP so I don't make the worst mistake of mine and her life-thanks for letting me be a part of undoing these dogs bad rep--it is not deserved. GO RESPONSIBLE BULLY OWNERS! TOGETHER MAYBE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Pros: smart, loving, intellegent and very loyal also good at judgement of strange people EXCELLENT with kids as they are durable and high energy!

Cons: slobbery (who cares!) likes to chase livestock when not under direct supervision.

I got my AB form someone in miami who listed it for free on craigslist. when I got him he was a wreck. He wa sscared, nervous around people and very tired all the time. Took him to my vet found he had hookworms and lymes disease. Got him treated and now he is running the show. I haven't disciplined him too bad since it looks like he was abused at his old home, so i tend to let him get away with things for now. He is GREAT with the kids and my other 2 pets a cat and a daschound. beautiful dog.

Pros: Loyal great with kids, very smart, easy to potty train

Cons: Messy eater, very stubborn

I got my American Bulldog pup from a breeder in Alabama when he was 7 weeks. He is now 13 weeks and the best dog I have every owned. He is super smart and loves learning. Potty training was soo easy with him, it only took a few days. He only had 2 accidents in the house. He also knows sit, shake/high five, leave it, come, lay down, and most the time stay. :) He comes with me daily to my daycare and does fantastic with all the kids. He is an all around great dog. I love him tons!!

Pros: Loyal, Smart, Great with kids, Loveable

Cons: Gassy, Stubborn

I purchased my AB from Tompkins Kennels out of Kentucky. This is my first AB and he is absolutely wonderful. He is great with the kids and has turned into a very good home protector. I highly recommend this breed to any one.

Pros: Best dog ever

Cons: There are no Cons

i got my AB when he wa 12 weeks old. found he was very clever and would sit and lie on command but....would nt come to his name. thought the prob might be cos i got 2 other dogs and was confused. nope he's deaf!!!!. once realising this he came on in leaps and bounds. Get contact an he will do anything. he is fine off leash as he always comes when my oher dogs are recalled..every time. he is gentle an loving although other small dogs tend to attack him. i think this is because he cannot hear their warning growl.

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we found our ab puppy at a pitbull rescue.she's about 8 months old now. we love her like one of our children.what a wonderful find. did a lot of research on dog breeds first.and this dog fits in with our family perfectly. a lot of work to say the least with two boys 4 years and 8 months but well worth it.

Pros: eager to please\easy to train. excellent with children.very friendly and playful.loyal.easy to house train.

Cons: can be stubborn.messy eater (if u care about that sort of thing)

We got our AB June first from a breeder in Bowling Green KY. He is a 54 lb. 4 month old, spoiled rotten fella named Boss. We are crazy about him, he is great with our kids and he loves to go play at the dog park. Yes, they can be a stubborn breed be that can be easily remedied if they are trained well and they have good lovin'. We are in puppy classes right now and they are going great! He will do just about anything I ask as long as there is a tasty reward in it for him! Because they are a working breed they will pull on a leash, i do recomend a gentle lead head collar...it has work AMAZINGLY for Boss my 5 year old can walk him now with no problem!! Hopefully soon we will be able to go for walks without it when our training his complete. I LOVE MY AMERICAN BULLY!!!

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We got or AB in June for our anniversary. She is 4 years young. We got her from a guy who just didn't have time for her anymore and he felt bad leaving her home alone when he had to work. So we got her for free. He just wanted her to go to a family where she would get the attention he felt she deserved. Our family is now complete. i get teary eyed watching her with my kids. She is awesome. I couldn't ask for a better dog. We LOVE her!!

Pros: AWSOME with my 3 and 2 year old son and daughter.

Cons: Stubborn and slobbery. So What!

I bought my AB almost one year ago from Brewers Farms. She is great. Great with kids and very loyal. Couldn't have asked for a better dog.

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I got my AB as a pup and have had him for a year and a half now. He is a great representation of his breed. He is very smart and often uses his smarts to get what he wants. He can also be a little stubborn. He is very loving to my family and friends, but will up into action when there is a threat. Which is a good thing when you live in the city. Although I live in the city he isn't an apartment dog. He needs a lot of exercise. I make sure to take him for an 30-45 min walk a day. Also with his stubbornness you need to be consistent and firm with him. If you are willing to put in the work, I would recommend this breed to you. I don't think I'll never own another type of dog.

Pros: very sweet, loving, courageous, protective of family, but not overly protective, smart

Cons: Gassy, sometimes stubborn

Our AB Moses (4 commandments and counting) is 4-and-half months old now, and in spite of initial concerns I had about owning such a massive and strong willed breed with small children around, he has completely won me over. We live in Brisbane, Australia. He tops his puppy class; comes, sits, lies down and waits without fail, and at home only needs to be told something once. He has a reliable memory and is so wonderful with my 7, 6 and 3 year old children, they treat him like a brother! This one doesn't slobber or smell (so far so good) and is always ecstatic to do what you want. He is such a cherished member or our family now, I can't remember life without him. My fave thing is to watch him and the kids playing football outside in the cool of late afternoon. He loves to gain control of the ball and gallop it across the yard, even if he's going the wrong way he shows such obvious pride and enjoyment at all the cheering! We love him to bits.

Pros: Intuitive, very quick on the uptake, hugely loving and protective and really gentle. Big softie.

Cons: Snores and has noisy dreams, but its actually kind of cute.

I got my American Bulldog from a breeder in IL. When I got her she was just 10 weeks old and was such a cute little love bug. She is 4 years old now and 105 pounds, not over weight. She is the most beautiful dog ever and the best dog ever. She is gentle with kids. She loves to snuggle, she loves to go for walks. She is very eager to please. She is a fast learner and knows a lot of tricks. The only issue I have is she is picky about her other dog friends. She wants to always be the dominent one. I will have an American Bulldog from now until the day I die.

Pros: Great Family Dog/Big lovers

Cons: Wants to be the dominant dog

We got our AB about a yr ago. I never heard of a American Bulldog before until my husband said he wanted one. So I looked online to see who had puppies and the moment we seen him we knew we wanted him. He's been a really good dog ever since. He is so affectionate and always right there where ever we go. He loves attention. He's really smart. He does growl at people he don't know. He's scared of everything! Lol. The other day he came running out of our room with his tail between his legs like he had just seen a ghost. It was a teddy bear he was scared of. I thought that was so funny. He's just a big sissy. But a wolf dog came in our yard and was just standing there and he seen him through the glass door and tried to get out there and was growling and barking at him. I really think if we would have let him out there he would have fought that dog. Like he was trying to protect us from him. Hes great with my kids. I would recommend anyone getting one. I love him!

Pros: Very Protective of the family, fast learner, Great with my little Pomeranian, Affectionate

Cons: Slobers, Snores really loud

I highly recommend this breed.... "Bella" has been the sweetest, yet protective dog we have ever had. She looks mean but has the best personality !

Pros: I love my babydoll "Bella" (American Bulldog), she is beautiful and the sweetest dog ever. She protects the house and lets us know if anyone is visiting. I highly recommend this breed to anyone with kids or other pets. We have 4 children, 2 other dogs and 3 cats....

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My 17 week old American bulldog is amazing, hes loving and clever, but like a child has his naughty moments. there a amazing breed of dog

Pros: They Love long walks.

Cons: Dosent like the hover.

I bought a AB for my three boys, ages 10,5, and 2. "Cash" is a excellent fit for all of us. Easy to train and loves being a big brother. Fits in with his pack and never shows aggression or bad behavior with the children or me. He knows I'm the mommy and respects my husband as the alpha male of the pack. I know for sure he is a great judge of character because about a month ago I had some family members here for a visit. "Cash" did not like them and stared at them continously. They commented on how weird he was for looking at them that way and had never seen a dog act so strange. Well after they left, I found that I had some things missing. Now I know why my boy Cash was acting this way, he knew the whole time that something was wrong. Let's just say that they will not be back. I love this breed and highly recommend them for families with children. They are brave and fearless and thats exactly what I wanted in a dog for my kids.

Pros: great with kids, excellent judge of character,easy to train, eager to please.

Cons: gas and shedding

We got Maximus at 3 months and he is now 6 months and 70+lbs. He knows how to sit, stay, give paw, lay down, and selectively hears "come". Walks on the leash but doesnt really need it. He wont take off. He loves our little 35lb lab mix. He loves to cuddle and has to be practically on top of you when he does it. Potty training went quick and he only has little accidents when he is super excited. Tons of evergy and just cant give enough love to every person and animal he meets. He is a big dog and eats a ton. I suggest buying stock in your favorite dog food. He is definitely the best puppy i have ever had. Cant say enough great things about this breed.

Pros: Extreme cuddle buddy, loyal, great with other dogs, great with children, cant give enough love

Cons: Selective hearing (not deaf), will eat you out of house and home (def worth it!)

My American Bulldog was an amazing dog. Incredibly intelligent, and despite a sometimes clumsy appearance, extremely agile and capable physically. He connected well with kids and was gentle, especially when he found one who was willing to sit and pet him and tell him how wonderful he was. He could handle the cold as long as given the proper shelter, but he intensely disliked it, and once inside, had a habit of pressing his butt up to a portable heater until his bottom would get so hot he would cry. He was the second dog in our household and would challenge our older female Lab X, not in a sinister way, but the situation could get rough pretty quick due to their size and individual tenaciousness. This lessened as our bulldog got older and ceased to be an issue. He was definetly the dog I loved the most, loyal and and very sensitive to how I was feeling. He always knew when I just needed a buddy to sit and listen. My warning about this breed is that they have a very strong instinct to chase running animals, particularly cats and livestock. Once they are into the chase, they are difficult to stop and are not the type to be stopped by a skunk spraying or a porcupines quills. This dog is not stopped by pain, it is as though they have an internal switch that flips when the chase starts. I never felt that this could be described as aggression though, more of an overwhelmingly strong instinct. An instinct that needs to be accepted and then addressed by a trainer who has the appropriate experience. My dog killed a skunk, and by the time I could pull him off the porcupine, he was so full of quills that he looked like he was having a bad hair day. It took over three hours and three people, with the dog under anathesia, to pull the bulk of the quills and so many had broken off, that they simply had to work their way out on their own in the months to follow. The big concern was that one could work it's way into his heart or another internal organ, and it would seem that this was the reason for a large tumor mass developing in amongst his rib cage at a later date. The tumor was in a position that it could not be removed and was putting pressure on his internal organs, causing him to loose control of his movement and so on. He had to be put to sleep when he was three years old. So my advise is to be ready to invest in having your bulldog properly trained so that you have control in instances of extreme distraction. And then you will have the best dog for your best friend for a long time.

Pros: Very attached to owner, mild and gentle among his people, interested in guests and strangers- if he didn't like them he would simply stay out of reach. Was a reliable "guard" dog in that his appearance was intimidating to a stranger, he didn't bark, left that up to our other dog, but would mosey on over to a vehicle and stare into the drivers window. Strangers wisely choose to remain in their vehicle and this gives the owner time to assess the situation and respond. I really appreciated this when living in a rural situation. Likes learning new things and thrives on praise and attention. Minimal grooming.

Cons: Determined. This can be a pro or a con, depending on how you use it. Will chase livestock and running animals, and has the size and power to be capable of inflicting serious injuries. Must receive appropriate training to curb this instinct. Does snore, is an active dreamer, and is prone to being gassy. Toes tend to spread some when active, so need to watch the skin inbetween for cuts or irritations. Pink skin can be sensitive to sun. Will knock you on your can if he runs into you.

I love my 11 month old AB 125 lbs. He has a square handome face with red nose and green eyes. He loves playing with small and big size dogs. He gradudated completed his 3 course obedience training from petsmart (alex lin) and he is douing so well. He loves his 1-2 hour walk with me and my wife and some catch the ball exercise in the park. He love his afternoon nap no matter what!

Pros: Great Dog and looks intimidating but a real sweetheart

Cons: very strong, stuborn, skin problems, messy eater,

I got my dog nearly two years ago, he is around seven years old now. He was found as a stray at about one year, he was given a loving home, but unfortunately his owners split up, so I took him on as I knew he was generally a good boy. He is great with people and very affectionate with children. He is ok with other dogs, but they dont seem to like him? They attack him for no reason at all? Unfortunately he hates cats, a common problem I know but irksome none the less. All in all he is a great big lump of a dog that thinks he is puppy size and wants to be with me 24/7.

Pros: Loving, friendly, loyal.

Cons: Stubborn, Can be a bit too amorous.