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DOGS BY BREED :: BULLDOG
Bulldog
Information, Facts & Origins
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. Its 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 misspelled as Bull Dog.
Coat and Colors
The Bulldog's coat is normally a uniform color or with a black mask or muzzle. The coat is normally short, smooth and finely textured.
Health information - Potential Problems
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)
Grooming and Care
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
The life expectancy for this particular breed is 8 Ð 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.
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 generalized. 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.
