American
Bulldog History
John D Johnson & Alan Scott were the first men to make serious
efforts to register these dogs as a breed. At the time they were quite
good friends who searched southern farms and bought some dogs that they
liked. They then began their own selective breeding programs. Johnson's
Dick the Bruiser & Scott's Mac the Masher were thier foundation
dogs. Initially
Scott and Johnson had similar dogs and they bred & traded dogs
with
each other. After the 70's the two really
began to develop & refine each of thier trademark
styles of bulldog. The name "American Bulldog" first
coined by Mr Johnson ultimately became the title that was taken up
by all the breed registries. Prior to that, this type of bulldog was
known by a variety of different names. Which included:
Southern White Bulldog, Country Bulldog, White Bulldog, White English
Bulldog, or most commonly just plain "Bulldog". JDJ Bulldogs have a
heavier, more "bully" appearance then Scott Bulldogs. Normally more
undershot, with a
shorter muzzle and a looser more jowly look. Weight for males can be
over 130 lbs plus. Todays American Bulldog reflects that
of the old "plantation bulldogs" used to work & provide
security in
the old South, where a dog with greater bulk was
thought to be useful in his role of dealing with two-legged problems!
It is now more accurate to say that most American Bulldogs are Hybrids
of the two.
Though a few kennels continue to this day breed true to type, either
Johnson or Scott.
All our dogs are part of the American Bulldog Association (ABA) and the
Continental Kennel Club (CKC).
