The English Bulldog - Loving, Docile and the Coolest Mascot

It's by no means an accident or a mistake that yourbecome the love of all who have welcomed her into
English Bulldog is not only the 14th most populartheir pack.
breed in the United States, but also a famousIndeed this loving disposition has influenced Americans
mascot.to adopt this breed by the thousands, however it
Images of protruding jaws, accompanied by thedoesn't hurt that she is as famous as she is, either.
tale-tale under bite, on a round head with wrinklyFrom the mascot of the Unite State Marines to
eyebrows and jowls, head tilted at a 15-degree angle,several Universities in the US, she has clearly left an
are the one most of us have in our minds. Theimpression on all who meet her.
picture is greatly improved when she is sitting staringFamous mascots include:
at her owner with a quizzical look on her sweet face.Handsome Dan of Yale University
As if attempting to mouth the words, "I love you,Tupper the Dog who attends Bryant University
and please promise to love me forever!" your EnglishJack the Bulldog can be seen walking the
Bulldog has stolen your heart, hasn't she?Georgetown Campus
There is a lot to love about the English Bulldog. She'sSimply named "Spike", he accompanies students at
loyal, incredibly mild-mannered, would far rather be byGonzaga University to class
your side, literally glued or with Velcro, if possible,Mississippi State's Bully
than anywhere in the world. About the only personOne of the more famous mascots is University of
she might pass you over for is your pint-sizedNorth Carolina at Ashville's Rocky
daughter or son.There are of course others, in fact 23 other English
When she's not snoring louder than the freight trainBulldogs who, with their charm alone, have managed
that shakes your house as it passes, she's sleepingto get a prestigious University education. And when
on your tile floor to stay cool. When she's not playingthey're not pledging Phi Beta Kappa, they're attending
hide and seek with your kids - moving from herthe home games of football, basketball or other
hiding place, making it easier to be found - she's lyingsports their school competes in or they're posing for
down next to you as you read your latest Spy novelpromotional pictures that advertise the school.
or knit that sweater you plan to give to your mother.Although nobody will ever accuse this breed of
And as she ages you will care for her as she did forrivaling a German Shepherd, a Coonhound or an
you, because she's been such a loyal companion.Australian Shepherd in the intelligence department,
What makes the English Bulldog one of the bestthat's okay. She has no intention taking the SATs or
breeds to own? Although once a ferociousimproving her IQ any time soon.
antagonizer of bulls in the bullring from the 1500s toBigger than a lap dog, with the temperament of a
1835, a positive aspect of selective breeding, all ofGolden Retriever, it's easy to see why the English
that ferocity has been bred out of her. As if sheBulldog has stolen your heart and the hearts of your
made a complete 180° personality change, she haschildren.