| The Bulldog is one of the more popular breeds and | | | | Bulldog Characteristics - These dogs are great fits for |
| there is a good reason why. These dogs have a | | | | people in apartments and townhomes. They do not |
| one-of-a-kind look and incredible personality that | | | | have very much energy and do not like to exercise |
| make them great companions and pets for a number | | | | often. Bulldogs might be willing to take a stroll with |
| of owners. With their sad eyes and droopy jaws, the | | | | you but they are not suitable as jogging mates! |
| Bulldog is immediately recognizable. | | | | This dog can be much like a college-aged boy with its |
| Originally, the Bulldog was developed to help butchers | | | | behavior. It will snore, drool and fart often, which can |
| to slaughter cows. With its persistent temperament, | | | | be quite a turnoff. There are occasions when they |
| Bulldogs were used as bull baiters. The sport was | | | | will have a minor scuffle with similarly sized dogs for |
| banned and people began to discover the Bulldog's | | | | a treat or toy. |
| loving nature. These dogs are now friendly and | | | | Bulldog Health Problems and Grooming Issues - The |
| sociable creatures. | | | | breed loves to eat. Make sure you do not let your |
| Bulldog Appearance - Although they only weigh 40 to | | | | dog become obese as it portends serious health |
| 50 pounds, the Bulldog is very powerful. The Bulldog | | | | problems in its later years. Other health problems |
| measures between 12 to 16 inches tall and they have | | | | include allergies, hip dysplasia, breathing and eye |
| a short body and short legs as well as a flatish | | | | problems. |
| forehead. They have large jaws, but dark, gentle | | | | Bulldogs do not fare well under UV rays. They can |
| eyes and either a straight or curly tail. | | | | suffer from heatstroke easily which is fatal. The |
| It is categorized under the Non-Sporting Group and it | | | | Bulldog should use a choke collar to reduce problems |
| has only one concern in life: to become the owner's | | | | it has with breathing and a regular leash should not be |
| soul mate. They are well suited to their role in life. | | | | used. A harness will help their small tracheas. |