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What One Should Know About English Bulldogs For Sale

By Matthew Nelson


The English Bulldog is at times called British Bulldog or bulldog. Like the name suggests, the breed owes its origin to England and its history is a bloody one. The modern-day breed descended from the fighting mastiffs brought by Romans into the British Isles to engage in bullbaiting, a bloody sport. When one needs to purchase an English Bulldogs for sale, this article may be able to help with making the choice.

The resemblance between the modern-day bulldog and the ancestors is only slight. The modern breed is not as ferocious as the as the bullbaiting ancestor. A bulldog is one of the dog breeds that looks very distinct from other breeds. Hence, it is hard to mistake it for any other breed. The size is medium while the body is low-slung. It has a short muzzle with a square-shaped head. Despite being short, the shoulders are broad, limbs are sturdy, while the body is broad and thick.

Bulldogs have dark eyes that are circular in shape. Ears fold backwards and are small and thin in size. The skin in the face and many other parts of the body is wrinkled and dense in appearance. Cheeks extend towards the eyes with jaws having a muscular and strong appearance for latching. Lower jaws are undershot, which makes lower teeth to stick out more than the upper ones.

The coat may be single-colored or made of multiple colors. It is usually short, flat and sleek in appearance. Some of the commonest coat colors are brindle, white, red, fawn, and piebald. Males weight between 20-25 kilos while females weigh between 18-23 kilos. However, the required standards place a healthy animal at between 18 and 23 kilos for both males and females.

The tail of a bulldog is naturally short and may be screwed or straight. Because of the short length of the tail, it is usually not docked or cut like in other many breeds. The standards regulating the breed describe a straight tail as being more desirable compared to one that is screwed.

Modern bulldogs are very different from their ancestors in that they are sociable and sweet. They make good watchdogs because of their great courage. Although friendly, easygoing, and lively, they can be very stubborn in certain situations. Old ones tend to become lazy and unwilling to go for walks although they need regular exercise to be healthy. Unlike most breeds, they rarely bark, but make keen watchdogs.

There are certain factors to which the temperament of a bulldog is dependent. These factors include socialization, heredity, and training. Puppies that have a g good temperament love being touched and they approach people. Good socialization of puppies involves exposing them to various experiences, people, sounds, and sites. Puppies and mature dogs may be slow learners but once they learn, they never forget.

Certain conditions and diseases are more prevalent in bulldogs than other breeds. Some of them are genetically transmitted from parents to offspring, which makes it vital to choose parents carefully. Besides selecting parents well, one must ensure that puppies are bought from certified and responsible breeders.




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