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| Name: |
Bulldog |
| Average Maximum Height: |
12-14in |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
40-50lb |
| Colors: |
red, brindle, fawn, pale yellow or washed out red.
he various colors found in the breed are to be preferred in the following order: (1) red brindle, (2) all other brindles, (3) solid white, (4) solid red, fawn or fallow, (5) piebald.
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| Coat: |
Bulldogs come in a variety of colors and ideally have a smooth, fine and close, finely textured, short coat.
No fringe, feather or curl.
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| Grooming Required: |
Minimal |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Good with Pets: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Outdoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
3 |
| Trainability: |
Medium |
| Originates From: |
Great Britain |
| Origin Date: |
1800s |
| Original Use: |
bull fighting |
| Current Use: |
Companion |
| Other Names: |
English Bulldogs |
| Life Expectancy: |
8-10 Yrs |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
| Year Recognized: |
1934 |
| Class: |
non sporting |
| Skills: |
The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
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The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy, thick-set, low-swung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs. The general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, vigor and strength. The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
Prone to breathing problems, poor eye sight, skin infections, and hip and knee problems.
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This dog is known for its courage and excellent guard abilities. The bulldog got its name from not only its robust look of a little bulldog, but also its power to attack bulls in arena combat before it was officially prohibited by the nineteenth century.
The term \"bulldog\" was first used around 1500[1] and might have been applied to various ancestors of modern bulldog breeds. In the 1600s[2], bulldogs were used for bullbaiting, a wagering sport popular in the 17th century in which trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to a post, latched onto its snout and attempted to suffocate it. The practice of bullbaiting was banned in England in 1835 |
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Miscellaneous |
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Litter Size: 4
Because of their tenacity, the bulldog is the symbol of Britain and is popular as the mascot of universities, military institutions, and other organizations. See List of Bulldog mascots for a partial listing.
Contrary to classic cartoon parodies and nicknames of the breed, such as \'Sour-Puss\', that depicted the bulldog as ferocious and wearing a spiked dog collar, the bulldog is not a vicious dog breed and gets along well with humans, including children, and sometimes other dog breeds.
Related breeds including the American Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Boxer, English Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, French Bulldog, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Valley Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, and the Banter Bulldogge.
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