Family:livestock dog, Mountain Dog, Mastiff (Bulldog) Average size of male:Ht: 12-15, Wt: 50 Average size of female:Ht: 12-15, Wt: 40 Bulldog Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Despite his sourmug the Bulldog is jovial, comical and amiable, among the most docile and mellow of dogs. He is willing to please, although he retains a stubborn streak. The bulldog is very good with children. Most are moderately friendly toward strangers. The breed is quite good with other pets. The Bulldog appreciates a daily outing but cannot tolerate hot humid weather and should not be expected to jog or walk great distances, or to jump from any heights. Most Bulldogs cannot swim. Most Bulldogs wheeze and snore, and some drool. Coat care is minimal, but facial wrinkles (and any folds around the tail) should be cleaned daily. Major concerns: CHD, KCS, stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, shoulder luxation, internalized tail Minor concerns: entropion, ectropion, distichiasis, CHD, elbow

dysplasia, cherry eye, patellar luxation Occasionally seen: urethral prolapse, vaginal hyperplasia Suggested tests: hip, elbow, knee, (eye) Note: It is prone to skin fold dermatitis unless the wrinkles are kept clean and dry. It cannot tolerate heat. be taken when anesthetizing a bulldog. Hip radiographs show most bulldogs to be dysplastic but few show overt symptoms. Dogs Related to the Bulldog Interested in the history of the Bulldog dog breed? With the most distinctive mug in dogdom, the Bulldog has an equally distinctive history. The Bulldog's origin lies in the cruel sport of bull-baiting, which originated in England around the 13th century. The dog's purpose was to attack and madden the bull by grabbing it, usually by the nose, and not releasing its grip. Not only was this considered entertainment, but it also was believed that a bull's meat was tastier if the bull was baited before being butchered. Some bulldogs were also set against bears for bearbaiting, purely for entertainment.

Bulldog owners set great store by their dog's ferocity and, especially, fortitude in the face of pain, so much so that horrifying stories exist of handlers proving their dog's toughness by demonstrating that it would hang onto the bull despite being tortured or mutilated by the handler. In 1835, bull-baiting was outlawed, and a new phase began for the Bulldog. Some efforts were made to have the dogs fight one another, but this was clearly not the Bulldog's forte. Now a dog without a cause, the breed's popularity plummeted. By all rights, the breed should have become extinct, except that it had gained so many ardent admirers that they set out to rescue the bulldog by selecting against ferocity while still maintaining and often accentuating his distinctive physical characteristics. So successful were they that the Bulldog became an extremely amiable character, with a personality not at all like its sourmug might suggest. His tough steadfast persona led him to be identified as a national symbol of England.

His amiable clownish personality belies his appearance, and the bulldog is a popular pet. Shelters with Bulldog DogsWhere To Buy A Pumice Stone For Toilet Some animal welfare organizations with Bulldogs ready for adoption:Vintage Hoover Vacuum Cleaners EbayEllie the American Bulldog / Pit Bull mix at 3 years old—"Ellie, enjoying a nice afternoon with her owners at Four Dogs Tavern. Bathroom Sink Pivot Rod ReplacementTotal sweetness, no aggression, no fear." Ellie the American Bulldog / Pit Bull mix at 3 years old—"Ellie, enjoying a nice afternoon with her owners at Four Dogs Tavern. Find a Bullypit Breeder Note: The purebred American Bully is also sometimes called the Bullypit The Bullypit is not a purebred dog.

It is a cross between the American Bulldog and the American Pit Bull Terrier. Ellie the American Bulldog / Pit Bull mix at 3 years old Caine the American Bulldog / Pit Bull mix (Bullypit) at 1 year old —"I grew up with Pit Bulls and always been fond of American Bulldogs. I had gotten Caine when he was only 3 weeks old. He was so tiny. Hands down, this hybrid breed has got to be one of, if not the best crossbred ever. He's so protective of me and my loved ones. His personality is undescribable. No doubt about it, he's the best friend anyone can have. He loves to wrestle, his strenghth is amazing. When we go to the lake he tries his hardest to catch the ducks." "This is Vejita the Bullypit hybrid at 14 months and still growing. He weighs about 80 lbs., is very well behaved, and was especially easy to train." "This is our rescued American Bulldog / Pit Bull Terrier mix, Deuce at 6 ½ months old, weighing 55 lbs. and 23” to the shoulder. His mom is Am. Bulldog and his dad is a Pit.

His litter, including his parents, was rescued by our rescue organization. They have all found great, responsible families." "Deuce is very comical, incredibly intelligent, though a big goofball! Training is very important to us and should be for any responsible owner of a bully breed that typically scares people that do not understand them. We foster dogs to help keep him well socialized and bring him to training classes and doggy day care once a week for some fun! He will chase the cats and then turn around so they can chase him!!" "He loves to play and loves to snuggle. He thinks he is a lap dog. He is wonderful with our children and anyone else’s for that matter. He is NO guard dog, he’ll let anyone in! "You need to have patience with training this type of dog, they are very smart and willing to please, but also are very friendly, so they may decide to say hello when you’d rather have them sitting!! They need a pack leader-type of owner, not someone who will let them get away with everything.