American Bull Molosser
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Breed Attributes
General
Breed group: Working Type: Pure Breed Talent: Jogging, Watchdog
Physical
Size: Medium Weight: 80-115 pounds Fur length: Short Ears: Flappy Fur type: Straight Fur Color: Brown & White, Light Brown / Golden, Merle / Spotted / Brindle / Speckled
ATTRIBUTES
Life Expectancy: 10-14 years Rarity: Common Availability: Easily available Climate: Not good for cold climate.
Breed Details
General
The American Bull Molosser is a large dog with an average height between 20 to 26 inches and weight of 80 to 115 pounds. It has a symmetrical appearance, showing great strength, endurance and alertness. This dog is powerfully built as well as very athletic. It has a large skull with flat forehead. The eyes are darker in colour and ears cropped or V-shaped. The muzzle is moderate in length with large black nose and nostrils. The dog has a short coat and comes in different colours.
This dog is a loyal and affectionate companion as well as protector of its family. It can fit into apartment life with proper exercise.
This dog breed is NOT recognized by AKC however BBC and DRA recognize this dog breed.
Color
Common colours for this dog are all shades of red, black and brindle. There may be white markings on chest, belly, feet and muzzle.
Coat
The dog has a short and dense coat that is very easy to groom and maintain. The coat provides protection to dog from weather.
Personality
Strong, agile and courageous, the American Bull Molosser is a natural protector of its family. It is a loyal dog with high levels of intelligence and stable temperament. This dog likes to please its owner and is easy to train. This dog is good looking and confident yet docile in nature. This dog is very reliable, trustworthy and dependable. The American Bull Molosser is an excellent pet for families with children as it is very gentle and kind to children. First time owners of this dog require professional training to be good ABM owners. The dog requires and confident and strong owner who can achieve peck leader status. This highly intelligent dog, when properly trained and socialized, proves to be an excellent family pet.
Care
The coat of ABM requires very little grooming. This dog needs to be bathed once in a month.
Training
The ABM (American Bull Molosser) is very easy to train dog. It has an inherent desire to please its owner and together with its intelligence, the dog learns fast. The owner or trainer should use positive training methods to train this dog.
Activity
The American Bull Molosser will need moderate amount of exercise in the form of daily walk and some time to play. This breed requires moderate amount of exercise to keep its energy levels under control.
