The Bulldog Edition

Bulldogs: Ten Things You May Not Know About Them

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Some say the Bulldog was descended from the Mastiff, and others claim the opposite is true. No one is certain but it seems more likely that both breeds sprung from a breed of dog called ‘Alaunt’ which appears to have possessed a short, thick head and short muzzle with undoubted power and strength, especially in the forelegs. Here are ten more things you may not know about the Bulldog, sometimes called ‘Bull Dog’ …..

* In the 19th Century Bulldogs were used to chase and terrify Bulls before they were slaughtered, hence the name ‘Bull Dogs’. It was widely believed the flesh of animals baited this way immediately before death tasted better than others killed in more humane fashion!

* In his diary, Samuel Pepys says he was present at a bull-baiting in Southwark, London, on August 4th, 1666, which he described as “a very rude and nasty pleasure”.

* Bulldogs were also used to bait full-grown bears and for dog-fighting. Henry VIII had his own Bull and Bear gardens and watched many bull-baitings. Queen Elizabeth was also very fond of the ‘sport’.

* When England’s James II declared his disfavour toward bull-baiting in 1685, the activity fell into rapid decline among the upper classes although the lower classes continued to enjoy the despicable ‘sport’ for many years to come. In 1835 bull-baiting and dog-fighting became illegal and Bulldogs fell out of fashion.

* As the breed regained popularity in the late 1800s, some amazing prices were fetched for specimens for breeding or showing purposes, including: In 1901 Rodney Stone fetched

English Bulldog Adoption – Is it For You?

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

An English bulldog adoption is something to be taken very seriously. Bulldogs are very popular. This adorable breed is #8 on the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) list of most popular dogs of 2009. Their sweet, gentle nature combined with their

How to Find a Cheap English Bulldog

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

For those individuals or families that are looking to find a cheap English Bulldog, let us offer you some words of hope and encouragement: Cheap Bulldogs are available and can be found almost anywhere. With a little bit of luck, persistence and patience-the dream of raising your own Bulldog could become a reality.

If you are reading this page then you are well aware that English Bulldogs are a very expensive breed. Purchasing from a reputable, responsible should always be your first choice if you can afford it because this is the best way of insuring a healthy Bulldog. But, for those of you looking for a cheap Bulldog, going through a breeder probably isn’t going to be realistic.

So, what are your next best options? The best method for finding a low priced Bulldog is to check with your local humane societies, animal shelters and English Bulldog Rescue groups to see if any English Bulldogs are up for adoption. If none are available, keep checking back daily. Remain determined, persistent and keep a positive attitude because eventually a Bully will come up for adoption.

Other options for finding a cheap Bulldog include looking in Craigslist and the classified ads section of your local newspaper. With these 2 methods be very careful, use common sense and watch out for scams. While you might get lucky and find a wonderful, healthy Bulldog-there have been hundreds, if not thousands of people who have purchased through pet classifieds only to soon find out that their new Bully was very sick or even terminally ill.

There is nothing more heart breaking and gut wrenching than hearing about a family that has bought a Bulldog thru the classifieds; brought it home, cared for, bonded with, fell in love with-only to watch it die a sudden agonizing death within weeks of purchase. A tragic scenario indeed but far too common.

If you do decide to buy a cheap English Bulldog by means of Craigslist or other pet classified ads, always ask the seller lots of questions as to why they are selling. Also, ask for registration papers if there are any and obtain all vet records which should include the dates for shots and worming. If no up to date paperwork can be provided, that should raise a red flag on your behalf. Don’t forget to use your common sense and if you have a gut feeling that something just doesn’t seem right, walk away and keep looking.

Our recommendation: If you are looking for a low priced Bulldog, please consider adopting from an English Bulldog rescue group in your area.