Kennel Club Group	Working
Lifespan	10 – 16 Years
Height (at the withers)	23 - 27 in
Weight	90 - 120 lb
Coat	Short and smooth
Color	Traditionally white with patches of brindle, red or black
Eye color	Brown
Common health issues	Hip and/or Elbow Dysplasia, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), Hypothyroidism, Allergies, Cherry Eye, Ichthyosis
Other Names	Am Bulldog, Old Country Bulldog

As the Johnson American Bulldog was originally bred as a powerful pooch that could take on the strength of a raging bull, the power of these dogs should not be underestimated! Saying this, if properly socialized and trained from a young age, this dog has the potential to be a super sweet, loyal and loving member of the family. The Johnson American Bulldog loves its humans and enjoys any attention they're given. While these dogs may look tough, they have sweet temperaments and love to play and will jump at the chance to play fetch or go for a walk or run. Once this pooch has reached its exercise quota for the day, they'll be happy to relax indoors. So long as this dog has been properly socialized, they'll get along swimmingly with children and other pets – they've even been known to perform heroic acts in order to protect the ones they love.

Distinct for their boxy head, the Johnson American Bulldog – also known as the 'classic' American Bulldog - is a large breed of bulldog that was developed by John D. Johnson during World War II.

American Bulldogs are descendants of ancient Mastiffs, which originated in Asia and travelled to Europe with traders and nomads. These big dogs were incredibly strong and courageous fighters – they could even bring down wild boar and bears!

Bulldogs were originally bred to work on farms in old England. Their name actually derives from their ability to stand up to large farm bull! The Bulldog's job was generally to protect the farm and livestock from threats using their agility and strength.

In the 1800s, when migrants moved from England to the US, they brought their Bulldogs with them – and this is where the American Bulldog was born. Sadly, during WWII the breed's number began to rapidly decline until a man named John D. Johnson made it his mission to save the breed. Johnson travelled throughout the south and south-east of America in search of some of the largest and finest dogs and breeding them to form a stockier build. As a result, the Johnson Bulldog is known for its large neck and broad chest. Due to their heavier build, the Johnson Bulldog is easier to pick out from other Bulldogs, which are generally leaner.