With its low-slung, muscular body and a distinctive wrinkled face sporting a unique pushed-in nose, you cannot mistake an English Bulldog for any other breed. Although its ancestors participated in bloody sports and were aggressive enough to drive cattle, you will now find it challenging to discover a family companion with a more loving disposition.
It is a people-oriented breed that has a calm dignity while being friendly and gentle with kids. If you are on the lookout for a dog that requires low maintenance and can adapt to apartment living, then this is the breed we would recommend.
The earliest reference to the term ‘Bulldog’ in a letter by an Englishman named Preswick Eaton
Christopher Merret, an English scientist, designated these dogs as Bear Bull or Butchers Bull because of their use in bull baiting
Bear and bull-baiting became prohibited in England, and the breeders started transforming the breed into a mellow companion
The Bulldog Club Incorporated, the oldest bulldog specialty club, was formed in England
English Bulldog gained recognition from the AKC
English Bulldogs are likely to become overweight, so keep an eye on your dog’s daily calorie consumption. Whether you decide to give it home-prepared or commercially manufactured food, you should check with the veterinarian first. Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition and Vital Paws for Bulldogs are some excellent choices if you are going for commercial foods.
Your English Bulldog will always be happy to relax or lazily sleep next to your feet. Still, it loves going on walks, as well as taking part in short sessions of play in the yard. You may allow your dog to paddle on shallow water, but make sure that the water is not more than your elbow deep. Please do not take your Bulldog out on hot days, as its short muzzle makes it difficult to breathe in humid weather.
Its coat is short, straight, and smooth, which you can keep clean by brushing with a soft-bristle brush twice or thrice a week. Comb its hair first with a rubber curry comb during periods of heavy shedding to keep the fur off of your clothes, furniture, and floor. Clean its ears and trim its nails every two to three weeks.
As with most breeds, your Bulldog needs early socialization to make it more confident and ensure that it has a well-balanced life. It also loves to chew, so it is necessary to teach your pup to release what is there in its mouth on command. You may choose to enroll your Bulldog in puppy training classes where it will learn to obey commands and get housetrained.
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