Muttluvr
Completely Boxer Crazy
I would like to point out that American Bulldogs and English Bulldogs are COMPLETELY different :o
It's the English ones that have the short legs, extremely squishy snout, and soft palate (but they are incredibly cute!)
American Bulldogs are much taller and almost have a Staffie look to their face (IMHO). In general they are much healthier than their English counterparts.
Here's a description of the American Bulldogs. And a link to some pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanbulldog.htm
It's the English ones that have the short legs, extremely squishy snout, and soft palate (but they are incredibly cute!)
American Bulldogs are much taller and almost have a Staffie look to their face (IMHO). In general they are much healthier than their English counterparts.
Here's a description of the American Bulldogs. And a link to some pictures
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanbulldog.htm
The American Bulldog remains higher on the leg, more agile and swifter than its English counterpart. Some individuals are reportedly able to leap six or more feet into the air. The American Bulldog is a very muscular, sturdy dog with a large, powerful head and jaws. He is very strong, but agile and light on his feet. The chest is wide and the muscular neck tapers from shoulders to head. The neck may have a slight dewlap. The head is square and broad with muscular cheeks and a furrow between the rounded eyes. The strong muzzle is shaped like a box. The stop is sharply defined and deep. The teeth should meet in a tight undershot, even or scissors bite. A variety of ear types are acceptable including rose, half-pricked and pendant. Though some people crop the ears, uncropped ears are preferred in the American Bulldog Breeders Association Standard. Any eye color is permitted, but black eye rims are preferred on white dogs. The nose is black or grizzle. In black-nosed dogs, the lips should also be black, though some pink is permitted. The lips should be loose. The heavy-boned front legs should be strong and very straight. The hindquarters should be very broad and muscular. The low-set tail begins thick at the base and then tapers to a point. The short, harsh coat comes in combinations of solid or varying degrees of white, all shades of brindle, brown, red, or tan. The sturdy and powerful, yet compact frame, is characteristically stockier and heavier boned in the males and more refined in the females.