Description
Is small in stature but wide and compact,with a thick,massive head.Its head should be broad (the broader the more prized)with cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes.The skin on the skull and forehead should fall an dense folds.Its muzzle is short and pug,its nose,broad and black with large nostrils.Its upper lip is pendent and its lower jaw should be very undershot.Eyes are very round,far apart and very dark.The ears should be small and thin,folded back in the form of a rose.The tail is short and carries low.The coat comes in red,fawn,brindle,pale yellow or washed-out red or white, and combine any of these colors.Black is not acceptable.The Muzzle is sometimes dark.
Temperament:
Its appearance can be somewhat intimidating,It is among the gentlest of dogs.Just the same it will see off any intruder and few would risk a close encounter with a dog brave enough to bait bull.It is described as a very affectionate and dependable animal,gentle with children,but known for its courage and its excellent guarding abilities. Bulldog are very much a peoples dog seeking out human attention and loving every bit can get!!A lot of human attention required for the breed’s happiness.Some English Bulldogs can be built dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership and understands alpha canine behavior.A Bulldog who understand it’s *place* in the human pack,is nice to, and reliable with all people.This breed is good with family pets, but some can be scrappy with strange dogs.When Bulldogs are young ,they are full of energy,but slow down as they older.They snore very loudly and most have drool and slobber tendencies.
Height:
About 12-16 inches(31-40cm).(There is no prescribed height, but Shorter Bulldogs are most prized when being shown).
Weight:
Dogs 53-55 pounds (24-25kg) Bitches 49-51 pounds (22-23kg).
Health Problems:
Breathing problems;some have small windpipes as well.Also poor eyesight,very susceptible to hear stroke in warm weather or hot rooms and cars .Very cold sensitive.Puppies often delivered by caesarian section because of their broad heads. Its digestive system is very active and may be offensive to people with sensitive noses.Susceptible to skin infections.Also hip and knee problems.
Living Conditions:
It is good for apartment life.They are very inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard.The breed is an indoors dog. Bulldogs do best in temperate climate as the breed can chill easily in cold weather and have trouble cooling off in very hot weather.
Exercise:
all Bulldogs will stay fitter if given some regular.
Life Expectancy:
An average of 8 years.Some live longer while others live shorter lives.
Grooming :
It is easy to groom.Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary.Wipe the face with a damp cloth every day to clean inside the wrinkle,is an average shedder.
Recognition:
CKC, FCI,AKC,UKC,KCGB,CKC
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