Sunday, March 27, 2016

Facts 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 modern-day bulldog only slightly looks like its ancestors. The ferociousness that the dog exhibited in bullbaiting pens does not exist in the modern-day breed. The appearance of a bulldog is distinct, which makes it not to be mistaken by other breeds. They are medium in size with a low-slung body. The head is shaped like a square and has a short muzzle. Although short, the breed is broad and thick with limbs being sturdy and matched with broad shoulders.

The eyes of a bulldog are round and dark. Its ears are small and thin in size and fold backwards. Most parts of the body and face have a dense and wrinkled skin with cheeks drooping to the eyes. Lower teeth stick out because the lower jaw is usually undershot in comparison to the upper one. The jaws are very muscular and strong for latching.

The coat of the dog is usually short, flat, and sleek and can have one or multiple colors. Some of the most commonly observed colors are piebald, brindle, white, fawn, and red. The standard weight for a male bulldog is 20-25 kilograms while that of the female is 18-20 kilograms. However, the recommended average weight for a bulldog according to the American Kennel Club is between 18-23 kilograms.

The tail of a bulldog is either straight or screwed, but is naturally short. Docking or cutting is made unnecessary because of the short tail. Straight tails are more desirable than screwed ones according to standards.

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.

There are certain conditions and diseases to which all bulldogs are prone. Some of the diseases are genetic, which makes it important to choose puppies from healthy parents. The breeder one buys from must be certified and responsible too.




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