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The Bulldog,
colloquially known as the British Bulldog or English Bulldog, is
a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England.
Bulldog Articles
A Beginner's Guide To Searching For English Bulldog Breeders
By Bobby Callahan
Of the hundreds of different breeds of dog that are available to
choose from, one of the most widely loved is the Bulldog. The
English Bulldog in particular is one of the most favored breeds
of dog, and for good reason. After all, they are very loyal,
affectionate, and even tempered dogs, and so they are suitable
for all people, even those with larger sized families. If you
are interested in getting an English Bulldog yourself, then you
are going to have to find yourself some reputable English
Bulldog breeders.
About Bulldog Puppies
By Bobby Callahan
The Bulldog is a breed known by everyone. In fact for at least a
hundred years the breed has been a favorite among people.
Originally the British used the Bulldog as a fighting dog to
help protect their livestock. The breed became a favorite when
bullfighting was popular because of their strong bite. The
breed's solid and muscular appearance comes from their
characteristically large head and strong, square build. They
have a strong and undershot jaw that helps them to get their
strong bite and a short and square muzzle which gives them their
strong appearance.
English Bulldog History and Breeder Information
By Lane Jordan
The AKC standard for the English Bulldog is medium size, around
40-50 pounds. English Bulldog’s have a smooth coat, a large
short-face head, low swung body with wide shoulders. Today,
Bulldogs are bred as a friendly dog that interacts well with
both humans and other dogs. English Bulldog puppies and adult
dogs can be cheerful, playful, frisky, suborn and protective.
Bulldogs are know for their unique personalities.
English Bulldog Puppies For Sale - Some Tips
By Bobby Callahan
The English Bulldog has
many of the normal traits found in molosser breeds though it
also has some characteristics that are specific to it and
which help in distinguishing the Bulldog from other dog
breeds. Typically, Bulldog puppies will show a sweet temper
and are ideal family pet dogs as well as excellent show dogs
The Bulldog gets its name from the fact that they were
originally meant to guard bait bulls. Though the Bulldog is a
descendant of the Mastiff-type dog also known as Bandog,
Mollusus and Alaunt, Bulldog puppies will be gentler as well
as more placid than their forefathers who were basically
fighting dog.
English Bulldogs - The Basics
By Hans Lynch
Present day English Bulldogs are very different from their
ancestors. They have descended from the ancient Asiatic Mastiff
but their evolution took place entirely in Great Britain. The
name "Bulldog" has medieval origin and it not only refers to the
look of a little bull, which English Bulldogs have, but also
because of the power that these dogs had when they would attack
bulls in arena combat.
How To Properly Care For Your English Bulldog Puppy
By Donovan Green
There are several types of dog breeds to choose from, not to
mention the large number of mixed species there are. If you
are searching for a dog breed that will make a great
companion an English bull dog puppy would be a great choice.
If you do choose an English bull dog puppy you will find
that this is a wonderful family pet and this breed of dog
gets along well with everyone.
English Bulldog Training - 4 Things You Have to Know About
English Bulldog Training
By Mikee Dunn
One of the many things I’ve learned throughout my life as a dog
trainer and breeder is the intelligence that the English bulldog
posses. These are extremely intelligent creatures and are very
quick to learn and extra eager to please their owners. It should
be said however, that it does take special techniques and the
proper knowledge of English bulldog training to get it just
right. While there is no possible way to cram everything you
need to know about training you’re English bulldog into one
small article, here are some basic guidelines to follow by:
All About English Bulldogs
By Daniel Millions
The bulldog was first given it's name in 1567 by England
residents. The English Bulldog was originally breed and used for
bull baiting.
Bull baiting was a form of entertainment in England. The English
Bulldog would bite a ring that was hooked to a bull's nose and
try to suffocate the bull. Bull baiting was deemed a barbaric
sport and was banned in 1835. The English Bulldog was then breed
to be a family pet and a show dog.
Need
To Know Bull Dog English Health Problem
By Judy Wellsworth
The English bulldog is a small dog with broad shoulders and a
stocky built. Their little legs are strong and muscular while
short. The smooth coat needs brushing and kept clean as the bull
dog English health problem results from an unkempt dog. These
little creatures are lovable yet look like they could attack at
any time. They are vicious looking little dogs, but unlike
theirs looks, they are a gentle dog.
Olde English Bulldog Puppy for Sale - What to Beware of Before
You Buy
By Mikee Dunn
As a retired professional dog trainer and breeder, I have a
tendency to notice what’s going on in the dog world in much more
detail then the average dog owner or future dog owner. So when I
see ads in the newspaper or online that read “Olde English
Bulldog Puppy for Sale” I think to myself…”this is great, but
how many of these owners are actually prepared for the task
ahead?”
Intriguing Fact About The English Bull Dog Health Problem
Prevention
By Julie Wellsworth
If you want a medium sized dog with a smooth coat, the English
bulldog will fill your desires. The heavy little body low to the
ground has strong and muscular legs with wide shoulders. The
personality is gentle while being fearless. The English Bull dog
health problem mostly arises from improper food and diet. These
dogs do not need a lot of exercise, so over feeding will cause
health problems. With proper health care and grooming, the
English bulldog can live to twelve years old, although eight to
ten years is normal.
Appearance
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Bulldog
appearance |
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| Build: |
Heavy musculature, thick-set neck and
shoulders, low-slung body |
| Weight: |
53-55 pounds (24-25kg.) within United
Kingdom |
| Height: |
11-14 inches |
| Coat: |
Short, smooth |
| Color: |
Red, fawn, brindle, pale yellow or
washed-out red, or white, or any combination of these colors |
| Head: |
Thick, massive, short-faced, broad,
with cheeks extending to sides of the eyes, skin on the
skull and forehead falling in dense folds, muzzle short and
pug, nose broad and black with large nostrils, upper lip
pendent and lower jaw very undershot |
| Teeth: |
Large, strong |
| Eyes: |
Very round, far apart and very dark |
| Ears: |
Small and thin, folded back in the
form of a rose |
| Tail: |
Short and carries low |
| Limbs: |
Stocky, set squarely |
| Feet: |
Moderate, compact, firmly set |
| Life span: |
Median 12 years |
Its shape results in a
peculiarly unusual gait, often called a "rolling gait". Bulldogs
are known for their short muzzles and the saggy skin on their
faces, creating the apparent "frown" that has become a trademark
of the breed. Bulldogs come in a variety of colours and ideally
have a smooth, short coat. The only disqualifier for the breed
in the show ring is a liver colored nose, however a black-coated
Bulldog is also not preferred. In the US, the size of a typical
mature male is about 50 pounds; that for mature females is about
40 pounds. In the United Kingdom, the breed standard is 55
pounds for a male and 50 pounds for a female.
Temperament and
characteristics
The temperament of the Bulldog is generally docile, friendly and
gregarious but are known to be fiercely loyal and occasionally
willful. Breeders have worked to breed aggression out of the
breed, and as such the dog is known to be of generally good
temperament. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that
they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion.
Due to their friendly nature bulldogs are known for getting
along well with children, other breeds of dog and any
house-broken pet in general.
A bulldog is suitable for houses as well as apartments due to
their size and comparative lack of energy, but puppies may be
destructive until they reach maturity. They are easily trainable
as compared with many other breeds.
Health
The bulldog is prone to health issues. Breathing issues can be
prevalent in the breed due to the shape of the "undershot" lower
jaw and the shortness of muzzle- originally bred for gripping -
bulldogs are known to snore. In the United Kingdom, some dogs
can be prone to interstitial cysts, that is cysts which form
between the toes. These cause the dog some discomfort, though
they are treatable either by vet or an experienced owner. Other
problems can include cherry eye, certain allergies, and amongst
older bulldogs hip issues.
Because of the large heads in proportion to body size, puppies
are frequently delivered by Caesarean section as they can get
stuck in the birth canal during natural birth, however it is not
uncommon for a bulldog to whelp naturally and successfully.
Bulldogs require daily cleaning of their face folds to avoid
unwanted infections caused by moisture accumulation. Daily teeth
brushing with a regular human soft toothbrush using a vet
approved toothpaste is also recommended.
Like all dogs, Bulldogs require daily exercise. If not properly
exercised the bulldog could gain weight, which could cause
health problems relating to the lungs and heart. Bulldogs are
extremely sensitive to heat and cold and great care should be
given to the dog during overly warm periods. During these times,
the owner should ensure that the dog has plenty of shade, water
and should be ideally kept out of standing heat.
As the breed has developed, the tail in some dogs can be tight
to the body and can cause infection if not treated or cleaned
underneath regularly.
History
The term "bulldog" was first used around 1568[1] and might have
been applied to various ancestors of modern bulldog breeds.
Bulldogs were bred in England as a cross between the mastiff and
the pug.
In the 1600s, bulldogs were used for bullbaiting (as well as
bearbaiting), a Gambling sport popular in the 17th century with
wagers laid in which trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to
a post, latched onto its snout and attempted to suffocate it.[2]
Bulldogs have many distinct characteristics that were bred into
them so they would be better suited to bullbaiting. The
bulldog's body is short, low to the ground and compact, allowing
it to be able to scuttle or crawl low under the bulls horns over
to the bull. The lower jaw sticks out further than the top one
allowing the bulldog to grip on the nose of the animal and still
be able to breathe due to the lay-back of the nose. The wrinkles
on the bulldogs face allow the blood from the other animal to
run down the bulldogs face instead of going into its eyes.
The oldest single breed specialty club is The Bulldog Club
(England), which was formed in 1875. Members of this club met
frequently at the Blue Post pub on Oxford Street in London.
There they wrote the first standard of perfection for the breed.
In 1891 the two top bulldogs, Orry and Dockleaf, competed in a
contest to see which dog could walk the farthest. Orry was
reminiscent of the original bulldogs — lighter boned and very
athletic. Dockleaf was smaller and heavier set — more like
modern bulldogs. Dockleaf was declared the winner that year.
Although some argued that the older version of the bulldog was
more fit to perform, the modern version’s looks won over the
fans of the breed because they proved they were equally as fit
and athletic in the walking competition.
Recently, many people have tried to recreate a breed more akin
to the original bullbaiter. Examples of the trend are the Olde
English Bulldogge, Renascence Bulldogge, Victorian, Continental
and Dorset Old Tyme Bulldog. The American Kennel Club does not
recognize any of these newly "recreated" breeds of dogs.
Popular mascot
Because of its tenacity, the bulldog is a symbol of the United
Kingdom and is a popular mascot of dozens of American
universities, as well as numerous high schools throughout the
United States of America.
It is commonly accepted that Handsome Dan, the Bulldog mascot
for Yale University, is the oldest-running traditional live
mascot in the United States, since some incarnation of Handsome
Dan has served at Yale for more than a century.
A bulldog named Chesty is the official mascot of the United
States Marine Corps.
List of Bulldog mascots
Because of its tenacity, the Bulldog is a symbol of the United
Kingdom and is a popular mascot for professional sports teams,
universities, secondary schools, military institutions, and
other organizations, including:
Sports teams
* Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club (formerly, Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs), National Rugby League (Australia)
* Alberni Valley Bulldogs, British Columbia Hockey League
(Canada)
* Antigonish Bulldogs, Maritime Junior A Hockey League (Canada)
* Batley Bulldogs, Rugby League National Leagues (Great Britain)
* Border Bulldogs, a South African rugby union team
* Boston Bulldogs, American Football League 1926 (United States)
* Boston Bulldogs, National Football League 1929 (United States)
* Boston Bulldogs, A-League and USL Pro Soccer League 1999–2001
(United States)
* Canton Bulldogs, National Football League 1920s (United
States)
* Capalaba Bulldogs, Brisbane Premier League Division 1
(football (soccer)) (Australia)
* Central District Bulldogs, South Australian National Football
League
* Cleveland Bulldogs, National Football League 1920s (United
States)
* Corning Bulldogs, American Basketball Association (United
States)
* Dayton Bulldogs, National Indoor Football League (United
States)
* Denver Bulldogs, United States Australian Football League
* Flint Bulldogs, Colonial Hockey League 1991–93 (United States)
* Great Britain national Australian rules football team
* Halton Hills Bulldogs, OLA Junior B Lacrosse League (Canada)
* Hamilton Bulldogs, American Hockey League (North America)
* HC Kladno, Czech Extraliga (ice hockey) (Czech Republic)
* Kincardine Bulldogs, Western Junior C Hockey League (Canada)
* Odense Bulldogs, Oddset Ligaen (ice hockey) (Denmark)
* Quebec Bulldogs, one-time Canadian professional ice hockey
team
* South Fremantle Football Club, West Australian Football League
* Tri-City Bulldogs, Canadian Junior Football League 1994–2004
* Western Bulldogs, Australian Football League
Universities
United States
* Adrian College
* Alabama A&M University
* Bryant University
* Butler University
* California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
* The Citadel
* College of San Mateo
* Concordia University, Nebraska
* Drake University (Mascot name: Spike)
* Ferris State University
* Gardner-Webb University (Runnin' Bulldogs)
* Georgetown University (Team name: Hoyas, Mascot name: Jack the
Bulldog)
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University of Georgia (Mascot name: Uga)
* Gonzaga University (Mascot name: Spike)
* James Madison University (Mascot name: the Duke Dog)
* Kettering University
* Louisiana Tech University (Mascot name: Champ)
* University of Minnesota Duluth
* Mississippi State University (Mascot name: Bully)
* North Carolina A&T State University (Team name: Aggies)
* University of North Carolina at Asheville
* Samford University
* South Carolina State University
* University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (Mascot name: Tarzan)
* University of Redlands
* Texas Lutheran University
* Truman State University
* Western Illinois University (Team name: Leathernecks)
* Wilberforce University
* Wingate University
* Yale University (Mascot name: Handsome Dan)
Other countries
* Churchill College, Cambridge (England)
* National University (Philippines)
Secondary schools
(In the United States, unless otherwise noted)
* Albuquerque High School (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
* Altus High School (Altus, Oklahoma)
* Andalusia High School (Andalusia, Alabama)
* Antigo Middle School (Antigo, Wisconsin) (Mascot Name: AMS)
* Austin High School (Sugar Land, Texas)
* Ruben S. Ayala High School (Chino Hills, California)
* Bancroft School (Worcester, Massachusetts)
* Bandera High School (Bandera, Texas)
* Baton Rouge Magnet High School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
* Batavia High School (Batavia, Illinois)
* Bedford High School (Bedford, Iowa)
* Bellerose Composite High School (St. Albert, Alberta) (Canada)
* Bettendorf High School (Bettendorf, Iowa)
* Benjamin Bosse High School (Evansville, Indiana)
* Bowie High School (Bowie, Maryland)
* Bowie High School (Austin, Texas)
* Boyceville High School (Boyceville, Wisconsin)
* Brownsburg High School (Brownsburg, Indiana)
* Brunswick High School (Lawrenceville, Virginia)
* Burkburnett High School (Burkburnett, Texas)
* Barbara Bush Middle School (San Antonio, Texas)
* David W. Butler High School (Charlotte, North Carolina)
* Byron Center High School (Byron Center, Michigan)
* Camden High School (Camden, South Carolina)
* Canton McKinley High School (Canton, Ohio)
* Carthage High School (Carthage, Texas)
* Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School (Miami, Florida)
* Cecilia High School (St. Martin Parish, Louisiana)
* Cedartown High School (Cedartown, Georgia)
* Celina High School (Celina, Ohio)
* Centennial High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)
* Centerville Senior High School (Centerville, Indiana)
* Central High School (Springfield, Missouri)
* Winston Churchill High School (Potomac, Maryland)
* Clarke County High School (Grove Hill, Alabama)
* Columbus Grove High School (Columbus Grove, Ohio)
* Copperas Cove High School (Copperas Cove, Texas)
* Defiance High School (Defiance, Ohio)
* Douglass High School (Douglass, Kansas)
* Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (Lexington, Kentucky)
* Dwight-Englewood School (Englewood, New Jersey)
* Edmond Memorial High School (Edmond, Oklahoma)
* Elida High School (Elida, Ohio)
* Ellensburg High School (Ellensburg, Washington)
* Fairfax High School (Fairfax, Missouri)
* Fayetteville High School (Fayetteville, Arkansas)
* Flagler Palm Coast High School (Bunnell, Florida)
* Folsom High School (Folsom, California)
* Fort Zumwalt South High School (St. Peters, Missouri)
* Garfield High School (East Los Angeles, California)
* Garfield High School (Seattle, Washington)
* Barry Goldwater High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
* Grandview High School (Grandview, Missouri)
* Grandville High School (Grandville, Michigan)
* Green High School (Green, Ohio)
* Hamburg High School (Hamburg, New York)
* Hancock Central High School (Sparta, Georgia)
* Hancock Central High School (Hancock, Michigan)
* George W. Hewlett High School (Hewlett, New York)
* Hitchcock High School (Hitchcock, Texas)
* Hopewell Valley Central High School (Pennington, New Jersey)
* C. D. Hylton High School (Woodbridge, Virginia)
* Independence Senior High School (Independence, Kansas)
* Irvington High School (Irvington, New York)
* Island Trees High School (Levittown, New York)
* Jasper High School (Jasper, Texas)
* Jersey Shore High School (Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania)
* Kearney High School (Kearney, Missouri)
* Le Jardin Academy (Honolulu, Hawaii)
* Long Island City High School (Queens, New York)
* Luray High School (Luray, Virginia)
* Marlboro County High School (Bennettsville, South Carolina)
* Martinsburg High School (Martinsburg, West Virginia)
* Meadville Area Senior High School (Meadville, Pennsylvania)
* Melbourne High School (Melbourne, Florida)
* Midland Senior High School (Midland, Texas)
* Moffat County High School (Craig, Colorado)
* Montachussett Regional Vocational Technical High School
(Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
* Natchez High School (Natchez, Mississippi)
* New Albany High School (New Albany, Indiana)
* Newberry High School (Newberry, South Carolina)
* Norfolk Academy (Norfolk, Virginia)
* North Bend High School (North Bend, Oregon)
* North Gwinnett High School (Suwanee, Georgia)
* North Platte High School (North Platte, Nebraska)
* North Shore Technical High School (Middleton, Massachusetts)
* Northern Lehigh High School (Slatington, Pennsylvania)
* Okanogan High School (Okanogan, Washington)
* Olmsted Falls High School (Olmsted Falls, Ohio)
* Omaha Burke High School (Omaha, Nebraska)
* Ottumwa High School (Ottumwa, Iowa)
* Pasadena High School (Pasadena, California)
* Pasco High School (Pasco, Washington)
* Peshtigo High School(Peshtigo, Wisconsin)
* Plainview High School (Plainview, Texas)
* Portland High School (Portland, Maine)
* Queen Creek High School (Queen Creek, Arizona)
* Ravenna High School (Ravenna, Michigan)
* Riverside Brookfield High School (Riverside, Illinois)
* Jay M. Robinson High School (Concord, North Carolina)
* Rutherford High School (Rutherford, New Jersey)
* Safford High School (Safford, Arizona)
* Saint Cloud High School (St. Cloud, Florida)
* Sobrato High School (Morgan Hill, California)
* South Fork High School (Stuart, Florida)
* South Glens Falls Senior High School (South Glens Falls, New
York)
* Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School (Raleigh, North Carolina)
* Southern High School (Anne Arundel County, Maryland)
* Stone Bridge High School (Ashburn, Virginia)
* Summerfield High School (Petersburg, Michigan)
* Charles Sumner High School (St. Louis, Missouri)
* Suwannee High School (Live Oak, Florida)
* Tahoka High School (Tahoka, Texas)
* Tazewell High School (Tazewell, Virginia)
* Thomasville High School (Thomasville, Georgia)
* Trenton High School (Trenton, Missouri)
* Turlock High School (Turlock, California)
* Vancleave High School (Vancleave, Mississippi)
* Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School (San Francisco,
California)
* Washington Middle School (Olympia, Washington)
* Waterloo High School (Waterloo, Illinois)
* West Covina High School (West Covina, California)
* West York High School (York, Pennsylvania)
* Westerly High School (Westerly, Rhode Island)
* Westfield High School (Chantilly, Virginia)
* Walter M. Williams High School (Burlington, North Carolina)
* George Wythe High School (Richmond, Virginia)
Other organizations
* United States Marine Corps
* U.S. 3rd Infantry Division
* New York City Fire Department, Rescue 2 (Brooklyn)
* The British Bulldogs, WWF wrestling team
* Mack Trucks
* The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
* Victory Records
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