Bulldog

Appearance

The bulldog is a breed with characteristically thick shoulders and a matching head. There are generally thick folds of skin on a bulldog’s brow, followed by round, black, eyes that are far apart, a short muzzle with characteristic folds called “rope” above the nose, drooping lips, and the pointy teeth. The coat is short, flat and sleek, with colours of red, fawn, white, brindle (mixed colours, often in waves or irregular stripes), and piebald’s of these.

While some canine breeds require their tails to be cut or “cropped” soon after birth, bulldogs are one of very few breeds whose tail is naturally short and curled. A longer or “gay” tail is a serious fault in a show bulldog.

Temperament

Despite their famous “sourpuss” expression, bulldogs are generally docile although can prove to be very fast movers over a short distance. They are friendly and gregarious but occasionally wilful.

Breeders have worked to breed aggression out of the breed, and as such the dog is known to be of generally good temperament. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion. Due to their friendly nature bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other dogs and pets.

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