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