English Bulldog
Medium
England
The 'English Bulldog' is also commonly know as 'Bulldog' or 'British Bulldog'. Its a medium sized popular breed of dog that originated in England. In the UK, the English Bulldog is in the 'Utility' Dog group. The term 'Bulldog' was first used around 1568. in the late 1600's bulldogs were used for bullbaiting (as well as bearbaiting), a wagering sport. a head of great size provided the powr required of the jaws to secure the iron grip on the bulls nose. the muzzle of the bulldog was shaped so that the dog could clamp on and still be free to breath in air. Wrinkles on the dogs muzzle channeled the bloodflow away from the dogs eyes and nose. An act of parliment outlawed bullbaiting in 1835 but it took some number of years after that for it to finally stop. Bulldog lovers started turning to dog shows for their pleasures.
Bulldogs are generally great family dogs. They are very loyal dogs and can be become quite attached to the home and family. Breeders have worked very hard to breed aggression out of them. They make great pets and get on well with children and other family pets including other dogs.
