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No American Bulldog is listed with us right now. Further down, you'll find dogs from shelters and rescues that are looking for a home.
Yes, American Bulldog dogs sometimes need new homes too. No American Bulldog is listed on HonestDog right now. Your best option is to ask shelters and rescue organizations in your region.
American Bulldog dogs in need are waiting in shelters and with rescue organizations for a new home. This page has no American Bulldog rehoming listing right now. Ask shelters in your region directly.
Shelter adoption fees typically range from €200 to €400. This usually includes vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and microchip registration.
No, many shelter dogs are already trained and house-broken. The shelter will inform you about the dog's temperament and history.
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Self-check
Answer 6 quick questions about your everyday life and see how well the American Bulldog fits you — including an honest cost estimate per month, per year, and across the dog's lifetime.

American Bulldogs are well-balanced, athletic dogs characterized by great strength, endurance, agility and a friendly nature. Historically, they were bred as working dogs for farm work.
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You message the shelter or rescue directly. Home checks, adoption fees and contracts are handled by the shelter itself – HonestDog just connects you.
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Tell us what suits you. As soon as a matching dog is listed, you get an email.
Shelters describe their dogs' temperament, health and needs themselves. Ask them any open questions before your first meeting.

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Tell us your criteria. We'll search shelters across Germany for you and reach out as soon as a matching American Bulldog is looking for a home.
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Similar in size to a American Bulldog: 41 dogs of this size are looking for a home right now.
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5 years old · Female · Baden-Württemberg
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4 years old · Female · Baden-Württemberg
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4 years old · Female · Baden-Württemberg
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Animal Souls e.V.

4 years old · Male · Baden-Württemberg
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4 years old · Female · Baden-Württemberg
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11 years old · Female · Baden-Württemberg
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