History of the Breed: The Bulldog originated in the British Isles. The name "bull" was taken for the dog's use in the sport of bull
baiting. The Bulldogs of that time were larger, ferocious, and insensitive to pain. The sport of bull baiting was prevalent in the 17th and early
18th century and called for a bull to be lashed to a post, the Bulldog would then latch onto its snout and attempted to suffocate the bull. Breeding a
dog with this ability resulted in the bulldog's unusual look, its short and slightly upward facing snout enables it to breath while keeping
hold of the bull, its wrinkles allowed blood to flow away from the dog's eyes and nose, and its thickly-muscled neck and light hind end helped
to prevent the thrashing of the bull's head from breaking the dog's spine.
In 1835 dog fighting as a sport became illegal in England and the Bulldog had outlived his usefulness as a fighter. Proper breeding has
eliminated the undesirable ferocious fighting characteristics and produced a loving family dog.
General Appearance: Medium size dog with a smooth coat and with a heavy, thick-set, low-swung body. The breed has a unique massive
short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs.
Coat: Should be straight, short, flat, close, of fine texture, smooth and glossy. The skin should be soft and loose, especially at
the head, neck and shoulders. The head and face should be covered with heavy wrinkles, and at the throat, from jaw to chest, there should be
two loose pendulous folds, forming the dewlap.
Color: Should be uniform, pure of its kind and brilliant. The various colors found in the breed are to be preferred in the
following order: (1) red brindle, (2) all other brindles, (3) solid white, (4) solid red, fawn or fallow, (5) piebald
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: A gentle loving dog that is resolute and courageous.
Friendly with children: Yes, if socialized properly at a young age.
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, if socialized properly at a young age.
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Low, care should be taken in warm climates to avoid heat stroke and breathing issues.
Health Issues with the Breed: Major: Hip problems, cataracts
Minor: Breathing problems, allergies, cherry eye
Baby bulldogs are usually delivered by Caesarean section as most pups get stuck in the birth canal during natural birth.
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
