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 I Would Like To Know If American Bulldogs Are Good Around Kids? I Have Two Children Under Two Years Old.
I would like to buy an American Bulldog puppy. However, I have two very small children, under two years old. I have been told the tempermeant of this breed is not safe around children. Is that true?
 30 Sep 2007 12:03
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 I have an American bulldog and she is wonderful around my children, i got her a four months old and she takes the tail pulling and the rough play and everything. She has been the most loving dog ever. She has been in our family almost 3 years now, and i don't regret a single moment of it. They are protective if they sense bad vibes from other people, but other than two times of her warning us about someone, she is so loveable and will lick you to death if you let her. Plus she thinks she is a lap dog.
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  03 Oct 2007 14:36
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 Hi , by the way happy new year. Any dog is good for children depends how you raise the dog to be. Pit bulls are friendly dogs also people think there bad and dangerous it depends how you train them some people train them to be bad which is not good when you have kids.
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  02 Jan 2008 00:15
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 To be honest I think it is how you raise them. Everybody has there opinions on breeds but that isnt it. I had a pit bull and a lab mix. Believe it or not my lab was more violent then the pit. He was great with the kids just not other animals. So it really depends. If you buy them as a puppy and train them around children they normally are good.
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  01 Oct 2007 06:12
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 American bulldogs are well known for their love of children, i have one he‘s nearly 2 and i also have 3 grandchildren under 5 years old, he adores them and is always cuddling up to them, the only thing you have to b careful of is their strength, i.e. Knocking a child down not on purpose its just that they are so big lol. Just never leave ur American bulldog on its own with a child as with any other breed. But they are the most loving dogs i have ever known and they will protect u if it meant their life. Mine well all he does is lay besides me giving me kisses and boy do i know if any ones about he soon lets me know. I'm just saying treat any dog with love and that's wot u get back. Hope it helps. Check out American bull dog websites
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by   pagan
  10 Nov 2007 02:09
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 There are a lot of dogs I Would Trust and that would not be one! If you are looking for a friend and to protect your child a Curr (like Ole Yellow) WILL protect your child and NO ONE WILL BOTHER your child including YOU!
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  30 Sep 2007 17:57
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 American Bulldogs(I prefer English) are territorial, loyal dogs. Although they may be hostile to guests, they are very stable and loving towards family members. Although they are not the smartest hound you'll ever meet, they make awesome guard dogs. I would definitely recommend this breed. If you want something a teensy bit smaller with that same robust look, I would go for a French Bulldog, or a Boston terrier. They're both sweet little dogs with big personalities. Hope I helped. <3
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  06 Jan 2008 01:43
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 No I would not think so because I live next door to 3 of them and I have a baby brother. I wouldn't get one until they are a little older.
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  01 Oct 2007 03:09
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 The best way to find out is look at the Sire & Dam and see what their temperament is. If you don't know how then bring an expert with you. Any breed that gets to popular starts to get ruined because people see A chance to exploit and make money. A few years ago they were one of the best for temperament, but things change. Be careful and walk away if not sure of the dog.
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by   19dan99
  01 Jan 2008 15:16
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 Hi i have a male dog he is almost 1 and is a Johnson he is great with the kids but can be a bit ruff as the size of them and like all dogs never leave on its own and you will find they will protect its family even if its life depends on it so they're a great dog 2 have in the house and as a family pet
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  04 Jan 2008 19:52
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 Every dog has a lifelong outlook on it's life...and it depends exactly how this animal is treated & raised! The introduction of two new members to the "pack" is tricky...but with Stafford Terriers/Bulldogs, you have to be willingly to separate the kids from the dogs at all times. Direct contact is advisable to be 100% of the time..supervised!
It's not the best breed to be introduced to two very young children!
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  05 Jan 2008 00:40
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 It's interesting that you would put bulldogs, and Staffordshire terriers into the same category. They're not the same breed of dog at all.
by   GrayRain   06 Jan 2008 01:35    
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 Totally my friend has a bulldog and it is SO sweet
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by   hny14
  05 Jan 2008 03:59
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 Which do you love most? Your children, or the idea of having a macho dog? It is that simple.
I would never have a dog in the house that MAY pose a threat to my child more than the average dog might.
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by   harka
  01 Jan 2008 16:20
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 It doesn't matter what type of animal it is, dog or cat, ferret, bird, guinea pig or pot bellied pig, you must NEVER leave an animal alone with a small child, even if you have had it since birth. Animals are like people -- they can turn on you or your children without any provocation in just an instant. To have both children and pets in a home you must be very observant, extremely loving to both and I think most importantly, not be afraid to discipline either.
by   jojoblu   05 Jan 2008 07:14    
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 I have an American Bull Dog and it's the best I have ever had,well all dogs you have are the best but this breed is so smart and learns easy cause all they want to do is please there owner. Don't ever mistreat one cause they can be ruined by the way they present themselves.When correcting one get down on the ground with it so that your not bigger than it is and correct them.They