| Of all the species of dogs, the bulldog, perhaps, looks | | | | active life, it is essential to know its traits and peculiar |
| the strangest. With its funny, wrinkled-up face and | | | | characteristics. For instance, bulldogs are not |
| very dark patches of color, it does not look like a | | | | particularly good at running - they cannot sprint for |
| picture perfect, cuddly pet to own. But a bulldog is an | | | | miles on end. Bulldogs are more likely to waddle than |
| extremely loyal companion and makes for a great | | | | hop and run at top speeds. But bulldogs should be |
| pet. | | | | taken for long walks regularly, just like other dogs. |
| Bulldogs derive their name from the sport of | | | | Furthermore, bulldogs do not easily learn new tricks. |
| bull-baiting. It is assumed that in all likelihood, bulldogs | | | | For instance, they take much longer than other dogs |
| are a cross between a pug and an Alaunt/Mastiff | | | | to do things like heel on command. |
| cross breed. | | | | Bulldogs do not adapt well to a hot climate. They |
| Bulldogs are no longer reared for bull-baiting. They are | | | | need special care in the summer, as they tend to |
| very civilized creatures and very loyal and charming. | | | | overheat. During the summer, it is best to take them |
| However, they are harder to train than other dogs, | | | | for shorter walks or walk them at night. Bulldogs do |
| because they have an inherent streak of | | | | not have a very long life span, living eight to ten |
| stubbornness. | | | | years at the most. |
| In order to ensure that a bulldog lives a healthy, | | | | |