American Bandogges are also known as American Bandogs, and American Bandogge Mastiffs. This is a relatively rare hybrid breed, and it seems there are more 'backyard' breeders than reputable, legitimate breeders.

American Bandogges are a working dog. Bred from fighting dogs, good modern breeders make sure their dogs have nothing to do with illegal dog fighting. Rather, their dogs are bred to be good guard dogs, but not aggressive.

American Bandogges are a hybrid breed, although depending on which club or association you talk to, opinions on what breed crosses constitute an American Bandogge will differ.

The American Canine Hybrid Club defines an American Bandogge as an American Bulldog crossed with a mastiff. Conversely, the Designer Dogs Kennel Club calls this type of cross an American Masti-Bull.

Many breeders use an English Mastiff crossed with an American Pit Bull Terrier to create an American Bandogge.