Bulldog
Other names: English Bulldog

The English Bulldog is an unusual dog, both in terms of his physical characteristics and his placid or even lazy temperament. He is not a keen sportsman but he shouldn’t be sedentary either. He tends to be unfriendly to outsiders, but he is very friendly towards the members of his social group. Loyal, protective, and courageous when necessary, he is a very nice companion dog. His expression gives him a grumpy look that hides his immense joy being alive.
Key facts about the Bulldog
Origins and history
He comes from combat dogs used in the Medieval Age against bulls, hence his name. He is the result of a selection that aimed to create a dog with a powerful bite, very fierce and courageous, insensitive to pain. This unhealthy selective breeding regime, which sought to produce only "war machines", was due to be eradicated due to his great ferocity. Thus, the English Bulldog was almost extinct until a group of breeders took an interest in him and began to work on his personality by eliminating any traces of aggression. Today the English Bulldog is a very friendly, sweet and quite balanced companion dog.
Physical characteristics of the Bulldog
Adult size
Female : Between 12 and 16 in
Male : Between 12 and 16 in
Weight
Female : Between 46 and 55 lb
Male : Between 51 and 60 lb
Coat colour
The coat can be unicolour (beige, pure white, etc.) or sooty (with black face/snout). Red (from pale fawn to darker fawn), brindle, and mixed (combination of white with another colour) are also accepted colours. On the other hand, black, black and tan, liver and Dundley are not accepted.
Type of coat
His hair is short.
His fur is thin, tight and smooth.
Eye colour
Very dark in colour, the eyes are almost black.
Description
The English Bulldog is a very peculiar, stout, and powerful dog, with short legs, and an astonishingly large head compared to his size. The skull has very pronounced wrinkles. The muzzle is short and crushed. The eyes are round, medium-sized, located low on the skull and well exposed. The ears are small and rose-shaped. The teeth are projected forwards, with a lower jaw that juts forward.
Good to know
The English Bulldog does not know how to swim and he tends to sink. In fact, his short legs do not allow him to swim fast enough to keep his body on the surface of the water. And even if some Bulldogs manage to swim, it fatigues them too much and they eventually give up by letting themselves drift. The wearing of a life jacket is therefore indispensable in case of walks in the vicinity of a body of water.