Max the Bulldog's brother, Buddy the Bulldog (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
Max is one of a litter of four pups born to a pure-bred American Bull Dog and a fence-jumping Boxer. At 8-9 weeks old, Buddy and Max look a lot like their mom and Summer, the only girl, and Squeaker look just like their dad the Boxer. They are all very friendly and love to be held. They have been living with their foster family in Winter Park for a week now. The litter was given to Judy by the owner of the Bull dog since the mom had an unwanted pregnancy and he wanted Judy to find them good homes, so they have been in a home since birth. Their foster mom says they are very well behaved for 9 weeks old....they come when called, sleep through the night, are on a fairly good schedule for eating and having to go outside...
They are fixed and microchipped and are ready to find their forever homes! If you have any questions, please contact their foster home at 407-628-3477 or Mccormsk@aol.com. On April 28 & 29 she will be able to check e-mail but not take calls, so if you want to call this weekend, contact Judy at 407-382-5991.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, early Bulldogs were used in the bloody sport of bull bating. Some of these dogs emigrated with their masters from England to America. Eventually the English Bulldog was bred down in size and his personality was softened, but the American version remained a larger, fiercer dog. The American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the English show dog. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Johnson of Summerville, Georgia the American Bulldog exists today. After he returned from WW II he was disappointed to find that, like the English Mastiff, they were almost completely extinct. He then decided to gather the best he could find from all across the rural south and bring them back from the brink of extinction. He has been breeding these dogs longer than anyone else in the world and his father bred them before him. He is an old man now (in his 80's) and these dogs have always existed in his family. He is the sole reason why they exist today. If it were not for his efforts they surely would be gone. He has been breeding them non-stop since then. The American Bulldog has also been used as a guard and in hunting bear, wild boar, squirrel and raccoon. They have even been trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators. Farmers prize these dogs for their stamina, protectiveness, intelligence and working abilities. Some of the American Bulldogs talents are hunting, watchdogging, tracking, weight pulling, and guarding. An American Bulldog should never be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs, bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they immediately obey. No wonder they are said to have "true grit, true devotion and true love." Because of its strong protective instincts, the American Bulldog should be well-socialized and obedience trained at an early age. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy. This breed tends to drool and slobber. They have a life expectancy of up to 16 years.