Bulldog
History and origin: Bulldogs were first used in England throughout the Middle Ages as baiters and fighters of bulls. They were initially bred to have courage and stubbornness similar to the Mastiff. These first dogs were very hostile. It was not until the 19th century that the present friendly nature was achieved.
Description: The Bulldog stands 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 40 and 60 pounds. He has a solid, powerful body, a very blunt muzzle, a definite under-bite, and a short, smooth shedding hair that requires habitual brushing with a rather stiff brush. The color may be brindle, white, fawn, red, or patched.
About the breed: The Bulldog is a brave, smart, sweet, stubborn, very strong dog that is full with athletic interest. Regardless of his ferocious look, this breed has a passive temperament. He is very personable and loving, but since of his power and eagerness, he is not always the best selection for the elderly or the disabled. Although usually not aggressive, he may oppose training since he has a stubborn streak left over from his bull-fighting days. The Bulldog needs training from early on, mainly in learning not to pull on the leash, not to jump up on people, and in general to control his enthusiasm. He is a fast-learner and loves taking part in games. He loves kids and gets along well with strangers; just make sure he does not get overenthusiastic and knock your friends or your kids with his bowling-ball body. Training should begin form puppy hood and should be firm and constant. You must achieve enough control of this excited, dominant, stubborn breed early in life. The Bulldog is vulnerable to respiratory problems. He will snort and sneeze, spewing out unwanted secretions, frequently while licking your face. The Bulldog also snores. In addition, the deep wrinkles on his face and forehead tend to get dirty if not cleaned and powdered with cornstarch once a day. Some Bulldogs may require eyelid surgery if a situation known as entropion sets in, causing the eyelids to turn in so that the eyelashes wipe against the cornea. This breed is also aware to extremes in temperature and can easily become overheated. Lastly, because of his weighty frame, the Bulldog can increase structural problems and arthritis later in life. Do not take this dog jogging or let him catch overweight.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for this breed is 1 can (13.3oz) of high quality meaty product with biscuit added. 1 teaspoon of cod liver oil every day is suggested in winter.
Ideal home: An apartment is fine provided this breed is exercised frequently. The owner of a Bulldog should be an energetic, proficient leader who needs a sweet, friendly, strong dog that is good with family and friends. Children are fine as long as no roughhousing is permitted. The elderly and the disabled may have difficulty dealing with this breed’s high level of interest; the Bulldog can be a very physical animal and, in his excitement to play, may knock his owner down and cause a damage. Time to train, work out, and socialize this breed is important.
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