Dogs 101 – BULLDOG – Top Dog Facts About the BULLDOG

Dogs 101 – BULLDOG – Top Dog Facts About the BULLDOG

Bulldog the Bulldog with its exceptional facial features is one of the most popular dog breeds in the u.s. it owes its origin to the sport of bull baiting which had been popular in Europe beginning around the 13th century and right up to the 1800s these dogs were needed to hold on to a bull by the nose for long times not letting go of the grip despite suffering terrible physical torture from the bull to achieve this dogs with stocky bodies and powerful jaws were bred over the centuries the first mention of the Bulldog in English writing is from the 1600s relying expectations of the breed dying out after bull baiting was outlawed in Britain in 1835 its fans continued to breed it to retain its distinctive features but with a more amiable temperament the breeds continued existence was also helped by its increasing use in the US and less nasty activities like rounding up City cattle the modern bulldog was obtained by crossing the Old English bulldog with the Pug to get a shorter wider dog with a shorter muzzle funnily enough the Bulldog as we know it today is hopelessly unsuited for the physical strain of fighting a bull time for some rough trivia which famous Englishman was sometimes also called the British bulldog a Charles Darwin V William Shakespeare or C Winston Churchill what do you think give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer hang on tight and we’ll get back to this rough trivia question toward the end of the video the adult bulldogs height is generally between 12 to 15 inches the male weighs between 45 and 55 pounds with the female being a little lighter some noticeable physical features of the dog are its large head prominent underbite short muzzle pointed teeth and round black wide-set eyes the folds above the nose are known as rope the tail is naturally short and is either straight or screwed the coat is a fine texture and is short and close the colors seen are white black bronze brindle grey red or some combinations of these grooming the Bulldogs coat is easy to take care of a weekly brush using a glove or a soft brush should do the trick however the folds on the bottom and under the neck can trap dirt easily and need to be wiped more regularly many Bulldogs drool and the area around the jaw needs to be wiped too trimming nails checking ears for wax buildup and brushing teeth are other regular requirements environment aggression has been bred out of the breed over the years to produce a family friendly dog that loves children it gets along nicely with other pets and generally with other dogs as well not the best natural watchdogs because of their friendly nature they can be trained to separate friends and family from strangers training the Bulldog is a fairly intelligent breed and can be obedience trained easily despite a slightly stubborn nature a walk on leash is generally sufficient daily exercise and physical exertion is best avoided but it is important to strike a balance in the exercise department as the breed is also prone to obesity which can cause stress on joints else the life expectancy of a healthy Bulldog is 10 to 11 years leading causes of death are heart related ailments and cancer hip dysplasia has relatively high occurrence the dog cannot stand hot weather and if you stay in a temperate or tropical climate it should be kept indoors during the day more than 80% of births are through c-section because their large heads get stuck in the mother’s birth canal a lovable Gentle dog the Bulldog works very well as a home pet known to love curling up in its owner’s lap rather than go out and play alone it is perfect if you live in a city apartment and are looking for a dog easy to care for find out if the Bulldog would be a good addition to your home now you can visit Brooklyn’s corner comm to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best match for you let’s get back to the answer to a ruff trivia question Churchill was sometimes called the British bulldog in fact even England as a whole was portrayed as a tough looking bulldog during World War two that does it for the bulldog if you enjoyed this dog packs 101 video be sure to subscribe and paw that thumbs up button then go ahead and check out some of our other videos or fun activities on our website thanks for watching and we’ll see you soon