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When you choose a dog, it is important to choose the breed for you. To do this, you need to know the characteristics and temperament race you are thinking of adopting or purchasing before doing so. The English bulldog is just a race among many others to choose from.

History / Background: The English Bulldog descended from ancient Asiatic mastiff, and was introduced to Europe by nomads. He was raised for bait in Bull the early 13th century. The name "Bulldog" (of medieval origin) refers to the rugged looks of a small bull and also the power with which this dog attacked bulls in the arena before the practice was banned in the 19th century. The last of the Bulldogs Working in England were crossed with Pug Dogs to create the English Bulldog. This breed was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1935.

Physical characteristics: The English Bulldog has a short body but wide, compact and muscular with stocky legs and a tail short. The head is broad with a thick skin folds on the scalp and forehead, cheeks and cover the sides of the eyes. The muzzle is short and sometimes dark, with a wide black nose and large nostrils. The upper lip is pendant the undershot lower jaw. Eyes are very round, very remote and dark. Small delicate ears are folded in the form of a rose. The hair is short and smooth, and color can be red, fawn, brindle, pale yellow, faded red, white or any combination of these colors. The height of the English Bulldog is about 12 to 16 inches, and weighing from 49 to 55 pounds.

Personality / Temperament: The Bulldog English, unlike his aggressive fight against ancestor is very sweet and affectionate. He usually begging them not to attention, but looking for that, and much human attention is needed for happiness. She content to lie quietly at the feet of its owner or just to be in the same room with her owner. It is sensitive to the mood of its owner. This breed makes a good companion and is good with children and the elderly and also with pets in the family.

Well known for his courage and excellent skills in custody, an English bulldog does not necessarily make a good watchdog. It usually only barks when there really is a some reason or if the furniture has been moved or there is something new in the house. This breed of dog can be bull-headed and determined, and does not easy. He can be dominant and needs an owner who shows strong leadership.

A young English bulldog is full of energy, But slow down with age. Although it seems lazy, this is not really the case. He did not jump at every command, but evaluates the order against its own priority setting to decide whether to obey the order and how urgently. This race snoring very loud and tends to drool and drooling. He rarely whines or complains.

Best possible health: Some health conditions that afflict this breed dogs are breathing difficulties, poor vision, sensitivity to heat stroke in hot weather or hot rooms or cars, sensitivity to cold skin infections and hip and knee problems. This race also has a digestive system active. Puppies are often delivered by caesarean section because of the head wide. The average life expectancy for this breed of 8 years.

Exercise / Grooming: The English bulldogs require daily short walks, but can not tolerate excessive exercise. Some adult Bulldogs would rather not exercise, while others are full of energy. Grooming is fairly simple and consists of combing or brushing with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. The face should be wiped with a damp cloth every day to clean inside the wrinkles. This race is an average shedder.

Living Conditions: This breed of dog is good for apartment living is inactive indoors and do okay without a yard. It cools easily in cold weather and hard to cool off in a very hot. It should be kept indoors.

Abstract: The English Bulldog needs a lot of attention to human and leadership of the strong man, is very good with children and the elderly, makes a good companion and is relatively easy to groom, but are generally much energy and has a life expectancy shorter than most breeds. If you are looking for those characteristics and traits a dog and are able to meet its needs, then perhaps an English bulldog is the breed for you.

Anita Funkhouser is the owner of http://www.gogreendogbeds.com, offering high-quality, eco-friendly dog beds, toys and sweaters made from recycled materials, and http://pickofthelitterblog.wordpress.com/, a blog about various breeds of dogs.

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