Bull dog

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Area of origin: England

Date of origin: 1200

Original function: Bull baiting

Today’s function: Companion

Other names: English Bull dog

HEIGHT: (Male) 12-15 in. (Female) Same

WEIGHT: (Male) 50 lbs (Female) 40 lbs

History:

In the past, bulldogs were used as bull baiting- attacking the bull in a ring. Bull dogs normally did cruel sports. Today’s bulldog is much more gentle than it was in the 13th century… The Bull dog is no longer a sour mug, as the names suggests…

Temperament:

Don’t let their looks fool you! Bulldogs are comical, fun dogs. But, they may be stubborn. Bull dogs are very good and gentle with kids, and are moderately friendly towards strangers. Bulldogs aren’t always good towards other dogs.

Looking after:

Bull dogs need daily exercise to keep them fit, however don’t expect them to jog, or walk long distances. Bulldogs are among the most mellow of all breeds! Also it’s important to know, Bull dogs hate very cold, or very hot weather, because they can overheat. Remember that Bulldogs tend to drool, and snore. Grooming is minimal, however, you must clean in bewtween their wrinkles daily. Bull dogs normally can not swim.

Color and Apperance:

Bulldogs, like in cartoons, have sturdy and massive short bodies, large shoulders and an enourmous head. They have a Brachycephalic skull, which means they have a flat face. Their short muzzle often causes breathing problems, and they have a unique “fold” of skin on top of it’s nose, and underneath they have drooping skin. Bull dogs have an undershot bight. Thier coat is  short, sleeek and  glosy, which comes in brindle, red, fawn, white, and pieball. ( White with patches of black or brown). Their tail may be docked, and is naturally short.

Health:

Bulldogs have many health problems. There life span is only 8-12 years. Hearth problems, breathing issuses, skin probems, and hip dysplasia. Although bulldogs are mellow, exercise is needed to keep them healthy and not to be overweight, and if overweight, it may lead to diseases. Bulldogs hate hot climates. Air conditioning, shade and water is  necessary. To keep your bulldog healthy, give him exercise, clean his wrinkles, and keep him away from hot climates.

Puppy info:

Bulldog puppies are so cute! The litter size is normally about 4 or 5 puppies. The puppies have very big heads, and they must be trained at early age.

AKC RANKING: 16

Life span: 8- 12 years