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American Bulldog vs American Pit Bull Terrier
📊 Side-by-side stats
60-120 lbs
Weight
30-65 lbs
20-27 in
Height
17-21 in
10-15 yrs
Lifespan
12-16 yrs
$1,000-$3,000
Purchase Price
$500-$2,000
$1,500-$2,500
Annual Cost
$1,000-$1,800
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
4 : 4
🧹 Shedding
3 : 2
✂️ Grooming Needs
1 : 1
👶 Kid Friendly
4 : 4
🏢 Apartment Friendly
2 : 2
🛡️ Guard Dog
5 : 4
🎓 Trainability
3 : 4
✅ Choose the American Bulldog if...
- 🐾you want the sharper watchdog of the pair
✅ Choose the American Pit Bull Terrier if...
- 🐾yearly costs matter - it's the cheaper of the two to keep
- 🐾less hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the American Bulldog
- 🐾you want the easier dog to train - it picks up commands faster than the American Bulldog