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The Bulldog is of ancient stock. It is
believed he was brought to England by Phoenician traders in the 6th century BC. The Bulldog's thick-set,
low-slung body was developed to minimize his chances of injury when taking
on a bull.
The Bulldog is compact
and powerful and stands up to 14 inches at the shoulder. His coat is
short, smooth and sleek, and comes in white, red, brindle, or piebald. The
Bulldog is susceptible to extremes of temperature and should be protected
from excessive heat and cold.
The
very picture of dignity, the Bulldog is a placid, docile, even-tempered
animal with a low activity level who is ideally suited to the elderly or
"couch potato" families. A lovable, undemanding, good-natured
companion, the Bulldog loves his family and is excellent with children. He
may not be the best dog for obedience trials as he has a stubborn streak! If
you can't live with snuffling, snorting, and even snoring, this isn't the dog for you.
The Bulldog's famous face makes him prone to these kinds of noises! His owners should
keep an eye on his waistline, too. A
carefully balanced diet and some exercise will prevent a tendency to obesity.
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