Some Interesting Info.
As hard as it may be to believe, once Bulldogs were not apart of this world. Bulldogs are mastiff type dogs who were
most likely desceded from the Tibetan Mastiff. It's also hard to believe that this gentle, noble breed has a not
so nice past. These dogs were used for "bullbaiting". You may ask what that is, well let me tell you.
Bulldogs were bred to fight bulls. It is thought that they were first used to restrain livestock, but when bullbaiting
became a sport, these dogs were used. Because of their low-to-the-ground build, their chances of being horned by the
bull were reduced.
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About the Breed
Gentle, friendly, and adoring, with a mischievous dose of stubbornness, the English Bulldog is
incessantly loyal to its family. It usually gets along well with other animals, is particularly fond of children, and does
best indoors. Highly spirited as a puppy, the English Bulldog grows up to be a calm adult. The breed prefers not to exercise,
can easily overheat, and is prone to drooling and snoring.
12 - 14 inches
50
- 55 lbs.
Uniform color, red brindle,
reds; sometimes with a black muzzle
Short
and smooth
Affectionate, but
sometimes stubborn; great with kids
Regular
brushing with a rough cloth and minimal exercise. Care should be taken not to over feed as he would prefer not to take any
exercise. Special care to powder his fold and wrinkles and under his tail during hot weather. Should not be over exerted in
hot weather. He does not make a good dog for the obedience enthusiast.
Never leave this dog in a hot car or hot, unventilated area -- they easily overheat.
The English Bulldog does drool and snore.
The English Bulldog descended from ancient Mastiffs that originated in Asia and were brought to Europe
by nomads. Mastiffs were bred for ferocity in fighting, holding, or bringing down aggressive prey. The Bulldog was bred in
the early 13th Century for bull baiting. The short muzzle and wide lower jaw were needed for the dog to clamp itself to the
bull's nose like a vise, and the nose had to be upturned so that the dog could still breathe while clinging to the bull.
It is mentioned in many historical works, most notably, in Shakespeare's King Henry VI. When animal baiting contests were
outlawed in England in 1835, these Bulldogs were increasingly exported to America and also to Germany, where they helped create
the Boxer. The last of the working Bulldogs in England were crossed with Pug Dogs to create a stocky, docile, family pet-known today as the English Bulldog. The breed was first registered by the American
Kennel Club in 1934 in the non-sporting group and today is a popular show dog throughout the world.
Non-sporting
UCA, AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB)
Indoor
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