Consistently producing intelligent, loyal and athletic protection dogs,raised in a home environment, that posses the proper balance of defense / prey drive.

This enables our dogs to excel as companions, personal / home guardians and versatile working K-9's.

Contender strives for excellence. Our American Bulldogs are bred from the finest Performance bloodlines available today and of yesterday. We know that not all American Bulldogs are created equally. Contender American Bulldogs are bred to exceed the National American Bulldog Association's standard of purity. Every Contender American Bulldog is registered exclusively with the N.A.B.A.

The American Bulldog as a breed seems to be deteriorating at an alarming rate. It is sad to know that this intelligent, athletic working breed is quickly succumbing to the ill-bred ideals of the money oriented or uneducated breeder and the show ring. I have enjoyed training performance bred American Bulldogs and have decided to breed these superior animals with the idea of keeping them as they were intended; a working breed with good health, temperament, and ability. As a professional trainer, I am unimpressed with the scatter-bred American Bulldogs that have come to me for training. Some of them show a great influence of English Bulldog blood, some show a strong resemblance to Saint Bernards, and others look like they have Dogue de Bordeaux blood in them. One breeder of American Bulldogs is actually on video tape showing his Dogue de Bordeaux crosses! Contender American Bulldogs will never be diluted with any other blood. Our goal is not "cuteness" or size for salability, or racing to be number one in production. Our goal is to consistently produce uniform, intelligent, healthy working American Bulldogs that will be family members or productive K-9s for many, many years.

Contender offers a lifetime genetic guarantee on all American Bulldogs purchased from us. We stand behind our guarantee 100%. Contender's program includes planned breedings. Occasionally, we offer trained adolescent or adult dogs for sale. We will accept deposits on pups based upon availability and conference with the intended purchaser. To obtain more information regarding planned breedings of Contender American Bulldogs, E-Mail us or call (618) 584-3163.

We ourselves are avid hunters and outdoorsman and would like to continue seeing the American Bulldog to be bread and tested for its original purpose, catch dog and farm utilitarian dog. With the amount of unfair and unrealistic laws being addressed to hog catching, or wild boar hunting, we strongly recommend that the future owner/hunter investigates any laws in their state/county/town. Contender American Bulldogs refuse to put dogs into any environment where illegal by law.

Remember, not all American Bulldogs are created equally. Before purchasing, research thoroughly; leave no stone unturned. Speak with as many breeders and owners as possible and read as much information as you can find. Ultimately, you must be satisfied with the choice you make. When it comes time to train your American Bulldog, do the same; speak with many trainers and owners who have had their dogs trained. Look for a trainer who has the same objectives in mind as you do. Look closely at his or her dogs. Do they exhibit the trained qualities that you are interested in? Does the trainer specialize in the type of training you desire? The American Bulldog is a large and powerful breed making good training essential.