The American Bulldog is a large breed of utility dog descended from the now-extinct Old English Bulldog. They are now used on animal farms, dog sports, and for showing. They are now used on animal farms, dog sports, and for showing. However, they also prize the breed having a soft, affectionate inner nature that can easily transition away from the hunt back to being a family member outside playing with the children, with all coming inside later to enjoy the freshly hunted barbecued boar ribs and belly scratches for the brave dog who helped master. As a working breed, they are good on pigs as catch dogs and decent on cattle: they stand their ground when challenged by an angry steer and still retain the herding instinct. Overall, the American Bulldog is a breed that truly falls in love with his family and will do anything to keep it safe if the dog correctly senses danger up to, and including, risking its life to save them.