American Bulldog Movies

Homeward Bound (1993)

The American Bulldog stepped in during the early 1990s to help fill the gap left by the gradual vanishing of bully breeds represented as family-friendly companions in film. While Pit Bulls and Staffordshire Bull Terrier types were one of the gold standards of canine actors since the 1910s, the American Bulldog updated this look, as well as that of the once-popular Bull Terrier. In remakes of The Little Rascals and The Incredible Journey, an AB replaced a Pit Bull and a Bull Terrier, respectively, as stars.

Bark!

2002 (USA)

Australian Shepherd: ★★
American Bulldog: ★

A woman believes she is a dog. Not much seen of actual dogs, but a notable role for an Australian Shepherd.

Below Zero

2011 (Canada)

American Bulldog: unconfirmed

With massive, 110-pound American Bulldog, Weezer.

Best of the Best 3

1995 (USA)

American Bulldog: unconfirmed

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

2008 (USA)

Afghan Hound: ★
American Bulldog: ★
Beagle: ★
Belgian Malinois: ★
Bichon Frise: ★
Border Collie: ★
Border Terrier: ★
Boston Terrier: ★
Bulldog: ★
Cane Corso: ★
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: ★
Cocker Spaniel: ★
Dachshund: ★
Dalmatian: ★
Dutch Shepherd: ★
French Bulldog: ★
Great Dane: ★
Labrador Retriever: ★
Papillon: ★
Parson Russell Terrier: ★
Pekingese: ★
Pomeranian: ★
Saint Bernard: ★
Schnauzer: ★
Shih Tzu: ★
Toy Fox Terrier: ★
Coyote: ★

Central dogs of this film listed elsewhere. Here are the background players.

The Bike Squad

2002 (USA)

Golden Retriever: ★★
American Bulldog: ★
Old English Sheepdog: ★
Chihuahua: ★
Jack Russell Terrier: ★
Poodle: ★
Basset Hound: ★
Wire Fox Terrier: ★

Main dog is a Golden but others have notable roles. The Poodles are a toy and a standard (both white). The Wire Fox Terrier has hugely overgrown coat and might actually be a mix.

Bingo

1991 (USA)

Mixed Breed: ★★★
Poodle: ★
Cocker Spaniel: ★
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: ★
Wire Fox Terrier: ★
Chihuahua: ★
German Shepherd Dog (1990s): ★
American Bulldog: ★
Golden Retriever: ★
Border Collie: ★
Polish Lowland Sheepdog: ★
Collie (rough): ★
Bloodhound: ★

Border Collie mix mother and son duo play “Bingo” and later known for TV role on Mad About You. Poodles are standard, white, circus performers. Cocker is American. Toller is Bingo as a puppy at the beginning. Polish Lowland perhaps a mix, but spitting image. American Bulldog played by Sure-Grip’s Freddie Krueger.

Bubble Boy

2001 (USA)

American Bulldog: unconfirmed

Cheaper by the Dozen

2003 (USA)

American Bulldog: ★★
Airedale Terrier: ★
Beagle: ★
Border Terrier: ★
Poodle: ★
Portuguese Podengo: ★
Mixed Breed: ★

The featured canine is an American Bulldog but others can be spotted in one scene.

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

2005 (USA/Canada)

American Bulldog: ★★

Chilly Dogs

or Kevin of the North

2001 (Canada/UK)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: ★★
German Shepherd Dog: ★★
American Bulldog: ★★
Poodle: ★★
Parson Russell Terrier: ★★
Saint Bernard: ★★
Siberian Husky: ★
Mixed Breed: ★★

At the last minute, Kevin must gather a group of misfit dogs to race in this dog-sledding spoof.

Corner Gas: The Movie

2014 (Canada)

American Bulldog: unconfirmed

Freezer Burn: The Invasion of Laxdale

2008 (Canada)

American Bulldog: unconfirmed

Unconfirmed sighting.

Hatchi: A Dog’s Tale

or Hatchi

2009 (USA/UK)

Akita: ★★★
Shiba Inu: ★★
American Bulldog: ★
Boston Terrier: ★

In this American remake of the classic Japanese Hachiko film, baby Hachi is played by Shiba Inus.

Homeward Bound

or Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

1993 (USA)

American Bulldog: ★★★
Golden Retriever: ★★★

A modern classic of canine films. In the original Incredible Journey, “Shadow” was a Labrador Retriever named “Luath,” and “Chance” was a Bull Terrier named “Bodger.” Neither one talked.