Jun 22 2009
American Bull dog Adoption for a Rare Breed
American Bull dog Adoption for a Rare BreedIf you have considered adopting a dog, then consider the proud, fearless, athletic, loving, devoted, adoring friend of children who will also get along well with your other pets. These are the characteristics and rewards of the happy dog you’ve hopefully welcomed into your home through an American bull dog adoption group. These wonderful dogs are in the working class breed and were once used as cattle herders in England. Eventually, the more laid back English bull dog replaced the working ones and it was thought then the breed would die out, but some were brought to the United States with their owners. By 1999, the breed was finally accepted into the United Kennel Club as a rare breed.
The coloring of the American bull dog is mostly white with brown, reddish or black markings. The fur is very short, but not smooth-feeling. In fact it feels rather bristly like pig’s hair. The males may be as tall as 27 inches and weigh up to 124 pounds. The females are between 20-25 inches and weigh up to 100 pounds. These are heavy and muscular dogs who want to work yet also be members of a family. They will protect property, catch and corner hogs or cattle, and require minimal brushing and bathing. Considered similar to boxers and mastiffs, because of their heads and under bites, this breed is not hostile and although heavy looking, the dogs are quite agile. But, because these dogs can be stubborn or misunderstood, some are turned over to the American bull dog adoption and rescue groups.
Even though the breed is uncommon, American bull dog adoptions are not, because either the dog becomes lost, abandoned, or his owner simply can no longer care for him. Before a dog is placed into a new home, he may need medical care and rehabilitation depending on his former environment or previous medical issues. Sometimes, the dog will need to relearn housebreaking skills and to trust humans again. With time and patience, all of these can be accomplished and the dog will be placed in his forever home with a loving family.
Because these working dogs are prone to hip dysplasia so often as they age, they may no longer be able to perform the work they did for years, and must be retired. This is what American bull dog adoption groups specialize in, because if a former owner can’t keep their elderly dog, adoption and rescue groups will find him a loving, safe,and permanent home to live out his final years just as he so rightfully has earned.
