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The Bulldog, colloquially known as the British Bulldog or English Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic Dogs with characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans bred from a known foundation The dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated Subspecies of the gray wolf, a Mammal of the Canidae family of the order England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
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Description
Appearance
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| Build: | Heavy musculature, thick-set neck and shoulders, low-slung body | |
| Weight: | 53-55 pounds (24-25kg. The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is a registry of Purebred Dog pedigrees in the United States. ) within United Kingdom | |
| Height: | 11-14 inches | |
| Coat: | Short, smooth | |
| Color: | Red, fawn, brindle, pale yellow or washed-out red, or white, or any combination of these colors | |
| Head: | Thick, massive, short-faced, broad, with cheeks extending to sides of the eyes, skin on the skull and forehead falling in dense folds, muzzle short and pug, nose broad and black with large nostrils, upper lip pendent and lower jaw very undershot | |
| Teeth: | Large, strong | |
| Eyes: | Very round, far apart and very dark | |
| Ears: | Small and thin, folded back in the form of a rose | |
| Tail: | Short and carries low | |
| Limbs: | Stocky, set squarely | |
| Feet: | Moderate, compact, firmly set | |
| Life span: | Median 12 years | |
Its shape results in a peculiarly unusual gait (dog), often called a "rolling gait". This is an article on canine gaits for other meanings see gait (disambiguation. Bulldogs are known for their short muzzles and the saggy skin on their faces, creating the apparent "frown" that has become a trademark of the breed. Bulldogs come in a variety of colours and ideally have a smooth, short coat. The only disqualifier for the breed in the show ring is a liver colored nose; however, a black-coated bulldog is also not preferred. In the US, the size of a typical mature male is about 50 pounds; that for mature females is about 40 pounds. In the United Kingdom, the breed standard is 55 pounds for a male and 50 pounds for a female. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
Temperament and characteristics
Contrary to popular beliefs, the temperament of the bulldog is generally docile, friendly and gregarious but are known to be fiercely loyal and occasionally willful. Breeders have worked to breed aggression out of the breed, and as such the dog is known to be of generally good temperament. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion. Due to their friendly nature bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other breeds of dog and any house-broken pet in general.
A bulldog is suitable for houses as well as apartments due to their size and comparative lack of energy, but puppies may be destructive until they reach maturity. They are easily trainable as compared with many other breeds.
Health
The bulldog is prone to health issues. Prognathism is a term used to describe the positional relationship of the Mandible and/or Maxilla to the skeletal base where either of the jaws protrudes Breathing issues can be prevalent in the breed due to the shape of the "undershot" lower jaw and the shortness of muzzle, which was originally bred for gripping. In particular, bulldogs are known to snore. In the United Kingdom, some dogs can be prone to interstitial cysts, which are cysts which form between the toes. These cause the dog some discomfort, though they are treatable either by vet or an experienced owner. Other problems can include cherry eye, certain allergies, and amongst older bulldogs hip issues. Cherry eye is the term used to refer to canine nictitans gland Prolapse, a common Eye condition in various Dog breeds where the gland of the Third Allergy is a disorder of the Immune system often also referred to as Atopy.
Because of the large heads in proportion to body size, puppies are frequently delivered by Caesarean section as they can get stuck in the birth canal during natural birth. A Caesarean section (or Cesarean section in American English) also known as C-section, is a form of Childbirth in which a surgical However, it is not uncommon for a bulldog to whelp naturally and successfully.
Bulldogs require daily cleaning of their face folds to avoid unwanted infections caused by moisture accumulation. Daily teeth brushing with a regular human soft toothbrush using a vet approved toothpaste is also recommended.
Like all dogs, bulldogs require daily exercise. If not properly exercised the bulldog could gain weight, which could cause health problems relating to the lungs and heart. Bulldogs are extremely sensitive to heat and cold and great care should be given to the dog during overly warm periods. During these times, the owner should ensure that the dog has plenty of shade, water and should be ideally kept out of standing heat.
As the breed has developed, the tail in some dogs can be tight to the body and can cause infection if not treated or cleaned underneath regularly.
History
The term "bulldog" was first used around 1568[1] and might have been applied to various ancestors of modern bulldog breeds. Bulldogs were bred in England as a cross between the mastiff and the pug. The Pug is a small breed of Dog with a wrinkly short muzzled face.
In the 1600s, bulldogs were used for bullbaiting (as well as bearbaiting), a gambling sport popular in the 17th century with wagers laid in which trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to a post, latched onto its snout and attempted to suffocate it. Bull-baiting is a Blood sport involving the baiting of bulls. Bear-baiting is a Blood sport involving the baiting of Bears. As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar [2] Bulldogs have many distinct characteristics that were bred into them so they would be better suited to bullbaiting. The bulldog's body is short, low to the ground and compact, allowing it to be able to scuttle or crawl low under the bull's horns. The lower jaw sticks out further than the top one allowing the bulldog to grip on the nose of the animal and still be able to breathe due to the lay-back of the nose. The wrinkles on the bulldogs face allow the blood from the other animal to run down the bulldogs face instead of going into its eyes.
The oldest single breed specialty club is The Bulldog Club (England), which was formed in 1875. Members of this club met frequently at the Blue Post pub on Oxford Street in London. Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in London, England in the City of Westminster. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. There they wrote the first standard of perfection for the breed. In 1891 the two top bulldogs, Orry and Dockleaf, competed in a contest to see which dog could walk the farthest. Orry was reminiscent of the original bulldogs, lighter boned and very athletic. Dockleaf was smaller and heavier set, more like modern bulldogs. Dockleaf was declared the winner that year. Although some argued that the older version of the bulldog was more fit to perform, the modern version’s looks won over the fans of the breed because they proved they were equally as fit and athletic in the walking competition.
Recently, many people have tried to recreate a breed more akin to the original bullbaiter. Examples of the trend are the Olde English Bulldogge, Renascence Bulldogge, Victorian, Continental and Dorset Old Tyme Bulldog. Renascence Bulldogge is a breed of Dog. Chadde JoliCoeur of Minneapolis, Minnesota The American Kennel Club does not recognize any of these newly "recreated" breeds of dogs. The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is a registry of Purebred Dog pedigrees in the United States.
Popular mascot
Because of its tenacity, the bulldog is a symbol of the United Kingdom and is a popular mascot of dozens of American universities, as well as numerous high schools throughout the United States of America. Because of its tenacity the Bulldog is a symbol of the United Kingdom and is a popular Mascot for professional sports teams universities Secondary schools The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common
It is commonly accepted that Handsome Dan, the Bulldog mascot for Yale University, is the oldest-running traditional live mascot in the United States, since some incarnation of Handsome Dan has served at Yale for more than a century. Handsome Dan is a Bulldog that serves as the Mascot of Yale University 's athletic teams
A bulldog named Chesty is the official mascot of the United States Marine Corps.
The University of Georgia's mascot is also a bulldog name Uga
References
External links
Bulldog rescue
| Country | Rescue |
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| Canada - Ontario | Ontario English Bulldog Rescue |
| Canada - British Columbia and Alberta | Cascade Bulldog Rescue |
| United Kingdom | The Bulldog Rescue and Rehoming Trust |
| United States - National | The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network |
| United States - California | Southern California Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska | Cascade Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - Texas | South East Texas Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama | Smokey Mountains Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - New Jersey | HeavenSent Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware & Maryland | MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - New York and Long Island | Long Island Bulldog Rescue |
| United States - Florida | Buddies Through Bullies |
| United States - Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina | On the Rebound Bulldog Rescue |
Breed Information
- Dogs.info - Bulldog Breed Information
- History of the Bulldog
- Eastern Brachycephalic Breeds & Bulldog History
- Bulldog History: the extinction
General bulldog information
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bulldog
-noun
- A breed of dog developed in England by the crossing of the bullbaiting dog and the Pug to produce a ladies companion dog. Having a very smooth coat, a flattened face, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs and smaller hind legs.
- A shortened form of British bulldog.
- A stubborn person.
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