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Bulldog
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Bulldog
(English Bulldog) (British Bulldog)
Champ's Boss, a 2 year old male English Bulldog - Courtesy of Champ Bulldogs
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Pronunciation |
Bulldog |
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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. The coat comes in red, fawn, brindle, pale
yellow or washed-out red, or white, and can combine any of these colors. Black
is not acceptable. The Muzzle is sometimes dark. With its stocky legs set
squarely at each corner of its compact, muscular body, the Bulldog's deliberate
gain has become a waddle. |
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Temperament |
Although the English Bulldogs appearance can be
somewhat intimidating, it is among the gentlest of dogs. Just the same it
will see off any intruder, and few would risk a close encounter with a dog brave
enough to bait a bull. 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. They do not give up easily. Bulldogs are very much a peoples dog seeking
out human attention and loving every bit it can get!! A lot of human
attention is required for the breed's happiness. Some English Bulldogs can
be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership
and understands alpha canine behavior. A
Bulldog who understands it's *place* in the human pack, is nice to, and reliable
with all people. 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. Bulldogs 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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Height, Weight |
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.) |
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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. 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. Susceptible to skin infections.
Also hip and knee problems. |
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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 an
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. |
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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 to
fulfill their primal canine instinct to walk. Fit English Bulldogs are capable of moving
very quickly for short periods of time. |
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Life Expectancy |
An average of 8 years. Some live longer while
others live shorter lives. |
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Litter Size |
4 - 5 puppies - As a result of this
breed's large head they are prone to needing a caesarian section |
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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, which this aggressive dog has, but also to the power with which
this dog attacked bulls in arena combat before that practice was prohibited
by law in the nineteenth century. |
Group |
Mastiff, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Champ's Boss, a 2 year old male English Bulldog - Courtesy of Champ Bulldogs
Bulldog Posters and Prints!
Si-D-Di's Something Special, better known as Sadie. Courtesy of Anne Dampier The Si-D-Di collection
McKenzie at 9 weeks - She is one of Si-D-Di's Something Special's puppies - Courtesy of Anne Dampier The Si-D-Di collection
If you have ever had an English Bulldog, you know this look! This dogs name is Spike
Spike and Amie
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