Welcome to Think About It Farms American Bulldogs
We are a small family farm that is working on breeding the best quality American Bulldogs.
Our Efforts For AKC Recognition Of The American Bulldog
Think About It Farms American Bulldogs is proud to announce through our efforts, the American Bulldog has gained recognition by the American Kennel Club® (AKC). November 11, 2019, the American Bulldog was accepted into the AKC Foundation Stock Services® (FSS). We will continue our efforts to get the American Bulldog moved into the AKC FSS Miscellaneous Class and then to full recognition. We are developing a club, Heritage American Bulldog Club of America, to preserve the American Bulldog and reach our goal of full recognition by the AKC.
AKC Registered American Bulldogs
Think About It Farms American Bulldogs are registered with the American Kennel Club, National Kennel Club, and the American Bulldog Association. Our Foundation Dogs®* have been genetically tested. They are clear of known diseases for the breed and over 210 other genetic diseases and sub-variants.
How We Are Preserving The American Bulldog
Our goal as a breeder is to preserve the American Bulldog breed and return it to its historical characteristics through Phenotype and Genotype breeding. We also apply proper nutritional practices and supplements for joint and muscle health, practice non-impact exercises to decrease possible damage to both bones and joints. Our professional breeders also provide educational information to potential buyers and anyone interested in canine health and genetic testing. We are working with other breeders to proactively address the benefits of genetic testing for health and breed purity.
The Importance Of Genetic Testing For American Bulldog Breeding
In the past, breeders have relied strongly on phenotype when breeding, which allowed the introduction of other breeds. With the introduction of out-crosses, the purity of today’s American Bulldog in the US is in the range of 25%-87%. To reverse this tendency to breed by phenotype only, it is crucial that the American Bulldog community work towards having genetic testing as a fundamental practice in their breeding programs.
Calculating Dog Relationships with The Breeders Standard®
Each potential dog in our breeding program is put in a database (The Breeders Standard®) that calculates the coefficient of the breeding relationship. The coefficient of relationship is a measure of the degree of a biological relationship between two dogs.
Our Partnership with Experienced Veterinarians
Think About It Farms is working with veterinarians from both the genetic and research fields. The veterinarians are assisting us in the proper care, nutritional needs, exercise, determining which hereditary qualities and behaviors are considered beneficial to improving the breed, developing practices of selectively breeding, and raising the dogs to promote these desirable traits.
One of our owners is also a National Kennel Club® and American Bulldog Association Conformation Judge.
*The term Foundation Dog is used with permission of Top Tier K9, the legal owner of the trademark, and applies only to our Breeding Program and not their Foundation Dog Training Program.
Call us today at 850-519-3088 to learn more about our American Bulldogs and our efforts to preserve them.
