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Bulldog History The History of the Bulldog is a long and ancient one. In 1210 an English nobleman saw the Butcher's dogs harry a bull at bay on the village green and commanded a repeat performance as a sport. This was the first offical bullbaiting contest and thereafter, mention of the "Bull Dogge" appears in letters and historical accounts. Early ancestors of the Bulldog were he Pugnaces, war dogs of the ancient Britons, large dogs of tremendous strength, with "wide mouths." In 1500, the "Bondogge" was described as a "vast, huge, stubborn, and eager dog, serviceable to bait a bull." When the sport of Bull Baiting was abolished, the numbers of the Bulldog diminished significantly and todays Bulldog cannot do the job that it was originally intended to do. The Bulldog was officially recognized as a breed by the AKC in 1934. Bulldog Temperament Bulldogs are affectionate, docile, sweet natured dogs that make good family pets. They are excellent with children and other animals. They are protective of their families and generally make good watchdogs. Bulldogs have a characteristic stubborn streak and are notoriously difficult to train. They are also notoriously lazy and prefer to be a couch potato than go for a walk. They are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and make an excellent pet for the first time dog owner. Bulldog Appearance bulldogs are a sturdy, medium sized breed that usually weighs between 40 to 60 pounds and stand 14 to 15 inches at the withers. They have "square" bodies and short stubby legs. They have a lot of loose skin around their faces and necks and a large mouth that can sometimes give them a fearsome appearance. They have a smooth sleek coat that varies in colour from white, red, fawn, brindle, piebald. Bulldog Grooming Bulldogs are not an easy dog to keep. Their coats are easy to care for & usually need a quick wipe down with a damp cloth. Since they have a lot of loose skin around their faces, they need to be inspected and cleaned daily to prevent infections and sores. Bulldogs also tend to get smelly rather quickly and need frequent baths. This breed is notorious for dental problems and need frequent brushing of it's teeth with a human toothbrush. Bulldog Life Expectancy and Health Problems The Bulldog is a breed that is plagued by a multitude of health problems. They tend to suffer commonly from cancer, Diabetes and Epilepsy. Bull dogs tend to have a lot of eye problems, due to all the loose skin that they have on their faces. Infections are most common, followed by such conditions like Cherry Eye, Ectropion (where the eye lids roll outwards), Entropion (where the eye lids roll inwards) and Trichiasis which is abnormal eye lash growth that makes them grow inward. Bulldogs are also notorious for skin conditions such as Eczema. Since these dogs are a deep chested breed they tend to suffer from Bloat, which is the stomach twisting over on itself. Bulldogs are also famous for the amounts of intestinal gas that they produce. Since Bulldogs have very short muzzles, then tend not to do well in very warm weather. The average lifespan of a Bulldog is 8 to 10 years. Famous Bulldogs Bulldogs are quite popular in our culture. Looney Tunes features numerous cartoon bulldogs such as Marc Anthony and Spike. The Tom and Jerry Cartoon featured two Bulldogs called Spike and Tyke. Mr. Beefy was a featured Bulldog in the Movie Little Nicky. Bull Dog Pros and Cons This simplified list may help you decide if a Bulldog might be a good fit for your lifestyle. Do You Want
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