Bulldog
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Bulldog (English)
British Bulldog, English Bulldog
- Gentle, breed with a diproportioned head
- Friendly and playful with children
- Very lazy and mellow as adults
| Group | Non-Sporting Group. |
| Breed Description | The Bulldog is an awkward, oddly build breed with it’s massive head and a face that’s full of heavy wrinkles. Its a rather short (low) standing dog that’s stocky, heavy, and very compact. The Bulldog’s head is rather broad in proportion to the dog’s size. The Bulldog has a short broad muzzle and a black nose. Its Jowls are thick and hanging over its teeth. The Bulldog has very dark eyes which are set low, wide apart and far from the ears. Its ears are set high, are far apart and are described as rose ears. |
| Temperament | The English Bulldog is a gentle, affectionate breed that is friendly, playful and excellent with children. The Bulldog gets along with other people and animals but tends to be stubborn and very protective. While Bulldogs are often portrayed as viscous dogs with spiked collars in cartoons, they are in fact just the opposite. Bulldogs are full of energy as puppies, but mellow out as they get older. Bulldogs are also known to snore rather loudly. |
| Height/Weight | Height: Dogs 12-16 inches (31-40 cm), Bitches 12-16 inches (31-40 cm) Weight: Dogs 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Bitches 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg) |
| Health Issues | The Bulldog is prone to breathing problems and can’t tolerate extreme temperatures. They are very sensitive to the cold and are susceptible to heat stroke in hot environments. The Bulldog drools heavily since it’s head is shorter than other dogs which affects the development of the salivary glands. |
| Life Expectancy | 8-12 years. |
| Exercise | Regular, moderate exercise is best, but the Bulldog is known to be a lazy, inactive breed (especially as they mature). |
| Living Conditions | The Bulldog does well in an apartment/condo sized home. Bulldog’s are a very inactive breed and thus require little space at all. |
| Grooming | The smooth, fine, short-haired coat is very easy to groom, just comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. |
| Breed Origin | It is believed that the Bulldog descended from the Molossus (a mastiff which was introduced around the sixth century to the British Isles). The Bulldog was trained to battle wild animals and gladiators in the Roman arena’s of Great Britain. |