How long does a American Bulldog live?

The listed lifespan for a American Bulldog is 10–12 years.

How tall is a American Bulldog?

The listed height for a American Bulldog is 22–25 in (male), 20–23 in (female).

Is a American Bulldog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a American Bulldog is 3 out of 5.

When is a American Bulldog full grown?

The growth size band for a American Bulldog is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

American Bulldog

American Bulldog is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 75–100 lb (male), 60–80 lb (female), height is 22–25 in (male), 20–23 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Self-confident.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

American Bulldog dog — Photo: User:Tiloupet · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight75–100 lb (male), 60–80 lb (female)

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

22–25 in (male), 20–23 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 80 lb is about 20.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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