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About English Bulldogs
Description
The Bulldog has a short and smooth coat. They are small in stature, but wide and
compact, with a thick, big head. The skin on their face should fall in folds and look wrinkly. Their nose is, black with large nostrils and their muzzle is short. The breed's
lower jaw is undershot. Their eyes are dark, far apart, big and very round. The ears are small and fold back. The
tail is short and carries low. Their coat are either red, fawn, brindle, pale
yellow, washed-out red, or white. Their stocky legs set
squarely at each corner of its compact, muscular body and they waddle.
Bulldog History
The English Bulldog was bred in England in the 1500's to guard, control, and bait bulls. The first description of the bulldog appeared when W. Wulcher referred to the breed as the "Bondogge" because of the practice of Bulldogs being tied up (bonded) with other dogs. Shakespeare also mentioned the breed in one of his plays, King Henry VI, although the first time the actual term "Bulldog" didn't appear in writing until 1609. The Bulldog is actually descended from a Mastiff-type dog. About the Breed
English Bulldogs are great family dogs and are sweet-tempered. They also rarely complain, whine, or bark. Most dogs reach maturity at the age of 12 to 18 months, but bulldogs reach maturity at 36 months. English bulldogs will defend their home and family. But they are not a vicious breed. Bulldogs also snore and some drool. And they have a lifespan of 8-12 years. Care and Environment
You should regularly brush them with a rough cloth and powder on their folds and wrinkles and under their tail in hot weather. They should get some exercise
but not too much. Bulldogs should not be exposed for a long period of time in hot weather/conditions. They should be kept at the right weight around 50-55
lbs. You should never let a Bulldog get overweight. And Bulldogs should be kept indoors.
Bullbaiting
The cruel sport of bullbaiting was created sometime in the 13th century, when Earl Warren, an English Lord, happened to see a group of dogs chasing a bull down the street. He thought it was so amusing that he arranged for it repeat every year six weeks before Christmas. Between the 13th and 19th centuries, the sports of bull and bearbaiting were events that people of all ages enjoyed. It was England's most popular sport. The sport also received support from King John.
Some dog breeds were developed to herd cattle and others to guard them. Bulldogs were bred to fight them. In bullbaiting a dog would sneak up on a bull and attempt to grab him by the nose so he could drag him to the ground. The bull would defend itself with its horns. Often both animals would end up seriously injured or even dead.
Mastiffs were first used, but because of their large size and off-the-ground stance made it easy for the bull. The dog, known as the Bulldog today was bred down from the Mastiff to participate in this horrible
sport.
Some dog breeds were developed to herd cattle and others to guard them. Bulldogs were bred to fight them. In bullbaiting a dog would sneak up on a bull and attempt to grab him by the nose so he could drag him to the ground. The bull would defend itself with its horns. Often both animals would end up seriously injured or even dead.
Mastiffs were first used, but because of their large size and off-the-ground stance made it easy for the bull. The dog, known as the Bulldog today was bred down from the Mastiff to participate in this horrible
sport.
Size
Height: 12-14 inches
Weight: 50-55 pounds.
Weight: 50-55 pounds.
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