| The English Bulldog is a gentle and calm soul that gets | | | | usually have several different colors forming an |
| along well with everyone. | | | | irregular pattern on the short, stiff coat. |
| But it wasn't always that way. They were originally | | | | Grooming and Exercise Needs |
| bred to be very ferocious and tenacious. | | | | English Bulldogs just need the occasional brushing -- |
| Today's Bulldog is patient and loving and a good | | | | once a week or so is usually fine. However the folds |
| choice for families with children or other pets -- | | | | of skin around the face and nose need to be cleaned |
| including cats. They enjoy playing though they do | | | | frequently to avoid illness. |
| tend to tired easily and early. | | | | They are quite sedentary -- making them perfect |
| And although they are loyal and loving family | | | | companions for seniors -- so a daily walk around the |
| members, protectors they are not. The English | | | | block is usually enough exercise. |
| Bulldog is more likely to observe or even sleep than | | | | Origins of the English Bulldog |
| to attack a stranger. | | | | The English Bulldog was originally bred for bullbaiting |
| Appearance of the English Bulldog | | | | and dog fighting in England in the early 19th century. |
| The English Bulldog looks exactly like what you | | | | They were bred to be mean, ferocious fighters. But |
| picture when you think of a bulldog. This is it. Short, | | | | when these inhumane sports were outlawed in the |
| wide, muscular with an almost non-existent snout and | | | | 1830's, Bulldogs started to be bred to be gentle and |
| Winston Churchill jowls. They stand only 12 - 15 | | | | easy-going. |
| inches tall but can weight as much as 60 pounds or | | | | I think the breeders succeeded -- maybe a bit too |
| more. | | | | well. |
| They come in every doggie color except black and | | | | |