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History
The Bulldog, the national dog of Great Britain, was originally developed for bull-baiting. It was able to hang on to its prey with its strong jaws without being tossed, while still managing to breath. The first dogs looked more like the Staffordshire Bull Terrier than the Bulldog of today.
The sport of bull-baiting was very popular from the sixteenth century up until 1835 when the sport was considered too cruel, and was banned.
Over the centuries the Bulldog has become a more agile and shorter-legged animal, and is still portrayed as a symbol of courage. Despite it short years of life, it is still a very popular dog today.
The Bulldog as a pet
The Bulldog, although it appears fierce, is in fact a very affectionate dog, with an excellent temperament, and often very protective towards children. Nevertheless it can be a rather obstinate animal. |
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Height:
31-36cms
Weight:
23-25kg
Lifespan:
9-11 yrs |
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Colour:
usually in whole or smut colours - black or black and tan |
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Coat:
Short, close, fine and smooth |
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Lawrence Hound Glove
Horsehair
Original and best. Natural horsehair pad cleans and polishes the coat removing dust and dirt.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £22.00
Dollar price: $31.90 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Small Pure Bristle
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All woood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £5.25
Dollar price: $7.61 |
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Grooming your Bulldog
Grooming requirements: Skin requires a weekly finger massage to keep it supple. The coat needs a regular brushing with a soft-bristle brush and a hound glove. The ears need to be cleaned out once a week with a cotton wool swab and then dusted with a good ear powder. If the nose becomes dry apply a little vaseline.
Tools required:
Hound glove, bristle brush, shedder
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