English Bulldogs are thought to have developed from an ancient breed of Asiatic Mastiff.
They are very calm and placid dogs, despite their somewhat intimidating appearance.
The bulldog, first born in Britain, was so named because of it’s sturdy, robust appearance,
like that of a bull.
They were originally bred for bull bating in medieval times in Britain, although the breed is relatively calm and gentle. They were sent out into the fields to attack the bulls when the sport was legal, which was before the 19th century. The bulldog has a unique appearance that can be intimidating unless you know and understand the breed.
It is a short dog with a wide, compact body. It’s head is thick and large with wide cheeks expanding to the sides to the sides of the eyes. The lips are undershot and pendent and the eyes are round dark and spaced far apart.
The ears on an English Bulldog are small, thin and lay folded back. The breed is
very distinctive and easily recognizable. Bulldogs have coats that lie close to the
body. The coat is noted for its appearance and texture, the hairs being straight,
smooth and flat, and differs in shades and colours. You can find shades of white,
fawn, brindle, red, yellow or a mixture of these. Black is neither common or acceptable,
but the reds, yellows and fawn shades do compliment the appearance of the dog with
it’s stocky legs and robust frame. Looking at the English Bulldog, you might not
guess that it is a gentle breed of dog, because of it’s features, but they tend to
have a very calm and reliable manner. They love attention and affection and interact
well with other dogs, and have even been known to get on well with cats. They provide
good companionship for adults and children alike. These days, English Bulldogs are
treated as family dogs because of these characteristics
They can also be trained as watch or guard dogs, as they can look intimidating to potential burglars. They must however be properly trained. Bulldogs are intelligent, and they can learn, but their training has to be thorough, so that the dog knows exactly what is expected of it and what to do if it needs to actively guard. This breed needs plenty of attention and regular grooming and brushing.
If your bulldog tends to shed a lot of it’s hair, it might need a bath, but generally, they don’t require frequent bathing. The mouth should be cleaned regularly and the other parts which get dirty or have a lot of loose hair. The dominant owner should be the only one to perform these tasks. The same goes for training the animal.
We also own three Siberian Husky’s. Just for the love of the breed.
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