The Bulldog, sometimes called the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is a medium-size dog breed generally recognized as a medium-active dog. It's a naturally muscular, heavy dog with a pointed, wrinkly face and a unique pointed nose. The Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club, and the United Kennel Club supervise breed standards. It is said to be the fastest-growing of all breeds. It was probably popularized by the boxer dogs in England in the late 19th century. Now it has many fans throughout the world.
A short, stocky dog, bulldogs have square bodies and are known for their wrinkly or rolled-over faces. In a lot of bulldog pictures, you can see the clearly pronounced "underbite" when the dog tries to bite you on the upper lips. This is because the short, rounded bulldogs have a soft tissue under the lip that has a shallow uvula. This creates an "under bite" when the bulldog bites you on the lip. Unfortunately, many owners do not realize that this is an issue and are quick to give the dog a wide berth and then disregard the potential for bulldog sores under the lip. The term "bulldog" comes from an old English bulldog name that was used to refer to members of the "fighting sports" and" prio" military units. A more current interpretation says that the word means "beautiful". It was later adopted by the English bulldog owner Joanne Chesnut to mean "a female of the breed". It has become one of the most popular names for male and female bulldogs and continues to be used widely in the bulldog community. The bulldog's close cousin, the Wire haired bulldog, has also had a variety of nicknames such as "Spots" or "Spotted", due to the way they usually travel around looking like little spots. A distinctive feature of the English bulldog is its prominent nose. A bulldog's nose is set high in the face, much like a fox. Sometimes referred to as "toothless", the bulldog's nose is said to protect the dog from the sharp teeth of predators. The term "toothless" became associated with the American Breeders Association in the 1970's. While the association now acknowledges the existence of the "toothless" bulldog, some breeders still attempt to pass their puppies as "bitches" or "nosekines" even today. Another well-known bulldog picture and emblem are the American Bulldogs that appear in many college and professional sports team logos. The official American Bulldogs are the blue and white spotted variety. The black and red spotted variety is the official red and white color. Most of the time, the American Bulldogs are bred for competition with other bulldogs, not as show dogs. However, there are some blue and white spotted bulldogs that have been used as professional performers during professional football team matches. The bulldog is an excellent example of a naturally selective breed. In England, the bulldog is often used as a fighting dog. However, it was also used as a herding dog in the German countryside in the 1800's as a companion animal for sheepherders. It is very similar to the English bulldog in that it has wide feet and a high tail. The bulldog's long, slender body, big ears, and wide mouth contribute to its excellent physique. The American Kennel Club does not recognize the bulldog as a true breed. Rather, breeders must meet a strict qualification requirement for registration. Breeders may be required to prove that the dogs possess the characteristics they claim to possess. There are other requirements breeders must meet such as conformation and temperament tests. The British bulldog was named after the English city of London. According to legend, the English bulldog was named by an English doctor, whom the king of England had adopted. The doctor supposedly took care of the dog in his household and called him 'Old Samson', because of his resemblance to the Biblical Samson. The name can also be traced to another source of the word 'saman'. In modern times, the dog is often referred to as simply the English bulldog. If you want to know even more about these great dogs, then you should visit BullDogPapa.
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