| The Bulldog was classified as a breed as far back | | | | they are not the quickest of learners, they love |
| as medieval times. Developed in Great Britain for | | | | human attention, and fortunately are eager to |
| its tenacity and power to attack and kill bulls in | | | | please their owners. Try obedience classes, new |
| the arena, it has subsequently evolved, through | | | | people and strange dogs, will help to socialize your |
| selective breeding, in to the affectionate and loyal | | | | puppy far quicker than a traditional |
| dog loved by so many owners today.The | | | | approach.Bulldogs, in common with most dogs, |
| American Kennel Club has classified the Bulldog in | | | | love their food. Because of their dislike of |
| the Non-Sporting Group. He weighs in at around | | | | exercise, obesity is quite common in this breed, |
| 44 to 55 pounds and reaches 12 to 16 inches in | | | | so you will need to be vigilant about the portions |
| height. You can't mistake the squat, compact | | | | that you feed your dog. Hip dysplasia and eye |
| body, massive head, and large jaws, for any | | | | problems should also be watched for.They can |
| other breed. Powerful is the word that instantly | | | | suffer from breathing problems, so you should |
| comes to mind. But, gaze in to those dark, gentle | | | | never walk them using a choke collar. A dog |
| eyes and you realise that your dealing with a big | | | | harness will prevent any damage to their already |
| softy really.These dogs make ideal pets for | | | | small windpipes. New owners need to be |
| apartment owners. They are definetly an indoors | | | | particularly careful in warm weather as this dog |
| breed. Perhaps, they are not the most energetic | | | | breed is prone to heatstroke.Having a very short |
| of dogs, but they will still enjoy a short stroll in | | | | coat the Bulldog needs just a quick brushing |
| the morning and perhaps a leisurely walk alongside | | | | through with a good bristle brush once or twice a |
| you in the evening. The Bulldog has one mission in | | | | week, to remove the loose hair and dirt. |
| life--and that is to be your loyal companion.Like | | | | However, the wrinkles on their face require |
| any breed, these dogs have flaws. Living with a | | | | careful cleaning with a damp cloth every day. |
| Bulldog you could be excused from thinking that | | | | Without this regular maintenance your dog could |
| your living in a frat house. Snoring, drooling, and | | | | develop a nasty skin infection.The Bulldog can be |
| quite frequent passing of gas is the norm. But you | | | | a loving family pet, and a loyal companion. So, if |
| will find that you will excuse these sweet natured | | | | your a bit of a couch potato, and you don't mind |
| dogs almost anything.Bulldogs are powerful, and | | | | a dog that loves attention. Then, this could be the |
| can be willful. So, it would be wise of you to start | | | | right dog breed for you. |
| training your dog from 8 weeks of age. Although | | | | |