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English Bulldog: Dog Breed Information

English Bulldogs are dogs that always carry themselves with dignity. They are brave and incredibly tenacious.

Appearance

English Bulldogs are strong, powerful dogs of medium size. The maximum weight is 25 kg.

The body of the Bulldogs is short, rough, and raw, the shoulders are broad and massive. The pelvis is narrow. The neck is thick and powerful. The head is massive, with a pronounced transition from the forehead to the muzzle, the muzzle is wide and short. The limbs are well-muscled, very strong, the forelegs are widely spaced. The tail is naturally short, rounded. The jaws are wide, square, the lower jaw protrudes forward, the lips are pendulous.

The coat is short, smooth, and thick. Spotted or completely solid: brindle, red (all shades), fawn, deer, white and variegated (a combination of white with any of the described colors). Brown, black, and black and tan is not desirable.

Character

Despite their harsh appearance, English Bulldogs are very calm, balanced, and peaceful dogs that feel great in living conditions. They are affectionate, kind to the owner and other family members. They love to play with children and always treat them very carefully. English Bulldogs often dislike other dogs. Therefore, it is not worth starting a Bulldog if you already have another dog.

English Bulldogs have one passion: they love to chew on everything. Therefore, if you do not want to lose all pairs of your shoes and other valuables, provide your pet with special toys for chewing. The more there are, the better!

Health

Due to the specific structure of the body, the English Bulldogs have a weak heart and shortness of breath. They can hardly stand the heat. There is a tendency to overweight and problems with the musculoskeletal system. However, proper grooming and a balanced diet will help keep your dog healthy.

The life span of English Bulldogs is about 10 years.

Feeding

The diet for the Bulldog is determined by the constitution of his body, which consists of bulk muscle mass. To maintain this mass, your dog needs a lot of protein.

Against this background, you can deduce several rules about the Bulldog’s diet:

  • Food should be as rich in protein as possible.
  • Bulldog food is low-fat and easily digestible.

Dogs of this breed often suffer from urolithiasis. Therefore, it is unwise to feed only meat to the Bulldogs.

Dry food is only suitable if it is not cheap and all the additives in it are balanced. Bulldogs have digestive problems because they swallow food more often than they chew. Therefore, it is recommended to give them food in small pieces. As for the meat, it is better to feed it to the dogs in the form of minced meat.

Mandatory in the diet should be:

  • rice porridge;
  • buckwheat;
  • beef;
  • rabbit;
  • bird;
  • carrot;
  • apples;
  • kefir;
  • cottage cheese.

History

The breed got the name “Bulldogs” back in the 13th century, when, thanks to its strength and power. In those days, these dogs were used to bait bulls. Despite the “fighting” past, the breed has never been characterized by aggression towards humans. Dogs showing aggression were not allowed to breed.

However, in the 19th century, bull-baiting was banned, the demand for the breed fell sharply – and the Bulldogs practically disappeared. The situation was saved by a group of people, true connoisseurs of the breed, who decided to “improve” the Bulldogs, focusing on companionable qualities.
Thus, dogs have become loyal friends and reliable protectors. Bulldogs were often turned up by aristocrats. They perfectly complimented the look of a classic gentleman.

Interesting Facts

  • The English Bulldog is the national dog of England.
  • The English Bulldog, thanks to his courage and strength, was called Churchill’s dog. However, Churchill did not live with a Bulldog, but a Poodle.
  • Bulldogs snore a lot! This feature is a consequence of the structure of the muzzle. Therefore, if snoring bothers you, it is better to equip a sleeping place for your dog away from your bedroom.
Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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