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| Breed: Bulldog |
| Also Called: English Bulldog |
| Height: The Bulldog is about 12-14 inches. |
| Weight: The Bulldog weighs between 40-50 lbs. |
| Colors: The Bulldog can be brindle, solid white, solid red, fawn or fallow, and piebald. |
| General Appearance: The Bulldog is medium size with a smooth coat; with a 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. |
| Temperment: The Bulldog is revered for his loving disposition and ability to get along with other dogs. He loves the companionship. Good with children but may get aggressive towards other animals when food is present. |
| Care: The Bulldog's coat should be brushed weekly, although his facial wrinkles will need daily cleaning. Special care to powder their fold and wrinkles and under their tail during hot weather. Bulldogs should not be over exerted in hot weather. |
| Health Concerns: |
| Training: The Bulldog generally does not do well with obedience training. |
| Activity: The Bulldog requires minimal exercise. Care should be taken not to over feed the Bulldog. Bulldogs prefer not to exercise, though they need it. |
| Life Span: The Bulldog lives an average life of 8-10 years. |
| Litter Size: The Bulldog has an average litter of 4 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Bulldog originated in British Isles. |
| Brief History: The Bulldogs roots are firmly planted in British soil being mentioned in many written works in history. Shakespeare refers to the breed in King Henry, VI. Bulldogs have been used as a butcher’s dog to help control oxen, as a guard, as a hunting dog and for the sport of baiting. They would take on opponents such as bulls, bears, badgers and even other dogs in the ring. Now breeders concentrate on developing their non-ferocious traits. The Bulldog is now a popular show dog around the world. |
| Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB) |
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