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The Bulldog is an instantly recognizable breed. With its compact build, bandy legs and lovable short face, these lovable tykes are impossible to mistake for any dog. Hailing from England, the Bulldog has a long history going back to at least the early 17th century.

Those Bulldog’s had little in common with the placid breed we know today and were particularly fierce. Used extensively in the cruel blood sports of bull baiting and dog fighting the breed flourished. But after those ‘sports’ were banned in 1835, the breed fell into decline, and might well have become extinct were it not for the foundation of the Bulldog Club in 1864.

Today, the Bulldog has left his violent past behind him, and is a gentle, good-natured and affectionate companion dog.

The Bulldog is a medium-sized, compact dog with short stumpy legs, a large head and folded, loose fitting skin. The coat is short and can be red, fawn, white, brindle or piebald. Despite their fierce look and serious expression, Bulldogs are among the most affectionate of all dog breeds. They are also incredibly loyal and devoted to their owners. Bulldogs also make very good guard dogs and are brave enough to take on anyone who threatens their family.

Obedience training is very important with this breed as they tend towards dominant behavior and are known to ‘guard’ items, or even people, who they claim as their own. You will need plenty of patience to train a Bulldog though. They have a well deserved reputation for stubbornness, and the term “stubborn as a Bulldog”, has plenty of basis in fact.

Median lifespan for the breed is just 6.5 although some dogs have been known to live to 12 years.

Unfortunately, they suffer from myriad health problems, and are particularly prone to hip dysplasia. They may also suffer from cardiac failure, canine cancer, patellar luxation, cherry eye, and various skin allergies. In common with most short-faced dogs, the Bulldog is also susceptible to respiratory problems, especially in hot weather. The short face also results in them being loud and prodigious snorers.

Bulldogs are quite lethargic dogs and are quite happy to while away the hours sleeping. This makes them well suited to apartment living. However, this does not mean they don’t need exercise. A short walk every day is a must, although you’ll have to be careful not to overexert the dog, especially when the weather is hot.

The English Bulldog may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the breed has plenty of fans, and many who have owned a Bully would not have any other dog breed.

Picking a name for your Bulldog can be a challenge. The best advice is to visit some of the many puppy names, sites online. My recommendation is puppy-names-hq.com, which has a huge database, including thousands of male dog names.

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