The first club of this peculiar breed was established in the UK. In 1875. English Bulldogs again in vogue, and not only at home, but also outside the island, giving rise to such later similar species as Bullmastiff, Pit Bull Terrier, German Boxer, American Bulldog, etc.
Breed standard
Small stature (35 - 40cm at the withers), with a massive, somewhat stretched backbone provided with strong muscles, English Bulldog looks compact powerful athlete. Short neighborhood wool is of various colors - white, brindle, red, spotty, but always with a black mask and nose. Dog powerful, stocky, very jumpy, despite the short massive legs. Strong muscular hindquarters allow good English bulldog jump more than two meters in height with a space.
A characteristic feature of the breed - a strong bite, in which the lower jaw protrudes forward significantly. Thick lips, drooping form Bryl. Bulldog muzzle shorter, with a snub nose. Head of modern English Bulldog is related to its Combat: large head significantly more weight, thereby increasing the chances to win the battle, while a small head is vulnerable to opponents who love grabbing the ear or nose. Dogs correct proportioned head is 2/3 of the width of the shoulders. The higher performance of the vertical size of the head, the greater will be the lever compression jaws.
The breed standard provides short and curled like a pig's tail, which alone can not control the dog.
English bulldog body gives him strength, tremendous leaping ability and endurance, but it deprives the speed races. Therefore Bulldog - single athlete: the domination of one quality deprives another dog.
Features of behavior and education
Most English bulldog behave like a gentleman at a meeting with other dogs, even if they provoke them into a fight. This can be viewed as full confidence that if anger bulldog is not paying attention to the bites, the cries of the host, it can literally strangle a major enemy.
Given the origin of these fighting dogs, owners will give your pet the appropriate basic education. Will wayward stubborn bulldog posing a threat to others, or balanced, full of dignity English gentleman, totally dependent on the owner.
It is important from a very early puppyhood, other than mandatory commands ""Emergency Recall", "Look", "With Me", "Leave It", "Drop It", etc., grow dog adapted to society and reasonably responsive to the world around us. The dog must dwell in his pack, which is for her host family. English bulldog in a cage contain unacceptable. Dogs captive content rather aggressively respond to new and unusual.
The house requires a separate bulldog personal place. Given the small size and weight, for the English Bulldog is fine litter, which is convenient to wash. Oh, and if he will allocate space as an old armchair, where he feels the rightful owner - dog will be very happy.
All dogs love to lie on the couch together with the host. However, since the early days clearly let them know that this is only valid if you so choose. Thereby determine the hierarchical point: alluring sofas and beds belong only to the leader, ie owner.
It is not necessary as the site for a bulldog trying to use or carry a wicker basket. They look quite attractive and aesthetically pleasing, but they are not less attractive and powerful jaws bulldog. As a result, the dog will not be insured against injuries in the mouth, splinters or chips stuck in his teeth.
As for teaching English bulldog puppy all the tricks, tips here will help experienced breeders, dog trainers, dog trainers. The key to success here is one - firmness and consistency. Of course, every dog is unique, but we should not forget about the predisposition to aggression, so the manifestation of malignancy at an early age should be prevented, as it did not look funny chubby tubby, growling and stubbornly yielding master.
