| What an English Bulldog Looks Like | | | | English Bulldog puppies have a lot of energy but tend |
| The English Bulldog has a compact, medium body | | | | to mellow out as they get older. They have a |
| with short legs. An English Bulldog puppy grows to | | | | tendency to snore and slobber and do not have the |
| about 16 inches in height and can weigh from 49 to | | | | best table manners. |
| 55 pounds. Its distinctive head has skin that falls into | | | | What English Bulldogs Do Best |
| folds on its skull and forehead. Its muzzle is wide and | | | | Descended from the Asiatic mastiff, this breed |
| short and has a pug appearance. The English Bulldog | | | | originated in the British Isles. It earned its name |
| has deep-set, dark eyes and its ears are small and | | | | because it was used to bait bulls and because of its |
| high on its head. Its massive jaws are broad and | | | | bull-like appearance. They were known for their |
| squared off and its teeth feature the unique under | | | | aggressiveness and tenacity, as well as their strength |
| bite. Both the head and body of this puppy are | | | | and power. They were used in combat games pitting |
| sturdy and wide and its tail is straight, twisted or | | | | them against bulls until the sport was outlawed in the |
| carried low on its body. The breed comes in a | | | | 19th century. That aggressive streak has been bred |
| number of colors including a reddish brindle, red, pale | | | | out of the modern English Bulldog, but it still |
| yellow, piebald, white, fawn and fallow. It can also be | | | | possesses the determination that makes it a favorite |
| a combination of these colors. | | | | of many dog owners. |
| How an English Bulldog Behaves | | | | The Best Environment for an English Bulldog |
| In contrast to its appearance, this is one of the | | | | While its ancestors were aggressive animals, today's |
| gentlest dogs around. This is an affectionate breed | | | | breed is fine in an apartment. It is relatively sedate |
| that loves human attention and enjoys being a | | | | indoors and doesn't need a big yard to supply its |
| member of the family. It is good with children and | | | | activity. While they are not the most active dogs, |
| gets along with other pets, but can be a bit wary of | | | | they do need to be taken for a walk on a daily basis. |
| other dogs that are not members of their "pack". But | | | | And while they may not run a lot, they are able to |
| when it has to be, an they can be a dependable | | | | move quickly in short bursts. They have a tendency |
| guard dog. It has a persistence to get the job done. | | | | to get chilled or overheat easily so owners should be |
| With a great deal attention from its owners, this | | | | mindful of the temperature. English Bulldog puppies |
| breed can be extremely happy. But without this | | | | have fine, short hair that is easy to maintain. A simple |
| leadership, they can develop bad habits such as | | | | wipe with a cloth may suffice and owners should |
| guarding items and locations in the house or becoming | | | | wipe their face every day to clean inside their |
| aggressive with family members and strangers. | | | | wrinkles. |