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(English Bulldog) (British Bulldog)
Champ's Boss, a 2 year old male English Bulldog - Courtesy of Champ Bulldogs.
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Pronunciation |
Bulldog |
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Description |
The English Bulldog is a wide, medium sized, compact dog, with short legs. The body and head are massive with extra skin on both the skull and forehead falling in folds. The cheeks extend to the sides of the eyes. The muzzle is wide, short and pug with a broad, deep stop. The black nose is broad with large nostrils. The dark eyes are deep set. The rose ears are small, thin and set high on the head. The jaws are massive, very broad, and square with hanging upper lips. The teeth should have an under bite. The tail is either straight or screwed and carried low. The short, flat coat is straight, smooth and glossy. Coat colors include red brindle, and other shades of brindle, solid white, solid red, fawn, fallow, piebald, pale
yellow or washed-out red or white or a combination of these colors.
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Temperament |
Although the English Bulldogs appearance can be
somewhat intimidating, it is among the gentlest of dogs. Just the same it
will see off any intruder, and few would risk a close encounter with a dog brave
enough to bait a bull. It is described as a very affectionate and
dependable animal, gentle with children, but known for its courage and its
excellent guarding abilities. Bullheaded and determined, this breed can be
very persistent. They do not give up easily. Bulldogs are very much a peoples dog seeking
out human attention and loving every bit it can get!! A lot of human
attention is required for the breed's happiness. Some English Bulldogs can
be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership
and understands alpha canine behavior. A
Bulldog who understands it's *place* in the human pack, is nice to, and reliable
with all people. This breed is good with family pets, but some can be
combative with strange dogs if they do not see themselves as followers in their pack. When Bulldogs are young, they are full of
energy, but slow down as they get older. They snore very loudly, most have
drool and slobber tendencies and are messy eaters. Bulldogs who display guarding, behaviors, such as guarding furniture, food, toys, or other spots in the house, or who are dog aggressive, do not have humans who are being the dogs pack leader. This behavior only happens when dogs are allowed to take over. These behaviors can be corrected when the owners start displaying the proper leadership. Dogs who feel they need to run the home are not as happy as dogs who know they are human followers, as it is very stressful for a dog to need to keep "his" humans in line. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: about 12-16 inches (31-40 cm.) (there is
no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown)
Weight: Dogs 53-55 pounds (24-25kg.) Bitches 49-51 pounds
(22-23kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to breathing problems; some have small windpipes as
well. Also poor eyesight, very susceptible to heat stroke in warm weather
or hot rooms and cars. Very cold sensitive. Puppies often delivered by caesarian
section because of their broad heads. Birth defects are common in some lines. Susceptible to skin infections, hip and knee problems. Prone to flatulence, especially when fed any other type of food other than their regular dog food. |
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Living Conditions |
The English Bulldog is good for apartment life.
They are very inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard. This breed is an
indoor dog. Bulldogs do best in temperate climates as the breed can chill easily
in cold weather and have trouble cooling off in very hot weather. |
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Exercise |
The English Bulldog needs to be taken on a daily walk to
fulfill their primal canine instinct to migrate. Those individuals who do not get this need met are more likely to have behavior issues. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Teach them to enter and exit all door and gateways after the human. English Bulldogs who are in good shape are capable of moving
very quickly for short periods of time.
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Life Expectancy |
An average of 8 years. Some live longer while
others live shorter lives. |
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Litter Size |
4 - 5 puppies - As a result of this
breed's large head they are prone to needing a caesarian section |
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Grooming |
The smooth, fine, short-haired coat is easy to
groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary.
Wipe the face with a damp cloth every day to clean inside the wrinkles. This
breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
The English Bulldog originated in the British Isles, descended from the ancient Asiatic
mastiff. The dog was given the name "bull" because of its use in bull baiting and for their robust look of a little bull. They were aggressive, ferocious and courageous with the power to attack full grown bulls, which they did in arena combat before the practice was banned by law in the 19th century. The bulldogs would attack from the bottom up going underneath the bull and aiming for the neck, making it hard for the bull to fight back. Today's bulldog has a very different temperament
from those of his ancestors, but still retains a strong determination. |
Group |
Mastiff, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Champ's Boss, a 2 year old male English Bulldog - Courtesy of Champ Bulldogs.
Bulldog Posters and Prints!
"Dooley the English Bulldog Pup at 8 weeks old going for his afternoon walk. He loves posing for the camera!"
Si-D-Di's Something Special, better known as Sadie. Courtesy of Anne Dampier The Si-D-Di collection.
McKenzie at 9 weeks - She is one of Si-D-Di's Something Special's puppies - Courtesy of Anne Dampier The Si-D-Di collection.
If you have ever had an English Bulldog, you know this look! This dogs name is Spike.
Spike and Amie
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