| Today, the English Bulldog is among the most popular | | | | adult. Most people think that the English Bulldog is the |
| of breeds. The Bulldog's rich history earns him a | | | | perfect companion for the inactive person, which is |
| special place in the hearts of millions. His original | | | | far from true. It is true that the English Bulldog will |
| appearance, calm demeanor, huge personality, and | | | | not have as much endurance as field dogs, such as |
| wonderful charm make him a highly desirable dog to | | | | Retrievers or racing dogs, like Greyhounds. It is also |
| own. This is truly a dog that has always helped | | | | true that there are certain precautions that you |
| mankind and will continue to do so for millennia to | | | | would take with a Bulldog that would not be an issue |
| come. | | | | with other dogs. |
| English Bulldogs are one of the most loyal dogs you | | | | One precaution is allowing them full access to pools |
| can have in your life. Some of the most interesting | | | | of water. When you consider how large their head is |
| stories I have ever heard have come from English | | | | in proportion to the rest of their body, you begin to |
| Bulldog owners. Most also agree that once you have | | | | understand how difficult it is for them to keep their |
| experienced a Bulldog in your life, you will always | | | | head above water. |
| cherish that relationship. | | | | Now, just because they are not great swimmers |
| It might be due to the very existence of the breed. | | | | does not mean that they do not love the water. We |
| Without humans to intervene, Bulldogs would have | | | | have Bullies who love to hang out in the kiddy pool all |
| been extinct a long time ago. Because breeders took | | | | summer long. They love to submerge their heads |
| action to keep the breed alive, it is strong and | | | | under the water and jump in and out of the pool. My |
| thriving in today's society. | | | | advice to you is to always supervise your Bully |
| The typical Bulldog lover can be any age, child or | | | | around water. Never leave them unattended! |