The Bulldog

This lovable dog is stubborn and bold but easy-going. Bulldogs get along with everyone except strangers (they are guard dogs by nature).

Bulldogs are somewhat slow to learn and not suited to being a watchdog. But they are eager to please and retain what they learn.

They are extremely sweet-natured and devoted, and exceptionally good with children. They are unpredictable with strange dogs.

Bulldogs originated in England. They do not live as long as most dog breeds and are subject to heart attacks in hot and poorly aired quarters, so be careful if you live in a hot area of the world.

They are subject to respiratory problems and tend to snore and wheeze.

Bulldogs are fairly inactive indoors and need only a fair amount of outdoor exercise.

They are very popular in our area. Every time I visit the vet there are at least 3 or 4 Bulldogs in the waiting room with their owners.

There are a lot of inferior breeders, so watch for what is called "legginess" in poor specimens.

Bulldogs are a medium dog breed, with females weighing an average of 40 pounds and males averaging 50 pounds.

If you have a Bulldog you want to make sure he/she is getting the best care. There's an e-book available for downloading that is called English Bulldog Health. It covers all aspects of your dog's health, including how to properly groom your dog, what and when to feed him/her, when to call the vet, and much more.

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