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The origin of the English Bulldog is quite remote and its name
comes from the fact that, until middle of the XVIII century the
breed was used in fights with bulls (bull baiting). At that time, the
Bulldogs were very different from the current standard, more
similar to the boxer (higher, muscular and agile, with straighter
and longer limbs). Its most striking feature, the jaw, became
more developed than the upper arches so that it could bite,
bottom to top, the nostrils and the neck of the bull.
With the passing of time, and with the prohibition of fights, the
bulldog gradually changed to the dog as we know today and that,
according to some, only continues to exist with the help of man,
since its proper physical features harm its reproduction.
Its short snout and nose pointing upwards extremely useful
during combat, in truth make the cooling of air difficult and could
even make the animal die of heat, besides restricting its physical
efforts. The Bulldog gets easily tired even when mating. The front
legs, short and spaced, and the front well wider than the back,
that during the fight were essential to dribble the opponents, are
the same that prevent, in almost 100% of the cases, natural
births, since the bones do not dilate to the point of allowing the
puppies' heads to go through. According to the research of the
"The Bulldog Club of America", divulged by the Brazilian
magazine Cães and Cia, 94% of the births are induced by
cesarean.
But, for the luck of all, the Bulldog has a true legion of admirers
who face all these difficulties to have it as companion, its new
function in the modern world. And, if cannot be considered
"pretty", it may be one of the most popular in commercials and
cartoons, where it is always shown as the fierce dog.
Personality If in its origin the Bulldog was considered "a fierce
dog" and used in combats, today this is merely a legend. Even
with its "bad dog" expression, the Bulldog is an excellent
companion, very sweet and affectionate. Despite the solid and
heavy physical structure, the Bulldog can be a playful friend and it
is very energetic. It is a peaceful dog, which gets along very well
with children if they respect its limits. It gets along very well with
other dogs as long as there is no aggressiveness in the
relationship. It is very quiet, barks little and its fur requires little
care. Due to these features, it is one of the most popular breeds
in U.S.A. and in England, where it is the most popular registered
breed.
comes from the fact that, until middle of the XVIII century the
breed was used in fights with bulls (bull baiting). At that time, the
Bulldogs were very different from the current standard, more
similar to the boxer (higher, muscular and agile, with straighter
and longer limbs). Its most striking feature, the jaw, became
more developed than the upper arches so that it could bite,
bottom to top, the nostrils and the neck of the bull.
With the passing of time, and with the prohibition of fights, the
bulldog gradually changed to the dog as we know today and that,
according to some, only continues to exist with the help of man,
since its proper physical features harm its reproduction.
Its short snout and nose pointing upwards extremely useful
during combat, in truth make the cooling of air difficult and could
even make the animal die of heat, besides restricting its physical
efforts. The Bulldog gets easily tired even when mating. The front
legs, short and spaced, and the front well wider than the back,
that during the fight were essential to dribble the opponents, are
the same that prevent, in almost 100% of the cases, natural
births, since the bones do not dilate to the point of allowing the
puppies' heads to go through. According to the research of the
"The Bulldog Club of America", divulged by the Brazilian
magazine Cães and Cia, 94% of the births are induced by
cesarean.
But, for the luck of all, the Bulldog has a true legion of admirers
who face all these difficulties to have it as companion, its new
function in the modern world. And, if cannot be considered
"pretty", it may be one of the most popular in commercials and
cartoons, where it is always shown as the fierce dog.
Personality If in its origin the Bulldog was considered "a fierce
dog" and used in combats, today this is merely a legend. Even
with its "bad dog" expression, the Bulldog is an excellent
companion, very sweet and affectionate. Despite the solid and
heavy physical structure, the Bulldog can be a playful friend and it
is very energetic. It is a peaceful dog, which gets along very well
with children if they respect its limits. It gets along very well with
other dogs as long as there is no aggressiveness in the
relationship. It is very quiet, barks little and its fur requires little
care. Due to these features, it is one of the most popular breeds
in U.S.A. and in England, where it is the most popular registered
breed.
Bulldog Origin
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