What is an English bulldog?

Unlike its somewhat wild appearance, the English bulldog is a kind, obedient breed, which is particularly patient and does not require much physical activity. Bulldogs have existed for centuries, but were reduced by size by adding blood to the breeding process. Dogs also descend from Bull Mastiff. The resulting English bulldog is a stocky, short -tied animal with a flattened face, protruding lower jaws and wide shoulders.

English Bulldogs have different color, including white, brown, red, navigation and black in various samples, including peltabald and combat fighting. The average life expectancy of the English bulldog is approximately eight years, although some live 12 or older. The legs are short and bowed, creating a free, mixed, lateral type of walking, known as Bulldog Swagger or Roll. Tails are short and straight or screwed; If the English bulldogs are born with a longer, straight tail, it can be trimmed soon. According to the breed standard is the ideal ear for the English bulldog shape of the rose that is upright and showE inner part of the ear. The head and face are covered with heavy wrinkles.

English bulldogs are not very tolerant. In the climate with a hot, humid weather, the owner must take measures to prevent the dog from exhaustion of heat. English bulldogs are relatively quiet dogs and most of them often do not say. However, due to the dyspnoea of ​​the face is a dog known for snoring. The English bulldog can be somewhat stubborn in nature, but in general it is very friendly and calm.

English bulldogs tend to have a decent amount of health problems, mostly due to the process of breeding. Heavy wrinkles must be kept dry and clean. Many are developing hips of dysplasia, knee problems, skin problems, ear and eye problems and an and complained soft palate or other chronic diseases.

In the 13th to 19th century, the older diversity of bulldogs was used to bait bulls. These events have become a barbaric sport in England and was fromApadden bets. The bull would be attached to the bet and attacked dogs. Bulldog was particularly successful in this sport because of the design of its protruding jaws; He could capture himself on the bull's snout until the bull was immobilized. Sport continued until 1835. The resulting features of loyalty, strength and vitality remain in a modern English bulldog.