Jay Vee Ranch
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About Our Kennel & The American Bulldog Breed |
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Thank you for visiting our kennel, Sandy Plains American Bulldogs. We are small kennel located in Southern Alberta, Canada.
All of our dogs are raised in our home and are like our children. We do
not believe in keeping our dogs in kennels away from our family; they
are our family. We have had dogs our entire lives; however, once we
bought our first American Bulldog we were hooked on the breed. Our
American Bulldogs are very well-tempered and live happily with our
house cats. They even love to play with the barn ferrets. However,
they are very protective and are the best alarm system you could ask
for. Even though our bulldogs have free range on the farm to run
and play, we still like to take them places that are different. They
love hiking in the mountains, going fishing, visiting their city
friends, and, last but not least, they love being pampered at the pet
stores. So take a look around and please contact us for any information
about our bulldogs, or questions that you may have. If you are
interested in a puppy please fill out one of our puppy application
forms. We do screen our buyers to ensure every puppy is properly placed
in a loving home.
Description and Information On American Bulldogs
True grit. True devotion. True love. These attributes are often used to
describe the American Bulldog. They are a hardy, athletic,
all-purpose working dog. It is a loving family companion who
is good with children and other pets. At the same time, the
breed is fearlessly determined. It has been known to display heroic
acts of courage in protecting its master and guarding its home. The
American Bulldog has also been used as hunting dogs, and has been
trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators.
Overall, the American Bulldog is well-suited for a life
as a caring family pet or a life as a deligent working dog.
Height: Males: 22 - 27 inches; Females: 20 - 25 inches
Weight: Male: 75 - 125 lbs.; Female: 60 - 100 lbs
Colours:
All white, pied or up to 90% color; brindle or red patches (red is defined as any shade of tan, brown)
Coat:
The coat is short, close and stiff to the touch.
Temperament:
The essential characteristics of the American Bulldog are those which
enable it to work as a hog and cattle catching dog, and a protector of
personal property. These tasks require a powerful, agile, confident dog
with a large head and powerful jaws. The American Bulldog is a gentle,
loving family companion who is fearless enough to face an angry bull or
a human intruder. Good with children. Good with pets
Care and Exercise:
Brush coat with a firm bristle brush or rubber mitt and bathe only when necessary. Puppies should have early socialization.
Health Issues:
A very healthy, hardy dog. Some strains have hip dysplasia.
History/Origin:
Bulldogs in England
were originally working dogs who drove and caught cattle and guarded
their masters' property. At one time, the breed was used in the
grueling sport of bull baiting. With the outlawing of the sport in England in 1835, the original type of Bulldog disappeared from Britain and was replaced with the less athletic dog we now know as the English Bulldog.
Yet the original Bulldog was preserved by immigrants who brought their
working dogs with them to the American South. By the end of World War
II, the last remnants of the working English Bulldog were disappearing
in the U.S. Thanks to the breeding programs of John D. Johnson and
Allen Scott, the breed was brought back from the brink of
extinction.
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