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Bulldog Info

Although the English Bulldogs appearance can be somewhat intimidating, 

it is among the gentlest of dogs. 

It is described as a very affectionate and dependable animal, gentle with children, but known for its courage and its excellent guarding abilities. Bullheaded and determined, this breed can be very persistent.

 Some English Bulldogs can be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership and understand alpha canine behavior.   A Bulldog who understands it's *place* in the human pack, is nice and reliable with all people.

Description: The Bulldog is small in stature, but wide and compact, with a thick, massive head. Its head should be broad (the broader the more prized) with cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The skin on the skull and forehead should fall in dense folds. Its muzzle is short and pug, its nose, broad and black with large nostrils. Its upper lip is pendent and its lower jaw should be very undershot. Eyes are very round, far apart and very dark. The ears should be small and thin, folded back in the form of a rose. The tail is short and carries low (straight or screwed).  


Health Problems: Breathing problems; some have small windpipes as well. Also poor eyesight, very susceptible to heat stroke in warm weather or hot rooms and cars. Very cold sensitive.

Grooming: The smooth, fine, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. Wipe the face with a damp cloth every day to clean inside the wrinkles. This breed is an average shedder.

Origin: Today's bulldog has a very different temperament from those of his ancestors. The breed is descended from the ancient Asiatic mastiff, but its development took place completely in Great Britain. The name bulldog, which is medieval in origin, refers not only to the robust look of a little bull, but also the ability to attack bulls in the arena. (Bull Baiting)




 

They do not give up easily. Bulldogs are very much a people's dog seeking out human attention and loving every bit it can get!!  A lot of human attention is required for the breed's happiness.

This breed is good with family pets, but some can be scrappy with strange dogs if they do not see themselves as followers in their pack.  When Bulldogs are young, they are full of energy, but slow down as they get older. They snore very loudly, and most have drool and slobber tendencies. 

Height: about 12-16 inches (31-40 cm.) (there is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown)

Weight: Dogs 53-55 pounds (24-25kg.) Bitches 49-51 pounds (22-23kg.) Living Conditions: The English Bulldog is good for apartment life. They are very inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard. This breed is a recommended indoor dog. Bulldogs do best in temperate climates as the breed can chill easily in cold weather and have trouble cooling off in very hot weather.Life Expectancy: An average of 8 to 10 years. Some live longer while others live shorter lives.

Puppies often delivered by caesarian section because of their broad heads. Its digestive system is very active and may be offensive to people with sensitive noses since they tend to pass gas. Susceptible to skin infections. Also hip and knee problems.

 

Exercise: Some adult Bulldogs would just as soon not take any exercise, while others are full of energy. In any case all Bulldogs need to be taken on daily walks. Fit English Bulldogs are capable of moving very quickly for short periods of time.

 

Group: Mastiff, AKC Non-Sporting

 


Warning: Bulldogs or any other breed who display guarding, behaviors, such as guarding furniture, food, toys, or other spots in the house, or who are dog aggressive, do not have humans who are being the dogs pack leader. This behavior only happens when dogs are allowed to take over. These behaviors can be corrected when the owners start displaying the proper leadership. Dogs who feel they need to run the home are not as happy as dogs who know they are human followers, as it is very stressful for a dog to need to keep "his" humans in line.

 

 

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