Present day English Bulldogs are very different from their ancestors. They have been developed by selective breeding to produce a specific animal of reasonable beauty with a useful purpose. These dogs are superb family companions, readily obedient and highly energetic. They are capable of being used as an all around working dog, offering a full array of skills. They love to play, are patient and sweet-natured and are easy to train. Duke knows how to pop the balloon whenever our kids get too boisterous, while Bulldogs can be tough on those with a soft side.

English Bulldogs are one of the few dogs that are still largely unchanged from their ancestors. They are a medium sized breed weighing in at about 50 pounds and reaching anywhere from 12 to 16 inches in height. They were the result of selective breeding after the two world wars to produce a breed that was to be a companion or working dog. They were created to be larger in size so they could work in the boonies with their owners. Sadly this is now a thing of the past as the breed has been steadily losing its popularity.

There are some important details that someone thinking of making a Bulldog a family pet needs to understand. The dog is very devoted and loyal and needs to be frequently close to the owner. They are not as energetic as some other breeds until they are an adult and settle down as they mature. They have a sweet disposition and are friendly with people and other dogs. They are very sensitive to temperature and need to be kept warm. They have a hard time hearing things that they couldn’t hear very well. English Bulldogs have also been known to drool and slobber a lot.

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The breed has been called many things like English Mastiff, ingredients of Bulldog, English Bulldog, English Mastiff and even like some other fore mentioned breeds, English Bulldog. When one checks out a dog breed guide, one will find that there are many styles of this breed available. The American Kennel Club (AKC) only recognizes the two purebred varieties, the American Bulldog and the English Bulldog. When looking at this breed fully, one will agree that there is a lot to love about this dog species.

At one time, this breed was used to retrieve waterfowl from lakes and marshes. They were unseen in the pet trade until this dog was brought to the United States in the early 1800’s. The breed then became very popular here. It was not until the 1890’s when this breed was first registered in the American Kennel Club.

This breed is commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. When one looks at this breed, they may wonder what they mean by this. This breed is actually not a bull, but a mastiff as it was originally bred. Some breeders have tried to cross it with a bulldog to create a bullwinkle, but the results were unsuccessful.

The English Bulldog has the general characteristics of a Mastiff but with a short coat and a smaller body. In fact, they are physically very similar. This dog is a high energy, loyal companion that is quick to learn and train.

We see two distinct heights of this breed, the typical height being 12 to 14 inches and the tall height of 15 to 16 inches. Their weight range is from 45 to 70 pounds. Their life expectancy is about 12 years.

This breed is sometimes referred to as the gentle giant of dogs and with good reason. They are well tempered and loyal to their family. At the same time, they are also very intimidating with unprotected people or animals. They are true guardians and protectors.

This is not a dog that has an owner that can just let it get by with training. They need to be trained and controlled at every stage of their lives. This is because of the fact that they are powerful, independent and tend to be stubborn. They have the uncanny ability to just know when to be sweet and when to be tough. They just know when they need to be a certain way.

If you are thinking about just getting this breed, then you will probably end up purchasing a dog from a puppy mill. A puppy mill is a business that someone has set up to basically manufacture puppies until they can no longer produce them. When the business fails, they will turn to the cheapest method of producing the puppies such as inbreeding.

As you can see, it is a very difficult task to avoid getting a dog that was born and raised in a puppy mill. However, once you separate the act from the background, the impact of this dog is much less.

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