| While the American Bulldog is all one breed, it does | | | | Margentinas are stronger and were initially bred for |
| actually come in four distinct variations, as well as a | | | | use in dog fighting. This version of the breed is |
| variation referred to as a "hybrid," which is a bred | | | | supposed to be significantly more aggressive than |
| combination of any of the other four types. These | | | | other American Bulldogs. It is even said that |
| bulldogs vary in appearance and structure, but all of | | | | Margentinas were cross-bred with Pit Bulls to help |
| them maintain the basic characteristics of the breed | | | | increase their strength and aggression, but this could |
| in general. | | | | just be an urban myth. Margentinas, because of their |
| The Standard American Bulldog (also known as the | | | | nature and use in fighting, are often inbred by |
| "Performance" American Bulldog or the "Scott" | | | | irresponsible owners. |
| American Bulldog) are less wrinkled than their | | | | The Classic American Bulldogs are technically called |
| counterparts, with smooth skin across the skull. | | | | Johnson Bulldogs. These are the variety that most |
| Standard American Bulldogs are often mistaken for | | | | people think of when they picture an American |
| Pit Bulls because of their smooth, wide-set heads. | | | | Bulldog, being far larger than their counterparts and |
| Their snouts will be a bit longer than other types of | | | | having a stunted muzzle. Johnson American Bulldogs |
| American Bulldog and they are typically taller, as well. | | | | also have wrinkling in the face and soggy lips, the |
| This is the faster variety that has developed a | | | | way a typical bulldog is stereotyped. |
| reputation as being aggressive, though proper training | | | | Hybrids are any combination of these four types, and |
| can stop any potential negative behavior. | | | | are often healthier dogs. Hybrids cannot have been |
| Old Southern Bulldogs are pure white. They are | | | | inbred, as their mares and sires have to have |
| referred to as White English Bulldogs, as well. While | | | | differing bloodlines and features. The distinct lack of |
| they are more wrinkly than their Standard | | | | inbreeding in hybrid American Bulldogs leads to less |
| counterparts, they are still larger than the regular | | | | health and temperament issues. Hybrid bulldogs are |
| English or British Bulldog. They are often named the | | | | often bred to produce only desirable traits and |
| "true" kind of American Bulldog and are mated with | | | | reformulate new versions of the American Bulldog, |
| the other variations to keep the breed close to its | | | | usually with less aggression or potential health issues. |
| roots. | | | | The Classic and Standard American Bulldogs are the |
| The Margentina Bulldog, also known as "The Painter," | | | | most common mix for a hybrid. |
| are the smallest version of the Bulldog. The | | | | |