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Bulldogs
Originally bred to bait bulls in medieval times the bulldog was built to endure rough treatment. Once bull-baiting was outlawed in the 1800's the breed nearly faced extinction. Thanks to many dedicated hobbyists the breed was brought back from the brink and selectively bred into the docile easy-going dog you see today. Questions regarding the care and history of bulldogs are welcome here.
690 Questions
Why do boxers have so much anxiety?
As applying to 'boxers' as canines, this is often a function of inbreeding, and considered an indesirable trait to consciously select against. The habits of the owner may exacerbate this considerably, if they are anxious by nature.
Are french bull dogs aggressive?
The name would suggest that French Bulldogs come from France. This is not true their patronage may be french but their actual country of origin is England.
Whats the purchase cost of an english bulldog?
Most breeders will charge a minimum of $1,500 for their bulldogs and generally will not exceed a $3,000 asking price. BCARN (Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network) charges an adoption fee, for their bulldogs, of about $500 to cover generated expenses when fostering their dogs. If you are interested in acquiring a quality bulldog a good place to start is the BCA's (Bulldog Club of America) breeder referral list.
How smart is the English bulldog?
Very smart, but THOUGHTFUL and STUBBORN. If you think that your bulldog is and idiot for not following directions, thats inncorect, he understood what you said, he just dosent want to.
How much should a bulldog eat in a day?
Bulldog is not a very active dog so daily walk is sufficient to keep it healthy.
Why do the prices for English bulldogs vary?
The reasons why the price for an English bulldog would vary is due to pedigree, age, whether the dog has desired traits or not, and lastly the breeders asking price. Pedigree involves how many Champions there are in the dogs family and/or whether or not they are show quality. This plays a major role in whether the dog will be sold for $1,500 or $3,000. The age of the dog also plays a major role in how much it will go for. As an example an 8 week old puppy will go for much more than say a 6 month old puppy. And, lastly, it is overall completely the breeders choice for how much a puppy will be sold for. A breeder may sell a particularly cute puppy for much more than a puppy of the same quality, possibly from the same litter even, just because the puppy's cuteness will grab peoples attention thus causing them to be willing to pay more for that particular puppy.
In order to register a dog with the AKC you must first have papers from the breeder showing the litter was registered with the AKC. The breeder obtains these papers by submitting a report of puppies born of two AKC registered parents. If either parent is not AKC registered, then the puppies cannot be AKC registered in the normal way.
However, any purebred dog of a breed recognized by the AKC can be registered on an indefinite listing privilege if the animal is first spayed or neutered and an application with fees and required photographs is submitted to the AKC. Such animals cannot (obviously) be used for breeding nor shown in conformation, but they can compete in trials like obedience, herding, gun dog, tracking, and agility.
What do you use to clean the folds on an English bulldogs nose?
You can use a clean, damp washcloth or a baby wipe and make sure you dry the fold afterward. I just put a slab of Desitin diaper rash cream, every now and then, inside my Bulldog's nose fold and I don't ever have to worry about it getting dirty. The assistant at my vet recommended this and it works like a charm!
How often should you walk a bulldog?
You should walk a bullmastiff everyday, if you have one ! They are very lazy dogs, who tend to eat alot, and gain weight easily. You must keep them active to ensure they live a healthy life.
Bulldogs don't bark because their native tongue is yodeling. As a matter of fact, the term "English" is geographically inaccurate--as its recently been determined. The much desired Bulldog is originally indeed from Switzerland, the revered capital of Yodeling (not too be confused with the better-known Yo-Dee-Ling, Viet Nam). It 's seems that the greedy pasty Brits stole the coveted Bully undercover of a dense English fog hanging thick with deception and sinking lower than pool guy that tried to out swim Phelps.
* It is the way the owner of the dog treats it. I have yet to come across a single vicious American bulldog. All dogs want nothing more than to please their owner and if being nasty is what that person has shown the dog to be then the dog will act accordingly no matter what breed they are. * The American Bull Dog is not associated with the Pitt Bull. According to the breeders of these dogs they are most loyal, playful, but can become aggressive to certain strangers who come in the families home, and can be aggressive with other dogs when another dog has shown aggression towards them. When owners get a dog they should pay to be trained with their dog (small or large breeds) to listen to commands. Commands can be lifesavers for the dog, and certainly for others. The owner should be the leader of the pack and maintain that right as the dog expects it and if the owner fails the dog will learn bad habits and take control. This can lead to many problems with your beloved pet. Many owners say that after owning an American Bull Dog (highly intelligent) they wouldn't have any other breed. So, as the above poster said these dogs are the product of their owner's treatment. ALL DOGS should be trained at group classes or one trainer with the dog and owner to have a dog you can depend on and not worry about biting or causing fights with other dogs. If the owner refuses to do so with their dog then they risk the chance of any large dog biting someone and this could lead to the death of the dog. * The American Bulldog is KNOWN for it's temperment. Research this breed FULLY before comitting to this dog. The Pitt Bull is a COUSIN to the American Bull Dog. They are highly active, working dogs, that require a lot of time and energy from their owners. If this dog is not kept active, and properly trained, then YES, they MAY become aggressive. I have been an American Bull owner for several years now, and love my breed. However, in the wrong hands, or the hands of a novice owner, this can be too powerful a dog for some to handle. I highly recommend you research the breed fully!
How big do miniature bulldogs get?
Size
Height should not exceed 35.5 cms (14ins). There should be an impression of substance to size of dog. There is no weight limit. Dog should at all times be balanced
The French Bulldog came from the Molossians, which were a tribe in Ancient Greece. They are related to the British Bulldog and American Bulldog.
What does bulldog Tenacity mean?
Bulldog tenacity means that a person has the determination of a "bulldog" when they are pursuing something they want. Those types of people are usually described as being stubborn, determined, focused, hard headed, single minded and so on.
Did bulldogs ever take down bulls?
Pitbuls, were officaly used for hunting (maybe to fight the bulls :: not that sure! LOL)
They are not many used for that Today, but people use them as Safe Animal Pets!''
But they are dangerous! In New Zealand ( Every Pitbul MUST be muzzled, when walking or even if they are growling at you. They have a dangerous streek to them.
Some people love PitBulls, but they find most of them turn on the owners.
Answer:
Bulldogs were originally bred to fight bulls (and bears!) in England during the 1600's. They we also used in dog fights. They also participated in the hunting down of wild bulls and bulls that escaped from abattoirs. The dog and animal sports became illegal in the 1800's and the bulldog was bread to maintain is good characteristics while breeding out the bad ones.
It is best to feed bulldogs (and other breeds of dog) commercial dog food. This can be canned, dry food or other meat products. Your vet is the best one to advise you on the ideal diet for your dog.
Are olde English bulldogs purebreds?
Olde English Bulldogs are NOT considered a purebred breed by the American Kennel Club. It is, however, considered a purebred by the United Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club.
What is best age to breed an English bulldog?
Female English Bulldogs that are being bred should generally be retired at the age of 4-5 years old.
Where can I find information about french bulldog rescues?
You can look in advertisements in local newspapers as well as contacting the local humane society. Another way would be to go to a pet store or ask friends if they know of anyone giving away one.
Are French bulldogs hyperallergenic?
Truth is they are not. If you go to www.google.com and type in hypoallergenic dogs, you can click on a site and look at lists of dogs. Just to let you know most hypoallergenic dogs are not very cute. They are mostly Fluffy dogs. -if anyone knows of cute hypoallergenic dogs, please leave a comment about my answer.
How big is a 4 week old American bulldog puppy?
American Bulldog Association
American Bulldog Breed Standard
revised 1997 1997 Revisions: Our former term of "Scott" for the standard type AB has led to much confusion. Many of the dogs referred to as Scott type have very little or no Scott background whatsoever. My personal dogs are mostly Scott (Painter)/Johnson hybrids, and it was presumptuous and confusing on my part to designate all non-Johnson dogs as being the Scott-type, when many were Bailey/Williamson/ Tate/Tuck combinations. Henceforth the non-Johnson type will be referred to as the "standard" type. Although the vast majority of purebred ABs are 75 to 100% white, there are a few that have less than 25% white. Our standard is now amended to say "All white, pied, or up to 90% color [brindle or red patches, (red is defined as any shade of tan, brown or red)], with a portion of the white on the head." This seems to be a more accurate reflection taking into account the rarer color form. Our standard was designed as a description of the breed rather than a "perfection to aspire to" as others claim theirs to be. Background: The American Bulldog originated as a catchdog (mostly cattle) and property protection dog, in America's Southeast. He was not bred to put on threat displays or to look a certain way. But, he did need the right equipment to take care of his real bulldog duties which were confrontational personal and property protection and as a catch dog. He needed to be strong enough to put unruly bulls on the ground and athletic enough to catch hogs that were allowed to free range in a semi-wild state. General Appearance: The American Bulldog should generate the impression of great strength, agility, endurance and exhibit a well-knit, sturdy, compact frame with the absence of excessive bulk. Males are characteristically larger, heavier boned and more masculine than the bitches. The AB is a white or white and patched (brindle or red) dog. When patched he can range from the traditional pied markings of a patch over one or both eyes or ears, or a patch on the base of the tail, to a large saddle patch and various other patches.
For judging purposes, distinctions between an ideal "Standard-type" and an ideal "Johnson-type" are defined in brackets and in bold. Size: General: Males - 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh from 75 to 120 lbs. Females - 21 to 25 inches at the withers, 60 to 90 lbs. The weight should be proportional to size.
[Standard-type: an ideal male should be 23 to 27 inches at the withers and/ weigh from 75 to 110 lbs., females, 21 to 25 inches, 60 to 85 lbs. The weight should be proportional to size.]
[Johnson-type: an ideal male should be 22 to 26 inches at the withers and weigh from 80 to 120 lbs. Females 20 to 24 inches, 60 to 90 lbs.] Head: Medium in length and broad across skull with pronounced muscular cheeks. Eyes: Medium in size. Any color. The haw should not be visible. Black eye rims preferred on white dogs. Pink eye rims to be considered a cosmetic fault. Muzzle: Medium length (2 to 4 in.), square and broad with a strong underjaw. Lips should be full but not pendulous. 42 to 44 teeth.
[Standard-type: tight undershot (reverse scissors) preferred. Scissors and even bites are considered a cosmetic fault. Structural faults are a muzzle under 2 inches or longer than 4 inches, pendulous lips, less than 42 teeth, more than 1/4 inch undershot, small teeth or uneven incisors.]
[Johnson-type: definite undershot, 1/8 to 1/4 inch preferred. Scissors or even bite is a disqualification. Structural faults are a muzzle under 2 inches or over 4 inches.] Nose color:black or grizzle. On black nosed dogs the lips should be black with some pink allowed. A pink nose to be considered a cosmetic fault. Ears: Cropped or uncropped. Uncropped preferred. Neck: Muscular, medium in length, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to head, with a slight dewlap allowed. Shoulders: Very muscular with wide sloping blades, shoulders set so elbows are not angled out. Chest, Back and Loin: The chest should be deep and moderately wide without being excessively wide as to throw the shoulders out. The back should be of medium length, strong and broad. Loins should be slightly tucked which corresponds to a slight roach in the back which slopes to the stern. Faults: sway back, narrow or shallow chest, lack of tuck up. Hindquarters: Very broad and well muscled and in proportion to the shoulders. Narrow hips are a very serious fault. Legs: Strong and straight with heavy bone. Front legs should not set too close together or too far apart. Faults: in at the elbows or excessively bowlegged. Rear legs should have a visible angulation of the stifle joint. Movement: The gait is balanced and smooth, powerful and unhindered suggesting agility with easy, ground covering strides, showing strong driving action in the hind quarters with corresponding reach in front. As speed increases the feet move toward the center line of the body to maintain balance. Ideally the dog should single-track. The top line remains firm and level, parallel to the line of motion. Head and tail carriage should reflect that of a proud, confident and alert animal. Movement faults: Any suggestion of clumsiness, tossing and/or rolling of the body, crossing or interference of front or rear legs, short or stilted steps, twisting joints, pacing, paddling, or weaving. Similar movement faults are to be penalized according to the degree to which they interfere with the ability of the dog to work. Feet: Of moderate size, toes of medium length, well arched and close together, not splayed. Pasterns should be strong, straight and upright. Tail: Set low, thick at the root, tapering to a point. Tail should not curl over back. Docked or undocked. Coat: Short, close, stiff to the touch, not long and fuzzy. Color: All white, pied, or up to 90% color [brindle or red patches, (red is defined as any shade of tan, brown or red)], with a portion of the white on the head. Disposition: Alert, outgoing and friendly with a self-assured attitude. Some aloofness with strangers and assertiveness toward other dogs is not considered a fault. Disqualification's: Both types: dogs that are deaf or males without two testicles clearly descended.
[Johnson-type: an even or scissors bite.] Fault Degrees:A cosmetic fault is one of a minor nature. A fault not specified as cosmetic has to do with structure as it relates to a working dog. In a show or other evaluation, the dog is to be penalized in direct proportion to the degree of the fault. Any fault which is extreme should be considered a serious fault and should be penalized appropriately.
We have not included a line drawing of a Standard-type or Johnson-type standard dog because they could not take into account the variations acceptable within the realm of the working American Bulldog. The emphasis placed on specific types in other breed standards has led to the general disintegration of the breed concerned by eliminating individuals who might have contributed significantly to respective gene pool.
Attributes other than cosmetic listed in the standard all relate to working qualities which include but are not limited to agility, endurance, leverage, biting power and heat tolerance. Point Breakdown for Judging
Overall: proportion 10 points
temperament 10 points
total of 20 points Head: size and shape 10 point
muzzle 5 points
teeth 5 points
total of 20 points Body: neck 5 points
shoulders 5 points
chest 10 points
back 10 points
hindquarters 10 points
legs 10 points
feet 5 points
tail and coat 5 points
total of 60 points Grand Total of 100 points Note: the distinctions made between the Standard-type and the Johnson-type depict an ideal representative of their respective types for show purposes only. A Summary of the Standard-type and Johnson-type distinctions:
In actuality, many American Bulldogs are hybrids between the Standard and Johnson type. The distinctions between the two types were made to allow separate shows for Standard-types and Johnson-types. Generally the Johnson-type distinction allows for a slightly larger dog and requires a slightly (1/8 to 1/4 inch undershot lower jaw, but this distinction mandates separate shows for the two types.
What would a french bulldog cross English bulldog look like?
Bulldogs tend to have tuns of wrinkles on their faces and a lot of times bulldogs can get allergies so some bulldogs will have a little red in their eye or sores in their fur. Bulldogs' fur can sometimes be shedding everywhere or if they don't have allergies or other times their fur can be thick and non shed.
What is the litter size of an American bulldog?
On average 11 pups with 9 being at the lower e
nd and up to 16 at the highest
