{"id":2700,"date":"2022-05-28T13:26:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T13:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=2700"},"modified":"2022-05-28T13:26:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T13:26:07","slug":"are-american-bulldogs-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/are-american-bulldogs-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are American Bulldogs Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You may have often seen the American bulldog be described as dangerous. If you have your concerns about the breed, we have the information for you to dispel many of the myths about the American bulldog.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are american bulldogs dangerous?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American bulldog is not a dangerous breed and can be loving, patient, and affectionate. Whether they are dangerous or not solely depends on their upbringing and training.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By definition, aggression means being hostile, violent, or acting out towards others confrontationally. Often, American bulldogs become aggressive if they have had inappropriate training or have been neglected and abandoned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any untrained dog, aggression stems from having an inexperienced owner. Read on to find out more about this remarkable breed\u2019s temperament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Temperament of An American Bulldog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American bulldog has a long history<\/a> of being bred to protect property and people against large cattle and wild animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

American bulldogs today are easily excitable, highly athletic, and overly sensitive temperament may be interpreted as aggressive behavior. However, their overly social temperaments lead to concerns from people who don’t know much about the breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The American bulldog needs an ‘alpha’ parent who is not afraid to take charge, enforce boundaries, and state dominance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this bulldog’s temperament is mainly affectionate and loyal, their other characteristics, such as excitable, intuitive, and sensitive, can quickly become destructive, aggressive, and unresponsive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the intelligence level of the American bulldog, they can understand direction, and when they seek respect from a bonded and dominant owner, they are relatively easy to train. However, socialization must start at an early age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendliness Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to their pet parent (an experienced and bonded owner), they show signs of affection<\/a>, compassion, and protectiveness. While the American bulldog does have a stubborn and territorial streak, adequate training can correct the underlying behaviors.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With kids, you’d be surprised how extremely patient they can be due to their intelligence (knowing the difference between child and adult) and high pain tolerance. However, please do not allow kids to get close to them while eating, as accidents could happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of their underlying protective nature, strangers may become a problem for American bulldogs. If they are approached by an unfamiliar person, the instincts that tell them to guard kick into overdrive, and you’ll likely witness growling or barking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

American bulldogs are known for their protective traits and dedication to their family<\/a> members. Any aggressive nature stems from a perceived threat or suspiciousness of something that has approached them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, through early socialization and consistent training, the American bulldog learns a different approach and will only attack if the owner allows it or if they feel threatened.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, the American bulldog is a friendly, caring, loyal, and well-rounded dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do American Bulldogs Bite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to dog bite statistics<\/a>, the American bulldog (alongside the English bulldog and pitbull) bites most often. However, statistics show that they are not the worst or strongest bite leading to fatalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, all dogs tend to bite a human\u2014regardless if it’s a harmless chihuahua or a vicious rottweiler. In 2020-2021<\/a>, there were 15 deaths stemming from an American bulldog’s bite, compared to 284 deaths due to pitbulls.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons American Bulldogs Will Bite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few reasons that a dog will bite. The number one cause for an American bulldog is strictly due to their perceived notion of a threat or because they feel they need to protect their family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other reasons include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n