Do American Bulldogs Drool a Lot? -

Do American Bulldogs drool a lot? If so, what are some of the reasons why the dog might drool?

Do American Bulldogs possess many of the characteristics that cause a dog to drool, and should I be worried if my American Bulldog drools a lot? These are some of the things that we’re going to get to the bottom of in this blog post:

Does the American Bulldog’s Coat Make Them Drool a Lot?

Everyone knows what that classic, poster-dog American Bulldog looks like. They have that short white fur, maybe with one or two colors black, red or brindle patches.

But did you know that not all American Bulldogs look exactly like this? Especially nowadays, many American Bulldogs also have plenty of larger fawn, brown, brindle, red, and black markings.

Another distinctive feature of the standard American Bulldog’s markings is the propensity towards being born with pink or even black markings around the rims of the dog’s eyes and nose, and almost all American Bulldogs still have this feature today.

But whatever color an American Bulldog’s coat is, and no matter what markings they have, all American Bulldogs have that short coat that constantly sheds.

This is not a coat that keeps them warm at all. But on the plus side, at least you only need to brush it around once a week!

Since it doesn’t cause them to overheat, an American Bulldog’s coat is not one of the traits that make them drool a lot.

Could an American Bulldog’s Snout Make Them Drool?

The American Bulldog does have a bit of a snout, but it is significantly shorter than the average dog’s snout.

In fact, the modern American Bulldog’s snout is so short that the breed is considered to be brachycephalic! Brachycephalic dogs like the Bulldog are dogs who have some difficulty breathing because of the shape of their face.

Dogs who are brachycephalic tend to have problems cooling down when they exercise or play for a long period of time.

Many brachycephalic dogs can’t stick hot weather at all, to the extent that they prefer to stay indoors all summer, or else they lie down, panting, on a cooling mat in the shade for the entire day. You typically have to walk them either at night or else very early in the morning.

The American Bulldog is no exception to either of these things, even if this Bulldog is not quite as brachycephalic as some other dogs.

Even during the cooler months of the year, don’t be surprised or alarmed if you come across your American Bulldog drinking some truly excessive amounts of water at times – this is completely normal and standard behavior for an American Bulldog.

Of course, this shorter than average snout is something that makes it a little difficult for the American Bulldog to eat and drink. In fact, they’re shorter than average snout is one of the things that makes the American Bulldog drool a lot.

Does the American Bulldog Have Jowls?

Yes, another major facial feature of the American Bulldog is it’s long, droopy jowls. These jowls are really one of the American Bulldog’s discerning features. Once again, an American Bulldog’s jowls are not quite as long as the jowls some other dog breeds have, like the Bassett Hound or Blood Hound, but the American Bulldog definitely has them!

Jowls in dogs are a feature that helps the dog to “lift” a scent they are chasing, from the ground to their nose. You can see how useful and effective jowls are for Hound dogs.

In the Bulldog, their jowls hark back to their bull baiting and working dog days, when they would hunt down wild pigs and other animals on the farms of the American South, using their jowls to help them follow the scent of their prey for miles and miles.

Today though, the only thing their jowls really help them with is drooling!

In fact, both of these unique facial features actually combine to make the American Bulldog one of the worst dog breeds there are for drooling.

Do American Bulldogs Have Underbites?

Did you know that some breeds of Bulldog have become likely to develop an underbite?

In this condition, a dog’s upper jaw is noticeably shorter than the dog’s lower jaw. The American Bulldog is one of the Bulldog breeds which are prone to be born with underbites.

Does your American Bulldog have an underbite? And is it something you should be worried about?

Well, not necessarily. It’s true that most American Bulldogs will have an underbite to some extent, but there are varying degrees of how severely undershot an American Bulldog’s jaw can be.

Some American Bulldogs will have an underbite so severe, anyone would notice the dog’s protruding jaw right away, even when the dog has their jaw completely closed.

Other American Bulldogs might have such an extreme underbite that they find it difficult or impossible to shut their jaw properly, and will likely have a lot of difficulties eating and drinking.

And yet many American Bulldogs have such little underbite that their owner doesn’t notice it for years.

The reason why American Bulldogs are so prone to having an underbite is their brachycephalic skulls, as we mentioned earlier. This is where the dog has a flat, squashed face, as well as the upper jaw actually being shorter than the dog’s lower jaw.

You do not necessarily need to worry too much about your American Bulldog’s underbite. It may cause them some pain, of course, especially when they eat, so do keep an eye out for this.

Also, even if their underbite doesn’t give them pain when eating, your American Bulldog could still find it extremely difficult to eat due to the condition, so look out for this too.

If your American Bulldog does show that they have jaw-related pain, you should take them to the vet. Or, if your American Bulldog has difficulty with eating, like dropping many pieces of kibble or just taking a very long time to eat, why not try experimenting with different types of food?

You could try a brand of food that offers smaller or larger kibble pieces. Or, many American Bulldog owners also report that wet food works great for their pooch.

Even if your American Bulldog’s underbite causes them no adverse effects whatsoever, don’t be surprised if they drool lots.

What’s the History of the American Bulldog?

So, what is the history of the American Bulldog? Why does the breed have all these specialized features that help them to grip so well, as well as features which happen to cause them to drool so much?

Well, as the name suggests, the American Bulldog was first bred to fight bulls. The stubborn dog’s underbite was a major thing that aided them in hanging on and on to the bull while fighting. The dog would just never quite gripping the large animal.

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So, Do American Bulldogs Drool Much?

In summary, yes, the American Bulldog absolutely does drool a lot, for sure. There are lots of traits the dog has that make them slobber a ton! Choosing to adopt this dog is not for the faint of heart.

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By Michelle McDaid