Exercise and the American Bulldog

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Exercise and the American Bulldog

The American Bulldog originally was used to drive cattle and to guard property. These dogs are a little larger than their closest relative, the English Bulldog. Bulldogs were from England and originally used in bull baiting fights in England. When bull baiting was outlawed, the English Bulldog was bred to be smaller and less athletic. However, American workers kept the “original” Bulldog as a great work dog.

Breed type	Guard / Guardian dog
Physical characteristics	stocky, powerful medium-size dog smooth coat
Personality	gentle and loving with their families but aggressive with intruders intelligent, calm breed loves attention from people not particularly good with other dogs without training and socialization
Best exercise	This dog actually has a high level of energy and needs regular activity. They also need room to expend their energy. However, make sure your activities are easy to moderately challenging. Walks - Frequent, brisk walks are a good Hiking - Pick easy, level trails and walk at a easy pace
Suggested exercise plan	Suggested exercise plan 2x / day for 15-25 minutes each (optimal) 1x / day for 20-30 minutes (minimum) A good routine: a 15-minute walk in the morning and another in the evening
Things to know	Bulldog breeds have shorter nostrils and windpipes. This leads to a propensity for breathing problems and heatstroke. Over-exercising (exercising too long or too hard) can quickly lead to health problems. Easy and moderate exercise, however, is not only good but necessary for bulldogs.