Descended from ancient Asian Mastiffs, the English Bulldog was developed in Britain by crossing the bulldog descendants of the Mastiffs with Pugs. The result is a small dog that is wide and compact with a large head that has an intimidating look with a lot of dimpling. English Bulldogs will average only 12 to 16 inches in height but weigh anywhere from 49 to 55 pounds. They only live an average of 8 years. The English Bulldog has a short and smooth coat that needs minimum preparation and is considered average shedders. Baths are only given when necessary.

English Bulldogs are mostly brindle or red, and tends to be a uniform color, but there are layers of liver, tan, black and white. English Bulldogs have a short snout and lower jaw extends beyond the upper jaw. Because of this jaw structure, English Bulldog has a strong brake control if anything. English Bulldogs make good watchdogs, alerting his family to a stranger by growling and barking about, but not attack. They make good family pets and enjoy the company of humans and like other animals. They are generally kind to children, but can be dominant at times. That is why obedience training is a must, as a landlord who is not afraid to act as the alpha of the pack, as English Bulldogs can be stubborn and difficult to train.

Younger English Bulldogs tend to be full of energy, while older tend to decrease. It is important to have an English bulldog, at least once a day to discourage obesity – sometimes difficult feat Bulldogs English, as some are content to not move at all (although almost all English Bulldogs are relatively inactive indoors). This choice of inactivity also makes it important not to overfeed an English bulldog. Whatever your preferred activity level,

English Bulldogs will do well to apartment life. Most of English Bulldogs tend to drool, slobber and snore. This is because their small airways, which also makes them prone to respiratory problems. English Bulldogs do not handle heat well at all and are susceptible to heatstroke. They are also sensitive to cold, English Bulldogs are best in temperate climates. English Bulldogs also are prone to flatulence, hip and knee problems and skin infections.

There is a website that has great information on English Bulldogs and most breeds of dogs. It has details that relate to dog breeds health, grooming, living conditions, better food choices and more, is called the website: Dog Cat and facts, and can be found at:

http://www.dogandcatfacts.com

By Robert W. Benjamin

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