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|  BASIC INTRO. TO THIS BREED A Basic Introduction to the English Bulldog Dog Breed, A member of the Mastiff family,
The English Bulldog is an AKC and FCI recognized dog breed, classified in the Molosser Group, or the Non-Sporting Group. The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy, thickset, low-swung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs. The general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, and strength. The disposition should be kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive). These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
It is believed that the Bulldog originated in the British Isles. The name bull was applied to the breed because of the dog's use in connection with bullbaiting.
The distinctive shape of the Bulldog enabled this butcher's dog to control unruly oxen. Later, the Bulldogs' skill was used in the so-called sports of bull baiting, bear baiting and dog fighting, where they exhibited the qualities of courage, tenacity and ferocity. The dog's courage and tenacity remain, but the ferocity has long been bred out. In fact, the sterling attributes of the breed were legend and it was used to give pluck and staying power to many other breeds such as Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Bull Terriers and even the Airedale Terrier. It has been popular as a show dog since these contests began in the United States.
Over the past few years the English Bulldog has become more and more popular. Bulldogs are ranked #13 in the AKC Dog Breeds 2005 Top 50 (ranking based on the number of dogs that were registered by the AKC in 2005). An increasing number of people are recognizing and appreciating the Bulldog's clownish and loving character. The bulldog breed is becoming more AND more popular everyday.....
It is still SO important to know the characteristics of the English Bulldog, its needs and especially, the weaknesses of this breed! JUST BECAUSE A BULLDOG APPEARS TO BE HEALTHY AS A PUP DOESN'T MEAN IT WON'T INCUR FUTURE HEATLH PROBLEMS AS EARLY AS AGE ONE OR TWO. SOMETIMES RECESSIVE /GENETIC GENES REAR THEIR UGLY HEAD ... YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED MENTALLY and FINANCIALLY TO DEAL WITH THIS POSSIBILITY. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE A BULLDOG OWNER, PLEASE BE AN INFORMED ONE.
PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE and DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE PURCHASING A BULLDOG. THEY ARE NOT JUST ANOTHER DOG, THEY ARE QUITE UNIQUE. IF YOU ARE PlANNING ON BREEDING YOUR BULLDOG ,MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING IT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS, TO BETTER THE BREED.....MILLIONS OF DOGS, INCLUDING ENGLISH BULLDOGS ARE AMONG THE MISTREATED/ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ENDING UP IN ANIMAL SHELTERS EVERY YEAR. PLEASE DO NOT ENABLE THIS TO KEEP CONTINUING . DO NOT BREED FOR GREED! ~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT THE ENGLISH BULLDOG Breed Characteristics
Body Type:
Heavy, thick, low build with short forelegs set wide apart
The head is massive with a short face, round cheeks and an enormous undershot lower jaw
Height: 12-14 inches (at shoulder)
Weight: 50-55 pounds, males usually weighing a bit more than the female.
Short, straight tail is not altered. It is described as like a pump handle. A screw tail is also acceptable
The rose ears are small, set wide apart and are held tightly against the head. They are not altered. This tiny, tightly held ear was bred for, so the ears would not be ripped in combats
Because the Bulldog is so wide and short, it has a four-track gait. This movement, with each foot never overlapping on another footfall, is unique among dogs
Personality:
Beneath the sour looking mug lies a heart of gold
An excellent breed with children
Snores up a storm
Not suited to hot climates
Loyal, steadfast, courageous, determined - and all those other great things you think a bulldog stands for Health Concerns:
Possibly Prone to respiratory problems. Heat stroke is a real possibility
Allergic skin diseases and skin tumors
Possible hip dysplasia
Congenital heart disease ,seirzures,
Eye problems such as tear deficiency and eyelid abnormalities such as,entropian, cherry eye
Whelping difficulties
The big head of the breed usually requires the bitch have a cesarean Please Be sure a Bulldog is right for you, THERE IS MUCH TO CONSIDER BEFORE PURCHASING AN ENGLISH BULLDOG , PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO BE AN INFORMED PET OWNER...
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