English Bulldog Facts
With this breeds ever increasing popularity, people are seeking English Bulldog facts more than ever. For current owners to prospective buyers, gaining knowledge on these dogs is necessary and in many cases essential. Becoming more familiar with the Bulldog brings about added benefits to both you and your 4 legged companion. With these English Bulldog facts and the information located throughout our site, you will become better informed and equipped to improve on their quality of life and longevity.  For starters, the name Bulldog is the actual proper name for this breed. Many people call them English Bulldogs or British Bulldogs, which is acceptable because they both refer to the Bulldog. Not to be confused, the American Bulldog and the French Bulldog are not classified under this breed. These are different and totally distinct breeds. While the American and French Bulldogs are very popular and make great pets, our site does not go into much detail about them. Here at English-Bulldog-Nation we are strongly biased and partial to the Bulldog. The Bulldog has been around since the 1600's, maybe earlier, but that is questionable. The original bulldogs, which were bred in England, are not what you see today. There are some similarities but many differences as well. Many canine historians believe this breed originated as a result of a cross between the Mastiff and the Pug. The original ancestors of today's Bulldogs were bred for cruel blood sports designed to entertain royalty and the common citizens in London and other various cities around England. Learn more about Bulldog history here. Let's now cover the all important English Bulldog facts about appearance. The Bulldog can be found in the following colors: red brindle, all other brindles, solid white, solid red, fawn, fallow, piebald and black. For those who aren't familiar with some of these terms, here are some brief descriptions. Brindle refers to a coat pattern which is striped in appearance, sometimes very subtle. These streaks are often a different color or shade than that of the coat. Fawn refers to a light, yellow-brown coat. The Bulldog must have a black muzzle to be a true fawn. Fallow refers to a pale brown color. Piebald refers to having irregular patches of 2 or more colors but yet they should be symmetrically distributed. Bulldogs are considered a medium size dog. Typically, grown males should weigh around 50lbs and the female about 40lbs. Their coat should be short and smooth to the touch with a thick, heavy, low sweeping body. The adorable face, complete with wrinkles and all, is attached to a massive skull. The shoulders, another distinct characteristic of the breed are wide and broad. Legs are short, powerful and muscular; set wide apart. All this being said, the overall appearance of the Bulldog should indicate great balance, strength and energy. English Bulldog facts on temperament and personality are very popular searches these days as well. For those that are curious about Bulldog temperament, let us reassure you that with proper socialization, love and respect, the Bulldog will be a gentle and affectionate companion. They are excellent with children and do fine with other "familiar" pets. Bulldogs are very courageous and will defend their loved ones and territory if threatened. To be totally honest, a few in this breed are very dominant. These dogs need humans that display strong leadership qualities in the home. Bulldogs love being a part of their family and crave human attention. Finally, if you are thinking about purchasing a Bulldog, keep in mind that most do snore, slobber and drool quite a bit. If you would like to see the official Bulldog breed standard, please visit our English Bulldog breed standard page. Hopefully, these English Bulldog facts have given you a better understanding of this breed. Our site is very comprehensive and you'll find much more information as you navigate the other pages.
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