Bulldog
Sign in to saveThe Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. It is a stocky, muscular dog of medium size, with a large head, thick folds of skin around the face and shoulders and a relatively flat face with a protruding lower jaw. Selective breeding for appearance has led to the Bulldog's increased susceptibility to various health problems including brachycephaly, hip dysplasia and heat sensitivity. The dogs are illegal to breed in the Netherlands because of concerns about their quality of life.
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The Bulldog is a British dog breed with a distinctive stocky build, muscular frame, and flattened face with a protruding lower jaw. The breed is notable because decades of selective breeding for its appearance have made Bulldogs prone to serious health problems like breathing difficulties, hip issues, and heat sensitivity, leading some countries like the Netherlands to ban their breeding due to animal welfare concerns.
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Key facts
- Dog breed.name
- Bulldog
- Dog breed.image
- Bulldog inglese.jpg
- Dog breed.country
- England
- Dog breed.colour
- brindle; solid white, red, fawn or yellow; piebald
- Dog breed.kc_name
- The Kennel Club
- Dog breed.kc_std
- https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/breed-standards/utility/bulldog/
- Dog breed.fcistd
- http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/149g02-en.pdf
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11 sectionsContents
- History
- Description
- Appearance
- Temperament
- Health
- Lifespan
- Brachycephaly
- Other conditions
- Controversies and legal status
- Cultural significance
- References
The Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. It is a stocky, muscular dog of medium size, with a large head, thick folds of skin around the face and shoulders and a relatively flat face with a protruding lower jaw. Selective breeding for appearance has led to the Bulldog's increased susceptibility to various health problems including brachycephaly, hip dysplasia and heat sensitivity. The dogs are illegal to breed in the Netherlands because of concerns about their quality of life.
The modern Bulldog was bred as a companion dog from the Old English Bulldog, a now-extinct breed used for bull-baiting until that was outlawed under the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1835. The Bulldog Club (in England) was formed in 1878, and the Bulldog Club of America was formed in 1890. While often used as a symbol of ferocity and courage, the modern Bulldog is generally a friendly, amiable dog. It is commonly kept as a pet; in 2013 it was the twelfth-most-frequently registered breed worldwide.