Information, Facts & Origins of the
Bulldog
The Bulldog
originates from England and was bred originally for bull
baiting - details of bull baiting can be found by accessing the
following link:
The Bull Ring Theatre. It's origins can be dated back to the
1200's. The Bulldog is also known by the other names of Old
English Bulldog and British Bulldog. It is also referred to as the
American Bulldog. This dog is classified as one of the
Non-Sporting Dog Group which we go on to describe in detail in the
section at the bottom of this page. The Bulldog was first
Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1934. Dog Name Facts and Dog Names: The word Bulldog is often mis-spelt as Bull Dog.
Description
of the Bulldog and Puppies - Coat and Colours information
The Bulldog's coat is normally a uniform colour or with a black
mask or muzzle.
The coat is normally
short, smooth and
finely textured.
Dog & Puppies Health information - potential problems of the Bulldogs
All owners of dogs and puppies
are concerned about the health care of their pets and just as with
humans dog health issues arise from time to time. Resolving dog
health problems, including those of the Bulldog, can prove to be
costly and it would be wise to consider the benefits of obtaining
dog health insurance. Diseases in dogs may occur because of
trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors,
or degenerative conditions. Common health problems and questions
occur in relation to the Bones, Joints, Muscles, Nerves, Ears,
Eyes, Teeth and the Mouth. Other, more serious, issues can relate
to the Digestive System, Heart & Respiratory Systems, Immune &
Blood Systems, Reproduction and Urinary Systems. Potential health
problems of the Bull dog can include:
Breathing
difficulties because of their short face
Whelping is often
difficult due to the large head. Puppies are usually delivered by
Caesarean section
Overheating
Internalised Tail
Hip Dysplasia
(abnormal development of hip joints)
Online
Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems Please click the following link for additional
information which we have provided via our:
This describes the most common canine health problems concisely but simply without using medical jargon. A section on Dog and Puppy Vaccinations is also included offering information on each of the diseases, symptoms and effects for which immunization vaccines are available. Not sure of the name of the dog or puppy illness? A Dog Symptom Sorter is also featured. The Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems should only be used as an informational guide and when and if any dog or puppies health problems occur it is essential to raise any questions you may have with a Dog Health care professional.
Information
on Grooming and Care of the Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog
requires weekly care and grooming. All dog breeds require a certain amount of grooming
and care is necessary to keep dogs and puppies looking at their best.
Grooming consists of not only brushing out the coat and bathing
but also giving attention to the eyes, teeth, ears, feet and
nails. A regular routine also ensures that any potential health
problems are identified as quickly as possible, especially
important in puppies and older BullDogs.
Life
Expectancy information of the Bulldog Breed
The life
expectancy for this particular breed is 8 – 10 years.
Age
comparison between the Bulldog Breed and a Human
Age
comparisons between dogs and humans are always a matter of
debate - we hope that the following information clarifies the
situation. After the first year of life, a dog is equivalent to
sixteen human years. After two years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old, at
three years a 30 year old, and each year after, add 5 human years to determine
a dog's age.
The
Pictures reflect the Size of Adults - not Children and Puppies!
The pictures above allow for a useful comparison of sizes
providing an accurate portrait of the size of an average Bull dog- essential
information but unique to this site. It should also be noted that
the pictures feature adults. The size of puppies are naturally
considerably smaller and the full grown size of the animal can
easily be forgotten when confronted with cute puppies! The slogan
" A dog isn't just for Christmas - it's for life!" was necessitated
by well meaning people buying puppies at the Christmas, unaware of
the puppies growth rate. The pictures provided make it extremely
clear exactly how small puppies will develop and whether it will
suit the life and living conditions of the family.
Bulldog Breed - Puppies Info and Names
The
Puppies section, accessed via the Site Index, provides detailed
information about Choosing the right puppy, Puppy Training, Puppy
Care and Puppy Behavior, Growth & Development. We recommend that
the following considerations should always be taken into account
when choosing puppies:
Budget
- Purchasing, training, equipment, medication and feeding
costs of the breed
Convenience
and Grooming time e.g. long or short hair
Personal
situation - time available and medical conditions such as allergies,
asthma or back pain
Exercising
requirements for the Bull dog breed
Living
Conditions for the dog breed - suitability for puppies
Family
- child suitability
Puppy and Dog
Names - The Importance of choosing the right names
Non-Sporting
Dog Breed Information
Dogs in the Non-Sporting Group are a diverse group which do not fit the
specified criteria of the other breed groups. In addition, the Non-Sporting Group may no longer perform the tasks they were originally bred for.
These dogs vary in every conceivable way from size, temperament,
features and coats! Some are well known and some are less common.
There is no unifying theme
with these dogs! Times,
fashions and societies have changed and so have the need for
breeds to assist in what was once considered entertainment, or
sport, such as bull or bear baiting.
Non-Sporting
Breed
Past Duties
The characteristics and features
of Non-Sporting Dogs cannot be generalised. Each breed would have
originally have been introduced and strengthened
by
breeding with animals who already demonstrated the desired traits.
Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century.
Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits
helpful for the duties they were intended for. Because of
the diverse nature of these breeds it is not possible to detail
every task they were involved with but here are a few:
Hunting game
birds - the Finnish Spitz
Hunting
waterfowl
Hunting
small game - the Shiba
Truffle
hunter - the Poodle
Bull
Baiting - the English Bulldogs
Coach
Dog - the Dalmatian
Circus
Performers
Guarding
duties
In
this day and age only a few of the breeds might undertake these tasks, but
nevertheless, they still harbour the skills and characteristics that made
the original breeding programs so successful.These dogs
generally fall into the medium to large size groups and make
popular family companions.
Examples
of other Breeds within the Non-Sporting Dog Group
The Non-Sporting group includes the Bulldogs
and all of
the following breeds:
American Eskimo Dogs, Bichon Frise, Boston Terriers,
Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-peis, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz,
French Bulldogs, Keeshonds, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchens, Poodles,
Schipperkes, Shiba Inus, Tibetan Spaniels and Tibetan Terriers.
Pictures and information about all of the above Non-Sporting breeds,
together with all other dog groups, may be found
on this website via the following links:
